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Ciara Braun

(She/Her)

Affinity Counseling Group

LPC, AASECT Certified Sex

Currently accepting new clients. 

Clients I Work With

I specialize in intimacy and relationship concerns including sex, desire, and infidelity for individuals and couples, with a focus on rebuilding connection, communication, and conflict skills. My approach is grounded in attachment science, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Parts Work (IFS) to help you explore self-talk, relationships, and attachment patterns, better understand yourself, and achieve your goals. I focus on education, your strengths, and practical techniques to overcome conflict. My goal is not to diagnose but to improve your life and relationships so you can manage future concerns independently.

Approach

I graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill with a Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Counseling and 2 year post-Masters specialization in Sex Therapy from University of Michigan. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist with additional training in IFS, Gottman, polyamory, and ENM. I have completed more than 100 trainings covering affairs, non-monogamy, couples communication, sexual functioning, and desire, and incorporate EFT, Gottman, Imago, and the work of Esther Perel, Emily Nagoski, and other leaders in the field.

Beliefs & Lived Experience

Affinity Counseling Group is a safe place for people of all ages, genders, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, and walks of life. Specialty services are available to clients in Michigan and Counseling Compact member states: https://counselingcompact.gov/map/

More About My Practice

For over a decade, I have had the privilege of helping couples and individuals navigate infidelity and divorce recovery, conflict and communication, intimacy and sexual concerns, and anxiety and depression to become better partners, recover from trauma, and feel more confident and fulfilled. I am the owner of Affinity Counseling Group, offering telehealth appointments noon to 8pm, Monday through Thursday. Please reach out for more information or to schedule.

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-25)

Services Provided

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy
Sex Therapy

Specialized Experience

LGBTQ+ Affirming
Neurodiversity-affirming
Sex-positive / kink friendly

Languages Spoken

English

Specializations

Modalities

Attachment-Based
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Imago Relationship Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Parts Work
Relational Therapy

Specialties

Attachment
Consensual Non-Monogamy
Men’s Mental Health
Menopause & Perimenopause
Relationship Issues
Sexual Abuse
Women’s Mental Health

Insurance and Payment

Payment Accepted

Credit
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Out of Network (Superbills Provided)

Session Fees

$250
-$375

State Licensed In

Michigan