Stef Stone, LCSW — Psychotherapist in Chicago, IL
Address53 W Jackson Blvd suite 1235 IL, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone+1224-707-1526
Websitegemstonewellness.com
Stef Stone is a licensed psychotherapist practicing in Chicago, Illinois, offering individual and couples counseling. Their approach is trauma-informed and identity-affirming, utilizing evidence-based modalities such as feminist therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and creative therapies. Stef works with adolescents and adults, focusing on healing trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues to foster secure and meaningful lives. They are committed to creating anti-racist, sex-positive, and affirming spaces, and provide services in English and Spanish. Stef also specializes in sex therapy, sexual and gender identity exploration, and immigration psychological evaluations.
Best for
- Individuals exploring identity
- Couples seeking deeper communication
- Clients in polyamorous or kink relationships
- Individuals seeking trauma-informed care
| Key services | Individual therapy, Couples counseling, Sex therapy, Immigration psychological evaluations, Virtual therapy, In-person therapy |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Tags | psychotherapist, chicago, trauma-informed, identity-affirming, anxiety, depression, couples counseling, sex therapy, lgbtqia+, bipoc-affirming |
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