Christopher Tennant, Certified Trauma Professional

Christopher (Chris) Tennant

(He/Him/His)

Certified Trauma Professional, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

I welcome people facing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, LBGTQ+ identities, and relationship issues

Your decision to seek therapy is a sign of strength, courage, and respect for your personal well-being. I welcome people facing a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use challenges, LBGTQ+ identities, relationship issues, and the general "stuck" feeling. My therapeutic style is caring, encouraging and individualized in order to help each person learn skills to work with their emotions, see situations without judgment and recognize solutions that fit personal values. I also have a strong emphasis on diversity and social justice and incorporate it into my practice. Identifying a therapist with whom you are comfortable is a critical step toward facilitating the changes that you desire. I work with individuals and couples from teens to adulthood to create a strong therapeutic relationship in order to best understand the skills and strategies that will help you to achieve your goals and improve your life. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches based on each client's unique needs and personality. I hope to draw upon your strengths so you feel empowered to make and implement choices. I also teach sex education classes in partnership with non profits.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteNon-binaryGayLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 7:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Learning Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Concerns
  • Men's Issues
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Physical Assault
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • Neurodivergent people
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Location

  • Inclusive Insight

    Office Building

    840 West Irving Park RoadChicago, IL 60613

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Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
  • Cigna – Illinois
  • Medicare – Illinois
  • Optum – Illinois
  • United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • In-network insurance

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    149.025124, Illinois

Education

  • University of Chicago

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2019

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