The holidays can bring family pressure, grief, loneliness, money stress, and the exhausting work of being "on" for everyone. Our therapists and coaches offer virtual and in-person support to help you set boundaries, navigate difficult relatives, and take care of yourself this season, whether you're traveling home, staying put, or celebrating with chosen family.
Our team can support you through the holidays and beyond.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
― Maya Angelou
✔ Holiday Support for Family Stress, Grief, Loneliness, & Boundaries
✔ Sliding Scale Options
✔ Virtual Sessions
✔ Specialization in Gender, Sexuality & Family Dynamics
✔ Support with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Triggers, & More
✔ Queer-Centered, Anti-Oppressive, & Culturally Responsive Care
Support for the season, on terms that work for you.
Queer-centered, anti-oppressive care for family stress, grief, loneliness, and boundaries, whatever your identity or background.
Every client pays on a sliding scale. Tell us what works for your budget and we’ll let you know what we have open, or connect you to lower-cost options.
Virtual sessions, so you can meet from wherever you’re spending the holidays, plus in-person in New York and Chicago.
“It is hard to put into words what this group did for my soul, my confidence, and my self-love. I felt like a part of a queer community for maybe the first time ever. I belonged.”
― Anonymous Client
Do you offer sliding scale?
Yes, if you’re paying out-of-pocket for therapy or coaching, we offer a range of session fees based on financial access. Please review our sliding scale here. When you reach out to us, please indicate your budget on the intake form and our team will assist you further.
Do you accept my insurance?
For therapy services, we accept insurance from Illinois residents who have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO or Blue Choice PPO and from New York residents who have Aetna. To ensure that we are in-network with your insurance, call the number on the back of your insurance card prior to your first session. We also have a Billing Coordinator who can assist you with insurance verification during the intake process after you reach out to us. If insurance does not cover the cost of your sessions, you will be responsible for the full charge.
Please note, we are not in-network with some independent licensees of BCBS. We're also not able to work with out-of-network providers for temporary coverage. Therapy clients are welcome to submit a bill to their insurance companies to seek out-of-network coverage. Additionally, you may call your insurance company to inquire about out-of-network benefits because you may be eligible for reimbursements after your therapy sessions at our practice.
What is the difference between therapy and coaching?
Therapy is a regulated mental health service provided by mental health professionals who have completed graduate training programs in counseling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, and/or clinical psychology. Our therapists work to help clients gain insight, heal past traumas, address self-destructive habits, repair and improve relationships, and develop skills to navigate challenging and painful experiences. Therapy may also include diagnosis and treatment of a mental health condition. Due to professional licensing requirements, our therapists can only provide individual, relationship and group therapy services to clients located in the state/s in which they are licensed.
At TEG, we define coaching as a service that works to help you identify and clarify your goals, recognize obstacles and problematic behaviors that stand in the way of achieving those goals, and create action plans to build the life you want. Coaching services are provided by coaches. At TEG, all of our coaches have been trained as therapists, so you can feel confident that they are experienced in providing attentive and affirming care. They are also uniquely equipped to connect you with additional support if the care you seek extends beyond the scope of coaching. Coaching services can be provided to clients regardless of location, and clients can join virtual support groups from any location, as well. Coaching and groups are not a substitute for therapy. If you are seeking treatment for a mental health condition, you should seek services from a therapist who is licensed in your state. To the extent that we have no therapists licensed in your location, we can support you in finding resources for local therapists in your area.
Where can I view your team of therapists and coaches?
Please view our team of therapists and coaches on 'Our Care Team' page here.
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