NAte Nash

Therapist

LCSW, MSW

(he/him)

Smiling headshot of Nate Nash, Therapist at For Real Therapy in Chicago

BIO

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in working with queer-identifying populations through varying stages of development. I approach therapy with positivity, intention, and a collaborative mindset. My skills are evidence-based, rooted in 3rd wave cognitive behavioral therapies, and tailored through an anti-oppressive lens. I use these modalities as frameworks to address whatever you bring to our sessions. Rather than applying rigid techniques, I use these frameworks flexibly to meet you where you are. 

I aim to create a therapeutic space that is affirming, nonjudgmental, and grounded in trust, where you can show up fully and be met with both validation and honesty. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build psychological flexibility, and develop tools that help you move toward a life aligned with your values.

As a queer-affirming therapist, my drive is to empower clients to claim their identity and amplify their voices. At the core of my work is the belief that you are the expert on your own life. My role is to help you access that clarity, strengthen your voice, and take steps toward living more authentically and aligned. Therapy with me is not about fixing you—it’s about helping you build a deeper relationship with yourself.

My goal is to help you strengthen your voice, deepen your self-understanding, and move through the world with greater clarity and intention. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: anxiety/depression, gender identity, LGBTQ+, self esteem/worth, relationships, life transitions, and building psychological flexibility (ACT-based work).

Want to know more? Here's my LinkedIn.