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Chicago Therapy Collective Promoting LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing 🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊🏾 Everyone has an important role to play in improving the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities. Good!

Chicago Therapy Collective (CTC) is an Andersonville-based nonprofit that promotes personal, community, and city-wide accountability to alleviate LGBTQ+ health disparities. CTC's Members facilitate opportunities for healing, learning, and action that foster the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals and the communities to which they belong. Our flagship campaign Trans-Inclusive Chicago encourages employees and employers to take action in their workplace to foster LGBTQ+ inclusion and strategic action. and Get Trained intervene to create more safe, just and inclusive environments for Trans and LGBTQ+ job candidates, workers, customers, clients and constituents. Visit TransInclusiveChicago.org to sign your organization onto or enroll in Get Trained today. CTC celebrates the vital role therapists, educators, activists, and artists play on the front lines of personal and cultural transformation. Every Trans Day of Resilience and Visibility we honor community members paving the way towards a more vibrantly queer future for all. Follow us on IG and FB to stay connected, and sign up for our newsletter. Looking for a therapist? Reach out for therapist referrals, trans-affirming mental health resources, and opportunities to support our grassroots community interventions.

HEALING & WELLNESS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: ALBE (SHE/ELLA) 💗 Meet Albe Gutierrez, MAATC, an art therapist and psychotherapist...
10/17/2026

HEALING & WELLNESS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: ALBE (SHE/ELLA) 💗

Meet Albe Gutierrez, MAATC, an art therapist and psychotherapist on CTC’s clinical team! Albe specializes in supporting women, femmes, and people of the global majority through somatic and experiential approaches to mental health care.

✨ Join Albe for Breathe, Stretch, Meditate / Respira, Estira, Medita, a weekly wellness group rooted in somatic mindfulness and grounding techniques inspired by Mexican and other Indigenous traditions.

Through guided breathing, seated and standing stretches, and a sound bath featuring live and recorded instruments and animal sounds, participants can reconnect with their bodies and make space for rest and reflection. This group is offered in Spanish for bilingual individuals.

📅 Thursdays, 6–7 PM, beginning October 22
📍 Kimball Arts Center

Learn more about Albe’s class and register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathe-stretch-meditaterespira-estira-medita-tickets-2002244051858

Our updated fall Healing & Wellness class schedule is here!🌿 Chicago Therapy Collective is excited to offer affirming we...
10/16/2026

Our updated fall Healing & Wellness class schedule is here!🌿

Chicago Therapy Collective is excited to offer affirming wellness experiences for LGBTQ+ adults throughout the fall! Explore our lineup of classes designed to support movement, mindfulness, self-discovery, and community care.

Here’s what’s coming up:

🌬️ Somatic Breathwork Immersion with Faith (she/they)
Monthly on second Mondays, starting October 12 | 7–8 AM | Kimball Arts Center

🧘🏽 Breathe, Stretch, Meditate / Respira, Estira, Medita with Albe (she/ella)
Weekly on Thursdays, starting October 22 | 6–7 PM | Kimball Arts Center

🧘 All Levels Vinyasa Style Yoga Class with Moon (they/them)
Weekly on Tuesdays, starting October 27 | 1:15–2:15 PM | Cheetah Gym

📖 Story Agency Lab: Reclaiming the Stories We Live with Janine (she/her)
Weekly on Wednesdays, starting October 28 | 2–3 PM | CTC Andersonville Office

💚 Stretch with Symba with Symba (they/them)
Weekly on Wednesdays, starting October 28 | 3–4 PM | Kimball Arts Center

🧘🏽‍♀️ Stretch and Reset: Yoga Vinyasa Flow with Sound Bath Meditation with Kim (she/her)
Weekly on Wednesdays, starting October 28 | 7–8 PM | Kimball Arts Center

🌱 Living a Values-Based Life with Victoria (she/her)
Weekly on Fridays, starting October 30 | 6–7 PM | Kimball Arts Center

🌙 Yin Yoga and Self Massage with Rachel (she/they)
Monthly on Sundays beginning in November | 1–2:30 PM | Cheetah Gym
Start date TBA!

All classes are free and donation-based, with a suggested donation of $5–$25 per session.

🔗 Registration links for select classes are now available with additional registration links coming soon: https://tr.ee/EEAi5SfNKC

We look forward to moving, learning, and growing together this fall💗

CTC is excited to welcome Teddy Tracy (he/they) to our clinical team! 🌈Teddy supports individuals, families, and groups ...
10/13/2026

CTC is excited to welcome Teddy Tracy (he/they) to our clinical team! 🌈

Teddy supports individuals, families, and groups navigating gender identity development, childhood trauma, attachment, OCD, anxiety, neurodiversity, family dynamics, and more. He is passionate about providing affirming care that honors each client’s unique experiences, identities, and relationships, including kink- and polyamory-affirming therapy.

Outside of therapy, Teddy enjoys making silly mugs in the pottery studio, touching moss on a hike, crafting gifts for loved ones, and yapping with a friend. We’re so glad to have Teddy join the CTC community! 💙

Learn more about Teddy and our clinical team on our website: https://chicagotherapycollective.org/teddy-tracy/

🌿 Q***r liberation is rooted in Indigenous liberation.Today, Chicago Therapy Collective honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a...
10/12/2026

🌿 Q***r liberation is rooted in Indigenous liberation.

Today, Chicago Therapy Collective honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a day to celebrate Indigenous histories, cultures, resilience, and sovereignty, while reflecting on our collective responsibility to the land and its peoples.

Chicago sits on the ancestral homelands of many Indigenous Nations, including the Council of Three Fires—the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi—as well as the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox, Kickapoo, and Illinois Nations. These lands remain home to vibrant Indigenous communities today.

At CTC, we recognize that q***r liberation, Indigenous sovereignty, and collective healing are deeply interconnected. Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day means standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities, challenging systems of oppression, and supporting Indigenous self-determination. May our solidarity extend beyond this day into meaningful action.

🌱 Healing is also about reconnecting—with our bodies, one another, and the natural world. In that spirit, we’re grateful to everyone who joined us for today’s special Healing & Wellness workshop, Somatic Breathwork Immersion, led by facilitator Faith Frojo. Together, we slowed down, reconnected with the natural rhythms of our bodies, and explored the wisdom of somatic practices. As our Healing & Wellness program grows, we’re committed to honoring the cultural and ancestral roots of healing practices and creating more space for Indigenous healing traditions and practitioners.

💗 Thank you, Faith, and everyone who participated, for making space for reflection, restoration, and connection. Beyond Faith’s session, CTC’s offices were closed today in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

🌿 Q***r liberation is rooted in Indigenous liberation.Today, Chicago Therapy Collective honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a...
10/12/2026

🌿 Q***r liberation is rooted in Indigenous liberation.

Today, Chicago Therapy Collective honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a day to celebrate Indigenous histories, cultures, resilience, and sovereignty, while reflecting on our collective responsibility to the land and its peoples.

Chicago sits on the ancestral homelands of many Indigenous Nations, including the Council of Three Fires—the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi—as well as the Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox, Kickapoo, and Illinois Nations. These lands remain home to vibrant Indigenous communities today.

At CTC, we recognize that q***r liberation, Indigenous sovereignty, and collective healing are deeply interconnected. Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day means rising in solidarity with Indigenous communities, challenging systems of oppression, and supporting Indigenous self-determination. May our solidarity extend beyond this day into meaningful action.

🌱 Healing is also about reconnecting—with our bodies, one another, and the natural world. In that spirit, we’re grateful to everyone who joined us for today’s special Healing & Wellness session, Somatic Breathwork Immersion, led by facilitator Faith Frojo. Together, we slowed down, reconnected with the natural rhythms of our bodies, and explored the wisdom of somatic practices. As our Healing & Wellness program grows, we’re committed to honoring the cultural and ancestral roots of healing practices and creating more space for Indigenous healing traditions and practitioners.

💗 Thank you, Faith, and everyone who participated, for making space for reflection, restoration, and connection. Beyond this special session, CTC’s offices were closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Today is World Mental Health Day💚🌎Everyone deserves access to mental healthcare that affirms who they are, honors their ...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day💚🌎

Everyone deserves access to mental healthcare that affirms who they are, honors their lived experiences, and supports their well-being.

At CTC, we believe mental healthcare should be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in care that recognizes the whole person. We remain committed to creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people can feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.

Your mental health matters. You deserve care that affirms who you are.


Today is World Mental Health Day 💚Everyone deserves access to mental healthcare that affirms who they are, honors their ...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

Everyone deserves access to mental healthcare that affirms who they are, honors their lived experiences, and supports their well-being.

At CTC, we believe mental healthcare should be accessible, inclusive, and rooted in care that recognizes the whole person. We remain committed to creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people can feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.

Your mental health matters. You deserve care that affirms who you are.

Check out this month’s openings with our Hire Trans Now employers! ✨Visit our linkree at linktr.ee/chicagotherapycollect...
10/09/2026

Check out this month’s openings with our Hire Trans Now employers! ✨

Visit our linkree at linktr.ee/chicagotherapycollective or click the link in our bio to find full job descriptions and details on how to apply. ✨

Feel free to DM us with any comments or questions or fill out our HTN Business Feedback Form, also in our linktree. ✨

💚 HEALING & WELLNESS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: FAITH (SHE/THEY) 💗Meet Faith, our somatic breathwork facilitator! Faith creates ...
10/09/2026

💚 HEALING & WELLNESS TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: FAITH (SHE/THEY) 💗

Meet Faith, our somatic breathwork facilitator! Faith creates safe, supportive spaces for people to reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit through the power of breath.

✨ CORRECT CLASS INFORMATION: Please note that our previous flyer included an error. Faith’s Somatic Breathwork Immersion takes place 7–8 AM, not 7–8 PM.

Join us on the second Monday of each month, beginning October 12, at Kimball Arts Center for a guided breathwork experience focused on grounding, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with your body.

Learn more about Faith’s class and explore our Healing & Wellness offerings through the link in our bio! 🌿

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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