Amy Freier, LCPC, CST — Marriage or relationship counselor in Chicago, IL
Address25 E Washington St IL, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone+1773-234-1522
Websitesparkchicagotherapy.com
Amy Freier is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist based in Chicago, Illinois. She is the owner and founder of Spark Chicago Therapy, with over 15 years of experience specializing in relationship and sex therapy. Freier works with individuals and couples to address concerns related to relational and sexual wellness, anxiety, and depression. Her approach integrates emotion-focused and directive techniques, utilizing mindfulness, humor, and warmth. She focuses on improving conflict resolution, communication, enriching intimacy, healing from trauma, and navigating life transitions, including those around having children. Freier also has experience with perinatal mental health and facilitating Prepare/Enrich sessions for couples preparing for marriage. She affirms LGBTQIA+, kink, and non-monogamy identities and works with issues such as desire discrepancies and pelvic pain.
Best for
- Couples seeking to improve relationships
- Individuals with sexual health concerns
- Clients navigating life transitions
- LGBTQIA+, kink, and non-monogamy affirming care
| Key services | Relationship counseling, Sex therapy, Couples counseling, Individual therapy, Perinatal mental health, Prepare/Enrich facilitation |
| Tags | relationship therapy, sex therapy, couples counseling, chicago therapist, intimacy, anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal mental health, lgbtqia+ affirming |
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