Therapy for Queer Men in Chicago

Affirming, sex-positive, and identity-aware mental health care for gay, bi, pansexual and queer men

Finding a therapist who truly gets what it means to be a queer man isn’t always easy. At Positive Regard Therapy, we offer affirming therapy that centers your lived experience. Whether you're navigating relationships, sexuality, masculinity, mental health struggles, or all of the above, we provide space for you to show up fully without judgment, shame, or having to explain the basics.

We work with gay, bi, and queer men who are dealing with:

• Anxiety, depression, and burnout

• Relationship issues and intimacy concerns

• Coming out or navigating identity

• Internalized homophobia or shame

• Minority stress and discrimination

• Body image and sex-related challenges

• Life transitions, grief, and family conflict

You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’re here to meet you where you are.

An Affirming & Sex-Positive Approach

Our therapists bring lived experience, cultural humility, and deep respect to our work. We affirm all expressions of sexuality and relationships, including kink, polyamory and non-monogamy. You won’t be pathologized or misunderstood here.

We approach therapy collaboratively — meaning we work with you to name what matters most, what hurts the most, and what healing might look like on your terms.

Why Therapy for Queer Men Matters

Queer men face unique emotional stressors that aren't always acknowledged in traditional therapy settings. At PRT, we aim to provide a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist.

Our practice is committed to anti-oppression, body liberation, and real-talk support. We’re also deeply aware of how intersections like race, disability, class and neurodivergence shape your experience.

What Therapy Can Look Like

• A space to explore the impact of past trauma

• Unpacking dating fatigue or hookup culture burnout

• Processing complex family dynamics

• Navigating anxiety, loneliness, or self-doubt

• Building self-trust and emotional resilience

Sessions can be weekly or biweekly, and we offer in-person appointments in the Andersonville area of Chicago as well as telehealth across Illinois.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re looking for short-term support or long-term growth, we’re here when you’re ready. To get started or learn more, reach out today by calling 773.570.2829 or using our contact form to email us.