Sex therapists in Shorewood, Illinois IL
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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 Shorewood, IL
Online in Shorewood, IL Illinois
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 Shorewood, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
Not a sex therapist, I treat issues related to sexual history, sexual dysfunction and sexual expressivity
30 Years Experience
Online in Shorewood, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples address desire differences, low libido, sexual anxiety, shame, intimacy challenges, erectile difficulties, pain during sex, or simply wanting a more connected and satisfying erotic life. We talk openly about sex without flinching, explore the emotional and relational factors that influence desire and pleasure, and create practical, shame-free steps toward the intimacy you crave. Sex therapy here is warm, collaborative, and deeply affirming of all bodies, orientations, and expressions of sexuality.
10 Years Experience
Online in Shorewood, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Joanna Vergoth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, NCPsyA
Sexual concerns are often deeply intertwined with attachment patterns, trauma history, shame, and relational dynamics. I provide psychosexually informed therapy that integrates trauma-focused, psychodynamic, and relational approaches. Whether addressing desire discrepancies, intimacy challenges, sexual anxiety, or trauma-related sexual difficulties, we work collaboratively to create safety and openness. Therapy supports reclaiming sexuality as a source of connection, agency, and authentic expression rather than fear or obligation.
27 Years Experience
Online in Shorewood, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Sex Therapy therapists in Shorewood, Illinois Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Shorewood, Illinois average 14 years of experience and charge around $187 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Multicultural Therapy (48%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (48%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Multicultural Therapy |
| 48% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 45% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Integrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 90% | Adult |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 29% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 61% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |