Barrett Kern
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified by Psychology Today
Chicago, IL 60601
Let's Connect (872) 242-1292
My strengths as a therapist are in helping people who are experiencing difficulties related to mood (depression, bipolar disorder), traumatic events (past or recent), anxiety, or psychosis. My therapy style is warm, person-centered, and collaborative but also humorous and active. I am also LGBTQIA+ friendly, gender affirming, and body/sex positive. I enjoy working with members of the kink, BDSM, and ethical non-monogamy communities and strive to make therapy a safe space to explore topics relevant to their lives. I am neurodivergence affirming and competent and try to make accommodations whenever possible to make therapy accessible.
I believe that the role of a great therapist is to be collaborative and to help clients see their own strengths and their own path to healing. I think the goal of therapy is not just to help with surface-level problems, but to support clients as they dig deeper and discover the path towards a meaningful, fulfilling life.
I know it can be stressful and anxiety provoking to start the process of therapy and to face the things in life that cause us distress. However, I genuinely hope that you find the strength to do so because you deserve to feel content in life. I wish you strength and courage on this journey. Please reach out if I can be of help. Take care!
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Barrett Kern
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Barrett Kern
Psychologist,
PsyD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois
- Attended Roosevelt University, Doctor of Psychology, Graduated 2014
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 242-1292
Barrett Kern
Psychologist,
PsyD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Bipolar Disorder
- Trauma and PTSD
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 242-1292
Barrett Kern
Psychologist,
PsyD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Intersex Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Cancer
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Intersex Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
,
Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 242-1292
Barrett Kern
Psychologist,
PsyD
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 242-1292
Barrett Kern
Psychologist,
PsyD
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2023