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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Barry Shaeffer

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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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Inner Sun Psychotherapy

Chicago, IL 60657

Online Therapy

Chicago, IL 60640

I have many years of experience providing therapy by video, offering flexibility in scheduling and continuity of care for all my clients.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Sex Therapy 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Inner Sun Psychotherapy

Chicago, IL 60657

Online Therapy

Chicago, IL 60640

I have many years of experience providing therapy by video, offering flexibility in scheduling and continuity of care for all my clients.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Anxiety and Sex Therapy 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Lyra
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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If your workplace offers Lyra for mental healthcare, I am in network.
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
with questions.
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If your workplace offers Lyra for mental healthcare, I am in network.
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.019001 Barry Shaeffer
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2014
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

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
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs?

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
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Inner Sun Psychotherapy

Chicago, IL 60657

Additional Location

Online Therapy

Chicago, IL 60640

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I have many years of experience providing therapy by video, offering flexibility in scheduling and continuity of care for all my clients.
Photo of Barry Shaeffer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I have many years of experience providing therapy by video, offering flexibility in scheduling and continuity of care for all my clients.
Photo of Barry Shaeffer, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW