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Eros, a light skinned Chinese-American, genderqueer, transmasculine person with short black hair brushed to the left and shaved short on the sides - leaning forward and smiling at the camera. They are wearing a beige turtle neck with a navy blue blazer, wearing a gold necklance, one silver dangling earing on their upper left ear, and a threaded brown and yellow bracelet on their right wrist. Behind them is a blurred red brick wall and palm plant.
  • Therapist

Eros Imhoof

He/Him, They/Them

MSW Candidate

Psychotherapist, Live Oak Founders Fellow

eimhoof@liveoakchicago.com

773.880.1310 ext. 7637

English

Supervised By:

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, neurodivergent, transmasculine, Chinese-adoptee, my practice is grounded in queer, intersectionality, liberation, and abolitionist theories. It is extremely important to recognize 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 see therapy as a way to honor who we are, heal ourselves, and our community.

Education & Training

Certifications

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

BS
Psychology & Education, Smith College, 2018

Areas of Focus & Specialization

  • LGBTQ Affirmative Practices
  • Life Transitions Related to Instability
  • Survivors of Trauma
  • Parents and Families of Transgender and Gender-Non Conforming (TGNC) Individuals
  • Family of Origin Concerns (Transnational Adoption)
  • Intersectional Identity Exploration & Development
  • Depression, Anxiety, & Stress
  • Poly & Non-Monogamy Affirming Practice
  • Kink, Sex- and Body-Positive Practice

I Work With

  • Individuals
  • Families (chosen & family of origin)
  • Adolescents

Modalities

  • LGBTQ+ and TGNC Affirmative Practice
  • Anti-Racist and Intersectional Feminist Perspective
  • Abolition and Liberation Principles
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Sex- and Body-Positive Approach
  • Client-centered, Strength-Based Approach
  • Psychodynamic Approaches