Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Chicago, IL
I have experience in working with adults and adolescents that have experienced trauma and grief. Majority of the clients I have worked with are uncomfortable with their daily life and are looking to process their past and find a way to move forward.
I have experience in working with adults and adolescents that have experienced trauma and grief. Majority of the clients I have worked with are uncomfortable with their daily life and are looking to process their past and find a way to move forward.
It really hurts to feel unseen, especially when you’re struggling to make sense of what you’re feeling. Maybe you're overwhelmed by emotion but draw a blank when asked to describe what’s under the surface. Whether you experience attachment wounds that keep reopening, the overwhelming worry of being “too much” and making mistakes, or toxic past relationships you can’t shake, you’re ready to do things differently. Healing looks so different for different people! As a relational therapist, I offer therapy shaped around your pace, identity, and experiences, not a one-size-fits-all model.
It really hurts to feel unseen, especially when you’re struggling to make sense of what you’re feeling. Maybe you're overwhelmed by emotion but draw a blank when asked to describe what’s under the surface. Whether you experience attachment wounds that keep reopening, the overwhelming worry of being “too much” and making mistakes, or toxic past relationships you can’t shake, you’re ready to do things differently. Healing looks so different for different people! As a relational therapist, I offer therapy shaped around your pace, identity, and experiences, not a one-size-fits-all model.
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming when we are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or triggers. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and move through these experiences with greater presence and self-compassion. I know therapy is going well when tension and self-doubt give way to a sense of ease and confidence. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, are in recovery, or are exploring identity, relationships, self-esteem, family dynamics, or life transitions. I invite curiosity and kindness toward all parts of the self, especially those who have learned to protect or adapt through adversity.
Life can feel heavy and overwhelming when we are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, or triggers. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and move through these experiences with greater presence and self-compassion. I know therapy is going well when tension and self-doubt give way to a sense of ease and confidence. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, are in recovery, or are exploring identity, relationships, self-esteem, family dynamics, or life transitions. I invite curiosity and kindness toward all parts of the self, especially those who have learned to protect or adapt through adversity.
I believe every person’s experiences has value and meaning. I foster growth and change by opening space for clients to experience self-discovery, integrating their own experiences within the therapy, and incorporating critical thinking and analysis into our work. Clients often report that they gain deeper understanding of the way in which they perceive themselves, other and their relationship in general, as a result they report an increased ability to make decisions more effectively and confidently. They also report setting better limits and increasing self-care. Finally, clients have described a feeling of being “un-stuck.”
I believe every person’s experiences has value and meaning. I foster growth and change by opening space for clients to experience self-discovery, integrating their own experiences within the therapy, and incorporating critical thinking and analysis into our work. Clients often report that they gain deeper understanding of the way in which they perceive themselves, other and their relationship in general, as a result they report an increased ability to make decisions more effectively and confidently. They also report setting better limits and increasing self-care. Finally, clients have described a feeling of being “un-stuck.”
I am a neurodivergent affirming BIPOC therapist at The Depth Collective, a multicultural, sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, kink, polyamory, gender, and neurodiversity centered practice that addresses the trauma from systemic oppression and identity-based marginalization.
My therapeutic interests center neurodivergence/disability and their intersectionality with race, gender, and other identities. They also pull from my passion for performance psychology.
I am a neurodivergent affirming BIPOC therapist at The Depth Collective, a multicultural, sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, kink, polyamory, gender, and neurodiversity centered practice that addresses the trauma from systemic oppression and identity-based marginalization.
My therapeutic interests center neurodivergence/disability and their intersectionality with race, gender, and other identities. They also pull from my passion for performance psychology.
I’m a queer-affirming therapist specializing in trauma and identity, and I feel deeply honored by the trust my clients place in me. I support people navigating life’s changes—loss, grief, transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression—and I’m continually inspired by their courage, resilience, and ability to find joy. Working with the queer and questioning community brings me profound fulfillment, and as an older, gender-expansive individual, I’m especially passionate about helping both young and older adults explore their identities. I also feel a unique connection to those who have experienced adoption.
I’m a queer-affirming therapist specializing in trauma and identity, and I feel deeply honored by the trust my clients place in me. I support people navigating life’s changes—loss, grief, transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression—and I’m continually inspired by their courage, resilience, and ability to find joy. Working with the queer and questioning community brings me profound fulfillment, and as an older, gender-expansive individual, I’m especially passionate about helping both young and older adults explore their identities. I also feel a unique connection to those who have experienced adoption.
My priority is to create a warm and authentic space where people feel seen and accepted as they rediscover their inner strength and agency. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who face shame and self-doubt due to relational challenges or past traumas. I will also help you build meaningful relationships which will support your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
My priority is to create a warm and authentic space where people feel seen and accepted as they rediscover their inner strength and agency. I am dedicated to supporting individuals who face shame and self-doubt due to relational challenges or past traumas. I will also help you build meaningful relationships which will support your journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Sometimes our brain can be a scary place to live in. Sometimes our bodies feel disconnected from us, or we just feel a bit ‘off.’ And sometimes the life around us is too hard, too much, too painful. These thoughts, feelings, and sensations can be isolating, and that’s where therapy comes in. My hope is for you to feel a little less alone as you unpack the complexities of your life and move towards healing. Through our work, your thoughts and feelings will be centered and we will learn alongside one another about how to best work through the issues you're facing. Welcome!
Sometimes our brain can be a scary place to live in. Sometimes our bodies feel disconnected from us, or we just feel a bit ‘off.’ And sometimes the life around us is too hard, too much, too painful. These thoughts, feelings, and sensations can be isolating, and that’s where therapy comes in. My hope is for you to feel a little less alone as you unpack the complexities of your life and move towards healing. Through our work, your thoughts and feelings will be centered and we will learn alongside one another about how to best work through the issues you're facing. Welcome!
Do you notice repetitive patterns of thoughts, feelings, or actions in your life that are distressing? Does your "best you" feel fleetingly accessible, if at all? I'm here to get curious about you, how you got to where you are now, and what we can learn about these patterns and why they feel inevitable. Let's work together by investigating and appreciating the challenges and insights of your ongoing story through the lens of curiosity and compassion.
My philosophy on therapy is client-centered, with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems modalities at the forefront.
Do you notice repetitive patterns of thoughts, feelings, or actions in your life that are distressing? Does your "best you" feel fleetingly accessible, if at all? I'm here to get curious about you, how you got to where you are now, and what we can learn about these patterns and why they feel inevitable. Let's work together by investigating and appreciating the challenges and insights of your ongoing story through the lens of curiosity and compassion.
My philosophy on therapy is client-centered, with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems modalities at the forefront.
Are you unsure of where you're at in life either mentally, emotionally, or vocationally? Are you struggling to cope with feelings of low self-esteem or anxiety? I help folks from a variety of backgrounds, such as veterans, new parents, BIPOC, and queer and trans individuals through maintaining a validating space and tailoring my approach to suit your specific needs. I keep an open mind and awareness of current events to ensure I’m observing all of the nuances that come with your intersecting identities. I also encourage men in particular to explore and challenge their concepts of masculinity in a positive, healthy light.
Are you unsure of where you're at in life either mentally, emotionally, or vocationally? Are you struggling to cope with feelings of low self-esteem or anxiety? I help folks from a variety of backgrounds, such as veterans, new parents, BIPOC, and queer and trans individuals through maintaining a validating space and tailoring my approach to suit your specific needs. I keep an open mind and awareness of current events to ensure I’m observing all of the nuances that come with your intersecting identities. I also encourage men in particular to explore and challenge their concepts of masculinity in a positive, healthy light.
My goal is to empower my clients using a client-centered, trauma-informed, and integrative approach. I approach life and my work with compassion, humor and empathy. It is my hope that by understanding and walking alongside my clients without judgement, I can help them cope with difficult circumstances. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, abuse, and difficult family dynamics.
My goal is to empower my clients using a client-centered, trauma-informed, and integrative approach. I approach life and my work with compassion, humor and empathy. It is my hope that by understanding and walking alongside my clients without judgement, I can help them cope with difficult circumstances. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, abuse, and difficult family dynamics.
I believe that we, as humans, are all worthy and capable of healing. Our life experiences, backgrounds, and circumstances play a significant role in the way we feel and express our emotions. I strive to create a comforting therapeutic space, defined by acceptance and cultural humility. My treatment approach is rooted in strengths-based treatment, intending to guide you in understanding the powerful influence our thoughts have on our behaviors and emotions. I understand the impact of childhood experiences and relationships through life and the role they play in our emotional expression.
I believe that we, as humans, are all worthy and capable of healing. Our life experiences, backgrounds, and circumstances play a significant role in the way we feel and express our emotions. I strive to create a comforting therapeutic space, defined by acceptance and cultural humility. My treatment approach is rooted in strengths-based treatment, intending to guide you in understanding the powerful influence our thoughts have on our behaviors and emotions. I understand the impact of childhood experiences and relationships through life and the role they play in our emotional expression.
I am also a gender-affirming therapist and practice from a sex and kink-positive perspective, honoring all aspects of sexuality and experience.
Life can be heavy, complicated, and sometimes messy. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe that all humans are beautifully complex and deserve a space to be seen, heard, and valued. I prioritize creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and identities openly and authentically.
I am also a gender-affirming therapist and practice from a sex and kink-positive perspective, honoring all aspects of sexuality and experience.
Life can be heavy, complicated, and sometimes messy. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. I believe that all humans are beautifully complex and deserve a space to be seen, heard, and valued. I prioritize creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore thoughts, feelings, and identities openly and authentically.
You and your challenges don’t exist in a vacuum, and you deserve a therapist who understands that. The problems you’re facing – whether they’re individual, global, or somewhere in between – may feel overwhelming right now. I’m here to help you feel empowered to make the changes you can in your life and in your community, and to help you develop the tools you need to manage the things you can’t. I'm experienced in working with depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, and other life stressors, and I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals through all stages of their identity journeys.
You and your challenges don’t exist in a vacuum, and you deserve a therapist who understands that. The problems you’re facing – whether they’re individual, global, or somewhere in between – may feel overwhelming right now. I’m here to help you feel empowered to make the changes you can in your life and in your community, and to help you develop the tools you need to manage the things you can’t. I'm experienced in working with depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, self-harm, suicidal ideation, trauma, and other life stressors, and I specialize in working with LGBTQ individuals through all stages of their identity journeys.
Many people have been hurt in relationships. Yet, we often forget the capacity for learning, growth & healing these experiences can offer. I use evidence-based, holistic approaches to help clients uncover patterns, explore emotions, & develop coping skills that promote growth & recovery. Trauma & unresolved emotions often become "trapped" in our bodies & unconsciously compel us to repeat the same cycles, which we feel powerless to change. In addition to supporting my client’s relationships to themselves & to others, I help them regain a sense of empowerment & agency over their lives & a sense of safety in their mind, body, & spirit.
Many people have been hurt in relationships. Yet, we often forget the capacity for learning, growth & healing these experiences can offer. I use evidence-based, holistic approaches to help clients uncover patterns, explore emotions, & develop coping skills that promote growth & recovery. Trauma & unresolved emotions often become "trapped" in our bodies & unconsciously compel us to repeat the same cycles, which we feel powerless to change. In addition to supporting my client’s relationships to themselves & to others, I help them regain a sense of empowerment & agency over their lives & a sense of safety in their mind, body, & spirit.
I'm sex-positive, kink-friendly, ENM-affirming, and have specialized training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you're here, you're probably looking for a change. Whether it's in your relationships, patterns, thoughts, feelings, or something else that's important to you. Life is full of challenges, but I firmly believe that people have fundamental inner-strengths that can help them cope. As a therapist, I warmly accept my clients as they are, and work alongside them to explore who they would like to become. I believe in the power of human connection, and strive to use that connection to help empower my clients to access their strengths; to ultimately bring about meaningful change, healing, growth, and understanding.
I'm sex-positive, kink-friendly, ENM-affirming, and have specialized training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you're here, you're probably looking for a change. Whether it's in your relationships, patterns, thoughts, feelings, or something else that's important to you. Life is full of challenges, but I firmly believe that people have fundamental inner-strengths that can help them cope. As a therapist, I warmly accept my clients as they are, and work alongside them to explore who they would like to become. I believe in the power of human connection, and strive to use that connection to help empower my clients to access their strengths; to ultimately bring about meaningful change, healing, growth, and understanding.
We all need a space to feel heard. Sometimes, that becomes difficult in our daily lives. Andrea offers a compassionate, direct approach to individual therapy. Her role is to support you in reaching toward your best self, the one you may have lost touch with. She is an active-listener, supportive and non-judgmental. She will provide an alternate perspective and join you to discover the patterns getting in your way. Andrea has extensive training and knowledge working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and substance use concerns.
We all need a space to feel heard. Sometimes, that becomes difficult in our daily lives. Andrea offers a compassionate, direct approach to individual therapy. Her role is to support you in reaching toward your best self, the one you may have lost touch with. She is an active-listener, supportive and non-judgmental. She will provide an alternate perspective and join you to discover the patterns getting in your way. Andrea has extensive training and knowledge working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties and substance use concerns.
I work with adults looking to break patterns in their life that are no longer serving them. I specialize in helping folks navigating sexual concerns, dysfunctional families, intergenerational trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, substance use, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach is grounded in an integrative application of Feminist Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Relational Cultural Theory, Interpersonal, and Existential Therapy. I strive to create an egalitarian relationship that is free of judgment. My clinical work employs culturally competent, relational perspectives and evidence-based practices.
I work with adults looking to break patterns in their life that are no longer serving them. I specialize in helping folks navigating sexual concerns, dysfunctional families, intergenerational trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, substance use, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach is grounded in an integrative application of Feminist Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Relational Cultural Theory, Interpersonal, and Existential Therapy. I strive to create an egalitarian relationship that is free of judgment. My clinical work employs culturally competent, relational perspectives and evidence-based practices.
Your brain may be buzzing with worry, feeling overwhelmed with day to day tasks, or the urge to run away from what is making you feel this way. You could even be feeling afraid or scared of the thoughts that are coming up in your mind, making the sadness harder to carry or making you feel more tired. It can be exhausting to hold that pain alone but you deserve a reliable, affirming space so that you can let it all out, get steady and find balance.
Your brain may be buzzing with worry, feeling overwhelmed with day to day tasks, or the urge to run away from what is making you feel this way. You could even be feeling afraid or scared of the thoughts that are coming up in your mind, making the sadness harder to carry or making you feel more tired. It can be exhausting to hold that pain alone but you deserve a reliable, affirming space so that you can let it all out, get steady and find balance.
The issues that I help folks with include substance use, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, body dysmorphia, & interpersonal relationships. I firmly believe that evidence-based psychotherapy, focused on one’s identity and their own experiences, can provide individuals with the agency they need to live the best version of their lives. It is critical to me that those I work with know that their uniqueness is part of what contributes to their strengths. Furthermore, it contributes to the strength-based approach I believe best helps individuals learn to love themselves in society today.
The issues that I help folks with include substance use, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, body dysmorphia, & interpersonal relationships. I firmly believe that evidence-based psychotherapy, focused on one’s identity and their own experiences, can provide individuals with the agency they need to live the best version of their lives. It is critical to me that those I work with know that their uniqueness is part of what contributes to their strengths. Furthermore, it contributes to the strength-based approach I believe best helps individuals learn to love themselves in society today.
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