LGBTQ+ therapists in Chicago, IL

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

Eli Zucker is a licensed clinical social worker in Chicago with eight years in practice, licensed in Illinois, Michigan and Washington. He works with adults and focuses especially on men and LGBTQ+ clients facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, stress and life transitions. He has extensive experience with survivors of physical and sexual trauma and with people who have caused harm. A certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, he believes healing needs more than talk, combining body-based trauma work with polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems and psychodynamic therapy, and teaching mindfulness and somatic practices clients can use on their own. His background includes community organizing and teaching at the University of Washington. He sees clients online.