Nicole Ness
Counselor, LCPC, CST, PMH-C (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60614
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There are a range of reasons why intimacy might feel out of reach or we feel disconnected from ourselves (or our partner.) Perhaps it’s all of the “stuff” you were taught about who you “should” be as a sexual being, or what intimacy is supposed to look like in a relationship. Maybe it’s because unrealistic body standards have invited themselves into the bedroom and are getting in the way of feeling present and pleasure. Or perhaps you and your partner have been at odds with your differing levels of sexual desire and needs, and are feeling defeated in finding a system that “works" for both of you.
I have a passion for supporting individuals and couples in uncovering these various blocks, understanding them from a contextual lens, and navigating them in a way that makes sense for you. Other topics explored include: conflict/communication, sexual dysfunction disorders, sexual trauma, infidelity/trust repair, attachment, and ethical nonmonagamy.
I am an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, and additionally certified in Perinatal Mental Health. My approach to therapy is curious, direct yet understanding, relational, and I tend to laugh a lot with my clients as we bring humor into sessions. I fully believe we all have access towards building (or reclaiming) an improved relationship with intimacy.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Pay by Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Nicole Ness
Counselor, LCPC, CST, PMH-C
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.012819 Nicole Ness
- License: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists 2023
- Certificate from Postpartum Support International: Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional PSI9687 / 2022
- Attended Adler University, Graduated 2016
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Nicole Ness
Counselor, LCPC, CST, PMH-C
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Eating Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
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Nicole Ness
Counselor, LCPC, CST, PMH-C
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Gottman Method
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
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Nicole Ness
Counselor, LCPC, CST, PMH-C
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