Serving specifically minorities, Black women, couples, and LGBTQIA+ communities in Chicago, Illinois, Mind Body Intimacy Studio is an intentional and holistic counseling and sex therapy practice. We provide traditional individual and couples counseling, relationship support, sex therapy, and sexual wellness education that center the unique health goals of adults. We also welcome issues related to depression, anxiety, and other life issues



Our commitment to you is a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to create the life, relationships, and intimacy you want. We are equally committed to raising awareness of the sex-positive community by creating safety for those who have been silenced or harmed by oppressive systems, including race, class, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability status, mental health concerns, and other intersections.



Our method integrates long-established clinical approaches with the most current research on mental health and human sexuality. We draw from relational-cultural theory, Gottman’s work on relationships, and attachment theory, while also incorporating trauma-informed and strengths-based practices. As a certified member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), Dr. Kres Ashford brings expertise not only in sexual health and human sexuality, but also in providing comprehensive, culturally responsive counseling and therapeutic support.