Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (he, him)
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4 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60657
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My life’s work is strengthening the LGBTQ community from the inside out. I do this by working with gay and queer men to live the lives they desire. What often holds us back are layers of expectations and belief systems that we take on from society, our families, and others. When these systemic messages conflict with our authentic selves, this creates a dissonance that often results in anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. This isn’t something that is broken or bad in us. Quite the opposite, it’s our authentic selves yearning to be expressed!
I believe in the strength and resilience of the human spirit. I also believe that we are all worthy of love, belonging, and connection with ourselves and others. Through our collective experiences in the LGBTQ community we have developed a deep well of strength, resilience, humor, creativity, fierceness, and fabulousness from which to draw.
I consider it an honor to work alongside you to help you create the life you want for yourself. When we live authentically, grounded in our values and driven by purpose, we transform our lives and that can change the world. Please visit my website listed in my contact information for more about me and working together.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Lyra
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.019001 Barry Shaeffer
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2014
Education and Years In Practice
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Vulnerability and Shame
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Location
Additional Location
Online Therapy
Chicago, IL 60640
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW