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AVID Intimacy, LLC

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AVID Intimacy, LLC

We’re a Chicago-based practice that specializes in relationship and s*x therapy.

12/08/2025

Crafting AND talking about our relationships?! If this isn’t heaven I don’t know what is. AVID Intimacy is launching Polycraft, a crafty support group for ENM folks.

Led by Sophie Tobin, AMFT, this group is for those who are struggling with navigating the complexities of ethical non-monogamy. We will be leaning heavily on attachment theory (as discussed in Jessica Fern’s Polysecure) in order to seek and provide support, as well as achieve a better understanding of ourselves and our relationships.

This group is also a craft circle, so bring whatever you’re working on! Knitting, embroidery, origami, coloring books, etc.

Click the link in our bio for more info and to sign up.

12/04/2025

There’s a special kind of healing that comes with sitting in group amongst people that “get it” That’s why we’re beyond excited to launch our new Pelvic Pain Support and Psychoeducation Group led by Rachel Zar, PhD, LMFT, CST-S and Layla Tahmassebi, MA.

In this 7-week group, specialized therapists will help guide you toward body and emotional self-awareness through psychoeducation and guided somatic work. Plus, you will leave with practical tools to better communicate with others in your support system—and to improve your s*xual experiences and increase s*xual satisfaction.

Click the link in our bio for more info and to sign up.

11/20/2025

Take a tour of our oh-so-pretty office space in Lincoln Park. We offer virtual and in-person sessions, so either way you’ll get that comfy, cozy energy for your session.

09/26/2025

Words of wisdom from Sonya Renee Taylor… we don’t need to have all the answers. There’s a beauty in being in a state of “becoming”.

06/01/2025

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Here’s to celebrating the beauty of LGBTQIA+ love and progress while also standing up strong for how far we still need to go.

❤️ We see you.
🧡 We hear you.
💛 We support you.
💚 We stand up for you.

Intersectionality is one of our top priorities, both in and out of our practice.

AVID is a safe space for people of all gender identities and s*xual orientations.

This month and ongoing, we hope your celebrations are joyous and your spirits remain strong.

05/28/2025

Today is National Ma********on Day, and we hope you’re celebrating ✨

Whether self-pleasure is a usual part of your daily routine or you’re still figuring out how to get comfortable with it, your intentions are what matter most.

Here’s to discovering a little bit more all the time about your one-of-a-kind sensuality. 🥂

05/26/2025

We’re a 100% judgment-free zone for people to explore the depths of their s*xuality, desires, and areas they need to heal. 🤍 These are some of the common s*xual areas that we help people with, but everyone is different. We’d love to hear from you and chat about how we can help.

05/23/2025

Our very own Rachel Zar (@?) recently shared her expertise for ! For Cosmo’s State of the Union on S*x After 60, Rachel shared her experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist regarding how the world of s*x after 60 typically looks and feels.

From the article:

“What we’ve seen in those who remain s*xually active after 60 is that they tend to report s*x gets better with age,” says Rachel Zar, PhD, a s*x therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist in Chicago. And the survey results prop that up: 60 percent of us who are having s*x say that, yes, we enjoy our hanky-panky just as much—or more!—as we did 10 years ago. “A lot of the reasons are increased confidence about communicating and increased knowledge and awareness about themselves.”

We loooove to hear this. Read the full piece from the link in our bio 📚

05/20/2025

How do you know if you and your therapist are a good match? 💭

For starters, it should feel natural. Sure – the first session or two might make you a little nervous (totally normal!) but as time goes on, talking together should feel like speaking with someone you trust deeply.

You should also…

🗣️ Feel free to share everything that’s on your mind without fear of judgement
👁️ Feel that you and your experiences are their full focus
💜 Feel heard and respected

We’re firm believers that (in theory) your therapist should be someone who's company you would enjoy outside of the therapy space if you were to randomly meet them on the street.

We begin all potential therapy partnerships with a free 15-minute consultation to make sure we both feel aligned before continuing. Send us a message to set up a time 📧

05/17/2025

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 🏳️‍🌈 ♥️ 🏳️‍⚧️

LGBTQIA+ communities need our support more than ever with rights increasingly under attack. This day (IDAHOBIT for short) celebrates inclusivity and gender expression, but also brings awareness to the ongoing fight for safety and equality.

Learn more about IDAHOBIT and ways to get involved by visiting may17.org or on Instagram . You can also tap the link in our bio to access their website easily.

05/12/2025

Showing up for your partner when you’re feeling stuck in a mental health rut can be really difficult. It can affect our relationships by…

⚪️ Creating emotional unavailability
⚪️ Diminishing our confidence
⚪️ Decreasing libido and desire for intimacy
⚪️ Making us fear being a burden to our partners
⚪️ Causing communication challenges
⚪️ Making it hard to remain in the present moment

So what can you do?

Mental health isn’t one size fits all – so the answer is different for each individual. You can, however, start to dig at the roots of the causes, uncovering what you need to do in life to feel your best and live authentically.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month (organized by the National Alliance on Mental health, ), but we’re all about talking it out 365 days of the year. We’re here for you if you decide that therapy is the right path forward.

Address

939 W North Avenue Suite 620
Chicago, IL
60642

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13126000409

Website

http://www.avidintimacy.com/

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