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Matthew Raftery

Pre-Licensed Professional
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Accepting clients Last Updated 2 days ago

I support LGBTQIA+ students exploring gender, identity, anxiety, grief, and life transitions using psychodynamic and narrative therapy. I believe your past experiences and stories shape how you feel today, and together we'll build clarity and resilience. You set the pace, and I'll meet you with support and curiosity. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you feel understood and empowered to grow.

My pronouns are he/him.


Specialties

Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Internet Addiction Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Matthew Raftery is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Student Health Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna and Evernorth
Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1285446542

Rates

Rates not provided
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

840 W. Irving Park Road Suite 302
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 659-9207
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Anti-Oppressive Lens Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Emotionally Focused Therapy Existential Feminist Holistic Humanistic Narrative Person-Centered Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma Focused

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25)

Communities

Activists Artists Kink / BDSM Neurodiverse People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Supervisor(s): Laura Grimes, LCSW (IL), LISW (IA)
  • Supervisor License(s): IL-149009417

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Queer

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