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  • Therapist

Eros Imhoof

They/Them

Licensed Social Worker

Psychotherapist

eimhoof@liveoakchicago.com

773.880.1310 ext. 7637

English

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Values & Philosophy

We are all remembering to remember stories about ourselves. My focus as a therapist is to center your identity and experience as we work together to grow and find joy together. I am here to support you. Whether that’s working on building an internalized sense of self-worth, developing boundaries, deepening your relationships with yourself or others, exploring your identity, or getting in touch with your emotions, I am here to hold space and reveal what is most important to you.

My theoretical approach to therapy is grounded in trauma-informed practices. Meaning, what each person needs during sessions will be different. I am guided by curiosity, transparency, connection, and care. It will be an honor to listen to your stories and together learn about your needs, values, and possible changes you want to make for yourself.

As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, transmasculine, Chinese-adoptee, my practice is grounded in queer, intersectionality, liberation, and abolitionist theories. It is extremely important to acknowledge that we live within systems built to harm us in different ways based on our identities, and so it’s important to understand your story and how these systems have shaped who you are. Through this process I practice therapy as a way to honor who we are, our ancestors, our relationships, and our communities.

Education & Training

Degrees

MA
University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, 2023

BS
Psychology & Education, Smith College, 2018

Certifications

Trauma Informed Care Certification
The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, 2023

Areas of Focus & Specialization

  • Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
  • Relational Diversity Exploration & Practice
  • Family of Origin
  • Life Transitions Related to Instability
  • Parents and Families of Transgender and Gender-Non Conforming (TGNC) Individuals
  • Family of Origin Concerns (Transnational Adoption)
  • Intersectional Identity Exploration & Development
  • Depression, Anxiety, & Stress
  • Affirmative practice with ADHD and ASD

I Work With

  • Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color
  • Individuals
  • Adoptees
  • Relationships (couple dyad’s/triad’s/vee’s/quad’s/etc., metamours, constellations, friends, etc.)
  • Families (chosen, family of origin, and polycules)

Modalities

  • LGBTQ+ and TGNC Affirmative Practice
  • BIPOC Affirming Practice
  • Intersectional Feminist Approaches
  • Abolition and Liberation Principles
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Client-centered, Strength-Based Approach
  • Acceptance/ACT Approaches