What We Treat

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01. Individual/General Issues

  • Life transitions and stress

  • Anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders

  • Trauma

  • Body image

  • Confidence and self esteem in work, friendships, dating, relationships, etc.

  • Navigating dating and forming relationships

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02. Sexuality/Sexual Functioning Issues

  • Desire Concerns: Disinterest in sex | Low desire for sex

  • Arousal Concerns: Difficulty getting/maintaining an erection | Difficulty staying “present”

  • Orgasm Concerns: Difficulty reaching orgasm | Delayed ejaculation | Premature ejaculation

  • Painful intercourse and other chronic pain

  • Shame around sex, sexuality, masturbation, etc.

  • Navigating the effects of aging on your sexual experience

  • Sexuality and religion

  • Sex after trauma

  • Exploring kink

03. Relationship Issues

  • Communication issues | Difficulty resolving conflicts

  • Coping with infertility

  • “Sexless” relationships, or relationships that feel more like roommates than romantic partners

  • Desire discrepancy (one partner desires sex more than the other)

  • Recovering from infidelity

  • Exploring non-monogamy

  • Interfaith marriages

  • Feeling ambivalent about your relationship

  • Navigating personality differences, such as parenting styles, finances, family/social obligations

  • Preparing for marriage

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04. Perinatal Concerns

  • Perinatal Anxiety and Moods Disorders (PMADs)

  • Transitioning into parenthood

  • relationship changes in the perinatal period

  • Reintegrating sex after kids

  • pregnancy and birth trauma

*This is neither a full nor comprehensive list of issues we treat. If you don’t see your specific concern, reach out to us to see if we’d be a good fit for you!

Collaborative Care

We pride ourselves in collaborating with some of the best physicians and clinicians in Chicago. Our network of high-quality referrals includes incredible gynecologists, urologists, physical therapists, and other general therapists with whom we collaborate often. Your therapist will offer referrals once you both decide it would be beneficial to your wellness.

The Loveland Foundation

We value inclusivity, and we are culturally sensitive and informed clinicians. spark chicago therapy is a proud supporter of The Loveland Foundation’s Loveland Therapy Fund, which provides financial assistance nationally to Black women and girls seeking therapy.

Brave Space Alliance

We also support and give to Brave Space Alliance, the first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ Center located on the South Side of Chicago. This amazing organization creates and provides affirming, culturally competent resources, programming, and services for LGBTQ+ individuals on the South and West sides of the city.