I offer therapy for gay and queer men in Chicago, drawing on 30+ years of experience serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether it’s eating well, moving your body, getting better sleep, or creating more consistent routines, lasting change can be hard—especially when life feels stressful or unpredictable. But healthy habits aren’t just about willpower. Often, they require emotional clarity, support, and self-compassion. That’s where therapy comes in.
As a therapist, I work with people who want to make meaningful changes but feel stuck in familiar patterns. If you’ve blamed yourself for not having enough discipline, you’re not alone. In truth, the difficulty often lies in deeper, less visible barriers—like perfectionism, shame, burnout, or the pressure to please others. Therapy offers a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s been getting in the way.
Together, we’ll look beneath the surface. Why do certain habits feel so hard to maintain? What internal narratives are keeping you from prioritizing your well-being? Through this work, we begin to shift from “I should take care of myself” to “I want to.”
We’ll focus on building habits that feel doable and sustainable. That might mean starting small, aligning your routines with your values, and learning how to respond to yourself with kindness instead of criticism. It’s not about rigid goals—it’s about lasting change rooted in emotional wellness and self-respect.
Many people are surprised to discover that the most effective self-care is also the most pleasurable. When a sense of accomplishment, gratitude, or joy is part of your habit, it becomes something you want to return to—not just something on a to-do list.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded, more focused, and more connected to what truly matters, therapy can help. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Looking for therapy to support healthy habit change? Let’s talk
