My name is Lauren Krpan and I created Flourishing Affinity Counseling in the hopes to give people a space to feel safe, heard, understood, and affirmed while navigating their concerns surrounding sex, relationships, and sexuality. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received my Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I completed my post graduate training in sexual health at the University of Michigan's Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education program to become a certified sex therapist and sexuality educator. I am also a registered yoga teacher and incorporate mind/body teachings to clients navigating their concerns. I am also a certified member of the American Association of Sexuality Educations, Counselors, and Therapist (AASECT) 

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I believe that people deserve to live a life experiencing a fulfilling and vibrant sex life. I'm passionate for counseling from a sex-positive approach and creating an accepting space to connect with your intimate values and identity. I primarily work with people who are experiencing sexual concerns, which can include desire discrepancies, loss of intimacy, anxiety surrounding sex, as well finding more fulfillment with sex. My specialty lies in helping people navigate sexual dysfunction. Furthermore, I am passionate about helping women find relief from painful sex and working with women who have been experiencing pelvic pain. I'm a LGBTQIA+, kink, poly, and sex worker affirming therapist.

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My clinical approach to counseling is warm, understanding, and also quite challenging. While working together I will also build your skill set, provide psychoeducation surrounding your concern, as well as potentially helping you build your care team to treat sexual dysfunction from a biopsychosocial approach. I used evidence based practices pulled from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Sensate Focus Therapy to help navigate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Your therapy is unique to you and your goals. Together we will navigate and work towards growth, acceptance, empowerment, and achievement.