Jim Belanger

James (Jim) Belanger joined Wellness Homes of Chicago in October 2021 as a psychotherapist.  In this role, he works with humans of all backgrounds and orientations, including sexual and gender minorities and heterosexual folk from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds. James provides an empathetic, respectful, and non-judgemental space to explore and make sense of a person’s unique journey on this planet and beyond. 

He has been working in the behavioral/mental health field since 2008 and has come to understand there is no “magic bullet” that works for everyone.  For this reason, he uses an eclectic mix of evidenced-based approaches including, but not limited to, person-centered, humanistic, solution-focused, values-based, acceptance & commitment, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and Gestalt therapies; mindfulness practices; eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR); and self-compassion techniques based on what needs and goals are.  

James also works with individuals experiencing anxiety, adult ADD/ADHD, abuse & trauma including PTSD, alcohol/drug misuse, depression, and other mood disorders, life transitions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, sex or chem-sex addiction, stigma, unresolved grief, or any combination of the above. 

He is allied with diverse populations, including gender and sexual minority folks, like heterosexual individuals, sex workers, the kink and BDSM community, humans living with HIV; monogamous, non-monogamous, and polyamorous relationships; and those fighting for racial & social justice. I look forward to talking with you about how I may be able to help you on your journey of self-discovery.