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Garrett Schwindt, AMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Location: Chicago, Virtual

Specialities:

  • Adults, Relationships, & Adult Families
  • Grief
  • EMDR Trained
  • Complex Trauma
  • Identity Exploration
  • Major Life Transitions
  • Consensual/Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • LGBTQIA+Individuals & Relationships

About Me

I help gay men and relationships of all configurations heal from complex trauma, relationship conflict, major life transitions, and grief so they can feel more connected to themselves and the people they love. If you’re feeling stuck in the same arguments, caught in negative internal narratives, or carrying the weight of past trauma, you’re not alone. You might be navigating identity exploration, attachment wounds, or grief while wondering if life could feel more secure. Together, we’ll untangle pain, explore how your past shows up in your present, and build new ways of relating to yourself and others.

As a gay therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, relationships, and families heal from complex trauma. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to create a warm, collaborative, experiential, and affirming space for growth. I also believe therapy can include humor, honesty, and some sarcasm along the way.

Outside of therapy, I love collecting contemporary art, going to the gym, and cooking for family and friends. If you’re a LGBTQ+ individual or part of a relationship ready to heal from trauma, navigate life’s difficulties, or feel more connected in your relationships, I’d be honored to work with you. Reach out to schedule a consultation!

 

  • Insurance : Billing under the supervision of Leah Seligman, I am an in-network provider with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois PPO.
  • Education : I received my B.S. in Neuroscience from Nebraska Wesleyan University and my M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.