Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered

I provide individual and relationship counseling in English to people across the poly/CNM spectrum. I use art therapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and Adlerian psychology. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ people, those affected by chronic illness and acquired disability, addiction, those who have trauma, perfectionism, codependency, and/or anxiety. I work with adults over 25.

I provide individual and relationship counseling in English to people across the poly/CNM spectrum. I use art therapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and Adlerian psychology. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ people, those affected by chronic illness and acquired disability, addiction, those who have trauma, perfectionism, codependency, and/or anxiety. I work with adults over 25.

Jesse is a proud non-binary, transmasculine human who is excited to serve the underserved. They believe mental health care is a right that should be afforded to everyone and aim to lessen the stigma of seeking mental health care. Jesse believes it takes incredible strength to ask for help and they work to foster a warm and empathetic environment and an honest and genuine therapeutic relationship.

Jesse uses a strengths-based approach, allowing space for discomfort, encouraging vulnerability, and building resiliency. They understand how intersecting oppressions for minority and underserved populations can be a heavy load to carry. They use a collaborative and trauma-informed approach to foster strong and positive self-narratives.

Jesse also teaches transgender and LGBTQ+ workshops and training for schools, organizations, and hospitals. They also consult on improving the inclusivity of medical education systems and policy reform.

Jesse specializes in gender and sexuality identity work in the LGBTQIA+ community and transition-related therapy for youth, teens, and adults. They are also interested in sex and relationship therapy and is particularly drawn to atypical relationship structures. Other specialties include kink, BDSM, sex work, minority stress, infidelity, grief and loss, trauma, vicarious trauma.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Affirming Therapy Center with an MS in Counseling (with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy) from San Diego State University. I approach my clients with warmth, honesty, and humor to guide them in the conversations that are important to realizing their hopes and desires. I have experience working with a variety of non-traditional relationship structures such as polyam groups, open relationships, triadic relations, and other forms of consensual non-monogamy and BDSM dynamics.

As a gay therapist, I am a proud member of LGBTQ community and have experience working with people from many walks of life within the spectrums of Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD). I believe in my clients and aim to be a thoughtful and encouraging influence for them to discover, develop, and trust their innate power, abilities, and sense of self. You are the expert and author of your life. We can work together, using a narrative therapy approach, to better clarify how you would like your story to be understood while celebrating your skills and successes along the way.

Focus: Adult Individuals, Seniors, Couples/Relationships

Specializations:

• Gay Therapist
• Gender Therapist
• LGBTQ-Friendly Therapy
• Sex Positive Therapist
• Sexual Health
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Functioning

For more information about me (including my fees), please visit https://www.affirmingtherapycenter.com/jesse-jones/

*Please note: I am active in the local community and occasionally attend local social events. So if you also attend local community events, we may know many of the same people. If this is an issue, please let me know upfront and I will do my best to provide with a more appropriate referral for you.

Taking the steps to reach out and start therapy takes courage, which has the potential to transform your life. I believe therapy is a profoundly unique space where you have the opportunity to connect, feel deeply listened to and understood, and have another human show up for you emotionally and empathically. All of you is welcome here.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist, and work with individuals, couples and multiple-partner relationships. My areas of expertise include work with LGBTQ+ people and relationships, specifically including trans and gender nonconforming individuals, non-monogamous and poly relationships, individuals who practice/engage in kink/bdsm, fetish sexualities, and issues relating to sex & sexuality.

My skills include couple therapy work with clients of a number of diverse backgrounds and diverse circumstances. I employ an emotionally focused approach that emphasizes the establishment of mutual trust and comfort between partners, enhanced communication skills, and targeting reductions in criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling. In addition, I have years of experience with individual therapy, specifically treating survivors of trauma, with an emphasis on trauma processing and attention to secondary symptoms associated with such, including compulsive behaviors and substance use. I am welcoming and affirming of current and former sex workers, those in the adult industry, and those who find their fit in what are considered alternative lifestyles. I typically serve clients over the age of 18 and practice in English.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, offering services at my office in Oakland as well as online to California residents. I provide psychotherapy and coaching for a variety of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, living with HIV/AIDS, grief and loss, interpersonal and relationship problems (specifically polyamorous and nonmonogamous folks), questions of sexual identity, confusion around vocation and life purpose, and more. Although I have a diverse practice, my specialties include:

• EMDR for rapid, effective healing from the enduring impacts of trauma

• Working with people questioning their gender identity, exploring/pursuing transitioning, or seeking mental health assessment letters for surgery

• Working with gay men to develop an identity, lifestyle, and relationship that are true to their deepest selves

• Working with women from a feminist perspective to examine and challenge oppressive social conditioning and double standards at work and in relationships

My clients find a comfortable, supportive and engaging atmosphere. The process of therapy leads to healing from loss, developing deeper intimacy with others, becoming more resilient, and letting go of emotional patterns that no longer serve you. Effective therapy involves a moment-to-moment experience of both feelings and ideas in order to understand the past, to live more fully in the present and to choose well for the future. My own healing journey and life experience as an artist, photographer, gay man, nature lover, traveler, student, therapy client, Buddhist practitioner and worker for social justice enable me to bring a breadth of understanding and wisdom to the lives of the people with whom I work.

I am not paneled with any insurance companies other than a few Employee Assistance Programs (see my website for details on this.) I require full payment at the time of each session; however, I can provide a statement that you may use to seek reimbursement from your insurance company if they cover out-of-network therapy services. Please visit my web site to see my current fees.

I work with adults who want to increase health in their relationships. I particularly enjoy working with men, partners navigating affairs/infidelity, sexuality, and religious/spiritual trauma. All parts of your humanity are welcome and celebrated.

I approach mental health wellness through a lens of post-colonialism, healing justice and transformative justice. I think it is integral to situate our wellness within the context of the multiple systems that we exist in, consider both collective and individual pathways toward healing, and to believe in every person’s ability to transform and build a life of abundance for self and for others. The interventions I primarily utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and somatic trauma processing. Through these interventions, I stress the mind-body-spirit connection, and integrate mindfulness strategies throughout all of the work that we do. I am passionate about working with QTI, BIPOC, nonmonogamous clients. I offer couples and polycule counseling, as well as individual therapy for adults, children and teens. I have extensive training and experience supporting people in navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, interpersonal dynamics, and boundaries with work and school. We are currently only offering telehealth services at this time.

Call me Jess. I believe therapy is a collaborative process grounded in a trusting, therapeutic relationship. In my role, I provide the compassionate space for you to begin self-reflection and explore ways to initiate changes in your life. The therapy relationship becomes the safe, working model to practice communication. Part of my style is helping you embrace uncertainty in the transformation process, clarify your values, and explore your relationship with your thoughts, emotions, and body.

I have completed training with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital on working with gender expansive youth and adults and am a current member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). I currently work in private practice with youth and adults, and I am an adjunct faculty member at the Arizona Trauma Institute.

Online therapist serving CO, NC and RI specializing in taboo subjects - including kink and sexuality, spirituality, and non-traditional relationships. Open to the kink-curious, established kinkster, sex worker, or family member. I have been a therapist since 2015 and have been involved in the kink community since 2017. My goal is to provide a safe environment to discuss life challenges, no matter the type of lifestyle you choose. I currently work with adults only.

Online therapist serving CO, NC and RI specializing in taboo subjects - including kink and sexuality, spirituality, and non-traditional relationships. Open to the kink-curious, established kinkster, sex worker, or family member. I have been a therapist since 2015 and have been involved in the kink community since 2017. My goal is to provide a safe environment to discuss life challenges, no matter the type of lifestyle you choose. I currently work with adults only.

Online therapist serving CO, NC and RI specializing in taboo subjects - including kink and sexuality, spirituality, and non-traditional relationships. Open to the kink-curious, established kinkster, sex worker, or family member. I have been a therapist since 2015 and have been involved in the kink community since 2017. My goal is to provide a safe environment to discuss life challenges, no matter the type of lifestyle you choose. I currently work with adults only.

• Professional specialties and skills: Adult, Adolescent and Child psychiatric medication management
• Language spoken: English
• Populations served : mental health throughout the lifespan, children, adolescents and adults

I am a Positive Psychology Life Coach specializing in alternative lifestyles. Simply put, I GET you. Because of our lifestyle choices we see the world in a different perspective and need special attention when it comes to navigating the ups and downs of our lives. While I do offer therapeutic coaching in relationships, I also go beyond that to all the other aspects of our lives: raising children, finances, starting business, education, making and attaining goals, and anything else you may think of. I offer a compassionate, empathetic, and confidential service. - Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

I work with people who are looking to feel connected to themselves and others, no longer limited by the patterning, conditioning, stories, triggers, attachment styles and past pains that have been interfering with who and how you want to be. The foundation of my therapy and coaching is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore, heal and grow so that you can live your preferred expressions of self.

I specialize in Somatic Narrative Therapy, Emotional Trigger Work, Conflict Resolution, Non-Violent Communication, Attachment Work, Embodying Your New Story and Revising Your Painful Past.

Whether you are looking for support in being Poly, going Open, redefining gender roles, challenge traditional definitions of relationship, or pioneering alternative expressions of intimacy, I am here to assist you on your relational journey. When you walk into my office, you can rest assured that you will be met with acceptance and compassion.

Together we can:

• Get clear about whether being poly or opening up your relationship is right for you and your partner(s)
• Create your relationship(s) based on what you are consciously choosing instead of what society dictates
• Develop relationship guidelines, agreements and/or 'rules' of engagement
• Work through triggers, jealousy, insecure attachment styles, and patterns of reactivity
• Facilitate and mediate conversations with multiple partners and/or family members
• Create a plan for coming out to your friends, children, family of origin, work, and different communities
• Explore gender, sexuality and intimacy

I provide individual, family, and relationship therapy in Moorestown, NJ. One of my first goals in therapy is to help you feel comfortable and accepted while working together. I provide space in sessions to both support and embrace your individuality while simultaneously helping you to understand and navigate the systems in which we all exist.

My specializations include parenting, relationship issues, sexual development, trauma, and childhood sexual abuse. I am LGBTQ, kink, and poly competent. I provide therapy in English or Portuguese, and I also speak and understand Spanish on a conversational level. I work with children as young as age 5 and adults of all ages. Please call for a free phone consultation to find out if I would be a good fit for you.

I provide individual, family, and relationship therapy in Philadelphia, PA. One of my first goals in therapy is to help you feel comfortable and accepted while working together. I provide space in sessions to both support and embrace your individuality while simultaneously helping you to understand and navigate the systems in which we all exist.

My specializations include parenting, relationship issues, sexual development, trauma, and childhood sexual abuse. I am LGBTQ, kink, and poly competent. I provide therapy in English or Portuguese, and I also speak and understand Spanish on a conversational level. I work with children as young as age 5 and adults of all ages. Please call for a free phone consultation to find out if I would be a good fit for you.

Services provided in the following fields:

• Trauma
• Relationship(s) / Ethical Non-Monogamy with training in Emotions Focused Couple’s Therapy
• LGBTQ+ Affirming
• Kink aware and affirming
• Anxiety/ Depression
• Emotional regulation / Coping skills
• Teen issues
• Veterans’ issues

Psychotherapy for adult individuals from diverse backgrounds. Anti-oppressive. Polly ally. Queer ally. Experienced in working with these populations. Over 10 years working in the field. Virtual therapy (phone/video).

First Language: English

Age 18 and over

Anxiety, OCD, stress, relationship issues, challenges with anger (non-violent), life transitions, perfectionism, people pleasing, and more.

I am a couple and family therapist working with humans from all walks of life. From individuals with depression and/or anxiety, to married couples on the brink of divorce, I can help offer support. I also have experience and fully support non-traditional relationships which include consensual non-monogamous partnerships such as polyamory and swinging. In these relationships, I can assist with navigating jealousy, control, boundaries, and mourning the loss of the fairy-tale marriage. Additionally, I do have training in EMDR for trauma.

I work with adults in individual therapy. I welcome those who may not feel as comfortable in all treatment spaces: members of the LGBTQQIAAP communities, gender-creative folks, people of color and members of marginalized groups, size acceptance activists, sex workers, those in poly/open relationships, kink/BDSM practices or identities, iconoclastic artists and creatives, Burners, psychonauts, nerds of all stripes, and everyone who struggles with how to succeed without forcing themselves to fit in.

I specialize in couple/marital and premarital counseling (with experience and specialized training in working with LGBTQIA+ couples and non-traditional relationship structures), anxiety and stress management, and challenges specific to Military service such as post-traumatic stress and transition to civilian life. I am a Level 1 trained Gottman Couples Therapist and utilize methods of Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT).

Insurance: I am in network with Colorado Optum and Aetna, I am a certified non-network provider for Tricare West (Tricare Prime clients would require referral)

I provide individual therapy to adults 18+ informed by evidence based practices (CBT and ACT), which examine the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to offer awareness, skills, and motivation to discard inaccurate, unhelpful narratives, build emotional resilience, and focus on what matters to my clients. I also specialize in helping individuals initiate and navigate major transitions in their relationships, careers, and academic pursuits. I especially welcome anyone seeking support for non-traditional identities and lifestyles, and some of the folks I see self-identify themselves as multiracial, LGBTQIA+, kinky, or polyamorous/non-monogamous.

My clinical specialties include, but are not limited to:

Trauma, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders

• Acute and Chronic Trauma
• Generalized Anxiety
• Social Anxiety
• Phobias
• Panic Attacks and Agoraphobia
• Trauma (chronic and acute)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Depression and Dysthymia

Health and Wellness

• Stress Management
• Sleep Irregularities
• Conflict Resolution and Decision Making
• Social and/or Communication Skills
• Relationship Concerns
• Life Transitions (school to work/work to school, break up, divorce, job loss)
• Identities Exploration and Affirmation

Parenthood

• Adjustment to parenthood
• Increased worry and anxiety over parenting abilities and expectations
• Relational Distress associated with parenthood
• Perinatal and Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and/or OCD

I hold a master’s degree in Education from the Dominican University in California. I have also received formal training as a therapist from Oregon State University’s Master in Counseling Program, the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at George Fox University as well as the Master of Arts in Counseling Program from Multnomah University. Most recently I have finished a two year program to become certified by AASECT as a Sex and Couples Therapist. By having such a wide and diverse education I have been able to approach my client’s issues from many different points of view. The course work included in these programs comprised of the following: social development, human diversity, chemistry & growth of the brain, family dynamics, crisis & grief, cross-cultural issues, and adolescent challenges.

As a bisexual woman who has been part of the non monogamy community for over two decades I approach my clients with empathy and compassion as I assist them in their emotional journey. I have taken extensive education and certification in regards to the specialized needs of our LGBTQIA2S+ community members. (LGBTQIA Affirmative Certification, LGBTQIA+ Informed Professional Certification, Queer informed intake paperwork assessment, recognizing traumatic effects of systematically structured social discrimination against Queer community, tumultuous relationship with spiritual/religious beliefs and having those beliefs used as a weapon against them, finding supportive primary doctors/health professionals, building positive cultural identity/pride/resilience)

I received my Masters of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and am currently in the process of completing a post-Masters degree from Georgia State as well. I am working toward full licensure in the state of Georgia. My counseling approach is wellness-based and holistic, and I offer individual counseling for late teens (16 yrs +), young adults, and adults as well as partner(s)/relationship counseling and workshops. My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress management, assertiveness training, women's issues, GLBTQIQ issues, spirituality (especially alternative spiritual affiliations/traditions), and polyamory/non-monogamous relationship styles. My fees are negotiable. I look forward to working with you!

I provide individual sex therapy & relationship therapy / relationship sex therapy.

I specialize in working with kink (BDSM) & fetish. Kink, Queer & Poly Affirming. I only work with Adults ages 18+.

Poly, non-monogamous, and mixed-orientation relationships are just as unique as monogamous one, be it rewarding / enjoyable or challenging. Relationships can go from absolutely amazing to being on the verge of the breaking point without us even knowing how we got there. Sometimes this means that we need to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the relationship overall. This can happen through self-exploration, communication building, and renegotiating expectations, just to name a few.

Because I work with both those in relationships and individuals I know not everyone I work with will focus directly on their relationship, every client deserves someone who is affirming and accepting of who they are as an individual. I provide services to the broader LGBT community across the lifespan, including children and teens. I also make every attempt to ensure that therapy fits my clients lives and their lifestyles. This means telehealth session so that you can be in your most comfortable environment as well as late evening sessions.

But if you are looking for a therapist that will just nod or agree with everything you have to say, I am not the therapist you. But if you are looking for a therapist that is down to earth, direct, and will help you establish true goals and actually teach you the tools to reach those goals, then you have found the right therapist

Poly, non-monogamous, and mixed-orientation relationships are just as unique as monogamous one, be it rewarding / enjoyable or challenging. Relationships can go from absolutely amazing to being on the verge of the breaking point without us even knowing how we got there. Sometimes this means that we need to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the relationship overall. This can happen through self-exploration, communication building, and renegotiating expectations, just to name a few.

Because I work with both those in relationships and individuals I know not everyone I work with will focus directly on their relationship, every client deserves someone who is affirming and accepting of who they are as an individual. I provide services to the broader LGBT community across the lifespan, including children and teens. I also make every attempt to ensure that therapy fits my clients lives and their lifestyles. This means telehealth session so that you can be in your most comfortable environment as well as late evening sessions.

But if you are looking for a therapist that will just nod or agree with everything you have to say, I am not the therapist you. But if you are looking for a therapist that is down to earth, direct, and will help you establish true goals and actually teach you the tools to reach those goals, then you have found the right therapist

Poly, non-monogamous, and mixed-orientation relationships are just as unique as monogamous one, be it rewarding / enjoyable or challenging. Relationships can go from absolutely amazing to being on the verge of the breaking point without us even knowing how we got there. Sometimes this means that we need to gain a better understanding of ourselves and the relationship overall. This can happen through self-exploration, communication building, and renegotiating expectations, just to name a few.

Because I work with both those in relationships and individuals I know not everyone I work with will focus directly on their relationship, every client deserves someone who is affirming and accepting of who they are as an individual. I provide services to the broader LGBT community across the lifespan, including children and teens. I also make every attempt to ensure that therapy fits my clients lives and their lifestyles. This means telehealth session so that you can be in your most comfortable environment as well as late evening sessions.

But if you are looking for a therapist that will just nod or agree with everything you have to say, I am not the therapist you. But if you are looking for a therapist that is down to earth, direct, and will help you establish true goals and actually teach you the tools to reach those goals, then you have found the right therapist