Mental health,
MELANATED.
Self-exploration in a safe space
WHO WE ARE
A Black-owned, women-led sex and relationships therapy practice based in Chicago. Growing up without relatable mental wellness spaces in Black and Brown communities led us to create our own nurturing community, empowering others to grow and thrive as their authentic selves. We believe therapy doesn’t have to be scary – it should feel like one of those long, soul-healing conversations with someone you deeply trust. That’s the warm type of vibe we’ve cultivated within our practice.
We work with Black, Indigenous, and people of color of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We embrace queer and LGBTQIA+, poly individuals and relationships, and are inclusive of BDSM + kink. Whether you come to us as an individual, couple, or polycule – we welcome you to be your innermost self in a safe and comfortable environment. Bare Conversations is a communal space where individuals of marginalized communities are seen, understood, and nurtured.
Who We Work With
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BLACK
INDIGENOUS
POLY SINGLE
BDSM
KINK
ALL
GENDERS
ALL
ORIENTATIONS
QUEER
AND
LGBTQIA+
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BLACK
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ALL
ORIENTATIONS
BDSM
KINK
QUEER
AND
LGBTQIA+
POLY SINGLE
BDSM
KINK
ALL
GENDERS
Therapy is never one size fits all (and don’t worry; we’ll never expect you to fit in just one category anyway), but these are a few areas we help clients with most often:
Depression
Anxiety
Desire Discrepancies
Emotional Disconnection
Sexual Dysfunction
Open Relationships
Dating & Situationships
Self-Empowerment
Relationship Conflicts
Sexual Shame
Communication Issues
Interracial Relationships
Navigating Commitment
Kink and BDSM Exploration
...and much more
No awkward silences or clinical-looking clipboards here – just good talks with someone who simply gets it. Dr. Maia Easley, LMFT, CST founded Bare Conversations with the goal of creating safety surrounding sex in Black and Brown communities. That’s the “why” behind our practice: to answer the need for therapy among underrepresented groups in the mental wellness industry. Using strength and evidence-based psychology techniques, Maia helps clients move forward through life’s inevitable challenges to level up into a healthier, self-loving version of themselves.