Stephanie Franzoni, LCPC CST

AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

Populations served: Individuals & couples

Ages: 18+

Specialties: ADHD, ASD, harm reduction approach to substance use, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder.

Approach: Holistic, solution-focused, integrated, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psychoeducation, and SMART Goals.

Availability: In-person & virtually

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on helping you create meaningful change—both in our sessions and in your everyday life. I believe healing happens not just through insight, but through small, intentional steps between sessions. Together, we’ll co-create practical strategies that support your goals and honor your unique journey.

I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, psychoeducation, and SMART Goals. This integrative style allows us to personalize our work in a way that feels supportive, flexible, and attuned to your needs.

In our time together, you’ll have a space where you feel seen and heard—where your values, history, and lived experiences are respected. Together, we’ll work toward understanding what matters most to you and taking steps that align with those values.


  • I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals—people whose brains work in beautifully different ways. Whether you’ve recently received a diagnosis or have long sensed that you experience the world differently, I’m here to help you navigate that journey with compassion and clarity.

    Many of my clients come to therapy carrying a mix of emotions: relief, grief, confusion, and curiosity. A late diagnosis can bring new understanding but also raise difficult questions. Together, we’ll make space for all of it. I’ll support you in processing the emotional impact, understanding how your brain works, and developing tools that actually fit—not ones that ask you to change who you are.

    As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I also work with clients around desire differences, sexual dysfunction, BDSM/kink, and consensual non-monogamy. I believe that your relationship with yourself—including your sexual self—deserves care, understanding, and freedom from shame. Together, we’ll explore how your thoughts, emotions, and patterns influence your connection to others and to yourself.

    Whether we’re working on navigating a new diagnosis, building coping strategies, or deepening intimacy, I’m here to support you in moving forward with confidence and self-trust.

  • As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I am uniquely qualified to work with issues relating to sexuality and relationships. I have completed over 150 continuing education hours related to sexuality.

  • The therapeutic alliance plays a crucial role in fostering a successful therapeutic relationship. With that in mind, I invite you to see me as a fellow imperfect human navigating life just like you. Outside the therapy room, I find joy in practicing yoga, exploring hiking trails, and immersing myself in a good book. I’m also a proud dog mom to two lovable and incredibly fluffy Chow Chows who bring endless happiness to my life. Looking ahead, my dream is to embrace my inner horse girl and offer equine-assisted therapy to my clients in the coming years—a goal I’m deeply passionate about pursuing.

  • I am clinically licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin. I am available for virtual appointments in both states. However, I am only available in person in Illinois.

    Illinois license number: 180.014775

    Wisconsin license number: NO. 10251 - 125