Willing to Risk Therapy (WTR Therapy) is a mental health private practice owned by Mike Unhoch, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Associate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (ALMFT) located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago, IL.

"To live, to TRULY live, we must be willing to risk. To be nothing in order to find everything."

- Mandy H., Author and Blogger

I work with individuals, couples, and relationships of all kinds (straight and LGBTQ+). I consider societal and cultural influences while helping clients to explore their relationship and intimacy issues, sexuality, identity, struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. I take a sex positive approach and am attuned to the needs of poly, non-monogamous, open, and kinky clients.

I believe healing can come from self-awareness and active living or “being” in the world. It can come from understanding the intersections between self, others, and society/culture, and through an appreciation of emotion to guide us to our needs, identity, and to each other.

I view the counseling process as a journey where I act as your guide. However, you are the experts in your own lives, perspectives, and experiences. It is my job to listen to you with appreciation and non-judgment. Counseling is an experience itself, and we will influence and learn from each other as we work on your goals and hopes together.

About Mike

  • Anger Management

  • Body Positivity

  • Chronic Illness/Pain

  • Impulsivity/Mood Disorders

  • Codependency

  • Coping Skills

  • Domestic Abuse/Violence

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Relationship Issues

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • LGBTQ+

  • Men’s Issues

  • Sex Therapy/Positivity/Kink Allied

  • Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Specialties and Expertise

  • Grief

  • Marital and Premarital

  • Peer/Friend Relationships

  • Self Esteem

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Trauma Informed

  • Life Transition

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