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Nicole Schafer
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Chicago, IL 60647
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Nicole’s clinical interests include relationships, intimacy, sexuality, attachment styles, and holistic & alternative health. She helps clients work on boundary issues, consent, codependency, feeling comfortable in their skin, and exploring desires. She also works with relationship partners (couples, thruples, polycules, etc.) on communicating needs, building emotional intimacy, exploring sexuality, and generally improving relationship health. Nicole can help guide you and provide tools to navigate challenging situations.
Her approach with clients emphasizes positive psychology and a bit of existentialism, but is ultimately person-centered, because there is no one-size fits all cookie cutter approach! Nicole aims to provide a safe environment for open communication throughout therapy. She is an open book, incredibly non-judgmental, and always has a great sense of humor to add
Whether you’re interested in addressing issues surrounding sexual orientation, gender identity, non-monogamy, or sexual expression, you are welcome with Nicole. Nicole aims to provide a safe environment for open communication throughout therapy. Book your free consult here: calendly.com/nmschafer
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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Nicole Schafer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 178.018514 Nicole Schafer
- Degree/Diploma from Roosevelt University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Biology
- Attended National Louis University, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Sex Therapy
Expertise
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Person-Centered
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
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Nicole Schafer
Licensed Professional Counselor