Elijah Eiler, LCSW (he/they)
IFS-informed therapy for queer & neurodivergent adults
1200 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609
Telehealth in Illinois
You are worthy of belonging
Do you feel like you don’t fit?
Do you question your worth?
Do you feel like you don’t even know who you are?
Whether you are queer, neurodivergent, neuroqueer, or have experienced relational or religious trauma, you may experience these things some or all of the time. You might have been made to feel less than because you don’t fit within what you were told is “normal.” You were told you had to hide parts of yourself to be accepted and loved, and now you find it hard to let those parts out without feeling shame even if it’s safer to do so. You might feel like it’s hard to connect with others because you aren’t even connected to yourself. You might have a carefully constructed “you” that you present to others, making it difficult for others to get to know the real you.
None of this is your fault, and it doesn’t reflect your worth.
I want to help you connect with yourself and the parts of you that you were told don’t belong. I am queer, have ADHD, and have experienced religious trauma and healing on the other side. Because of these experiences, I am passionate about supporting others as they learn to accept themselves as they are and to form authentic connection and community.
My approach is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which means that I welcome all the various parts of you and your experiences. In your inner world, these include those parts of you that you often prefer to hide or have been made to feel like you should hide. In your outer world, these include your relationships and the social and political systems you interact with.
To support your growth and healing outside of session, I will collaborate with you to identify, explore, and grow a support system so that you can experience community care and not only individualized self care. Ultimately, my aim is for you to have a stronger relationship with yourself and stronger relationships with others outside of the therapy office, which is where healing really happens. Much of my job is to get myself out of the way and let you become the leader in your own life.
If you are interested in working with me, book a free consultation.
elijah@eilertherapy.com | (773) 657-4700
In-Person & Telehealth
I provide therapy in-person at my office in the Bridgeport Art Center at 1200 W 35th St. in Chicago. I also provide therapy via telehealth to clients across the state of Illinois.
Population
I can provide therapy to any adult 18 and older in Illinois. My focus is on working with queer and neurodivergent adults who have experienced relational or religious trauma. I only provide individual therapy.
Insurance and Fees
I am in the process of credentialing with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, but am currently out of network with all insurance carriers. I provide superbills documenting the services I have provided and the fees paid on a monthly basis. Please contact your insurance provider and ask about their out-of-network benefits for mental health therapy. My fee for a 53-minute therapy session is $150.
Availability
I currently have availability Monday through Wednesday evenings.