Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Chicago, IL
Many are also exploring kink or non-monogamy to find what feels most exciting and authentic to them.
Are you feeling stuck in your sex life lately? You love your partner and think they're cute and a fantastic human, but you just don't have any interest in sex. You're busy. You're overwhelmed with decision fatigue. You're a recovering people pleaser. You WANT to want your partner in a sexy way . . . it's just not happening lately. Or at least it's not happening easily. Also, you're tired! How are you supposed to have the energy for sex? You may be wondering if this is just an issue you need to resolve on your own. Is this is a bad sign for the relationship? And importantly, can you get genuinely interested in sex again?
Many are also exploring kink or non-monogamy to find what feels most exciting and authentic to them.
Are you feeling stuck in your sex life lately? You love your partner and think they're cute and a fantastic human, but you just don't have any interest in sex. You're busy. You're overwhelmed with decision fatigue. You're a recovering people pleaser. You WANT to want your partner in a sexy way . . . it's just not happening lately. Or at least it's not happening easily. Also, you're tired! How are you supposed to have the energy for sex? You may be wondering if this is just an issue you need to resolve on your own. Is this is a bad sign for the relationship? And importantly, can you get genuinely interested in sex again?
My passion is helping people who feel stuck in patterns that keep their relationships unfulfilling or disconnected. I work together with clients on their journey to learning to communicate effectively and build lasting change. We can work on navigating dating challenges, building emotional or sexual intimacy, or make sense of a past relationship. I help clients explore the emotional, relational, and sexual aspects of their lives. Together, we’ll work on understanding what’s getting in the way of the love and closeness you want. Whether you're single, dating, married, or separating, my aim is to help you move forward with confidence.
My passion is helping people who feel stuck in patterns that keep their relationships unfulfilling or disconnected. I work together with clients on their journey to learning to communicate effectively and build lasting change. We can work on navigating dating challenges, building emotional or sexual intimacy, or make sense of a past relationship. I help clients explore the emotional, relational, and sexual aspects of their lives. Together, we’ll work on understanding what’s getting in the way of the love and closeness you want. Whether you're single, dating, married, or separating, my aim is to help you move forward with confidence.
I specialize in working with adults seeking change. My approach to counseling is client-centered and trauma-informed, encouraging the expression of personal narrative to build self-understanding and community. I support clients in the use of art-making as a grounding tool to process experiences and relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My intention is to establish a collaborative space alongside clients that fosters bravery; where we can collect helpful coping tools as we work toward clients' goals together. To me, "healing" lies in seeking peace and a sense of wholeness, and not in achieving "perfection."
I specialize in working with adults seeking change. My approach to counseling is client-centered and trauma-informed, encouraging the expression of personal narrative to build self-understanding and community. I support clients in the use of art-making as a grounding tool to process experiences and relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My intention is to establish a collaborative space alongside clients that fosters bravery; where we can collect helpful coping tools as we work toward clients' goals together. To me, "healing" lies in seeking peace and a sense of wholeness, and not in achieving "perfection."
You’re looking for support that’s affirming, practical, kink-aware, and rooted in community, not conformity.
I use DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed, IFS-informed care through an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist lens. I work with individuals, couples, and groups. I offer gender-affirming care, write letters for medical transition, and support kink/polyam clients. I’m also trained in therapeutic tabletop RPGs.
You’re looking for support that’s affirming, practical, kink-aware, and rooted in community, not conformity.
I use DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed, IFS-informed care through an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist lens. I work with individuals, couples, and groups. I offer gender-affirming care, write letters for medical transition, and support kink/polyam clients. I’m also trained in therapeutic tabletop RPGs.
I am informed and affirming of LGBTQIA+ and kink communities.
As a LCPC, AaSECT Certified Sex Therapist, and CRC offer trauma informed, attachment oriented care for partners and individuals. I blend evidence based therapy with somatic, sex therapy, and mindfulness tools. LGBTQIA+ and kink informed and affirming. Virtual, flexible scheduling. We build skills, heal ruptures, and grow intimacy, at your pace.
I am informed and affirming of LGBTQIA+ and kink communities.
As a LCPC, AaSECT Certified Sex Therapist, and CRC offer trauma informed, attachment oriented care for partners and individuals. I blend evidence based therapy with somatic, sex therapy, and mindfulness tools. LGBTQIA+ and kink informed and affirming. Virtual, flexible scheduling. We build skills, heal ruptures, and grow intimacy, at your pace.
You deserve relationships, intimacy, and a life that feels alive and true to you. I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who are exploring identity, navigating relational conflict, or seeking deeper connection with themselves and others. Many of the people I support identify as LGBTQIA+, practice consensual non-monogamy, or are curious about cultivating a healthier, more liberated relationship with pleasure. At the same time, my practice is open to anyone longing for more authenticity, healing, and connection in their life. I receive ongoing clinical mentorship from Jessica Fern, author of Polysecure.
You deserve relationships, intimacy, and a life that feels alive and true to you. I work with individuals, couples, and polycules who are exploring identity, navigating relational conflict, or seeking deeper connection with themselves and others. Many of the people I support identify as LGBTQIA+, practice consensual non-monogamy, or are curious about cultivating a healthier, more liberated relationship with pleasure. At the same time, my practice is open to anyone longing for more authenticity, healing, and connection in their life. I receive ongoing clinical mentorship from Jessica Fern, author of Polysecure.
Hello, I am on the staff at SpringSource and have immediate availability for new clients. As a therapist, I integrate evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients achieve personal goals and deepen self-awareness. Passionate about supporting clients through interpersonal relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, family dynamics, and emotional struggles, I am dedicated to fostering a safe and open space for authentic conversations.
Hello, I am on the staff at SpringSource and have immediate availability for new clients. As a therapist, I integrate evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients achieve personal goals and deepen self-awareness. Passionate about supporting clients through interpersonal relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, family dynamics, and emotional struggles, I am dedicated to fostering a safe and open space for authentic conversations.
I particularly enjoy working with nontraditional and frequently "othered" relationship structures, including kink/BDSM dynamics and polyamory/CNM.
Authentic connections with other human beings are central to our personal growth, well-being, and liberation. Fear of judgement from others and harm caused by oppressive systems leave many adults socially isolated. I hope to help you interrupt this cycle, person-to-person. Therapy is about growth and connection through life's hurdles. My clinical work is feminist, collaborative, and relational. I am nonjudgmental, curious, and straightforward in the therapy room. I work primarily with LGBT+, neurodivergent, chronically ill/dynamically disabled, kinky, and poly clients.
I particularly enjoy working with nontraditional and frequently "othered" relationship structures, including kink/BDSM dynamics and polyamory/CNM.
Authentic connections with other human beings are central to our personal growth, well-being, and liberation. Fear of judgement from others and harm caused by oppressive systems leave many adults socially isolated. I hope to help you interrupt this cycle, person-to-person. Therapy is about growth and connection through life's hurdles. My clinical work is feminist, collaborative, and relational. I am nonjudgmental, curious, and straightforward in the therapy room. I work primarily with LGBT+, neurodivergent, chronically ill/dynamically disabled, kinky, and poly clients.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
Welcome! I hope you can take a moment to thank yourself for being here - seeking support is such a wonderful form of self-compassion.
My therapeutic approach is sex, kink, & poly-positive, intersectional, nonjudgmental, strengths-based, & client-centered.
If you’re looking for a specific modality, I primarily gravitate towards Mindfulness imagery, guided meditation, and breathing techniques, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(I am only in-network w/ BCBS & Aetna PPO plans and BCBS & Aetna Medicaid plans. No HMO)
My therapeutic approach is sex, kink, & poly-positive, intersectional, nonjudgmental, strengths-based, & client-centered.
If you’re looking for a specific modality, I primarily gravitate towards Mindfulness imagery, guided meditation, and breathing techniques, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts Work, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(I am only in-network w/ BCBS & Aetna PPO plans and BCBS & Aetna Medicaid plans. No HMO)
Hi, I’m Shannon.
Therapy with me feels like a conversation — one where we explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity, compassion, and sometimes, a bit of humor. Because healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time; sometimes, laughter is part of the medicine.
Hi, I’m Shannon.
Therapy with me feels like a conversation — one where we explore what’s beneath the surface with curiosity, compassion, and sometimes, a bit of humor. Because healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time; sometimes, laughter is part of the medicine.
Danielle Carlson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is working with queer and trans relationships and individuals, as well as folks in the non-monogamy and kink communities.
As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I see everyone’s internal world as a constellation of parts - some working to protect you, others holding your trauma. Through therapy work, clients develop a deeper relationship to their wise and compassionate Self in order to heal parts that may be suffering and free other parts stuck in painful patterns.
My focus is working with queer and trans relationships and individuals, as well as folks in the non-monogamy and kink communities.
As an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, I see everyone’s internal world as a constellation of parts - some working to protect you, others holding your trauma. Through therapy work, clients develop a deeper relationship to their wise and compassionate Self in order to heal parts that may be suffering and free other parts stuck in painful patterns.
If you're thoughtful, driven, and ready to grow, I offer EMDR to process what’s stuck — and also offer structured couples work to strengthen relationships. For individuals, I often utilize EMDR's evidence-based approach to help your brain work through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or other symptoms. I also support individuals working through family dynamics, identity exploration, and values alignment — especially those from AAPI or first-gen backgrounds.
If you're thoughtful, driven, and ready to grow, I offer EMDR to process what’s stuck — and also offer structured couples work to strengthen relationships. For individuals, I often utilize EMDR's evidence-based approach to help your brain work through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or other symptoms. I also support individuals working through family dynamics, identity exploration, and values alignment — especially those from AAPI or first-gen backgrounds.
As a queer and creative therapist, Corry has many inroads to supporting clients from diverse backgrounds including artists, trauma survivors, and the poly, kink and LGBTQIA communities.
Corry works with her clients to help them identify what is truly important to them and live as their authentic selves. Her clients are often surprised that she can be both grounded and hilarious, direct and whimsical. She has a rare gift for helping clients open up to topics they are scared to talk about. She has helped many who struggle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD recover their lives, set boundaries, and cultivate relationships full of delight and empathy.
As a queer and creative therapist, Corry has many inroads to supporting clients from diverse backgrounds including artists, trauma survivors, and the poly, kink and LGBTQIA communities.
Corry works with her clients to help them identify what is truly important to them and live as their authentic selves. Her clients are often surprised that she can be both grounded and hilarious, direct and whimsical. She has a rare gift for helping clients open up to topics they are scared to talk about. She has helped many who struggle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD recover their lives, set boundaries, and cultivate relationships full of delight and empathy.
Currently Accepting New Clients in Chicago, Milwaukee and across IL & WI.
For a long time, life may have felt overwhelming, even if everything on the surface looks "fine." You might tell yourself, “I’m fine, it could be worse,” yet underneath, there’s a constant sense of tension, exhaustion, and burnout. You may feel detached, you’ve become skilled at hiding your pain and no one seems to notice. This can leave you feeling lonely, even when surrounded by others, and stir up complex emotions like guilt, shame, and resentment. Deep down, you long to live more authentically, but looking inward feels overwhelming.
Currently Accepting New Clients in Chicago, Milwaukee and across IL & WI.
For a long time, life may have felt overwhelming, even if everything on the surface looks "fine." You might tell yourself, “I’m fine, it could be worse,” yet underneath, there’s a constant sense of tension, exhaustion, and burnout. You may feel detached, you’ve become skilled at hiding your pain and no one seems to notice. This can leave you feeling lonely, even when surrounded by others, and stir up complex emotions like guilt, shame, and resentment. Deep down, you long to live more authentically, but looking inward feels overwhelming.
I work best with people who are curious about themselves and their relationships. I often work with individuals who have been gifted with a lot of empathy for others but struggle to offer this compassion to themselves. If you would describe yourself as an “over-achiever”, “perfectionist”, “people-pleaser” or “workaholic” who is constantly striving to become “the best” version of themselves, even if it never feels like enough, I may be a good fit for you. I primarily work with anxiety, trauma, CPTSD, PMDD, and sensory overload or overstimulation, but I also enjoy offering a sense of connection that can be hard to find in this world.
I work best with people who are curious about themselves and their relationships. I often work with individuals who have been gifted with a lot of empathy for others but struggle to offer this compassion to themselves. If you would describe yourself as an “over-achiever”, “perfectionist”, “people-pleaser” or “workaholic” who is constantly striving to become “the best” version of themselves, even if it never feels like enough, I may be a good fit for you. I primarily work with anxiety, trauma, CPTSD, PMDD, and sensory overload or overstimulation, but I also enjoy offering a sense of connection that can be hard to find in this world.
Nicole’s clinical interests include relationships, intimacy, sexuality, attachment styles, and holistic & alternative health. She helps clients work on boundary issues, consent, codependency, feeling comfortable in their skin, and exploring desires. She also works with relationship partners (couples, thruples, polycules, etc.) on communicating needs, building emotional intimacy, exploring sexuality, and generally improving relationship health. Nicole can help guide you and provide tools to navigate challenging situations.
Nicole’s clinical interests include relationships, intimacy, sexuality, attachment styles, and holistic & alternative health. She helps clients work on boundary issues, consent, codependency, feeling comfortable in their skin, and exploring desires. She also works with relationship partners (couples, thruples, polycules, etc.) on communicating needs, building emotional intimacy, exploring sexuality, and generally improving relationship health. Nicole can help guide you and provide tools to navigate challenging situations.
You are not the problem. The problem is how you’ve become stuck in your life and relationships. If you are looking to get "unstuck" from ingrained patterns influencing your identity, relationships and life in general, I provide an authentic, nonjudgmental space to explore these patterns and how to move forward. You come to therapy because you want things to be different, and I want to help you make change happen. I am a radical, no-bs abolitionist queer Jew. I welcome people with all identities, religions and politics. I specialize in working with couples, court-involved families/co-parents, teenagers and the LGBTQ+ community.
You are not the problem. The problem is how you’ve become stuck in your life and relationships. If you are looking to get "unstuck" from ingrained patterns influencing your identity, relationships and life in general, I provide an authentic, nonjudgmental space to explore these patterns and how to move forward. You come to therapy because you want things to be different, and I want to help you make change happen. I am a radical, no-bs abolitionist queer Jew. I welcome people with all identities, religions and politics. I specialize in working with couples, court-involved families/co-parents, teenagers and the LGBTQ+ community.
Some moments in life feel like wading through the muck—which may be anxiety, self-doubt, trouble communicating, or the impacts of broken, biased systems. Perhaps you’re just stuck and unsure of how to move forward at a transitional point in your life. My goal as a therapist is to don my rubber boots, meet you out there, and walk with you towards solid ground. My approach is rooted in building empathy and positive regard within the therapeutic relationship. I bring my authentic self with the goal of providing a space where you can bring yours.
Some moments in life feel like wading through the muck—which may be anxiety, self-doubt, trouble communicating, or the impacts of broken, biased systems. Perhaps you’re just stuck and unsure of how to move forward at a transitional point in your life. My goal as a therapist is to don my rubber boots, meet you out there, and walk with you towards solid ground. My approach is rooted in building empathy and positive regard within the therapeutic relationship. I bring my authentic self with the goal of providing a space where you can bring yours.
I work with clients from multicultural backgrounds, especially Black and Brown folks, people from the LGBTQ+ community, people struggling with life transitions (high school to college, college to the professional world, etc.), young adults, adults, and people with depression, anxiety, grief, and/or stress. I work with couples.
I work with clients from multicultural backgrounds, especially Black and Brown folks, people from the LGBTQ+ community, people struggling with life transitions (high school to college, college to the professional world, etc.), young adults, adults, and people with depression, anxiety, grief, and/or stress. I work with couples.
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