Sex therapists in Carpentersville, IL
Browse Sex therapists in Carpentersville, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex Therapy
Aaliyah Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LSW
Concerns around intimacy and sexuality can feel deeply personal and are often difficult to talk about, even in close relationships. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore topics such as sexual confidence, desire, communication, body image, and emotional or physical connection. In our work together, we look at both individual and relational factors that may be impacting intimacy while building language and tools to support healthier, more fulfilling experiences. My goal is to help you feel more comfortable, informed, and connected to yourself and your partner, while reducing shame and increasing openness around sexuality.
2 Years Experience
Online in Carpentersville, IL (Online Only)
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
In-Person Near Carpentersville, IL
Online in Carpentersville, IL
Sex Therapy
Aiki Relationship Institute
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Sex is an important part of intimate relationships, so working with sexual struggles has been a big part of my work with intimate relationships. There is a lot of information out there about biological problems with sex, but in reality, many of the struggles couples and individual have with sex is tied to the way their relationships work or their own thoughts and feelings about sex. There is a lot of unfortunate information about sex out there. The good news is that with education, good communication, and practice, most couples can address their sexual struggles very well.
35 Years Experience
In-Person Near Carpentersville, IL
Online in Carpentersville, 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
In-Person Near Carpentersville, IL
Online in Carpentersville, IL
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
In-Person Near Carpentersville, IL
Online in Carpentersville, IL
Sex Therapy
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In sex therapy, I provide support to individuals or couples facing challenges in their sexual lives. This involves creating a safe and non-judgmental space to explore concerns such as desire discrepancy, erectile dysfunction, arousal difficulties, or communication issues. Through therapy sessions, we work on understanding underlying factors, improving communication and intimacy, and developing strategies to address specific concerns. The goal is to enhance sexual satisfaction and overall relationship well-being.
5 Years Experience
Online in Carpentersville, IL (Online Only)
Sex Therapy therapists in Carpentersville, IL Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Carpentersville, IL average 15 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (50%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (44%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
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) |
| 50% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 44% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 25% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 31% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Hispanic / Latino |