Luis Illades, LMSW
therapist
Luis’ work is informed by his experiences as a Latin American queer person with a history of addiction and recovery. he understands experiences of exploring cultural and sexual identities, and struggling to put down behaviors that no longer work.
Luis has many years of experience as the Intake and Prevention coordinator in the substance use outpatient program at the LGBT Center in the West Village of Manhattan (www.gaycenter.org). Expect to cultivate new discoveries about yourself and leave sessions with beliefs and skills to help you address current and long-standing challenges.
Pronouns: he/him
Specializes in treating: Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders, LGBTQIA+ Exploration, Men’s Issues, Life Transitions, Borderline Personality (BPD), Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Modalities: Psychodynamic, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Person-Centered Therapy
languages: English, Spanish