Inclusive Insight Psychotherapy

03/31/2026

When we say this, know that we say it with our whole chest: Inclusive Insight condemns the extremely harmful, backwards Supreme Court ruling in Chiles V. Salazar that sides against Colorado's ban on "conversion therapy."

It is the opinion of the court that this ruling "protects free speech". It doesn't. What it actually does is establish a dangerous precedent that threatens states' abilities to regulate dangerous, discredited practices condemned by every major medical and mental health association in the United States. Additionally, today's ruling is just the latest in a concerning trend of Supreme Court decisions that prioritize "religious freedom" (that is, as long as it's their approved form of religion) over the rights of everyone.

No matter what the court says, "conversion therapy" is not free speech and it's not therapy. Instead it is a dangerous, inhumane and unethical practice. It is torture, it is cruel, and it is abuse. It is illegal, and conversion therapists will still face legal consequences including but not limited to consumer fraud claims and medical malpractice.

If medical and mental health providers want to truly treat LGBTQ+ youth who are questioning their identity, then it is their moral and ethical obligation to provide supporting and inclusive care. Rather than viewing their LGBTQ+ clients as "broken" and "something to fix", it is our job to help guide them in their exploration to find the path that works best for them. If that means surgery or medication, then we provide accurate medical information that allows LGBTQ+ youth to make informed decisions about the care they receive and what treatments they want to undergo.

Supportive therapy saves lives. Conversion "therapy" ruins them.

03/31/2026

🏳️‍⚧️🌟Wishing a very happy International Trans Day of Visibility to all of our trans communities! 🌟🏳️‍⚧️

Today and every day, we are celebrate and uplift the trans communities around us - from our roots here in Chicago to all of the states we live and practice in and beyond.

To our trans family: you belong, you are accepted, you are loved. You are beautiful, you are needed, and you are celebrated exactly as you are. However you identify and however you present, you are perfectly you and that is enough.

Today and every day, we see you. We love you. We thank you for sharing your presence and your light with us.

03/30/2026

Did you learn about bipolar disorders in your graduate program but you now find yourself shying away from working with clients with one of these diagnoses? Rebekah Ray Nguyen, LCSW will break down her approach to empowering people by ensuring safety and providing psychoeducation while developing skills. She will also lead us in case conceptualization.

This training will provide 2 CE credits upon completion and is accredited with ASWB & NBCC in all 50 states for all license types.

We'll be live virtually on April 17th from 9AM to 11AM CST, but an asynchronous option is available whenever you need it.

Learn more or register here:
https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinician-trainings-events/bipolar-disorders-assessment-safety-and-treatment

03/26/2026

📢Changed Date!

If you were looking to attend tomorrow's training, Let's Talk About It: Applying Communication Theory to Clinical Practice in Relationship Therapy, this event has been rescheduled for **MAY 22nd**.

For those of you who have already registered, you're all set! You do not need to re-register for the new date. If you'd like to attend and have not already registered, visit the link below to learn more or register:
https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinician-trainings-events/lets-talk-about-it-applying-communication-theory-to-clinical-practice-in-relationship-therapy

03/26/2026

WHO: All license types

WHEN: March 27th, 9AM-11AM CST

WHERE: 100% VIRTUAL, Asynchronous Option Available

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER: https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinician-trainings-events/lets-talk-about-it-applying-communication-theory-to-clinical-practice-in-relationship-therapy

One of the most common reasons people seek relationship therapy is due to issues in communication. So, what does communication theory say about how people communicate with their partners? Join Blake Paxton (LCPC, PhD) as he introduces clinicians to foundational communication theories that illuminate relational patterns in relationship therapy. Participants will integrate communication-based models with concrete clinical skills to enhance assessment, conceptualization, and intervention in relationship dynamics, conflict processes, and emotional regulation during relational distress.

This training will provide 2 CE credits upon completion.

We hope to see you there!

03/18/2026

Want to learn more about what communication theory says about how people communicate with their partners? Join Inclusive Insight's Blake Paxton (PhD, LCPC) for a two-hour training that introduces clinicians to foundational communication theories that illuminate relational patterns in relationship therapy and will teach participants how to integrate communication-based models with concrete clinical skills to enhance assessment, conceptualization, and intervention in relationship dynamics, conflict processes, and emotional regulation during relational distress.

This training will provide 2 CE credits upon completion and is accredited with ASWB & NBCC in all 50 states for all license types.

We'll be live virtually on next week on March 27th from 9AM to 11AM CST, but an asynchronous option is available whenever you need it.

Learn more or register here:
https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinician-trainings-events/lets-talk-about-it-applying-communication-theory-to-clinical-practice-in-relationship-therapy

03/12/2026

Next Friday, Inclusive Insight's Dr. Jackie Anderson-Carter will be presenting at the virtual 2026 Ethics Conference hosted by the NASW North Carolina chapter! She will be presenting Ethical Considerations for Marginalized Communities from 11:15AM to 12:15AM EST as one of many incredible speakers, offering up to 6 hours of live ethics CE credits for attendance and participation.

Interested in attending? Registration is live until March 16th, so act fast! You can register directly through the NASW-NC page here: https://www.naswnc.org/page/59

Not able to attend but still want to hear Dr. Jackie speak on this topic? Check out her on-demand training worth 2 hours of ethics CE credits here: https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinician-trainings-events/ethical-considerations-for-marginalized-communities

03/11/2026

We are so excited to welcome more amazing clinicians to our team and for you to meet them! Get to know both Dr. Marquita Barrett and Darian Carter in their own words by reading their bios here: https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinicians/marquita-barrett
https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/clinicians/darian-carter

They both have immediate openings for clients in Illinois and accept Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna, or CampusCare. They also have openings for self-pay and sliding scale clients.

Welcome to the team, Dr. Barrett and Darian! We're so thrilled to work with you.

03/11/2026

March is not only Women's History Month, but it is also Social Worker's Month as well. This year, both themes are very similar: for Social Work, it's Uplift, Defend, Transform; for Women's History, it's Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. These are incredibly relevant now more than ever - how do we move forward in these uncertain times when it feels like the world is falling apart around us?

While not all of our clinicians are social workers (shout out to our LPCs and LCPCs!), Inclusive Insight is woman-owned and led practice founded by social workers to uphold our values and give back to the communities we live and work in.

Every day, we uplift our healers as well as our clients. We fight for and defend our communities by fighting all forms of oppression and promoting equality and respect for all people. We transform the lives around us through connection and community, allowing everyone to feel seen and heard for who they are and what they have experienced no matter which chair you're sitting in in the therapeutic space.

We are a diverse group of clinicians and inspiration-makers who know that to hold others in their process, we must also feel held and we are better clinicians by bringing our whole selves to our work.

It is an honor and a privilege for us to be able to do the work that we do and to touch the lives of the people around us. This month and always, we honor the profession we're in and the weight it carries. We honor the women that paved the way for us, like Jane Addams, and all the other women who even in 2026 are still becoming the "Firsts" in their fields.

This month and always, we celebrate the folks around us and commit to never letting anyone walk hard paths alone.

03/08/2026

We're leading an 8-week TTRPG-based therapy group for transgender, gender non-conforming and questioning adults to explore identity and personal strengths, using the Thirsty Sword Le****ns system. In this group, we will explore values, personal strengths, areas of improvement and social identity through a TTRPG lens.

Requirements:
Adults, ages 18+
Identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, gender fluid or questioning
Available virtually on Thursdays from 8 PM - 10 PM for 8 weeks
Brief 15-minute consultation is required prior to joining this group
No prior experience is required!

If you or someone you know might be interested in joining this group as a participant or want to know more, please visit us at: https://www.inclusiveinsight.net/client-support-groups-events/social-identity-development-group

03/03/2026

Please join our clinical director Jackie Anderson-Carter, PhD, LCSW and her co-facilitators virtually this Friday for a workshop on Women in Therapy!

Please join us on March 6 for a workshop on Women in Therapy.

Women clients in therapy bring a complex context including culture, class, religion, gender, motherhood and marital statuses. This workshop will explore working with women clients across several of these contexts as issues of women's wellbeing are hidden within them.

Register at https://luc.edu/ssw/womenandtherapy

03/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us and our partners last night at the International Women's Night event that we helped sponsor through the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce. It was our great honor and pleasure to have our very own Dr. Jackie Anderson-Carter speak on mental health and women's issues. If you weren't able to attend, take a moment to check out the video below to hear what Dr. Jackie has to share from her immense wealth of experience and expertise in this field.