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Rae Reed

Therapist(He/Him/His)
8 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • OCD, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a queer transman who has worked primarily in my private practice with other queer people. I have worked extensively with immigrant and refugee populations as well as immigrant and refugee queer individuals. I have experience working with folks who have faced addictions, dual diagnoses and relationship challenges.

My approach to therapy

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a space to explore ingrained habits in relationships, to build trust that allows you to feel your emotions and learn new healthy habits. I offer feedback to help allow therapy to be a space to take risks and learn about yourself and your tendencies in relationships.

I use the telling of your own story, and mindful observation of the challenges you are facing to help you shift your perspective, or further develop your understanding of your experiences.

What you can expect from me

They can expect to feel heard, to get insight into their experience and discover new techniques to help them cope with their day to day lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Transgender Man
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work, MS (Master of Science) at Erikson Institute
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    OCD, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Art Therapy, Play, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adults, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    1700 West Irving Park Road
    Chicago, IL 60613