Dr. Kreszentia Ashford

Aasect Certified Sex Therapist

Dr. Ashford serves a broad spectrum of clients with experience in diverse populations. She recognizes that all humans are social and relational beings, and always in pursuit of the best version of themselves. She specializes in individual and couples with a focus sex therapy, BDSM, alternative lifestyle counseling, and creating healthy relationship patterns and behaviors.
 
She is the founder of Metropolitan Center for Sex Therapy located in Chicago, IL. She spearheads the practice with over 16 years of experience with LGBTQIA concerns, communication struggles, intimacy issues, betrayal and abandonment, and marital and couple issues. She oversees therapists from all walks of life and ensures that BIPOC have access to not just access to services but the best quality of services. She brings a warm, honest, and open approach to therapy while helping a client feel hope about their situation.
 
Kres believes mental health is directly tied to the quality of our relationships and sex life. Driven by her desire to smash stigmas about mental health and sexuality, Kres built a platform on social media and amongst peers that connects people seeking therapy for sexual issues, but also provides a safe, inclusive space for people to get access to education about sensitive topics that people live with every day. As an experienced kink-aware therapist, she works with an open mind on the issues you identify. She welcomes clients of all sexual and erotic preferences, practices, and identities. Her work in kink recognizes and respects the use of unconventional sexual practices, concepts, or fantasies and the interplay in peoples lives and thoughts. However, integrating the nuances of kink, fetishes, and power exchange into a loving, intimate relationship can be a challenge for some couples. The mixture of clinical training, Gottman principles, and personal experience allows Kres to fully support those with these issues and other sexual related issues.
 
Dr. Ashford completed her master's and doctoral work at Argosy University with a focus on clinical psychology. She is currently completing her second doctorate in Clinical Sexology focused on the intersection of black woman, kink, and trauma. She is an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
 
In her spare time, she is an avid foodie, enjoys dancing, bodybuilding, and spending time with her wife and traveling the world.