Monisha Berkowski
Psychologist, PhD, CST (she, her)
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Chicago, IL 60661
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Currently accepting referrals for ADHD testing only. Does it feel you or your relationship are stuck in a cycle that isn't working for you? By recognizing and repairing these patterns, we can cultivate lasting change in our relationship to ourselves and others. Most of my clients want to improve their relationships, sex lives, or explore their identities or transitions. I specialize in sex and relationship therapy, enhancing intimacy and desire, improving mismatched libido, and working through pain or dysfunction, particularly within the queer community. My approach is active, inquisitive, humorous, and nonjudgmental.
As an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I am uniquely qualified to help you improve your relationship to intimacy. My work is rooted in psychological science and within an anti-racist, LGBTQ+-affirming, body liberation, sex-positive framework. I draw from attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, the Gottman Method, and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Beginning your journey in therapy can be challenging and intimidating, and I believe that finding the right therapist is essential. We will work collaboratively and authentically to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. I offer a free consultation to see if we're the right fit.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Monisha Berkowski
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 5144 Monisha BerkowskiLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 12 Years
- Certificate from American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT 2024
- Certificate from Widener University - Sex Therapy Program 2023
- Attended University of Detroit Mercy, PhD - Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- LGBTQ+
- Testing and Evaluation
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Depression
- Divorce
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Imago
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Monisha Berkowski
Psychologist, PhD, CST