Sex therapists in Carbondale, IL
Browse Sex therapists in Carbondale, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex Therapy
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
The majority of therapists receive little to no training on talking about sexuality issues. A lot of couples come in to therapy to talk about their sex life, and spend months on fighting more fairly. Obviously, conflict and connection are two components to address, but sometimes folks get along great and have lost their sexual connection and some folks who fight all the time have a great sex life. Individuals often times want to share their difficulty, weird, or simply amazing sexual encounters with their therapist so they can process the experiences, but feel stifled or embarrassed to bring it up with a therapist who has never seemed open or interested. Well, screw that. (Pun intended.) (We’re sorry.)
7 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Sex Therapy
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We work from a sex positive perspective that focuses on helping individuals feel a sense of empowerment and connection with their authentic self. We strive to provide a space that is safe to discuss and explored your sexual identity.
12 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Sex Therapy
Susan Killelea
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Sex Therapist
Sex therapy is a type of talk therapy for individuals or partners focusing on issues related to sexuality, gender expression, sexual interests, pleasure, problem behaviors, compatibility with partners, among many other topics. Sex therapy helps individuals better understand their needs and communicate those needs to partners.
18 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Sex Therapy
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Speaking openly about sexual habits, desires, and relationships can be awkward for patients. However, I believe that open dialogue about these topics are important and normal in the therapeutic space. I do my best to make these topics as painless and natural to speak about as possible. Having a graduate certificate in LGBT Health and Policy guides many of my interventions and thoughts about sex and relationships. All I ask is that my patients come with open minds and a willingness to discuss these sometimes challenging topics. We live in a culture that is deeply oppressed around topics of sex, desires, and fetishes. It is my goal to change this by allowing patients to come as they are and speak openly to me about their feelings. Open relationships, polyamory, and ethical non-monogamy have become hot-button topics, but can be deeply misunderstood, and are often viewed as taboo. I understand that not all relationships look the same, and that not all people want the same things. Families look different, and that is something to be celebrated. I am actively staying abreast of the most current research on these topics so that I can help you to navigate their stigma while maintaining the happy, healthy bonds you have with your partners.
6 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Sex Therapy
Polaris Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Sexual addiction is not simply about needing sex all of the time. It is a serious addiction that affects everyone close to you. Sexual compulsion, like all addictions, starts out as an escape from another problem you have in your life. As your addiction escalates, so does your risky behavior. You carry out the acts of your addiction without care of others finding out what is going on.
Types of Sexual Addiction include:
Repeated affairs
Pornography
Internet/Phone sex
Multiple partners
Compulsive masturbation
Unsafe sex
Use of prostitutes
Sexual paraphilias/unusual sexual fetishes
Sexual addiction or sexual compulsion is different from many other addictions in that the end goal of therapy is not for you to abstain from sexual activity, but to have a healthy and normal sex life.
21 Years Experience
Online in Carbondale, IL
Sex Therapy therapists in Carbondale, IL Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Carbondale, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
40%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 47% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 47% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Senior |
| 27% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | LGBTQ+ |
| 60% | Women |
| 53% | Men |
| 33% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |