Therapist for Gay Men in Chicago

If you’re a gay man searching for a therapist in Chicago, you deserve more than just a clinical expert—you deserve someone who truly understands your lived experience. At Chris Peters Psychotherapy, I provide trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy that supports your healing journey in a space where every part of you is welcome.

Whether you’re facing relationship issues, anxiety, past trauma, or identity-related challenges, I offer a therapeutic space grounded in compassion, respect, and authenticity.

Why Gay Men Seek Therapy

Gay men in Chicago often navigate a unique set of emotional, relational, and identity-related challenges. Seeking therapy with an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist can be a powerful step toward healing. You might be carrying the weight of shame, rejection, or emotional disconnection—and those experiences can impact how you show up in relationships, work, and your own body.

Some of the common concerns I help gay men work through include:

Anxiety, depression, or chronic stress
Difficulty with intimacy, dating, or maintaining relationships
Internalized homophobia or shame
Family rejection or unresolved childhood wounds
Navigating identity, masculinity, and body image
Grief, loneliness, or disconnection from self

In therapy, you’ll have the chance to explore these issues in a safe, nonjudgmental environment—where you don’t have to minimize, translate, or filter your experience.

How I Work as a Therapist for Gay Men in Chicago

My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in body awareness. I draw from a blend of evidence-based methods to support you in working through emotional pain and reconnecting with your sense of self.

These include:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – to help you process and integrate distressing experiences
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to explore different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion
Somatically Informed Therapy – we’ll work with how trauma and emotion show up in the body, helping you access healing not just cognitively, but physically and emotionally

Therapy with me is collaborative and personalized—centered on your needs, your pace, and your values.

What to Expect from Therapy

You deserve therapy that doesn’t require you to educate your therapist about your identity. At Chris Peters Psychotherapy, I offer:

Free 15-Minute Consultation -- Let’s connect to see if it feels like a good fit.
Customized Therapy Plan -- Based on your goals, we’ll use evidence-based tools like EMDR, somatic work, and IFS.
A Safe, Supportive Relationship -- Our work is rooted in connection, care, and a deep respect for your inner world.

Benefits of LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

Therapy that’s attuned to your identity can lead to powerful growth and relief. Clients often experience:

Greater emotional clarity and resilience
Improved relationships with partners, friends, and family
Healing from shame, grief, or internalized judgment
More ease in expressing needs, boundaries, and desires
A stronger, more grounded sense of self

Being truly seen and supported is a powerful part of the healing process—and it’s at the heart of what I offer.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

As a gay-affirming therapist in Chicago, I’m here to help you reconnect with your body, your story, and your sense of self-worth. If you're ready to move forward, I’d be honored to walk that path with you.

Take the first step today.