Cary Klemmer (he/they)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Accepting Clients

Affirmative relationships transform our lives and allow us to be whole. I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship with you.

Clinical Social Worker in Chicago, IL

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I have worked with veteran and military families, students of every age, immigrants, children of immigrants, and immigrant families. I strive to be an ally to people of all body sizes, shapes, and abilities. I affirm queer people in all that I do.

My Background and Approach

I have been a human services worker since 2010, and am trained as a social worker. I hold an MSW and a PhD in social work. In therapy, we will work together to bolster your innate resiliency, build coping strategies that resonate with you, and observe as you infuse your life with joy. My approach is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic. This means I will create space for us to explore and affirm your experiences. You will share your vision of your happiest life, and we will partner to manifest that vision into reality by addressing barriers and putting into practice tools and skills that resonate with you. For example, we may use the tools of mindfulness practice to help you be with and resolve strong emotions, as well as to enjoy those good moments in your life. You will be the expert of your experience and needs as we move through your journey of transformation.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that all people have dignity, worth, and the right to live life in a way that brings them joy. Our ability to live joyfully can be limited due to imbalances of power in our world (i.e., racism, homophobia, colonialism). Because of this we suffer, and suffering left unaddressed can lead us to limiting beliefs and behaviors. We adapt these behaviors as a matter of necessity to survive, yet they can keep us from being our best selves. The therapeutic relationship is one that can heal and transform our lives through affirmation, validation and sustained attention on our thoughts, beliefs and behaviors. I believe the earth is our home and advocate for environmentally just and attuned ways of being. I am a helper committed to compassionate listening and speech; I welcome the opportunity to build a therapeutic relationship with you.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism
  • Judaism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 175/session

Info

(773) 231-8407 Email Cary
Nosheen Hydari Therapy, Inc.
180 Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660

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