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  • Therapist

Janay Anthony

She/Her

Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Staff Psychotherapist

janthony@liveoakchicago.com

312.945.8229

English

Supervised By:

Values & Philosophy

I’m a Black, queer, disabled/Blind, polyamorous woman. If we share any of the above identities, I may be the therapist for you! These identities, and the experiences associated with them, inform how I show up in my practice as a therapist. All of who I am comes into the room. I encourage you to bring all Parts of yourself into our work together so that we can forge a strong therapeutic relationship based in authenticity, compassion, and mutual respect.

My passion for sexuality and intimate relationships as well as my 10+ years as an astrologer and Tarot reader form the crux of my therapeutic practice. Whether romantic, sexual, platonic, familial, or beyond, relationships are an integral piece of shaping who we are. Therefore, my aim is to guide my clients in explorations that open up deeper connections to Self and to others.

I’m most passionate about working with erotically-marginalized populations, such as folx who are queer, kinky, polyamorous/ENM, and/or in relationships navigating interracial dynamics, mixed orientations, disability, and other relational diversities.

Let’s tap into curiosity and transform your relationships by creating meaningful, pleasurable, and more fulfilling connections. Let’s learn how to reclaim joy after ruptures or betrayal that disrupts intimacy. Let’s find ways to liberate your authenticity and be more in touch with your boundaries, needs, and desires. Let’s take this journey together.

If you’re interested in doing this work, I invite you to fill out the intake form or contact me directly.

Additionally, if you’re interested in astrology or Tarot services specifically, please note this in your initial contact with me. Read more about my Tarot services here.

Education & Training

Licensure

ALMFT, 208.001204
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 2024

Degrees

MA
Northeastern Illinois University, 2023

BA
Columbia College Chicago, 2017

Certifications

Sex Therapy Certificate Program
Adler University, expected 2024

Areas of Focus & Specialization

  • Sexual & Relationship Satisfaction
  • Desire Discrepancy
  • Sexual Function Issues (Difficulty achieving orgasm, Pain during sex, Erectile dysfunction, etc.)
  • Sexual Development Across the Lifespan
  • Kink, BDSM & Fantasy Exploration
  • Fear of Intimacy & Sexual Shame
  • Parts Work (IFS)
  • Integration of Astrology and Tarot
  • Relational Diversity (Polyam/ENM, Kink, interracial/multicultural partners/families
  • Sex Work-Affirming Practice
  • Polyamory & Ethical Non-monogamy Affirming Practice
  • Disability Affirming Practice
  • Exploration, Development, and Intersectionality
  • Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
  • Complex Family Dynamics

I Work With

  • Individuals
  • Relational Units (couples, triads, polycules, metamors, constellations, etc.)
  • Families (chosen & family of origin)
  • Erotically-Marginalized Identities

Modalities

  • Sex Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Intersectional Feminist Approaches
  • Solution-Focused Approaches
  • LGBTQ+ and TGNC Affirmative Practice
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Social Justice-Informed Practice