Freelife

Affirming Therapy in Chicago, Illinois for LGBTQ+ Adults and Their Relationships

About Freelife

Therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and non-traditional relationships such as polyamory, kink, and more.
We treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and other general mental health concerns. We also cover topics such as gender, sex, substance use, identity, AuDHD, and more.
Our therapists are warm and relational and use effective therapy modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and more.
Most sessions are 45-60 minutes long and each session is fully personalized to you and your concerns. This is your space.
We accept Blue Cross PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO insurances or clients may self-pay
We offer in person sessions in Chicago and virtual sessions throughout Illinois.
To learn more, check out our FAQ page.

Therapy is a collaborative space where you can talk openly about what’s coming up for you with a trained, affirming therapist. Together, you’ll explore patterns, emotions, and experiences at a pace that feels right. Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply and building tools that support your wellbeing.
Therapy can help you navigate stress, anxiety, identity questions, relationships, burnout, and past experiences that still affect you today. For queer and LGBTQIA+ folks, it can also be a space to unpack the stress of oppression, shame, or feeling unseen, while building clarity, confidence, and emotional safety.
You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, curious, or ready for support that respects your identity and lived experience, therapy can be a helpful step. At Freelife, therapy meets you where you are and moves at your pace.

Intake

We start by getting to know you, your goals, and what’s bringing you to therapy in a way that feels welcoming and low-pressure.

Assessment

Together, we explore patterns, history, and current challenges to better understand what support will be most helpful for you.

Treatment

Your therapist works with you using evidence-based, affirming approaches tailored to your needs, identity, and pace.

Integration

You practice applying what you’re learning in real life, building insight, resilience, and trust in yourself over time.

Follow-Up

We check in, adjust as needed, and make sure your care continues to support your growth beyond each session.

Ready to get started? Contact us to set up a free consultation.

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Freelife accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield PPO, Blue Choice PPO, and Aetna PPO insurance plans. Clients using these plans will be responsible for the portion of costs dictated by their individual plans (co-pays).
Clients not using these insurance plans will be responsible for paying for their sessions themselves. Freelife is happy to provide a superbill to these clients if they would like to submit this to their insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.
Therapy sessions not billed to insurance cost $200 for the initial session and $185 for all sessions going forward.
We accept most major Credit Cards.
In-person therapy is offered at our office located at 1300 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. Please note: this address is not our mailing address.
Freelife therapists offer convenient and secure online therapy. We utilize technology powered by Google which is HIPAA compliant and easy to use.
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