Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60605
Let's Connect (773) 492-6453
Are you struggling with intimacy, identity, or feeling disconnected from yourself or your relationships? I’m a culturally aware LCPC and AASECT-certified sex therapist with 18 years of experience supporting individuals and couples, particularly within LGBTQIA+ communities. As a lesbian woman, I bring lived understanding and provide sex-positive, kink-, BDSM-, and polyamory-affirming therapy. My approach is honest, collaborative, and grounded in compassion—creating a space where you can feel safe, seen, and empowered to build the relationships you want
I help clients better understand themselves, their emotions, and relationship patterns tonmake meaningful change. I use evidence-based approaches to support individuals and couples in strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, and navigating conflict. My style is supportive, direct, and practical-focused on real tools you can use
I understand the uniqueness to each individual and work to accommodate clients to ensure optimal treatment. I try to be flexible in my time both in the office and even by text and phone. I recognize the importance of work life balance and the lives of working adults who often need evening and weekend availability. I want to be a support in a tough time.
Call or Email Dr. Kres Ashford now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 492-6453
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $165
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, WireInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 492-6453
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180007782 Kres Snyder
- In Practice for 19 years
- Attended Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2006
- Certificate from Aasect 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 492-6453
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital/Couples
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (773) 492-6453
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 492-6453
Groups
after the session
A podcast that focuses on the thoughts of black women therapists on issues affecting us and how it impacts mental health. Airs weekly on all podcast platforms such as iheart, Apple, Spotify
Group Meets
Every Thu 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
905 175th Street
Homewood, IL 60430
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Location
Additional Location
Chicago, IL 60647
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Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I
Call for a free consultation now - (773) 492-6453