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Barry Shaeffer

LCSW Barry Shaeffer
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Gender Identity, Life Coaching,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

My life’s work is strengthening the LGBTQ community from the inside out. I do this by working with gay 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.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #149.019001 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Barry Shaeffer accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 50 minute session $150

Locations

Inner Sun Psychotherapy LLC
Chicago, IL 60607-4623
Online Video

Frequently asked questions

Is Barry Shaeffer accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Barry Shaeffer is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Barry Shaeffer offer telehealth appointments? Barry Shaeffer does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Barry Shaeffer specialize in? Barry Shaeffer specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Life Coaching, Men's Issues, and Mindfulness.
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