Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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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.
When we live authentically, grounded in our values and driven by purpose, we transform our lives and we 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
- Pay by 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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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.019001 Barry Shaeffer
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Attended University of Chicago, Graduated 2014
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Vulnerability and Shame
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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 ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Daring Way Facilitator Candidate
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
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Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Groups
Daring Way Group
The Daring Way group calls us to "Show up, Be Seen, Live Brave." Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, the process includes exploring topics such as vulnerability, courage, shame, and worthiness. Participants are invited to examine the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that are holding them back and identify the new choices and practices that will move them toward more authentic and wholehearted living. Learn more at Inner Sun Psychotherapy's website.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$70-$80
Group Meets
Every Wed 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
Inner Sun Psychotherapy
53 West Jackson Boulevard
Ste 1625
Chicago, IL 60604
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Location
Additional Location
Online Therapy
Chicago, IL 60601
Nearby Areas
Barry Shaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024