Trauma and Queer Affirming Therapy in Chicago

Free 20‑Minute Consultation – start healing with therapists in Andersonville who welcome all identities.

Why Velvet & Vine?

Healing that honors your identity, your body, and your story.

Trauma-informed &
queer-affirming

We welcome LGBTQ+, nonbinary, neurodivergent and kink communities.

Evidence-based modalities

EMDR, somatic, polyvagal and other trauma‑informed therapies tailored to your needs.

Care that honors complexity

Major insurance accepted; in‑person and secure telehealth options.

Our Services

Soft spaces. Strong roots. Spaces to grow.
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Individual Therapy

A soft, sacred space to meet yourself in all your layers. We hold room for your healing, not in a rush to “fix,” but in the rhythm of becoming.

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Queer Healing

For every part of you that’s been erased, rejected, or misunderstood — we offer care rooted in affirmation, not assimilation. This is healing shaped by queer hands, queer hearts, and queer futures.
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Trauma Recovery

Trauma doesn’t define you, but it deserves to be held with gentleness and skill. Our work honors the nervous system, the body’s wisdom, and your pace — no forcing, no fragments left behind.
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Sex Therapy

Reclaim pleasure, desire, and connection on your own terms. We approach sexuality as sacred, nuanced, and deeply worthy of exploration — free from shame, free to bloom.
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Gender & Identity Exploration

Unravel the stories you’ve inherited to uncover the truths that are yours. Here, identity is not a label — it’s a landscape to be wandered and witnessed.
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Psychological Testing

Insightful, affirming psychological testing—rooted in curiosity, not labels. Understand your mind with care and clarity.

Our Specialists

Care from clinicians who understand lived experience

Process Section

Your path to beginning care

1. Schedule a free consultation

We welcome LGBTQ+, nonbinary, neurodivergent and kink communities.

2. Match with the right therapist

EMDR, somatic, polyvagal and other trauma‑informed therapies tailored to your needs.

3. Begin care at
your pace

Major insurance accepted; in‑person and secure telehealth options.

Insurance & Accessibility

We accept many major plans and offer telehealth where appropriate.

Serving Chicago’s queer community with care

Insightful, affirming psychological testing—rooted in curiosity, not labels. Understand your mind with care and clarity. Insightful, affirming psychological testing—rooted in curiosity, not labels. Understand your mind with care and clarity.

Insightful, affirming psychological testing—rooted in curiosity, not labels. Understand your mind with care and clarity. Insightful, affirming psychological testing—rooted in curiosity, not labels. Understand your mind with care and clarity.

Yes. All therapists at Velvet & Vine are either members of the LGBTQIA+ community or are deeply committed to affirming, trauma-informed care grounded in lived experience and cultural competence.

Yes. Velvet & Vine accepts many major insurance plans. We’ll verify your benefits during the free consultation and discuss any out‑of‑pocket costs.

You’ll meet with a clinician for about 20 minutes to share your goals, ask questions and determine whether our services are a good fit. No therapy occurs during this call; it’s an opportunity to connect and decide next steps.

Yes, we currently offer televideo sessions to ensure accessible, safe care. For therapy, individuals must be physically located in Illinois.

Click here to Schedule Free Consultation to pick a time that works for you, or call us at (312) 888-8463. We look forward to supporting your healing journey.

Ready to heal and grow?

Book your free, no‑obligation consultation with a queer‑affirming therapist today.