Matty Cafiero (they/them/theirs)

Accepting Clients

I provide trauma-informed, identity-affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and people in diverse relationship structures.

Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, IL
Supervised by Kat Cockey, LCPC

About My Clients

I work best with clients who want a space where all of their identities and complexities are welcomed. I’m especially passionate about supporting queer and gender-expansive people, those navigating identity development, neurodivergence, grief, or major life transitions, as well as individuals and couples exploring ethical non-monogamy. My clients are often seeking an affirming, grounded space to be fully themselves.

My Background and Approach

I am a pre-licensed therapist supervised by Kat Cockey at Coffee Chat Counseling and hold a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centered, and rooted in intersectional feminist and decolonial frameworks. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, I view therapy as a collaborative and liberatory process that honors your inner wisdom while acknowledging the systems that shape your experiences. I work to cultivate an authentic, warm, and affirming space where you feel safe to explore your emotions, identities, and stories at a pace that feels right for you. My goal is to support healing, empowerment, and deeper self-connection.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My work is grounded in values of justice, accessibility, and collective care. I believe healing is both personal and relational, and that everyone deserves spaces where they are affirmed in their full humanity. I am committed to showing up with authenticity and advocating for the wellbeing of marginalized communities. Outside of sessions, I engage in community organizing and mental-health-focused advocacy, with a focus on equity for gender-expansive and neurodivergent individuals. I’m dedicated to ongoing learning, unlearning, and remaining responsive to the communities I serve.

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Rate: $60 - 165/session

Info

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1815 W Berteau Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

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