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Aara Abu Laban

(She/Her)

Healing Intimacies

LPC, CST

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.

Ages Served

Adults

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Faith Communities Served

Christian
Muslim

Specializations

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Sex Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral (TF-CBT)

Specialties

BIPOC
LGBTQ+
Men's Issues
Non Monogamy
Relationship Issues
Religious Trauma
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Insurance and Payment

Session Fees

$150
-$180

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Cigna
Optum
United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

State Licensed In

Florida
Maryland
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia