Aara Abu Laban
LPC, CST
She/Her
Healing Intimacies
Accepting new clients
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Licensed states
FloridaMarylandSouth CarolinaTexasVirginia
At a glance
Services Provided
Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Sex Therapy
Individual Therapy
Sex Therapy
Ages Served
Adults (18+)
Faith Communities Served
Christian
Muslim
Muslim
About this provider
Clients I Work With
I'm an AASECT certified sex therapist who specializes in supporting individuals whose sexuality has been negatively impacted by religious trauma, cultural expectations, betrayal, low self-esteem, anxiety, or negative body image. I understand that these issues are not just about sex itself — they are about reclaiming your sense of self and your confidence.
Approach
You thought sex was supposed to bring you closer, but lately, it feels like a source of tension, not connection. You’ve tried to talk about it, fix it (podcasts, books, blogs etc), even ignore it; but nothing seems to help. Maybe desire has faded, or you never really felt comfortable talking about sex to begin with. Trauma, your own or what was passed down, lives in your body, your relationships, your responses. You're tired of feeling broken, disconnected, or “too much.” You want to feel safe in your skin, express your needs, and connect without fear. You don’t want to give up. Something has to change, and you're ready!
Beliefs & Lived Experience
This was built from my collective experience living and working in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the United States. I utilize a client-centered approach with evidence-based techniques to tailor therapy to your unique needs and goals.
Specialties & approaches
Specialties
Consensual Non-MonogamyMen’s Mental HealthRelationship IssuesReligious Trauma & Spiritual AbuseSexual AbuseTrauma & PTSDWomen’s Mental Health
Therapy approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Cognitive Processing (CPT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)
Specialized Experience
BIPOC clientsLGBTQ+ AffirmingSex-positive / kink friendly
Fees & insurance
Session Fees
$150
$180
Insurance Accepted
AetnaCignaOptumUnited Medical Resources (UMR)UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH