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53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 838 Chicago, IL 60604

Mon - Fri: 9AM-8PM
Sat: 9 AM-5 PM
Sun: Closed

Anxiety, Trauma, & LGBTQ+ Therapy in Chicago's Loop

Therapy Chicago trusts.

★600+ clients supported since 2016✓BCBS & Aetna PPO accepted✓Bilingual · English & Spanish✓LGBTQ+ affirming & trauma-informed

Our Approach to Therapy in Chicago

At Gemstone Wellness, we provide trauma-informed, identity-affirming therapy in Chicago for individuals, couples, and families. Our therapists support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, identity, and major life transitions with care that is thoughtful, culturally responsive, and tailored to the person in front of us.

Founded in 2016, Gemstone is a longstanding Chicago therapy practice founded and led by women. Many of our clinicians are part of the LGBTQ+ community, and we offer affirming care for LGBTQIA2S+ clients, queer and non-monogamous relationships, and people exploring their sexual or gender identities.

We offer in-person therapy in Chicago's Loop and secure telehealth throughout Illinois, including therapy in English and Spanish. We are in-network with BCBS and Aetna PPO plans. We also provide immigration psychological evaluations in Chicago for asylum, U-Visa, VAWA, and other immigration cases, with comprehensive reports completed within three weeks.

También ofrecemos terapia en español.

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How Our Chicago Therapists Can Help

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Individual Therapy

Individual therapy draws on feminist, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches to help you understand your patterns and build a more grounded relationship with yourself.

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Couples Counseling

Couples counseling supports any two-person relationship, including same-sex and queer couples, working to break reactive cycles and rebuild trust, communication, and intimacy.

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Poly/Kink Relationship Counseling

For poly, ENM, and kink-identified partners, therapy focuses on the specific work of multi-partner relationships — clarifying agreements, navigating jealousy, and building structures rooted in consent and agency.

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Anxiety Therapy

Anxiety therapy combines tools like CBT and DBT to help you regulate anxiety at its source — building real skills, not just coping in the moment.

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Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy at Gemstone Wellness is trauma-informed by design: working at your pace to process painful experiences and rebuild a felt sense of safety.

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LGBTQ Therapy

A safe, LGBTQIA2S+-affirming space to explore your gender or sexual identity, including WPATH-informed support for gender-affirming care.

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Depression Therapy

Depression therapy here uses evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness to address root causes, not just manage symptoms, and rebuild a sense of meaning.

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Sex Therapy

Sex therapy at Gemstone Wellness is sex-positive and shame-free — for individuals or couples navigating desire, intimacy, body image, or any sexual concern.

Therapy in Spanish

Gemstone Wellness offers fully Spanish-language therapy with several bilingual therapists, for adolescents and dults in Chicago's Loop or via telehealth throughout Illinois.

Meet Our Chicago Therapists

A women-, queer-, and Latina-owned team of licensed, identity-affirming clinicians offering bilingual, LGBTQ+ affirming, and trauma-informed care.

Michelle Cabrera - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Michelle Cabrera (she/her)

Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Art Therapist (LPC)

Jane Sussman - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Jane Sussman (she/her)

Licensed Cinical Social Worker, Sex & Couples Therapist (LCSW)

Stef Stone - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Stef Stone (she/they)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Poly/Kink/Queer Specialist (LCSW)

Maty Patino Trejo - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Maty Patino Trejo (she/her)

Bilingual Marriage & Family Therapist (ALMFT)

Andrea Santiago - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Andrea Santiago (she/her)

Co-Owner, Clinical Director, LCPC, NCC (Bilingual)

Dr. Jenny Martin - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Dr. Jenny Martin (she/her)

Founder, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PsyD

Andrés Serrano - Gemstone Wellness therapist

Andrés Serrano (they/them)

Bilingual Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Meet the Therapists

Getting Started With Mental Health Counseling in Chicago is Simple

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Begin therapy online or in person, at your own pace.

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Google Reviews

5.0 rating · 11 Google reviews

The therapists at Gemstone go above and beyond to educate themselves, advance the field of therapy, and provide an inclusive and welcoming space... I highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking thoughtful, person-centered care!

Above and Beyond Grace M.

This is such an amazing team of wellness specialists! I have met them all. 💛 If you seek a caring and warm professional to speak with, go here. The office is welcoming and special. And most significantly to me

Warm and Professional Antwon M.

I felt genuinely heard and understood at Gemstone Wellness. The therapy sessions were remarkably impactful, especially considering the challenges I was facing. Despite years of struggling, I couldn't unravel certain issues, , but in just a few sessions, I was able to identify core

Self-awareness Kathy L.

Immigration Psychological Evaluation in Chicago (Loop & Virtual)

Trusted by immigration lawyers in Chicago and throughout Illinois, Gemstone Wellness offers professional immigration psychological evaluations to support asylum, U visa, VAWA, and other immigration applications.

Our licensed clinicians are culturally sensitive and trained in trauma-informed interviewing. We deliver thorough, court-ready reports that give your case the strongest possible support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Insurance, languages, fees, and how to get started.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. Gemstone Wellness is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Aetna PPO. We also provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement with other PPO plans.

Do you offer therapy in Spanish?

Yes. We have bilingual English/Spanish therapists who provide fully Spanish-language sessions both in-person at our Chicago Loop office and via secure virtual platform across Illinois.

Where is your office located?

Our office is at 53 W Jackson Blvd Ste 838, Chicago, IL 60604, in the heart of the Chicago Loop. We also serve clients across Illinois via secure virtual therapy.

Do you work with LGBTQ+ and polyamorous clients?

Yes. As a queer-owned practice, Gemstone is explicitly affirming of LGBTQ+ individuals and all relationship structures including polyamorous, ENM, and kink-identified partnerships.

How much does therapy cost at Gemstone Wellness?

Session fees vary depending on the service type, session length, and provider. We accept BCBS PPO and Aetna PPO and offer superbills for other PPO plans.

What types of therapy do you offer?

We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, trauma therapy, depression therapy, anxiety therapy, sex therapy, LGBTQ+ identity exploration, immigration psychological evaluations, and poly/kink-affirming counseling.

Ready to Feel Better? Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships & More

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, healing from trauma, navigating relationships, or just feeling stuck — our compassionate and affirming therapists are here for you. We offer personalized, culturally sensitive care in English & Spanish, both online and in-person.

Based in Chicago’s Loop, we’re the therapy Chicago clients turn to when they’re ready for real, lasting support.

Make an Appointment or Call Us to take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.