
Barney Straus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PCGC, CGP


Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Medicare
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.009621
- Certificate from International Registry of Group Psychotherapists CGP / 2006
- Certificate from IAODAPCA PCGCProblem Gambling Counselor / 2006
- Attended Loyola University Chicago, Graduated 1999
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Gambling
- Sexual Addiction
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Mood Disorders
4 Endorsements
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- 12 Step Facilitation
- Adventure Based Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Group Psychotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Relational
Groups
Mixed Gender Psychotherapy Group

This is an open-ended interpersonal process group offered to men and women in the early and middle stages of recovery from various addictions, including drugs and alcohol, gambling, and sex and pornography. Mutual support for maintaining abstinence and enhancing coping skills is emphasized. New goals consistent with sobriety are encouraged.
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Location
Working Sobriety
25 East Washington Street, Ste 1811
Chicago, IL 60602
MIxed Gender Psychotherapy Group

This group meets on Tuesdays from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. It is an interpersonally focused, mixed gender process group. Group members work primarily on recovery from addition and relationship issues. This group is currently meeting online.
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Men's Psychotherapy Group

This group is designed to support men recovering from addictions to drugs, alcohol, pornography, and gambling. Participants create accountability with each other and offer ongoing support for the recovery process. This group is currently meeting online.
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Working Sobriety Chicago
25 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602
Location
Primary Location
Working Sobriety
25 East Washington Street
1811
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 698-3313Email me
Additional Location
Barney Straus, LCSW, CGP
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(312) 698-3313Nearby Areas
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