Mental Health & Therapy
Chicago, IL
For Real Therapy is a Chicago-based mental health practice specializing in culturally affirming therapy for QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. Founded on principles of cultural competency and creative healing, they offer individual therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, EMDR, art therapy, and somatic techniques led by diverse clinicians. Their distinctively designed space—featuring custom murals and a 1,000 sq ft community atrium—reflects their belief that mental health thrives through connection, and they actively host community events and partner with local organizations to destigmatize therapy and foster collective healing.
Ideal for: QTBIPOC individuals seeking affirming therapy, first-generation therapy seekers, couples wanting culturally sensitive counseling, people interested in creative and somatic approaches to healing
Service area: Chicago and surrounding areas, Illinois
Culturally Affirming Practice: Specializes in serving QTBIPOC clients and leads with cultural expertise and perspectives, addressing the unique complexities faced by first-generation therapy seekers and marginalized communities.
Creatively Designed Therapeutic Space: Features custom murals by renowned muralist Ryan Tova Katz and thoughtfully curated therapy rooms that integrate imagination and creativity into the healing process, distinguishing it from traditional clinical settings.
Community-Centric Model: Operates a 1,000 sq ft community atrium and hosts mental health events and 'Mental Health Farmers Markets' in partnership with local nonprofits, viewing mental health as systemic and fostering collective healing.
Address: 2001 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: (773) 888-1681
Website: forrealtherapy.com
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