Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered

I am a licensed master social worker providing psychotherapy services to individuals of all ages. I understand the stress and pressure that people and society place on LGBTQ+, kinky and non-monogamous individuals, relationships and communities. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, intimacy or other stressors, I will work with you to ease distress and conflict within your life and your relationship(s). My goal is to establish an open, accepting and compassionate space for you to feel comfortable sharing your experiences so that you may work towards attaining greater life satisfaction.

I specialize in working with BIPOC, Kink/BDSM folx, Polyamorous/ENM Folx, LGBQ, Trans/GNC. I work with adults 18 and over.

I am a clinical social worker that focuses on providing therapy to those that are in the LGBTQIA, kink, and poly communities. I have previous experience working with those in the unhoused community and folks in the perinatal stages. My lived experience includes being part of the LGBTQIA population and living in a larger/fat body. Oftentimes my practice focuses on mitigating the impact of oppression, empowering clients, and assisting with behavioral changes that may reduce symptoms of mental illness. I usually serve individuals that are 14 years and older that are experiencing anything from symptoms of depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, trauma, disordered eating, and more. I utilize different therapeutic modalities depending on the client that I am working with and what symptoms they are experiencing.

I am here to help clients build the tools, resilience, and knowledge to grow and thrive. Clients deserve a clinician that is informed about who they are and the community they live in. I want to provide mental health care that helps you handle the stresses of life, past traumas, finding who you are, where you belong, and anything life throws at you. I am here to get through it together.

For the past nine years, I have been providing counseling and assessment services for a variety of clients. As a counselor, I am well-versed in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, and trauma. I work with individual adults. I am a LGBTQ+, kink, and polyam-friendly therapist. I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). While I draw on CBT techniques, my therapeutic style is person-centered. My colleagues describe me as a “warm and fuzzy” therapist. My job as a therapist is to provide a safe space where we can explore and “organize” your thoughts and feelings so they become clearer and more manageable. I practice unconditional positive regard, which means that nothing you share with me is going to negatively impact the way I think or feel about you. I want therapy to be a place where you can be your authentic self.

***I am offering telemental health services and now accept a variety of insurance plans. In addition, group therapy is available as well. Here is the link for inputting insurance information to check benefits: https://hipaa.jotform.com/200667630633150

My goal is to combat the stigmas impacting marginalized communities through access to mental health resources. These stigmas create barriers to treatment, contribute to a lack of culturally competent resources, infringe upon a person’s bodily autonomy, and contribute to discriminatory incidents.

Specialties: substance use disorders, relationship dynamics and patterns, anxiety, depression, trauma, alternative relationship and lifestyles, and erotic trade industry.

Populations: I counsel all communities and specialize in non-monogamous relationships, individuals who have participated in the erotic trade industry, and the kink and queer communities.

The goal of my practice is to help you feel better and accept yourself; not just by addressing anxiety and depression and avoiding the things that feel bad but also by engaging with what brings you pleasure, joy and a sense of connection. This can be through an exploration of sexuality or through whatever you find in your life that makes you feel passionate and alive.

In my office, you will find that difference is not just accepted but celebrated.

I work with individuals and people in relationships to develop a loving, accepting and kind method of communication with each other. Together we can change behaviors, resolve issues, improve sexual functioning, manage anxiety, depression and other complex feelings and cope better with pain and suffering.

Working together is always a unique experience customized to your needs. I have experience using psychodynamic, mindfulness, Imago and cognitive behavioral approaches to therapy and I try to choose the methodology that suits best for the individuals in my office.

I have a special interest in supporting people through issues related to sexual exploration, sexual functioning, sexual identity and gender identity. Clients who are in non-monogamous relationships, swinger, polyamorous and/or kink relationships are welcome.

I am dedicated to families and individuals that live outside of the box and use my skills to bring clarity and harmony to alternative lifestyles. I am an experienced, affirming therapist and have been privileged to do work with families that are solution focused and values driven. I am particularly interested in working with interfaith and intercultural relationships. My main goal is to restore sustainable harmony to your life and work with both children and adults. Our other clinicians in the practice have specialty areas in the transgender community and those families affected by ASD. My website has more detailed information regarding fees, reviews, scheduling etc. I invite you to send an email or visit my website for more.

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist. I work with individuals and couples on all aspects of relationships and issues including sexual disorders and therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, pain, panic, and addiction. I have been a psychotherapist and sex therapist for over 20 years and I am poly affirmative, kink affirmative and LGBT affirmative and treat most aspects of sexology. I am a member of AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists) and of AACAST (American Association of Couples and Sex Therapists). I have two offices and prefer to make appointments by telephone. - Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

I work with individuals, children, and families. I welcome children of any age and families of any type, including step-families, blended families, adoptive families, tribes, poly families, and families of choice.

Love relationships can be the source of our greatest pleasure and deepest pain. Intimacy is experienced when we feel safe with our partner(s) in being fully and naturally ourselves in ways we may not be with anyone else. We long to connect with someone that makes us feel desired and loved, and mutually share in friendship, love, trust, communication, respect, sex, and support.

Introducing or maintaining non-monogamy can expand both the joy and complications of our relationship(s). My practice specializes in polyamory and non-monogamy, addressing issues such as rebuilding trust and intimacy, negotiation of agreements, hierarchies and ‘veto’ power, ‘coming out’ to friends and family, personal insecurities/jealousy, and infidelity. I also specialize in LGBTQIA and alternative lifestyles including BDSM, kink, fetishes, and sex work.

I offer complimentary 20-minute phone consultations.

I am the author of The New Monogamy, as well as five other books on sex and relationships, including Getting the Sex You want, When You’re the One Who Cheats and the soon to be released Open Monogamy.

My private practice with relationships of all types is currently on Zoom, and I do Intensives at my office in Los Angeles, CA or Fairfield, CT.

I take all appointments by email at the email address listed above.

I don’t take insurance but can provide an invoice for direct reimbursement. I also have a sliding scale for those who cannot afford my full fee.

I treat relationship issues including sexual desire issues, sexual dysfunction, monogamy agreements, negotiation, infidelity, and betrayal. I help with communication around decisions to open, modify or close poly relationships and can work with a variety of groups in a shared therapeutic relationship.

I have over 30 years of experience in the field. Until Covid I traveled around the world speaking on this topic and training other therapists. Now that training continues online. I am committed to helping foster sustainable flexible and fluid relationships that work.

My main focus as a therapist is sex and relationships. The majority of my work is with GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diverse) clients, who are LGBTQIA+, kinky, polyamorous, or sex workers. I work with individuals and couples/groups. Open ended work or a fixed number of sessions. I work in person and online.

I am a member of the Pink Therapy Advanced Discussions: Kink seminar group.

2020: I have recently finished a piece of research about the experience of queer menopausal clients in therapy. I will be speaking about my work at various events during the year.

My previous career was in creative arts and media. I have published several books and have been writing for the Lancet/Lancet Psychiatry for several years.

Drawing from my experience in DBT, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches, I offer a holistic framework for growth. My focus extends to individuals grappling with various challenges, notably in the realm of sexual health and intimacy, emotion regulation, and interpersonal conflict. I embrace a polyamory and ethical-non monogamy affirming approach.

Drawing from my experience in DBT, mindfulness, and person-centered approaches, I offer a holistic framework for growth. My focus extends to individuals grappling with various challenges, notably in the realm of sexual health and intimacy, emotion regulation, and interpersonal conflict. I embrace a polyamory and ethical-non monogamy affirming approach.

I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Boulder, CO, with a specialty in working with individuals around issues of gender and sexuality. I also have a specialty in providing empirically supported treatment for anxiety disorders (PTSD, OCD, phobias, social anxiety, etc.). With respect to gender and sexuality, the bulk of my work is with individuals exploring their gender identity and/or navigating gender transition. I provide psychotherapeutic support for this, as well as assessments for letters of eligibility for beginning puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or gender surgeries. A slightly smaller % of my clientele are generally those in the GLBIQQP area of the sexuality spectrum, as well as individuals who identify as poly or kinky. Some clients come to me for help with issues directly related to a polyamorous relationship, others see me for unrelated matters but want to see a therapist who is poly-affirming.

• Not on any insurance panels but accept cash, check, credit cards, and my billing service sends automatic statements once a month that makes submitting for out of network reimbursement (if applicable) slightly easier

• Risk free 90 minute initial consultation (no charge if you decide it is not a good fit, $275 if it is a good fit and we proceed to work together)

• $180/50 min session

• Initial sessions are always in person. Following that, I can at times offer phone/online sessions via a HIPAA compliant platform for remote sessions if needed.

I have specialized training in substance use, trauma, personality disorders, sex offenders, anger management, anxiety disorders, and men’s issues. I have experience working with a variety of Kink topics. Including, but, not limited to, ABDL, DDLG, BDSM, Age Play, Race Play, Consensual Nonconsensual, and Power Dynamics. I have experience with a variety of different relationship styles like poly, consensual nonmonogamy, swinging, and open relationships.

Professional specialties and skills: I love finding creative ways to approach the work, whether through spiritual practice, music, art, gaming, or television shows. Anything important for my clients to bring into the space is welcome in our work together. Likewise, I cater each therapeutic modality (narrative, somatic, relational, interpersonal, solutions-focused, etc.) to the individual, couple, or polycule I am working with. My client base includes folks of all racial backgrounds, gender expressions, identities, sexual orientations, and kink/BDSM/poly/ethical non-monogamy experiences.

Language(s) spoken: English

Populations served - ages, concerns, etc.: I work with all ages, but particularly love to work with Young Adults ages 18-25.

For years I have been a clinical service provider collaborating with individuals who have survived trauma. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, gaining my Masters of Social Work at Howard University. When starting I worked with refugees supporting them in transition to the DC metro area. Then worked in clinical settings specific for those who experienced interpersonal violence including not limited to sexual assault and/or dating violence. In many of these settings I noticed that there were fewer services catering to LGBTQ+ and PoC. I ensured that I was informed and skilled to support these communities. This was critical when collaborating with those who have survived and/or engaged in the sex industry.

Ages: 12-65, majority of clients 21-55 years old

Language: English, Spanish Interpreter available

Genders: All, majority: Female, Femme, and gender variant

Concerns: Historical and current trauma mostly interpersonal, anxiety and depression, Identity concerns (LGBTQ+, PoC and other Minority Stress)

I’m a trans-identified provider who works with all ages. Primarily my work is with transgender folx, but I also see non-monogamous and poly clients of all gender identities and sexual orientations. I’m trained in EMDR for trauma recovery work. I provide video therapy for those outside of the Towson/Baltimore area in the state of MD. I’m out of network with insurance and offer claim forms for reimbursement. I have limited low fee spots for trans folx of color and you can ask if there is an opening for this.

I focus on individual and couples therapy with adult clients. Sessions provide the tools for couples to form a deeper connection, replace unhelpful communication patterns, repair from conflict, and increase intimacy. I am LGTBQ+ affirming, sex positive, and welcoming of all relationship types including consesual non-monogamy and polyamory. I am trained in Gottman Marital Therapy and in PACT concepts and methods.

Language: English

Populations served - ages 15 - 75+

My intention as a humanistic and narrative therapist is to create a powerful therapeutic relationship with my clients. Struggling with sexuality and relationship issues can often lead to feelings of shame or embarrassment. I believe that difference does not equal “disorder.” I see our sexualities as one of the most diverse and unique parts of ourselves. My goal is centered around my passion of helping others find sexual liberation.

I work primarily with adolescents and adults and often lead groups focused on relationship dynamics and family systems. I am currently pursuing my certification in Sex Therapy, and am now an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator. I have experience working with individuals and relationship dynamics. I am poly/ENM and kink/BDSM knowledgeable and enjoy working with clients in non-traditional relationships as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA2+

Ted Helm has been practicing psychotherapy since 1999. I work with adult individuals, and have experience in poly, kink, trans*, gamer, and other communities that tend to have poly connections. I graduated from Smith College SSW, training in New Mexico and Boston. After several years working at a small non-profit psychiatric clinic practicing therapy, directing programs, and supervising trainees, I moved to a private practice in 2009. I also volunteer as a psychiatric evaluator for folks seeking asylum into the US. For a bit more about how I work, costs, and insurance info, visit http://www.thelm.net (clients tell me they dig the pizza metaphor). When I am not practicing therapy, I also work as a professional chef.

I am a medical licensed clinical social worker who uses a brain-based approach to looking at how our past has impacted our bodies, our brains, guided our minds and influenced our relationships with ourselves and others. My approach looks at bridging the science of the brain and body with the mental health of the conscious and unconscious mind. My goal is to provide education and present tools and techniques that are used to change or re-train the brain to facilitate and support healing your body, mind and improving your quality of life. We will develop goals that use a variety of strategies specific to your needs and wants. I work with individual clients 18-100+. I am current only accepting private pay. Feel free to visit my website or contact me with any questions.

I love working with clients who value personal growth and are committed to having healthy relationship dynamics. I support clients in improving communication skills, processing uncomfortable emotions, establishing and respecting healthy boundaries, and enhancing sexual experiences.

I am credentialed through PSYPACT to offer teletherapy to clients who are located in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and D.C.

I offer intimacy coaching programs and online self-paced courses to clients nationally.

I love working with clients who value personal growth and are committed to having healthy relationship dynamics. I support clients in improving communication skills, processing uncomfortable emotions, establishing and respecting healthy boundaries, and enhancing sexual experiences.

I am credentialed through PSYPACT to offer teletherapy to clients who are located in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and D.C.

I offer intimacy coaching programs and online self-paced courses to clients nationally.

I am a queer, second-generation, Asian American woman. I work with adults and couples who identify as QTBIPOC and/or non-monogamous. My approach is deeply relational, somatic, attachment-based, and trauma-informed. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) remotely and in-person in the Bay Area, CA.

I work with individuals and couples across diverse social identities. In particular, I love working with interracial/multicultural couples, creatives and artists, highly sensitive people, entrepreneurs, expats, healers, social justice advocates, and spiritually-seekers. My practice aims to guide you to a greater sense of fulfillment, connection, and liberation in your life and relationships.

Welcome! Please know I offer a safe place to be your most authentic self. Polyamory & LGBTQI+ friendly. Are you currently feeling lost and confused? I will help you overcome fears, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and navigate healthy boundaries to find your purpose and stability again. People who work with me say they appreciate my energy, kindness, and straight forward advice. Please email or visit my website to contact me, learn more, and for easy 24/7 online scheduling. I am unable to work with those who are feeling suicidal/ self- harming, as these symptoms need a higher level of care than I can provide with teletherapy. Individual Therapy for those 18 yrs+

Welcome! Please know I offer a safe place to be your most authentic self. Polyamory & LGBTQI+ friendly. Are you currently feeling lost and confused? I will help you overcome fears, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, and navigate healthy boundaries to find your purpose and stability again. People who work with me say they appreciate my energy, kindness, and straight forward advice. Please email or visit my website to contact me, learn more, and for easy 24/7 online scheduling. I am unable to work with those who are feeling suicidal/ self- harming, as these symptoms need a higher level of care than I can provide with teletherapy. Individual Therapy for those 18 yrs+

Populations served:

• Adolescents, Adults

• Folx looking for: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couples Therapy, Polycule Therapy, and Supervision

• Specialized experience with: Jewish communities, Chronic Illness, Relational Conflict, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder

• Issues served: Chronic illness/chronic pain, family/relationship conflict, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Feeling “stuck” or caught up in “Analysis Paralysis”

• Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Radical Candor

Instagram: @TessaGittlemanLMFT

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, people pleasing, disordered eating, life transitions, and relationship issues.

Approached: EFT, NVC, CBT, KAP, psychodynamic, sex therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness-based techniques.

Languages: English.

Populations Served: Adults (18+), LGBTQIA2+ affirming, kink affirming and poly/enm affirming.