If you’re a sex worker who struggles with mental health conditions, see Cynthia Doodeman, PsyD, at Queer Notions Psychology in Shorewood, Illinois. Dr. Doodeman offers sex worker support to help you work through the physical and mental health issues that can result from your occupation. To receive help overcoming intrusive thoughts, difficult emotions, unwanted behaviors, or trauma, call her office or use the online booking feature today to schedule an appointment.

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What is sex worker support?

If you’ve been a voluntary or forced sex worker, mental health issues may develop as a result. Dr. Doodeman offers sex work-affirming care to help you through complex life challenges that can occur due to being a sex worker.

What are the benefits of sex worker support?

The benefits of choosing sex worker support with Dr. Doodeman at Queer Notions Psychology include:

  • Improved mental health
  • Less anxiety
  • Reduced depression
  • Diminished post-traumatic stress
  • Self-acceptance
  • Improved self-esteem

Dr. Doodeman can help you overcome complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), anxiety, depression, and other common mental health challenges you may face because of being a sex worker or the abuse associated with it.

She specializes in caring for the LGBTQIA+ community and is highly trained in her field, offering the social and emotional support you need throughout life’s journey. Her compassionate, trustworthy, and accepting demeanor puts clients at ease during therapy sessions.

Is sex worker support right for me?

If you have a history of being a sex worker and mental health challenges because of it, sex work-affirming care with Dr. Doodeman is for you. She gets to know you, reviews your medical history, and completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation by asking questions about your thoughts, mood, emotions, behaviors, and past trauma.

Dr. Doodemen then tailors a highly effective psychotherapy treatment best suited for your unique needs.

What happens during sex worker support psychotherapy sessions?

Dr. Doodeman specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy, experiential psychotherapy, and other highly effective methods that help you overcome negative thoughts, emotions, and behavior patterns to live your best life.

She has more than 20 years of experience in psychotherapy. Dr. Doodeman meets with you virtually individually or as a couple, if needed, once weekly for an hour at about the same time each week. However, Dr. Doodeman offers flexibility in scheduling to accommodate you best.

She listens to your questions and concerns and uses talk therapy as an effective solution for barriers and challenges you encounter due to being a sex worker.

To schedule sex worker support sessions with Dr. Doodeman at Queer Notions Psychology, call the office or use the online booking tab today.