Our services

Life can get messy. We’ll be the first to admit that. The path to growth is anything but linear, but looking at our lives and worlds as a connected whole is a pretty damn good place to start. Choose between individual therapy, relationship and/or sex therapy or EMDR – our four core services.

We’re big on flexibility (as a life concept, but also in our scheduling). Appointments are available Monday through Saturday mornings, afternoons and evenings, in-person at the Chicago office or virtually for Illinois residents that are unable to attend in person.

SESSION ARE AVAILABLE BOTH IN-PERSON, VIRTUALLY OR A HYRBID OF BOTH TO ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Knowing and loving yourself sounds simple, but can feel like a herculean task when dealing with lots of barriers. Spoiler alert: Allowing yourself to be fully authentic can be one hell of a process. Together, we’ll explore what that makes you you, who you aspire to be, and how to squash what’s holding you back.

EMDR

Negative beliefs about ourselves, pervasive and constant feelings of shame, humility, and fear. These are symptoms of C-PTSD and you do not have to suffer more than you already have. Unlock those loving, compassionate parts of your brain and reconnect with your joy. Suffering does not serve us. EMDR and attachment-focused EMDR specifically can calm the physiological symptoms of complex trauma and quiet the constant barrage of intrusive thoughts.

RELATIONSHIP THERAPY | Avid Intimacy Therapy in Chicago

RELATIONSHIP THERAPY

Let’s get something straight: Every human relationship involves periodic challenges. Intimate partnerships require teamwork and courage to find more loving ways to relate. Together, we’ll dive deep to heal past wounds and discover new ways to reignite the love – you know, those butterflies that made you swoon in the first place.

SEX THERAPY

There’s nothing more powerful than the naked connection that comes with sex. But this world we live in doesn’t make it easy to embrace our sexual selves. With compassion, creativity and unconditional support, we’re committed to helping you experience more enjoyable moments of intimacy, address your sexual concerns and broaden your sexual repertoire.

SOME COMMON CONCERNS WE HELP WITH

general concerns

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Life Stage Transitions

  • Identity Development

  • Nurturing Authenticity

  • Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem

  • Self-Criticism & Negative Thinking

  • Navigating Difficult Relationships

  • Post-Partum Struggles

  • Managing Stress

  • Increasing Self-Awareness

RELATIONSHIP CONCERNS

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Relationship Disconnect

  • Lack of emotional or physical intimacy

  • Communication Issues

  • Exploring non-monogamy

  • Different levels of sexual desire

  • Infidelity

  • Infertility

  • Personal and parenting style differences

  • Premarital Counseling

sexual concerns

  • Lack of or low sexual desire

  • Sexual shame

  • Sexual Orientation and Identity exploration

  • Gender Identity exploration

  • Arousal concerns

  • Orgasm concerns

  • Sex after kids

  • Exploring kink, BDSM and fetishes

  • Pain during sex

  • Sexual Trauma

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call to learn more about our people and our process.

Appointments

All sessions are 50 minutes long, typically on a weekly or biweekly basis, unless otherwise discussed with your clinician. Committing to consistency makes a big difference.

The Initial Session

Drop your shoulders. Release the tension. Breeeathe. Your initial session is all about getting to know your therapist and vice versa. We’re all about compatibility, and connecting you with the right member of our team is everything to us. During this session, your therapist will get to know you and what you want to work on. Together, you’ll discuss actionable goals and how to move forward with intention.

Insurance & Fees

We currently accept several forms of insurance, as well as self-pay for sessions. Each clinician accepts different types of insurance, so be sure to check with your clinician (or check their bio page) to confirm they take your insurance. If you have questions regarding coverage, feel free to reach out and we can help you with a benefits check prior to your first session. We also provide superbills for those that want to submit claims to their insurance companies independently.

We welcome clients of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as gender identities and expression, and sexual and affectional orientations. We are LGBTQIA+ inclusive, kink and BDSM positive, and poly-friendly.