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Caray Neal

Caray Neal is a black queer woman therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and generational cycles.

South Harper Avenue Chicago, IL 60615
ExpertiseAddictionADHD

About

She offers inclusive therapy services through an intersectional lens, aiming to eliminate barriers to intersectional mental health access. With experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as various service areas including mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and community doula work, Caray has gained professional and personal experience in the barriers that individuals experience while getting access to and staying connected with healthcare and healing. Her work is rooted in establishing a better understanding of thoughts and behavioral patterns that may have been rooted in previous trauma, using a trauma-informed perspective to explore patterns of thinking, behaviors, and life events impacting growth and helping individuals change directions. Caray is available to work with individuals aged 19 and above, addressing a wide range of issues including ADHD/ADD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, body image/dysmorphia, depression, disordered eating, dissociation, gender diversity, generational trauma, grief, harm reduction, help for professionals/therapists, kink/BDSM, LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, polyamorous/alternative relationships, religious trauma, self-injury, sexual identity, sexual issues, sexual or other physical abuse/assault victims, substance use, suicidal ideation, and trauma/PTSD. She utilizes various therapy approaches, including attachment-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy (PDT), somatic therapy, and strengths-based therapy. Caray is in-network with BCBS (PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice Options, and Anthem PPO) and Aetna (PPO, POS, and Choice), and can provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. She also accepts self-pay and/or sliding scale clients.

About the team: Caray Neal is a licensed therapist with experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as various service areas including mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and community doula work.
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Insurance & payment

Caray Neal is in-network with BCBS (PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice Options, and Anthem PPO) and Aetna (PPO, POS, and Choice). She can also provide superbills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement and accepts self-pay and/or sliding scale clients.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
Self-pay & sliding scale

Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.

Services & specialties

Individual Therapy

Caray offers individual therapy sessions to address a range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.

Relationship Counseling

She provides relationship counseling services to help individuals navigate their relationships and work through challenges.

Children & Adolescents Counseling

Caray offers counseling services specifically designed for children and adolescents, addressing issues such as ADHD, anxiety, and more.

Support Groups & Skills Training

She facilitates support groups and skills training sessions to help individuals develop coping skills and connect with others who share similar experiences.

Supervision & Case Consultation

Caray provides supervision and case consultation services to help professionals and therapists improve their practice and address complex cases.

ExpertiseAddictionADHDAlcohol UseAnger ManagementAnxietyBorderline Personality (BPD)Coping SkillsDepressionDomestic AbuseDomestic ViolenceDrug AbuseDual DiagnosisGriefLGBTQ+Life TransitionsMood DisordersRacial IdentityRelationship IssuesSelf E

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