Mark Vaughan · LMFT · AASECT Certified

Design a life you

truly love

Sex therapy and relationship counseling in Evanston, IL — helping individuals and couples get unstuck and live with intention, passion, and joy.

"The mass of people lead lives of quiet desperation."

— Henry David Thoreau

It may not be the happiest way to begin, but it's where many people start. I believe all people deserve better — that's why I created Revel Living.

What I Offer

How I can

help

Sex Therapy

AASECT-certified support for desire, intimacy, and sexual wellness.

Couples Therapy

Rediscover the spark, recover from affairs, and build the relationship you desire

Individual Therapy

Move past anxiety, depression, and life transitions to live with intention.

LGBTQIA+ Affirming

A compassionate, judgment-free space where your identity is respected, helping you build confidence, connection, and emotional well-being.

Kink, Poly & CNM

Supportive therapy for kink, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy, fostering healthy communication, trust, authenticity, and shame-free relationships.

About Mark

Meet your

therapist

I’m Mark Vaughan — a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist based in Evanston, IL. I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Bethel Seminary and completed the dual-track certificate in Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education at the University of Michigan.

I identify as a yogi, acro yogi, and craft beer enthusiast. My pronouns are he, him and his. I created Revel Living to inspire others to live a life they love.

Client Voices

Kind

words

"Mark creates a warm, judgment-free space. He helped my partner and I finally talk about things we'd avoided for years."

— Client on Psychology Today

"One of the most skilled, compassionate sex therapists I've worked with. He truly listens."

— AASECT verified client

"Working with Mark completely changed how I understand my own desires and my relationship. Highly recommend."

— Client review

"After the affair I didn't think we'd make it. Mark guided us through the anger and helped us build something even stronger."

— Couples client

Verified reviews from Psychology Today, AASECT, and Therapist Point profiles.

Ready to

begin?

If you think I'm the kind of person you'd like to work with, I'd love to hear from you.