Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered

• Professional specialties and skills: I use a truly integrative and collaborative approach, utilizing empirically supported treatments to assist clients in healing and developing a renewed sense of self. EMDR, CBT, MDFT, and Humanistic approaches are often used to treat concerns such as: sexual trauma recovery, sexual desire discrepancy, painful sex, sexual shame, non-monogamy, erectile difficulties, balancing personal and professional life in sex work
• Language(s) spoken: English
• Populations served - adults, individuals, couples, and throttles. I am sex-positive, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, BDSM/kink, polyam, sex worker, and neurodivergent affirming.

Currently providing therapy to adults and teens, individual or in all relationship configurations. I see clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or relationship issues. I utilized CBT, DBT, EFT, but maintain an ecclectic approach that is individualized to each client’s needs. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have extensive experience with Transgender teens and adults.

I view our marginalized identities as sources of deep strength and our past and present challenges as places from which we can learn, grow, and heal. While centering your experiences and truths, I bring warmth, humor, and unconditional openness to our relationship. I aim to serve as a trustworthy guide, confidant, and accomplice as you set goals that are right for you and ultimately work toward achieving them. I have experience working with: various issues of sexuality, navigating gender and gender transition (social, medical, etc.), conflicts of faith and/or spirituality with gender and sexuality, body image (employing a HAES perspective), and more.

We are a multi-disciplinary private psychotherapy practice in Columbus, OH, among the pioneers in Columbus offering psychotherapy to sexual minorities. All of our therapists have experience in working with a range of traditional and non-traditional relationship types; we are LGBT friendly, S/M and B/D friendly and poly friendly. We accept most insurance and also accept private pay clients. We are committed to non-judgmental affirmative psychotherapy that helps clients find their own answers to life's challenges.

I offer online and outdoor therapy sessions from an anti-oppressive, heart-centered foundation. I see adults, teens/tweens, relationship groups and couples. Clients and I often work on relationship struggles, sexual difficulties, anxiety, PTSD, or substance use. I’m here for all of it. Reach out.

I provide gender affirming, neurodiversity affirming, and ENM/polyamory affirming individual therapy. Together I can help you with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life changes/stressors, difficult past experiences, people pleasing, and/or support through gender exploration/transition.

Professional specialties and skills: I utilize a mix of Person Centered, CBT, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, ACT, and DBT skills.

Language(s) spoken: English

Populations served: Adolescents, Young Adults/college age, and Adults

I am a psychodynamically oriented therapist who specializes in work with artists. Private practice, New York, 2010-2017; LA 2017-on. Author of A Life of One’s Own: A Guide to Better Living Through the Work and Wisdom of Virginia Woolf (Penguin), with a clinical focus on sexuality and artistic identity. Navigating a range of patient concerns including trauma, addiction, and anxiety.

Postdoctoral work: William Alanson White institute, 2010-2011; Psychology Intern, Manhattan Psychiatric Institute, NYC, 2009-2010; Psychology Extern, Fordham University Student Counseling Center, NYC, 2008-2009; Psychology Extern, Heights Hill Outpatient Clinic, Brooklyn, NY, 2007-2008; Psychology Extern, Beth Israel Practicum, 2006-2007; Faculty Counselor, The New School, 2004-2010

I am a Poly-friendly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Educational Psychologist with a comprehensive practice in Orange, California. I see children, teens, adults, couples, triads, quads etc and families with a wide variety of concerns and issues. I have specializations in the areas of sexuality/gender, alternative/kink lifestyles, disability and the family, trauma, chronic illness, chronic pain, catastrophic illness and loss, grief, special education. Additionally, my practice includes a special interest in working poly clients and the unique concerns facing the poly community as well as the day to day life issues that are multiplied by being poly. I offer a free short phone consultation. Please feel free to contact my office by phone, email or through my website.

I provide individual and relationship counselling, focused on serving neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ people. I am poly and kink affirming in my practice. I provide safe, inclusive ADHD assessment and gender-affirming care.

RELATIONSHIP & SEXUAL SOLUTIONS Couples and Individuals traditional and non-traditional life styles

Honest Talk leads to Sexual Clarity with Intimate Caring Know what you Need- Ask for what you Desire- Be willing to Negotiate.

A Practical Approach to Spiritual Sexual Knowledge Senior Teacher of Chuluaqui Quodoushka

Sex IS Sacred, Natural and Beautiful Heal yourself and your Relationship to experience this. - Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

I offer a knowledgeable, nonjudgmental space to explore your relationship landscape and life stressors with a qualified professional. I will not waste your time asking you to explain your lifestyle choices or challenge their validity. I work with individuals and relationships of all genders and sexual preferences, relationship anarchists, hierarchical polyamorists, those exploring open relationships for the first time, and poly families raising children. I specialize in kink, BDSM, and the LGBTQIA populations. You will be able to get right to the core of what you have come to therapy to work on, engaging in dialogue from a genuine and nourishing space that furthers your personal vision. I offer free 15-20 min video consultations.

I am here to help you struggle less—to turn down the volume on anxiety, reduce conflict, and create more ease in your life. I specialize in guiding the “neurospicy,” the emotionally intense, and those navigating the big, unspoken issues of identity and intimacy. Whether you’ve been told you’re “too much” or feel like you’re constantly fighting your own brain, I provide a warm, sex-positive, and non-judgmental space where levity and honesty are essential tools for healing.

My Approach: My work is collaborative and deeply relational, informed by Attachment Theory, the Gottman Method, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I utilize both bottom-up and top-down processing to help you build nervous system regulation and lasting insight. I also weave in Feminist Theory to honor how societal pressures impact your well-being.

Specialties & Populations: I serve adult individuals and couples/relational structures (including polycules and ENM). I am proudly LGBTQIA+, Kink, and neurodivergent-affirming. My specialties include:

• Neurodivergence & Intensity: Managing ADHD, complex trauma, and “high-dial” emotions.
• Sex-Positive Therapy: Addressing mismatched desire, asexuality, and performance anxiety without shame, etc.
• Relational Health: Breaking cycles of recurring arguments and rebuilding trust.

My specialty is family and couples counseling, sexuality and gender issues, intimacy, relationship issues, and life transitions. I am polyamory and LQBTQ+ friendly. My approach integrates understanding of multigenerational trauma, neurobiology, somatic therapy, indigenous healing and mindfulness.

I speak English and Russian, understand Spanish

Professional specialties and skills: Non-Monogamy, Kink, Sexuality, Trauma

Language(s) spoken: German, English

Hi! Congratulations on taking this step toward getting connected with a therapist. Engaging in counseling can be one of the most impactful things you do for yourself and your relationship(s).

I am experienced with poly relationships of many configurations, as well as some of the challenges that often arise when a couple is navigating opening up their relationship. I am also comfortable and experienced with all gender identities and expressions, as well as a broad spectrum of sexualities (e.g., queer, same-gender-loving, kink). Some other presenting concerns I also frequently work with include anxiety and depression, spiritual concerns, trauma, and family of origin issues. My style is warm and gentle but direct.

I look forward to learning about you, and how I can support you in living your life at its fullest and best potential – even if that seems an impossibly long way off from here.

I work with individuals, couples, and people in multi-partnered relationships who are 18+. I provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental space for clients. I utilize intersectional feminism and social justice, and my therapeutic interventions are geared towards client empowerment, living and loving within one’s values, and building healthy relationships with oneself and others. My goal is to help you reach your goals as effectively and efficiently as possible. I provide services in person and via Telehealth in Utah and Nevada.

I work with individuals, couples, and people in multi-partnered relationships who are 18+. I provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental space for clients. I utilize intersectional feminism and social justice, and my therapeutic interventions are geared towards client empowerment, living and loving within one’s values, and building healthy relationships with oneself and others. My goal is to help you reach your goals as effectively and efficiently as possible. I provide services in person and via Telehealth in Utah and Nevada.

Throughout the 20+ years Irene has worked in the mental health field, she has worked with a wide variety of clients with a diversity of life experiences. She has historically worked with marginalized populations such as at-risk teens/youth in clinical outpatient settings, residential placement and families struggling with homelessness and OCS. She has experience working with clients in many stages of life and struggling with issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, OCD/other impulse control issues. She has taken trainings on Health At Every Size and is fat/sex positive.

Irene specializes in LGBTQIA2+ folks, whether starting or in the middle of their queer/transitioning/identity development journey. She also works to support individuals struggling with identity and relationships, including poly, ethical non-monogamy and kink/fetishes.

Throughout the 20+ years Irene has worked in the mental health field, she has worked with a wide variety of clients with a diversity of life experiences. She has historically worked with marginalized populations such as at-risk teens/youth in clinical outpatient settings, residential placement and families struggling with homelessness and OCS. She has experience working with clients in many stages of life and struggling with issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychosis, OCD/other impulse control issues. She has taken trainings on Health At Every Size and is fat/sex positive.

Irene specializes in LGBTQIA2+ folks, whether starting or in the middle of their queer/transitioning/identity development journey. She also works to support individuals struggling with identity and relationships, including poly, ethical non-monogamy and kink/fetishes.

Irina Firstein, LCSW is a Licensed Marriage Counselor specializing in Marriage Counseling, Couples Counseling, Relationship Counseling & Couples Therapy. Located in Manhattan, New York NYC. - Does online consultation

I identify as a poly person since 2002. Professionally, I am a therapist and a counsellor, working with people in alternative lifestyles for the last 6 years.

It is very courageous and exciting to open-up and start living a poly lifestyle. There are times, however, when it is confusing and painful. I am here to help you through those times.

For those who will decide to continue counselling with me after a free intro session, I accept extended insurance. - Does phone consultation

• Former army veteran
• Kink Educator for 15 years
• Sex and Polyamory Educator for 10 years
• Developed a customized program for polycule group therapy and relationship counseling, including contract templates and educational materials.
• Kink, polyamory, and queer aligned therapist
• Former military veteran
• Sex workers, veterans, consensual non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+, kink, sex therapy/education, relationship/polycule counseling

Specialties = EMDR, Lifespan Integration, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Poly Couples Therapy

Language(s) spoken = English

Populations served - ages, concerns, etc. = Adults 18+, Couples, Families, Polycules AND primary concerns addressing = domestic violence, abuse, trauma, PTSD, family conflict, childhood abuse, spiritual abuse, religious trauma, and relationship issues

California Licensed MFT, Board certified sex therapist, lecturer, author, and former Ask Isadora syndicated sex and relationship advice columnist which appeared in many news weeklies nationwide. For more than 35 years I have specialized in improving relationships, enhancing sexual expression, and communications (with oneself and with others). Traditional arrangements and Non. One time consultations or ongoing solution focused counseling. Adult individuals, couples, and relationship groups.

I work in full 90 minute sessions. I think these sessions of double the customary length of the standard 45 minute “hour” provide the best use of your time and money. I require payment by cash or check at the end of each appointment. Depending on your health coverage you may be able to get partial reimbursement for which I will provide a receipt. There are no long therapy contracts. Your sessions are scheduled as you need them, weekly, monthly or occasionally.

I emphasize problem solving - offering education, tools, techniques and resources. I provide a free online discussion Forum at www.askisadora.com. You can read my essays online on Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sex-sociability) and see the list of my published books under Publications on my web site.

I work with adult clients, individuals, couples, and complex relationships. I also provide psychotherapeutic support to individuals seeking general counseling, assessments and support for individuals needing letters for medical procedures including gender confirming procedures, weight loss surgeries. I work with clients aged 18 and up and sometimes children aged 15-17 for assessments or in family therapy. My specialties are Queer and Transgender clients, Sex-positive and Kink aware individuals, technology and video game professionals and developers as well as people employed in that industry.

I am a therapist who is a part of the LGBTQ+ and poly communities. I have been working with these communities on a professional basis for close to 20 years. My practice includes varying combinations of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Zen Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Couples, with an overall focus on the importance of the relationship and connection between the therapist and the client to ensure that you feel secure and heard.

“Allow yourself to become intimately connected with all your parts.” -Virginia Satir

It takes courage to shine light on the parts of you that want to be seen. With a spirit of play and creativity, I will encourage you to engage your sense of wonder, so we can identify and build on your unique strengths.

Do you struggle in your relationships? What could it be like to intentionally cultivate a relationship where you are always seen and valued? With the right fit, that’s what happens in therapy. I will accept you exactly as you are, while making space for the person you are growing into - with compassion, warmth, and sometimes even humor. All of your emotions are welcome in our exploration - even the ones you judge yourself for.

You deserve to feel love and belonging.

As your therapist, I will invite you into a deeper and more rewarding relationship with yourself. Therapy looks different for everyone. We will work together to collaboratively discover what therapy looks like for you. You know yourself better than I ever will.

If you are seeking therapy with a partner or partners, I will help you learn to slow down and LISTEN to each other with curiosity, respect, and a willingness to be surprised. With couples and partners in all kinds of relationships, I support you to communicate more effectively, and see the best in one another.

Using a culturally sensitive, anti-oppression lens, I welcome people of every ability, size, gender, national origin, race/ethnicity, religious affiliation, relationship style; anywhere along the gender and sexuality spectrum - from teens to elders. I am CNM/polyamory-aware and BDSM/kink-knowledgeable, and sex worker friendly.

Some Common Issues I Can Help With: Relationships and Intimacy • Open Relationships/Consensual Non-Monogamy • Sexuality, Gender and Identity including LGBTQQ2SIA+ • Sex Therapy • Cultural Differences and Power Dynamics • Issues around experiences of Privilege or Oppression • Anxiety, Stress and Depression • ADHD • Creativity • Self Compassion and Releasing Shame • Life Transitions and Life Purpose • Psychedelic and Entheogenic Integration • Spiritual growth • Grief, Loss and Loneliness • Aging • Coping With Alzheimer’s or other Chronic Diagnoses

I currently have availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays in person or online. I work in English.

Hello! I’m Jack. A warm, calm counsellor who will hold space for you to be 100% yourself. Our sessions are there to provide a non-judgemental space for you to explore what’s troubling you, helping you to get to know yourself better and feel more empowered and at peace.

I tailor my approach to you, drawing what I think will be helpful from humanistic, psychodynamic, parts work, mindfulness and somatic approaches.

My approach is relational at its heart, and my goal is that clients can feel safe enough in our relationship to start to explore some of the patterns that might emerge between us, use our relationship as a space to try out new things, and receive support that might not have been available in the past.

I offer both short term (12, 18 and 24 weeks) and open-ended work, either online or in person.

What you can expect:

Our sessions are a space where you can explore themes from your life that are troubling you, as well as an opportunity to be with whatever is present for you on the day.

We might do a mix of mostly talking, with some mindfulness practices, some time spent noticing what you’re feeling in your body, and some time taking slow breaths to help regulate the nervous system, depending on what feels helpful to you and what I think would best support you. For some people, being in touch with their body can feel uncomfortable, difficult, or unsafe. I will always offer suggestions, not demand that you try things, and my way of working focuses on consent.

What can you talk about in our sessions?

You can talk about whatever you want to in our sessions, and when we start working together, we can see if there are certain themes or areas of your life that you’d like to specifically focus on.

Previously, I have worked with clients bringing material from areas such as grief, low self-confidence, childhood bereavement, sexuality, gender identity, race and cultural identity, sex (including kink and chemsex), anxiety and depression, abuse, relationships (including polyamory and ethical non-monogamy), disordered eating, neurodivergence, work, family, activism, racism and structural injustice, ageing, self-harm, and suicidal feelings.

In addition to my private practice, I have three years experience in a service offering low cost therapy for LGBTQIA+ and questioning people, and have both professional and lived experience with issues affecting these communities.

I am sex worker allied, anti-racist and trans-inclusive and I strive to provide a space where people with experiences of marginalisation feel welcome, respected and safe.

I try to make my practice as accessible as possible. For detailed accessibility information, please see the accessibility section on my website, and you’re welcome to get in touch with any questions.

My first session

I offer a lower-cost first session (currently £40) so that we can meet, explore any goals or desires you might have for therapy, and get to know each other a bit.

When we first meet, I might ask you open questions such as, ‘What brings you to therapy at this time?’ as well as providing you with information about how I work and what I can offer you. Our first session is a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have about therapy in general or my way of working, and for us to address any worries you might have about counselling.

I will always be honest about whether I think I can help you, and will only agree to work with you if I feel confident that I can be of genuine help and support to you.

Coming to counselling for the first time (or coming back to counselling after a break) is not always an easy thing, and I commend you for doing this for yourself, making this time for you, and choosing to get to know yourself better.

Training, qualifications & experience I have a certificate in Group Therapy, a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to the BACP ethical code.

I have experience working in the charity sector as a counsellor in a low cost service for LGBTQIA+ and questioning people, and have had additional CPD in a range of areas including chemsex, alcohol and addiction. I am currently training in the TIST model, a parts-based approach to working with trauma.

Aside from my role as a counsellor, I have over a decade of experience in advocacy and support work for adults and children going through the asylum process, experience in running groups, and in community activism around areas such as mental health, food and land justice.

I’m a therapist who specializes in working with the LGBT community as well as people of any sexual orientation in or exploring non-monogamous relationships. I am kink-aware and know the importance that can play in many people’s lives. Whether you are looking for relationship counseling, or are looking for an individual therapist who you know will not judge your relationship structure, I would love to speak further to see if I may be a good fit.

I see clients at Root & Bloom Therapy in Rochester Hills, Michigan. I can also meet with people from anywhere in Michigan through secure telehealth sessions. Please reach out by email if you have more questions about my style, and contact the office phone number listed if interested in scheduling.

Professional specialties and skills: Desire Discrepancies, Low Sexual Libido, Orgasm, Genito Pelvic Pain, Sexual Exploration with BDSM/Kink, Opening Up Relationships/Marriages, Sex Therapy as related to Shame/Guilt, Healthy Communication Skills, Pleasure & Masturbation Exercises, Sexual Education, Burnout, Stress, Anxiety, Confidence, Self Care, Relaxation Techniques for Performance Anxiety, Foreplay, Aftercare, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, etc.

Populations served: 16+ LGBTQ+, Polyamory, BDSM/Kink, and Sex Later in Life, Individuals & Couples work. I love working with those who are spiritual souls that love the “woo woo,” to help connect sex with our minds, bodies, and souls. I incorporate crystal healing paired with meditations, mindfulness-based practices, visualization exercises, working with sexual affirmations, mantras, declarations for sexual self-confidence, and more!