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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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LaVoris Lee

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Chicago, IL 60611
My ideal clients are adult men who are silently carrying the weight of trauma, stress, anxiety, or depression — men who are high-functioning on the outside but exhausted on the inside. They've often been told to "tough it out" or feel unsure whether therapy is really for them. Many come to me after a breaking point: a relationship strain, career pressure, grief, or a traumatic experience they've never fully processed. They're ready for something to change — they just need a space where they feel safe enough to begin. I help them move forward by building insight, developing practical coping tools, and reconnecting with their strength
I specialize in trauma, depression, and stress management for adults. Using trauma-informed care, I help clients identify unhealthy patterns, build real coping skills, and create lasting change. With over six years of experience and a culturally responsive approach, I offer a space where you can be honest, challenged, and fully supported.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage — and I want you to know that reaching out is never a sign of weakness. It's one of the strongest things you can do for yourself. If any of this resonates with you, I'd be honored to be part of your journey. You deserve support that truly sees you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago, IL 60606

My website
Black Male Therapist offering virtual therapy sessions.
I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Connect with LaVoris Lee
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago, IL 60606

My website
Black Male Therapist offering virtual therapy sessions.
I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Anthem
  • Anthem EAP - Expanded
  • Anthem EAP - Standard
  • Ascension (SmartHealth)
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Black Male Therapist in Chicago
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Black Male Therapist in Chicago
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.025663 LaVoris Lee
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended Clark Atlanta University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Association of Black Social Workers 2020
  • Membership with National Association of Social Workers 2025
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I have over 5 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of mental illnesses in community mental health and private practice
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.
"
I have over 5 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of mental illnesses in community mental health and private practice
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
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I am both EMDR and DBT trained. I have experience working with a wide variety of treatment modalities and will develop a personalized approach to assist you in your recovery journey.
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.
"
I am both EMDR and DBT trained. I have experience working with a wide variety of treatment modalities and will develop a personalized approach to assist you in your recovery journey.
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a collaborative approach to select which therapy modality will be the most effective to assist you in making progress and improvement.
Photo of LaVoris Lee, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.
"
I use a collaborative approach to select which therapy modality will be the most effective to assist you in making progress and improvement.
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LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
with questions.

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Location

Chicago, IL 60606

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Black Male Therapist offering virtual therapy sessions.
Photo of LaVoris Lee, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
"
Black Male Therapist offering virtual therapy sessions.
Photo of LaVoris Lee, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
LaVoris Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW