Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60615
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Essentially my goal as a culturally aware LCPC and AASECT certified sex therapist is to help people navigate their relationships with themselves, others, and their identity. I want clients to be able to see themselves in me and feel understood by someone who can relate. I have 18 years experience with LGBTQIA+ issues, individuals & couples. As a Lesbian Woman, the issues of the community are of great concern to me. I am a proud Kink, BDSM, polyamory affirming Psychotherapist. I bring a honest and open approach to therapy while helping you find hope. I truly work to meet you where you are and create a space where you are safe.
I utilize techniques that help clients understand themselves, their feelings, and their relationship in a way that improves their lives, using Gottman and PACT methods. A supportive and practical approach is used to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Compassion and understanding is used to help clients build on strengths
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 $115
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 492-6453
Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180007782 Kres Snyder
- In Practice for 17 Years
- Certificate from Aasect 2022
- Attended Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2006
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Marital/Couples
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- 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
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 ,
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 ,
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
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
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Dr. Kres Ashford
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, CST, Pact I