My Approach
My approach to therapy is emotive, cathartic, and cognitive, and may include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you take back control of your life.
- Psychodynamic “talk” therapy to clarify your thoughts, needs, and goals.
- Motivational enhancement therapy to help you put it all into action.
- Narrative therapy to clarify the story of your past, present, and future.
Who I Work With
I work with people of all ages from all walks of life. I am a trauma-informed therapist, and am sensitive to the unique issues affecting LGBTQIA+ folk, as well as people in nontraditional relationships. I emphasize sex-positivity and self-acceptance, and am informed about BDSM and poly subcultures.
About Me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a certified alcohol and other drug counselor (CADC), and can offer you evidence-based approaches to changing your behavior. My path to becoming a therapist began with attending SMART Recovery® in-person meetings.
Office or Virtual Sessions
We can make appointments for in-person office visits or telehealth virtual meetings. This hybrid situation will allow for the most flexibility, safety, and convenience. The address is
4633 N. Western Ave. #207, Chicago, IL 60625
My office is above the 7-Eleven, directly south of the CTA Brown Line Western el stop, on the #11 Lincoln and #49 Western bus routes and between the #81 Lawrence and #78 Montrose buses. There is street parking available but don’t park in the 7-Eleven lot.
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Contact Tony May, LCSW CADC
Phone: 773-330-2135 • Email: tonymaycadc@yahoo.com