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Abner Hollow

Pre-Licensed Professional (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
5235 N. Clark Street 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60640
You’re navigating relationships, sexuality, or desire in ways that don’t fit the societal script and you want a therapist who understands without pathologizing. Whether you’re exploring non-monogamy/polyamory, kink/BDSM, queer identity, sex work, or feeling stuck in desire discrepancy or sexual shame, you deserve nuanced, empowering support. I bring both lived experience and formal training (Adler University’s Sex Therapy Certificate) to this work. More importantly, I provide a grounded, direct, and affirming space where your sexuality and relationships are treated as complex, meaningful parts of your life, not problems to fix.
I work with partners and individuals on intimacy concerns, out-of-control sexual behavior, non-monogamy exploration, BDSM/kink exploration, nihilism/existential dread, and religious trauma. My approach is sex-positive, queer/kink/age-gap/sex-work affirming. Together we focus on emotional processing, attunement, and relational structures which work.
Therapy with me is provocative and experiential. We deconstruct the patterns that keep repeating, process what has been avoided, and develop new ways of relating that feel authentic and intentional. Reaching out can feel vulnerable. If you're ready to move from confusion or disconnection toward clarity and agency, I look forward to working with you.
Call or Abner Hollow now for a free 15 minute consultation - (872) 335-4331

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5235 N. Clark Street

2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60640 map

(872) 335-4331

25 East Washington Street

Suite 1021

Chicago, IL 60602 map

My website
I offer in-person sessions in the Loop and Andersonville as well as telehealth sessions for those with accessibility needs.
I specialize in Polyamory & ENM, Atheist/Agnostic/Non-spiritual Issues and Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly 
$40 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Abner Hollow
Let's Connect (872) 335-4331
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

5235 N. Clark Street

2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60640 map

(872) 335-4331

25 East Washington Street

Suite 1021

Chicago, IL 60602 map

My website
I offer in-person sessions in the Loop and Andersonville as well as telehealth sessions for those with accessibility needs.
I specialize in Polyamory & ENM, Atheist/Agnostic/Non-spiritual Issues and Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly 
$40 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Abner Hollow

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $40
  • Couple Sessions $40
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Telligen
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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My sessions are in network with BCBS, UHC, Aetna, and Telligen. For those who self-pay, I offer limited sliding scale slots, as well.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331
"
My sessions are in network with BCBS, UHC, Aetna, and Telligen. For those who self-pay, I offer limited sliding scale slots, as well.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Rolando Torres (Illinois / 180016664) Abner Clark
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Maine at Farmington, B.A. Psychology / B.S Biology / Minor Philosophy, Graduated 2006
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 266052 / 2024
  • Membership with American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists 1491078 / 2024
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I am a fully supervised, pre-license clinician and I have completed Adler University's Sex Therapy Certificate.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331
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I am a fully supervised, pre-license clinician and I have completed Adler University's Sex Therapy Certificate.
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Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Atheist/Agnostic/Non-spiritual Issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
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I am here to help you and yours safely navigate the trying and exciting challenges that life can bring. I utilize experiential and emotion-focused techniques in the safety of the therapy room which you can bring into your real life, outside of sessions. Together, we can smooth the rough edges you've found so you can move confidently toward the relationships, sexuality, and connections you deserve.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331
"
I am here to help you and yours safely navigate the trying and exciting challenges that life can bring. I utilize experiential and emotion-focused techniques in the safety of the therapy room which you can bring into your real life, outside of sessions. Together, we can smooth the rough edges you've found so you can move confidently toward the relationships, sexuality, and connections you deserve.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331

4 Endorsements

Rebecca Pope
Rebecca Pope
Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner is a compassionate and insightful therapist whose practice explores and affirms relational, sexual, and identity dynamics in systemic contexts. He balances a direct, supportive, and effective integrated approach that empowers his clients.
Abby Gerding
Abby Gerding
Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner's ability to be non-judgmental and compassionate, coupled with his ability to challenge, provides the perfect mix for positive growth. His knowledge and experience, academically and personally, position him to be an excellent resource in sessions.
Jonny Creem
Jonny Creem
Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner's confidence and self-assuredness is incredibly grounding and healing in his ability to lend these qualities when a client's own wavers. He is a strong ally and an even fiercer advocate. Clients feel safe and secure in his care.
Nadine Abdelrahim
Nadine Abdelrahim
Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner leads with a genuine curiosity that curates a level of informed, individualized care for each person he encounters. His approach honors the complexity of human sexuality and relationships - inviting clients to explore, question and grow without shame

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Adlerian
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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My work is always systemic, recognizing that each client plays many different roles outside of the therapy room. Experiential, existential, relational, and humanist approaches center your experience and personal perspective while my training and expertise provide the stability needed to create practical and felt change in your world.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331
"
My work is always systemic, recognizing that each client plays many different roles outside of the therapy room. Experiential, existential, relational, and humanist approaches center your experience and personal perspective while my training and expertise provide the stability needed to create practical and felt change in your world.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (872) 335-4331

Location

Primary Location

5235 N. Clark Street

2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60640

(872) 335-4331

Additional Location

25 East Washington Street

Suite 1021

Chicago, IL 60602

(872) 335-4331
"
I offer in-person sessions in the Loop and Andersonville as well as telehealth sessions for those with accessibility needs.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 335-4331
"
I offer in-person sessions in the Loop and Andersonville as well as telehealth sessions for those with accessibility needs.
Photo of Abner Hollow, Pre-Licensed Professional
Abner Hollow
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (872) 335-4331