Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Oak Park, IL
I support individuals, couples, and families in building stronger relationships with themselves and with each other. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and tailored to fit your life. I integrate tools from the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship techniques, Integrative Family and Couple Therapy (IFC), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), blending evidence-based strategies with intuition, compassion, and lived experience.
I support individuals, couples, and families in building stronger relationships with themselves and with each other. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and tailored to fit your life. I integrate tools from the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship techniques, Integrative Family and Couple Therapy (IFC), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), blending evidence-based strategies with intuition, compassion, and lived experience.
You Don’t Have to Go Through Life’s Struggles Alone Often in life, our journey towards growth and happiness becomes obstructed by our past experiences. Additionally, current experiences, stressors, and traumas, can impact our mental health and well-being. Our unmanaged fear, trauma, anxiety, and depression can leave us feeling like we are not worthy of happiness or positive relationships. These underlying thoughts impact our actions and emotions and can impact our quality of life and mental health. However, you do not have to face these challenges alone.
You Don’t Have to Go Through Life’s Struggles Alone Often in life, our journey towards growth and happiness becomes obstructed by our past experiences. Additionally, current experiences, stressors, and traumas, can impact our mental health and well-being. Our unmanaged fear, trauma, anxiety, and depression can leave us feeling like we are not worthy of happiness or positive relationships. These underlying thoughts impact our actions and emotions and can impact our quality of life and mental health. However, you do not have to face these challenges alone.
To schedule sessions, please book a call with our Client Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh. Oftentimes women, especially working mothers, walk around feeling like something is wrong with them. We’re overwhelmed, stressed to the max, have too much on our plates, not enough support, we exhaust ourselves trying to keep up and we feel like we’re the only ones struggling. But we aren’t. As a CEO, mother and wife, Dr. Cira understands what so many women and mothers are struggling with on a day-to-day basis. And when women begin to understand that they are not the problem, life gets a lot easier.
To schedule sessions, please book a call with our Client Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh. Oftentimes women, especially working mothers, walk around feeling like something is wrong with them. We’re overwhelmed, stressed to the max, have too much on our plates, not enough support, we exhaust ourselves trying to keep up and we feel like we’re the only ones struggling. But we aren’t. As a CEO, mother and wife, Dr. Cira understands what so many women and mothers are struggling with on a day-to-day basis. And when women begin to understand that they are not the problem, life gets a lot easier.
You are so much bigger than the things that have bogged you down in your past, the things that trouble you in the present, and the things that scare you about the future. Therapy isn't about fixing something broken; it's about helping you recognize, hone, and use the strength you already possess to create lasting change. You don't have to be trapped by old stories or limiting beliefs, you can rewrite your own narrative.
As a therapist, I believe my first and foremost responsibility is to create a safe space for you. I want you to feel cozy bringing your entire self into the room, and I promise I'll do the same.
You are so much bigger than the things that have bogged you down in your past, the things that trouble you in the present, and the things that scare you about the future. Therapy isn't about fixing something broken; it's about helping you recognize, hone, and use the strength you already possess to create lasting change. You don't have to be trapped by old stories or limiting beliefs, you can rewrite your own narrative.
As a therapist, I believe my first and foremost responsibility is to create a safe space for you. I want you to feel cozy bringing your entire self into the room, and I promise I'll do the same.
Hi there! My name is Benlina and I'm glad you're here. No matter your age, identity, or life experience, you are worthy and deserving of a counseling experience that is safe, compassionate, equitable, and empowering for you.
I work with folks across the lifespan to build effective coping skills, navigate tough transitions, strengthen interpersonal skills, manage anxiety and depression, and hold space to discuss and process the things that are most important for you. My practice is rooted in warmth, cultural responsiveness, and social justice.
Hi there! My name is Benlina and I'm glad you're here. No matter your age, identity, or life experience, you are worthy and deserving of a counseling experience that is safe, compassionate, equitable, and empowering for you.
I work with folks across the lifespan to build effective coping skills, navigate tough transitions, strengthen interpersonal skills, manage anxiety and depression, and hold space to discuss and process the things that are most important for you. My practice is rooted in warmth, cultural responsiveness, and social justice.
My particular interests are working with BDSM/ KINK, out of controls sexual behaviors, BIPOC, and immigrant couples.
I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Sex Therapy certificate from Adler University. I specialize in working with concerns surrounding sexual topics and behaviors, communication and comprehension difficulties, and issues within relationships.
My particular interests are working with BDSM/ KINK, out of controls sexual behaviors, BIPOC, and immigrant couples.
I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Sex Therapy certificate from Adler University. I specialize in working with concerns surrounding sexual topics and behaviors, communication and comprehension difficulties, and issues within relationships.
As a therapist, I provide the structure and support needed to deepen inner work. Have you been in therapy for a while and feel stuck? Many of us get through our initial experience in counseling and feel better, have healthier boundaries and feel more sure of ourselves. This is so incredible and many stop therapy here. For others, often therapists, creatives, spiritual seekers or those in helping professions, we have a sense that there is more to be uncovered here. That is my focus as a therapist. Inner work can feel murky. I provide a clarifying container to deepen in the midst of the unknown and the hunch that there is more to see.
As a therapist, I provide the structure and support needed to deepen inner work. Have you been in therapy for a while and feel stuck? Many of us get through our initial experience in counseling and feel better, have healthier boundaries and feel more sure of ourselves. This is so incredible and many stop therapy here. For others, often therapists, creatives, spiritual seekers or those in helping professions, we have a sense that there is more to be uncovered here. That is my focus as a therapist. Inner work can feel murky. I provide a clarifying container to deepen in the midst of the unknown and the hunch that there is more to see.
Therapy is a space to explore who you are, were & want to be. Change and growth can be scary & difficult but also beautiful & freeing. My hope is to help you move through that process in the way that works best for you. Working toward a greater insight and awareness of our experiences can help us to embrace and enhance connection to ourselves and others. I provide culturally & racially conscious therapy services using the social work adage of beginning where my client is. I see my role as being present with my clients as they face and navigate the grey areas of life, while increasing agency, sense of self & healthy coping skills.
Therapy is a space to explore who you are, were & want to be. Change and growth can be scary & difficult but also beautiful & freeing. My hope is to help you move through that process in the way that works best for you. Working toward a greater insight and awareness of our experiences can help us to embrace and enhance connection to ourselves and others. I provide culturally & racially conscious therapy services using the social work adage of beginning where my client is. I see my role as being present with my clients as they face and navigate the grey areas of life, while increasing agency, sense of self & healthy coping skills.
My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience in various community and mental health settings. I have worked extensively with women across the lifespan, pregnant and parenting clients, and individuals managing chronic pain/illness. I am passionate about working with women & families on perinatal and maternal mental health, as well as supporting clients who are navigating their personal journey of building a family. I help individuals with chronic illness adjustments and support women at all life stages, focusing on well-being, empowerment, and mental health.
My name is Casey, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience in various community and mental health settings. I have worked extensively with women across the lifespan, pregnant and parenting clients, and individuals managing chronic pain/illness. I am passionate about working with women & families on perinatal and maternal mental health, as well as supporting clients who are navigating their personal journey of building a family. I help individuals with chronic illness adjustments and support women at all life stages, focusing on well-being, empowerment, and mental health.
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma/PTSD as well as complex PTSD. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have worked in a wide variety of settings treating trauma from prisons/jails, to community mental health centers, to the VA and various outpatient settings. I have worked with all types of survivors with various different traumatic experiences and symptom presentations and utilize several types of treatment approaches.
The majority of my training and work experience has specifically focused on the assessment and treatment of trauma/PTSD as well as complex PTSD. I believe my job is to walk alongside my clients as they unpack their traumatic experiences, while providing continued safety and validation, all at their own pace. I have worked in a wide variety of settings treating trauma from prisons/jails, to community mental health centers, to the VA and various outpatient settings. I have worked with all types of survivors with various different traumatic experiences and symptom presentations and utilize several types of treatment approaches.
I’m an art therapist and counselor who works with individuals of all ages - including children, teens, adults, couples, and families - to support healing, growth, and self-discovery. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, body image concerns, identity exploration, or major life and relationship transitions. I offer a warm, collaborative space where creativity is a tool for expression and change. Not all clients use art in sessions, but for those interested, virtual art therapy may include visual journaling, painting, drawing, or sculpture with up-cycled items - created together or completed between sessions.
I’m an art therapist and counselor who works with individuals of all ages - including children, teens, adults, couples, and families - to support healing, growth, and self-discovery. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, body image concerns, identity exploration, or major life and relationship transitions. I offer a warm, collaborative space where creativity is a tool for expression and change. Not all clients use art in sessions, but for those interested, virtual art therapy may include visual journaling, painting, drawing, or sculpture with up-cycled items - created together or completed between sessions.
I consider myself trauma-informed specializing in narcissistic abuse and the impact of trauma on mental health. Trauma also includes issues that people experience around small and large aggressions due to their sexual orientation, gender and racial identity.In addition, to issues related to trauma, I also have experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD as adults. Often undiagnosed ADHD leads to multiple issues around depression and anxiety due to not having language and systems in place that support you to function at your best
I consider myself trauma-informed specializing in narcissistic abuse and the impact of trauma on mental health. Trauma also includes issues that people experience around small and large aggressions due to their sexual orientation, gender and racial identity.In addition, to issues related to trauma, I also have experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with ADHD as adults. Often undiagnosed ADHD leads to multiple issues around depression and anxiety due to not having language and systems in place that support you to function at your best
Creating space for women to articulate their own meaning without being reduced to a moral failure. Many resources exist for those betrayed by partners, but few support those who have crossed boundaries themselves. I specialize in working with partnered executive women who appear put-together and in control—until a flirtation became physical and boundaries were crossed. You could be feeling shame, fear, guilt, remorse, sadness, loneliness, anger, or grief. You could also be feeling a renewed sense of self, empowerment and vitality. Maybe you feel all of these emotions on any given day. If so, let's talk.
Creating space for women to articulate their own meaning without being reduced to a moral failure. Many resources exist for those betrayed by partners, but few support those who have crossed boundaries themselves. I specialize in working with partnered executive women who appear put-together and in control—until a flirtation became physical and boundaries were crossed. You could be feeling shame, fear, guilt, remorse, sadness, loneliness, anger, or grief. You could also be feeling a renewed sense of self, empowerment and vitality. Maybe you feel all of these emotions on any given day. If so, let's talk.
Let's face it: Therapy won't fix your boss, your in-laws or your toddler's new maniacal scream laugh - but it might help your survive them without hiding in your car with snacks all the time.
I work with individuals, couples and families navigating transitions or stuck places—co-parenting, infidelity, divorce, grief, religious trauma, identity questions, or that vague but real “Who am I anymore?” I’m especially drawn to work around deconstruction, men’s mental health, neurodivergence, existential crises, and sex and intimacy.
Let's face it: Therapy won't fix your boss, your in-laws or your toddler's new maniacal scream laugh - but it might help your survive them without hiding in your car with snacks all the time.
I work with individuals, couples and families navigating transitions or stuck places—co-parenting, infidelity, divorce, grief, religious trauma, identity questions, or that vague but real “Who am I anymore?” I’m especially drawn to work around deconstruction, men’s mental health, neurodivergence, existential crises, and sex and intimacy.
Finding a therapist that is best for you can be a difficult process, so I applaud you for taking this first step towards healing! I enjoy working with individuals from various stages of life. I have a passion for supporting teens and young adults, creating a space where they can feel truly seen and understood. I also work with couples and families, helping each person explore their own story and how it shapes the way they connect as a unit.
Finding a therapist that is best for you can be a difficult process, so I applaud you for taking this first step towards healing! I enjoy working with individuals from various stages of life. I have a passion for supporting teens and young adults, creating a space where they can feel truly seen and understood. I also work with couples and families, helping each person explore their own story and how it shapes the way they connect as a unit.
Taylor is a queer, biracial (Japanese/American), psychotherapist. She received graduate clinical training at Northwestern University, Yale University, and the University of Southern California. In the therapy room, she integrates psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, relational, and emotion-focused therapy while exploring both the individual and how the system at large plays into the narratives we carry. Informed by her work as a professional musician for over 25 years, Taylor enjoys working with artists, musicians, actors/actresses, and other folks working in a variety of creative fields.
Taylor is a queer, biracial (Japanese/American), psychotherapist. She received graduate clinical training at Northwestern University, Yale University, and the University of Southern California. In the therapy room, she integrates psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, relational, and emotion-focused therapy while exploring both the individual and how the system at large plays into the narratives we carry. Informed by her work as a professional musician for over 25 years, Taylor enjoys working with artists, musicians, actors/actresses, and other folks working in a variety of creative fields.
I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and kink-friendly therapist.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered. I believe in your continuous capacity for growth and self-actualization. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Mindfulness techniques.
I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and kink-friendly therapist.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered. I believe in your continuous capacity for growth and self-actualization. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Mindfulness techniques.
Dr. Brietzke is the owner of Chicagoland Neuropsychology. Our team focuses on correct diagnosis, but in our hearts, we all know that you don't treat a diagnosis. You treat a person. So, the real value of understanding how your brain works is knowing what treatments will actually help. To make that happen, we combine cutting-edge neuroimaging with traditional neuropsychological tests - and we just spend a lot of time talking to you to understand your experience. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and say hi.
Dr. Brietzke is the owner of Chicagoland Neuropsychology. Our team focuses on correct diagnosis, but in our hearts, we all know that you don't treat a diagnosis. You treat a person. So, the real value of understanding how your brain works is knowing what treatments will actually help. To make that happen, we combine cutting-edge neuroimaging with traditional neuropsychological tests - and we just spend a lot of time talking to you to understand your experience. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out and say hi.
Welcome. Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel alone, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Perhaps distance, criticism, or conflict have taken over and you no longer feel connected to yourself or your partner(s). You may worry that confusion, anger, grief, and loneliness are the new normal in your life. Perhaps you feel something special has been lost, and you want to find it again. Whether you are going through a major change like having a baby, struggling with your career and identity, or simply facing the challenges of everyday life, you may find yourself longing for a feeling of wholehearted, authentic connection.
Welcome. Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel alone, frustrated, or overwhelmed? Perhaps distance, criticism, or conflict have taken over and you no longer feel connected to yourself or your partner(s). You may worry that confusion, anger, grief, and loneliness are the new normal in your life. Perhaps you feel something special has been lost, and you want to find it again. Whether you are going through a major change like having a baby, struggling with your career and identity, or simply facing the challenges of everyday life, you may find yourself longing for a feeling of wholehearted, authentic connection.
Do fear and overwhelm keep you from making the changes you want in your life? Are you seeking greater self-love, deeper relationships, and the ability to reach your personal goals but unsure how to get there? I offer a calming, empathetic, and confident presence to help you slow down your thoughts, understand yourself more fully, and uncover what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that provides a clear path forward. I’ll be by your side, offering support, expertise, and gentle challenges to help you grow.
Do fear and overwhelm keep you from making the changes you want in your life? Are you seeking greater self-love, deeper relationships, and the ability to reach your personal goals but unsure how to get there? I offer a calming, empathetic, and confident presence to help you slow down your thoughts, understand yourself more fully, and uncover what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll create a treatment plan that provides a clear path forward. I’ll be by your side, offering support, expertise, and gentle challenges to help you grow.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialized knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organizations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognize a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognize a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.