Sex Therapists in Chicago, IL
I am also a Certified Sex Therapist with expertise in kink, ethnical non-monogamy, men's sexual health concerns, and infidelity.
You may be experiencing a period of mental unrest and uncertainty. When you have the space and willingness to reflect on past traumas and experiences to understand their impact on your current circumstances, you gain a new awareness that often leads to powerful insights. As a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the need for inner healing first, it is my goal to support you in identifying core sources of pain, confusion, fear, and stress in order to get to the root cause of the issue. By working with you to form a deeper sense of clarity, I am able to guide you in taking the next steps along your journey of healing.
I am also a Certified Sex Therapist with expertise in kink, ethnical non-monogamy, men's sexual health concerns, and infidelity.
You may be experiencing a period of mental unrest and uncertainty. When you have the space and willingness to reflect on past traumas and experiences to understand their impact on your current circumstances, you gain a new awareness that often leads to powerful insights. As a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the need for inner healing first, it is my goal to support you in identifying core sources of pain, confusion, fear, and stress in order to get to the root cause of the issue. By working with you to form a deeper sense of clarity, I am able to guide you in taking the next steps along your journey of healing.
The Expansive Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
We believe in the transformative power of accurate information about sex, gender, and relationships.
We're here because we've been there, so we can't help but to be wholeheartedly invested in your journey. We want to provide you the warmth, validation, and affirmation that can feel so rare in adulthood. Working with us will challenge you, but it will also feel like coming home.
We believe in the transformative power of accurate information about sex, gender, and relationships.
We're here because we've been there, so we can't help but to be wholeheartedly invested in your journey. We want to provide you the warmth, validation, and affirmation that can feel so rare in adulthood. Working with us will challenge you, but it will also feel like coming home.
I am a therapist and life coach whose passion is to help you unblock yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I am thankful to have seven years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Life Coaching. I'm a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in areas of PTSD, anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and sexuality as well as the expat & digital nomad population. I have worked as a life coach with clients from all over the world, including Australia, Canada, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Singapore, and throughout Europe.
I am a therapist and life coach whose passion is to help you unblock yourself so that you can build a life that reflects your authentic self. I am thankful to have seven years of experience in the field of Mental Health and Life Coaching. I'm a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in areas of PTSD, anxiety, spirituality, self-esteem, and sexuality as well as the expat & digital nomad population. I have worked as a life coach with clients from all over the world, including Australia, Canada, the UK, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Singapore, and throughout Europe.
Jo Flannery
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MASEXOL
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60640 (Online Only)
Issues relating to one's sexuality, sexual identity, and desires deserve attention and care.
I specialize in working with sexual desire discrepancy and intimacy. Sexual desire discrepancy is when one person in a relationship wants sex more or differently than their partner(s). It is very common and occurs in otherwise happy and healthy relationships. Although common, desire discrepancy can lead to severe relational discord. Through a combination of psycho sexual education, deep couple's work, and a compilation of the leading sexual desire discrepancy theories, I have designed a way of addressing desire discrepancy that offers you and your partner(s) a new way to be sexual together. It is not easy work, but it is rewarding.
Issues relating to one's sexuality, sexual identity, and desires deserve attention and care.
I specialize in working with sexual desire discrepancy and intimacy. Sexual desire discrepancy is when one person in a relationship wants sex more or differently than their partner(s). It is very common and occurs in otherwise happy and healthy relationships. Although common, desire discrepancy can lead to severe relational discord. Through a combination of psycho sexual education, deep couple's work, and a compilation of the leading sexual desire discrepancy theories, I have designed a way of addressing desire discrepancy that offers you and your partner(s) a new way to be sexual together. It is not easy work, but it is rewarding.
Emily Schulz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
As a therapist, I strive to provide culturally responsive care to clients from a diverse range of sexualities, genders, races, and other important intersecting areas of identity.
Processing our emotions has an incredible influence on our health, well-being, and relationships. We will work together to learn how your emotional experiences impact you holistically. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe and supported to explore your sexual identity, gender, pleasure-oriented sex, relationship dynamics, and radical self-love. Relationships are intertwined in every dimension of our lives, they can cultivate love and euphoria or create emotional wounds. You deserve to feel emotionally at peace and secure in your relationship with yourself and others.
As a therapist, I strive to provide culturally responsive care to clients from a diverse range of sexualities, genders, races, and other important intersecting areas of identity.
Processing our emotions has an incredible influence on our health, well-being, and relationships. We will work together to learn how your emotional experiences impact you holistically. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe and supported to explore your sexual identity, gender, pleasure-oriented sex, relationship dynamics, and radical self-love. Relationships are intertwined in every dimension of our lives, they can cultivate love and euphoria or create emotional wounds. You deserve to feel emotionally at peace and secure in your relationship with yourself and others.
My specialties include anxiety, sex therapy, career counseling, ADHD/neurodivergence, and women's issues.
As human beings, we know life has a way of creating challenges we can find difficult to face on our own. I firmly believe each of us possess fundamental inner-strengths that can not only help us cope with these challenges, but flourish and thrive together. My goal as a therapist is to come alongside clients in a compassionate nonjudgmental stance to help identify your strengths and how to translate them into meaningful growth within yourself and in your relationships. I value using a mind/body approach and a warm, relational atmosphere in therapy. I am LGBTQIA+-affirming, trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink and poly-friendly.
My specialties include anxiety, sex therapy, career counseling, ADHD/neurodivergence, and women's issues.
As human beings, we know life has a way of creating challenges we can find difficult to face on our own. I firmly believe each of us possess fundamental inner-strengths that can not only help us cope with these challenges, but flourish and thrive together. My goal as a therapist is to come alongside clients in a compassionate nonjudgmental stance to help identify your strengths and how to translate them into meaningful growth within yourself and in your relationships. I value using a mind/body approach and a warm, relational atmosphere in therapy. I am LGBTQIA+-affirming, trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink and poly-friendly.
Kari Harrison
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
Waitlist for new clients
I am an emotionally focused sex and relational therapist with over 10 years of experience in both individual and relational work.
I believe that each client has a story to share, stemming from a diverse and unique background - and seek to hold clients in a safe, nurturing space that is truly their own. My conviction is that it is the relationship between the therapist and the client that is ultimately what heals, and when it works, it is immensely powerful. I am passionate about exploring ways to help clients discover their own resiliency and live more authentically in order to create the mental and emotional space to reach their fullest potential.
I am an emotionally focused sex and relational therapist with over 10 years of experience in both individual and relational work.
I believe that each client has a story to share, stemming from a diverse and unique background - and seek to hold clients in a safe, nurturing space that is truly their own. My conviction is that it is the relationship between the therapist and the client that is ultimately what heals, and when it works, it is immensely powerful. I am passionate about exploring ways to help clients discover their own resiliency and live more authentically in order to create the mental and emotional space to reach their fullest potential.
Sex Therapist + Couples Therapist Dr. Jennifer Litner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MSc, MEd, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60613
I am an LGBTQ+ celebratory therapist and welcome people of all gender presentations, sexual orientations and relationship configurations in therapy.
I work with couples and individuals coping with anxiety, relationship issues, parenthood challenges, life transitions and sexuality-related concerns. I have extensive clinical experience treating sexual pain/discomfort, loss of intimacy, changes in sexual desire/arousal, and performance anxiety. In therapy, we'll deepen your understanding of your intimate needs, learn ways for you to reconnect and ignite passion with your partner. By developing insight, using curiosity and creativity, we'll create lasting change while ensuring psychological safety is present throughout treatment.
I am an LGBTQ+ celebratory therapist and welcome people of all gender presentations, sexual orientations and relationship configurations in therapy.
I work with couples and individuals coping with anxiety, relationship issues, parenthood challenges, life transitions and sexuality-related concerns. I have extensive clinical experience treating sexual pain/discomfort, loss of intimacy, changes in sexual desire/arousal, and performance anxiety. In therapy, we'll deepen your understanding of your intimate needs, learn ways for you to reconnect and ignite passion with your partner. By developing insight, using curiosity and creativity, we'll create lasting change while ensuring psychological safety is present throughout treatment.
Meg Coyne Sex And Relationship Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, she/her
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
I'm excited and comfortable in assisting individuals and couples in exploring and navigating their sexual lives, as well as their relationships.
As a relationship and sex therapist, I'm interested in creating a positive and welcoming space for processing your feelings and issues. Our work together is to enhance your resilience, support your healing process and increase self acceptance. The therapeutic journey is a shared process. Our collaboration will target interventions to meet your needs.
I'm excited and comfortable in assisting individuals and couples in exploring and navigating their sexual lives, as well as their relationships.
As a relationship and sex therapist, I'm interested in creating a positive and welcoming space for processing your feelings and issues. Our work together is to enhance your resilience, support your healing process and increase self acceptance. The therapeutic journey is a shared process. Our collaboration will target interventions to meet your needs.
Natasha Ceballos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60640
I’ve received specialized training in Sex Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Ego-State/IFS Therapy, and EMDR.
Eroticism is adult play: ideally it is expansive, vibrant, joyful, and stress-free. Living in a sex-shaming society damages our ability to have a loving, easy relationship to our erotic, sensual, and sexual identities. That damage can lead to conflict and disconnection with ourselves and our intimate others. Our relational health is a necessary ingredient in our overall life satisfaction. We long for our intimate relationships to be a safe haven from the stress, overwhelm, and chaos of our lives. When that isn’t the case, it can lead us to feel lost, uneasy, and wondering how to find our way back to a feeling of security.
I’ve received specialized training in Sex Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Ego-State/IFS Therapy, and EMDR.
Eroticism is adult play: ideally it is expansive, vibrant, joyful, and stress-free. Living in a sex-shaming society damages our ability to have a loving, easy relationship to our erotic, sensual, and sexual identities. That damage can lead to conflict and disconnection with ourselves and our intimate others. Our relational health is a necessary ingredient in our overall life satisfaction. We long for our intimate relationships to be a safe haven from the stress, overwhelm, and chaos of our lives. When that isn’t the case, it can lead us to feel lost, uneasy, and wondering how to find our way back to a feeling of security.
I'm passionate for counseling from a sex-positive approach and creating an accepting space to connect with your intimate values and identity.
As a an AASECT certified sex therapist, my hope is to give people a space to feel safe, heard, understood, and affirmed while navigating their concerns surrounding sex, relationships, and sexuality. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I completed my post graduate training in sexual health at the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator.
I'm passionate for counseling from a sex-positive approach and creating an accepting space to connect with your intimate values and identity.
As a an AASECT certified sex therapist, my hope is to give people a space to feel safe, heard, understood, and affirmed while navigating their concerns surrounding sex, relationships, and sexuality. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I completed my post graduate training in sexual health at the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator.
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I specialize in sex therapy and am knowledgeable in kink and consensual non-monogamy (CNM).
Offering In Person Sessions in Chicago and Virtual in California- As a queer transgender therapist, I believe there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to living our lives. The same goes for therapy - there isn't a "right way" to do it. In my practice, I am committed to helping individuals tap into their personal strengths and uncover a path that is meaningful and fulfilling. I trust that my clients are the experts on their own lives and have the skills and tools they need to navigate their problems. However, I'm here to provide support and guidance when they need it.
I specialize in sex therapy and am knowledgeable in kink and consensual non-monogamy (CNM).
Offering In Person Sessions in Chicago and Virtual in California- As a queer transgender therapist, I believe there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to living our lives. The same goes for therapy - there isn't a "right way" to do it. In my practice, I am committed to helping individuals tap into their personal strengths and uncover a path that is meaningful and fulfilling. I trust that my clients are the experts on their own lives and have the skills and tools they need to navigate their problems. However, I'm here to provide support and guidance when they need it.
I specialize in cPTSD, low desire, anorgasmia, desire discrepancy, performance anxiety, and other sexual dysfunctions as well as psychedelic-assisted / ketamine-assisted therapy.
Sex therapist taking an alternative approach to liberate your sexuality from trauma, conflict and shame. I'm here to guide you on a transformative journey that integrates your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're an individual or in partnership, I'm dedicated to helping you enhance your sexual connection. I thrive on active collaboration and empowering you with self-healing tools. We'll work with AAIT, somatic therapy, meditation, reiki, tarot, and psychedelic-assisted therapy as desired. Remember, within you already lies so much wisdom, strength, and pleasure. I'm just here to help you unleash it! LGBTQIA+, poly, kink friendly.
I specialize in cPTSD, low desire, anorgasmia, desire discrepancy, performance anxiety, and other sexual dysfunctions as well as psychedelic-assisted / ketamine-assisted therapy.
Sex therapist taking an alternative approach to liberate your sexuality from trauma, conflict and shame. I'm here to guide you on a transformative journey that integrates your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're an individual or in partnership, I'm dedicated to helping you enhance your sexual connection. I thrive on active collaboration and empowering you with self-healing tools. We'll work with AAIT, somatic therapy, meditation, reiki, tarot, and psychedelic-assisted therapy as desired. Remember, within you already lies so much wisdom, strength, and pleasure. I'm just here to help you unleash it! LGBTQIA+, poly, kink friendly.
Winnie Landon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60661 (Online Only)
I approach therapy from an anti-oppressive, feminist, sex positive and trauma-informed lens that views the therapeutic relationship one of equal participants, and values mutual collaboration from everyone involved.
As a black, mixed-race, pan sexual, cisgender woman and part of other pleasure-focused communities, I know from experience how important it is to create a safe, empowering and affirming therapy space that will foster trust and allow us to acknowledge the nuances and beauties of your intersecting identities and unique inner self. I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds and am committed to understanding your unique experience.
I approach therapy from an anti-oppressive, feminist, sex positive and trauma-informed lens that views the therapeutic relationship one of equal participants, and values mutual collaboration from everyone involved.
As a black, mixed-race, pan sexual, cisgender woman and part of other pleasure-focused communities, I know from experience how important it is to create a safe, empowering and affirming therapy space that will foster trust and allow us to acknowledge the nuances and beauties of your intersecting identities and unique inner self. I enjoy working with adults from diverse backgrounds and am committed to understanding your unique experience.
Marissa Bohrer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60660 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in issues around gender, sex and sexuality, and operate from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) framework.
Ready to get into it? Taking the first step into a therapeutic setting requires enormous vulnerability, as well as a great deal of strength, and I strive to make every client feel warm and welcomed. Therapy is an opportunity to create the change in your life that has always been possible – even if it may not feel that way to you right now. My therapeutic style is straightforward, honest, and goal-oriented, and more often than not, there is room for humor and laughter in a therapy session. I am currently licensed in IL and NJ!
I specialize in issues around gender, sex and sexuality, and operate from a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) framework.
Ready to get into it? Taking the first step into a therapeutic setting requires enormous vulnerability, as well as a great deal of strength, and I strive to make every client feel warm and welcomed. Therapy is an opportunity to create the change in your life that has always been possible – even if it may not feel that way to you right now. My therapeutic style is straightforward, honest, and goal-oriented, and more often than not, there is room for humor and laughter in a therapy session. I am currently licensed in IL and NJ!
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Anger management, Anxiety and stress reduction, Addictions ( sexual and chemical), Communication skills, Infertility, Internet sex addictions, Parenting training, Phobias, and Sex Therapy.
I am an active therapist with 25 years of experience. How can my experience help you? By helping you feel better as you utilize new skills to move through marital and/or personal problems. I will help minimize the conflict in your life while maximizing your potential. There are no problems too trivial or too great to benefit from therapy. Therapy manage emotions, conflict and communication resulting in a deeper sense of well being. These are only some of the ways I can help. Start the growth process today, call (312)595-1787 or email barbara@drgoschi.com
Listed below are some of these areas:
Anger management, Anxiety and stress reduction, Addictions ( sexual and chemical), Communication skills, Infertility, Internet sex addictions, Parenting training, Phobias, and Sex Therapy.
I am an active therapist with 25 years of experience. How can my experience help you? By helping you feel better as you utilize new skills to move through marital and/or personal problems. I will help minimize the conflict in your life while maximizing your potential. There are no problems too trivial or too great to benefit from therapy. Therapy manage emotions, conflict and communication resulting in a deeper sense of well being. These are only some of the ways I can help. Start the growth process today, call (312)595-1787 or email barbara@drgoschi.com
Sex Therapist + Couples Therapist Seth Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60613
I am a relationship and sex therapist, and I believe that living authentically for self and community brings healing and joy. Such authenticity requires an exploration of sexual needs amidst robust boundary-making. I am a part of and love to work with folx in the LGBTQIA+ community. My clinical interests include out-of-control sexual behavior, men's sexual health, and exploring the intersection of religion, spirituality, and sex. I also have a growing specialization in working with kink, BDSM, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy.
I am a relationship and sex therapist, and I believe that living authentically for self and community brings healing and joy. Such authenticity requires an exploration of sexual needs amidst robust boundary-making. I am a part of and love to work with folx in the LGBTQIA+ community. My clinical interests include out-of-control sexual behavior, men's sexual health, and exploring the intersection of religion, spirituality, and sex. I also have a growing specialization in working with kink, BDSM, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy.
I am an LGBTQ/BDSM/Kink-friendly member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).
I believe in creating a welcoming therapeutic space that is both person-centered and affirming. Therapy is a place for you and I work together to identify challenges and develop more effective ways of addressing those challenges. My services are always tailored to the individual and I work to maintain a collaborative and strengths-based environment where trust and safety are a top priority. Ultimately, I hope that our work together helps you feel comfortable and confident as you navigate the world.
I am an LGBTQ/BDSM/Kink-friendly member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).
I believe in creating a welcoming therapeutic space that is both person-centered and affirming. Therapy is a place for you and I work together to identify challenges and develop more effective ways of addressing those challenges. My services are always tailored to the individual and I work to maintain a collaborative and strengths-based environment where trust and safety are a top priority. Ultimately, I hope that our work together helps you feel comfortable and confident as you navigate the world.
Maia Easley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602 (Online Only)
I'm trained to work with individuals, systems, and groups of people in areas including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, sexual dysfunction, and other intimacy concerns.
Essentially my goal as a culturally aware LMFT and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. When I founded Bare Conversations, I wanted clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I am proudly sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink, BDSM, and polyamory-affirming. Bare Conversations is a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their true identities and innermost thoughts. If you're ready to dig deep and make some big changes, I'm the therapist for you.
I'm trained to work with individuals, systems, and groups of people in areas including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship conflict, sexual dysfunction, and other intimacy concerns.
Essentially my goal as a culturally aware LMFT and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. When I founded Bare Conversations, I wanted clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I am proudly sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, Kink, BDSM, and polyamory-affirming. Bare Conversations is a safe and welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable sharing their true identities and innermost thoughts. If you're ready to dig deep and make some big changes, I'm the therapist for you.
With an affirming and authentic presence, Sammy welcomes individuals and couples seeking guidance on matters of relationships, non-monogamy, gender, and sexual well-being.
Meet Sammy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to fostering positive and affirming relationships. With a passion for relational work, Sammy sees people in the context of their relationships and specializes in providing support for individuals and couples exploring non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics, as well as monogamous relationships. In their practice, Sammy embraces a sex-positive and inclusive approach, recognizing the unique needs and experiences within the queer community. As a sex therapist, they are committed to creating a safe space for clients to explore and navigate their sexual well-being.
With an affirming and authentic presence, Sammy welcomes individuals and couples seeking guidance on matters of relationships, non-monogamy, gender, and sexual well-being.
Meet Sammy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to fostering positive and affirming relationships. With a passion for relational work, Sammy sees people in the context of their relationships and specializes in providing support for individuals and couples exploring non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics, as well as monogamous relationships. In their practice, Sammy embraces a sex-positive and inclusive approach, recognizing the unique needs and experiences within the queer community. As a sex therapist, they are committed to creating a safe space for clients to explore and navigate their sexual well-being.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.