Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered

I’m a first generation, Mexican-American with Native American heritage. I integrate Western psychological methods with Eastern and Indigenous teachings and traditions, along with cutting-edge research on the mind-body connection. My approach is direct, but warm, and rooted in perennial wisdom from many different cultures. I am young, but am told I have an old soul, and therapy with me can feel at once like deep, transformative work and a fun conversation with an old friend. Read my FAQ at https://www.therapywithvalerie.com/faq/ for more info.

I specialize in trauma (EMDR), couples therapy (including non-monogamous), LGBTQIA populations, bi-racial / first-generation individuals, millennials, children, and families.

I have been a fully licensed mental health counselor for 3 years and has worked in the mental health field in various capacities for nearly 20 years. They are also trained in EMDR.

Their passion is working with populations who have a history of being pathologized by therapists and the mental health field such as: the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with various relational orientations (i.e. polyamory, power exchange, and other marginalized relationship styles), and neurodiverse individuals. These identities often under-represented and struggle to find therapists who are non-judgmental and identity affirming.

I has a wide variety of experience working with all ages and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, school, and corrections environments. They use a combination of therapeutic orientations and interventions including EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing.

Helping individuals & partners with aspects of sexuality including trauma, intimacy, dysfunctions, communication, boundaries, poly/open relationships, pleasure, anxiety, etc (with free educational resources at http://risetointimacy.com)

I absolutely love my work! I get the greatest satisfaction from seeing my clients reach new levels of self awareness & understanding and use those to fuel healing and positive changes in their lives & relationships. Although I have a special interest in helping individuals with the varied emotional, mental and spiritual challenges related to reproductive health/fertility issues and alternative lifestyles/relationships (such as polyamory and open marriages for example); I am pleased to offer comprehensive counseling services for the other challenges that life can bring. - Does online consultation

I am a Relationship Therapist. English is my primary language. I prefer to see 18 and up, but I do offer individual sessions and after a free consultation if we are a good fit then I will see the client regardless of age. However, I do prefer to see those that do not have active addictions, safety risks (such as suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, or self-harm), or are currently working with someone to be medication compliant with mood altering diagnoses as these individuals just aren’t ready for relationship counseling until they have their individual obstacles under control.

Neurodivergent, queer affirming, trauma informed therapy. There is no one-size-fits-all in therapy. I believe in a holistic approach that takes the whole person, body, mind, and spirit into account.

I am a clinical social worker based in Philadelphia offering attachment-based relational and psychodynamic therapy. I specialize in complex and relational trauma and support people in creating safe(r) connections with themselves and others. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and affirms all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. I am particularly skilled in supporting individuals in navigating attachment issues in the context of polyamory. I work with teens and adults and hold sessions in English. Please see my website for more details about my practice and to schedule a free consultation.

I am a clinical social worker based in Philadelphia offering attachment-based relational and psychodynamic therapy. I specialize in complex and relational trauma and support people in creating safe(r) connections with themselves and others. My approach is collaborative, client-centered, and affirms all genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. I am particularly skilled in supporting individuals in navigating attachment issues in the context of polyamory. I work with teens and adults and hold sessions in English. Please see my website for more details about my practice and to schedule a free consultation.

As someone who is a survivor and grew up queer and neurodivergent in a small conservative town, I understand the importance of having a safe space where you can explore all of the different facets of yourself. My goal is to co-create an environment with you where you feel empowered to show up authentically, to explore, nurture, and hold every facet of your identity with compassion.

Special focus on:

• Queer and trans folks navigating identity issues
• Neurodivergent folks (including ADHD and autism) working on self-esteem, self-acceptance, and living in a world not built for their needs
• Somatic and mindfulness based work, IFS, and neurodivergent-affirming CBT
• Healing from sexual trauma and CPTSD
• Couples and polycules navigating relationship challenges and communication barriers

I provide Individual and Couples therapy to adults 18 and over. I specialize in LGBTQIA+ issues, relational issues, and sex therapy, utilizing integrative and strength-based interventions to help my clients build the life and relationships they’ve always wanted. I also speak fluent Spanish.

BDSM relationship advisor and mentor. 17 years experience in the lifestyle and professional scene. - Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

I offer individual and couples therapy for adults with a focus on shame, inner critic voices, and childhood emotional neglect.

Gestalt therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

English, German

18 and up, all genders, all sexual orientations, all relationship models

I offer individual and couples therapy for adults with a focus on shame, inner critic voices, and childhood emotional neglect.

Gestalt therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

English, German

18 and up, all genders, all sexual orientations, all relationship models

Oh, you hate therapy? I get it. If you’d rather spend your time and money not sifting through your problems in counseling sessions, I don’t blame you. But, if you are missing out on a sense of peace or feel like you’ll burst if something doesn’t change soon, then it’s worth it to invest in yourself with counseling services.

My approach to therapy is direct and genuine. While I adhere to a therapeutic structure, you’ll find me casual and making use of humor— no one wants to talk to a robot.

I work with individuals over the age of 18 & am a private pay clinician. I can provide superbills if you are eligible for out of network reimbursement. I’ve worked with individuals across various lifestyles, including trans, poly, and sex workers. Please access www.therisingsuncounseling.com and fill out a contact form if you’d like to learn more about my practice or connect.

Oh, you hate therapy? I get it. If you’d rather spend your time and money not sifting through your problems in counseling sessions, I don’t blame you. But, if you are missing out on a sense of peace or feel like you’ll burst if something doesn’t change soon, then it’s worth it to invest in yourself with counseling services.

My approach to therapy is direct and genuine. While I adhere to a therapeutic structure, you’ll find me casual and making use of humor— no one wants to talk to a robot.

I work with individuals over the age of 18 & am a private pay clinician. I can provide superbills if you are eligible for out of network reimbursement. I’ve worked with individuals across various lifestyles, including trans, poly, and sex workers. Please access www.therisingsuncounseling.com and fill out a contact form if you’d like to learn more about my practice or connect.

Oh, you hate therapy? I get it. If you’d rather spend your time and money not sifting through your problems in counseling sessions, I don’t blame you. But, if you are missing out on a sense of peace or feel like you’ll burst if something doesn’t change soon, then it’s worth it to invest in yourself with counseling services.

My approach to therapy is direct and genuine. While I adhere to a therapeutic structure, you’ll find me casual and making use of humor— no one wants to talk to a robot.

I work with individuals over the age of 18 & am a private pay clinician. I can provide superbills if you are eligible for out of network reimbursement. I’ve worked with individuals across various lifestyles, including trans, poly, and sex workers. Please access www.therisingsuncounseling.com and fill out a contact form if you’d like to learn more about my practice or connect.

I am the founder of VNC Therapy New York, a private group psychotherapy and coaching practice founded to affirm and empower historically marginalized communities; placing emphasis on fostering healing spaces for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and all humans seeking a sex-positive, ENM competent, culturally-rooted, and kink-informed approach to therapy. With over 9 years of counseling experience, my approaches are neurodivergence and kink affirming, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, integrative, and collaborative. Some modalities used include narrative relational sex therapy, internal family systems, somatic, existential, and mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapies.

Professional specialties and skills

• Trained in TF-CBT, and ACT
• Kink-informed therapist
• ENM and Polyamory informed therapist
• Queer informed therapist
• Bisexual therapist Language(s) spoken
• English Populations served - ages, concerns, etc.
• Adults, and couples
• Group therapy for adult women with trauma
• Group therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults

As a therapist, I strive to provide an environment where you can feel safe and valued regardless of your gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, size, or neurodiversity. My goal is to make my clients feel seen, understood, respected, strong, and capable. Whether you are looking to work through relationship concerns, feel stuck and looking to make a change, or want a safe space to process your unique situation, my door is open.

As a therapist, I strive to provide an environment where you can feel safe and valued regardless of your gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, size, or neurodiversity. My goal is to make my clients feel seen, understood, respected, strong, and capable. Whether you are looking to work through relationship concerns, feel stuck and looking to make a change, or want a safe space to process your unique situation, my door is open.

Accepting new clients. I do not specifically work with couples or do family/polycule therapy, but work with poly/ENM-identifying folks on an individual basis. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ folks and people struggling with body image, grief, trauma, and depression.

I specialized in all trauma, neurodivergence, IPV, DV, and assaults. I have many subspecialties under this as well. I take a more laid back, genuine route to therapy with my main modality home base being a relational psychodynamic approach but overall being an integrative provider as people’s needs change as do their environments which impact what they can handle and my treatment views. I take a true trauma informed collaborative approach to therapy and treatment as well with the ultimate view of the client as the expert at their life story. I offer individual, couples, and family counseling. I also will be starting some group skills services. I provide services in person and virtually as well as evenings and weekends. I only provide services in english. I work with all clients ages 12 years and older.

Create more intimacy in your life so you can have deeper and more fulfilling connections with yourself and those around you. I am an interactive therapist who will help you make the changes you want. I work mindfully and somatically. I focus on: couples, relationships, sexuality, trauma, anxiety, kids and teens, and life transitions. I welcome your unique sexual make-up including orientation, gender, and relationship style.

I am a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #56742 employed and supervised by Sue Ellen Wise, MA MFC34713 and Dr. Rachel Robbins, PsyD PSY22646

Call to schedule a free phone consultation. Offices in Berkeley and San Francisco.

Specialities & Skills:

I specialized in working in Queer, Consenting Non-Monogamous, Kinky, and Geek communities. I utilize Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Geek Therapy. My approach combines knowledge from these unique communities with therapeutic techniques to encourage engagement and support clients’ growth and healing.

Population & Concerns:

I work with young adults and adults who have concerns in areas of anxiety, depression, gender expression/identity, transgender issues, Consenting Non-monogamy issues, Sex/Kink exploration, discovering purpose, relationship issues, and LGBTQAI+ related-stress.

For over 15 years I have served the poly community with respect and delight.

Do you want to feel better without conforming to someone elses idea of wellness to do so? Are you hitting hard spots in a relationship but are wary about seeking counseling for fear that important aspects of that relationship will not be understood? I specialize in working with adults and children who have found themselves out-of-the-box in one way or another, whether that be high sensitivity or learning, neurological, or physical differences, gender expression or sexual orientation and expression, or simply an unconventional experience and expression of life. Oftentimes these differences became tied up with hurt and sadness and with coping strategies as individuals navigated a world that often misunderstood them. I use and teach a body-oriented, mindful, heart-centered approach to resolve these hurts and develop new strategies. I welcome the unique and authentic in each person and relationship and honor the ways that each person, by being themselves, opens up more room in the world.

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I offer individual and couples therapy to California residents. I specialize in cultural relational therapy and work with adults and teens, specifically people in the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly those who are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, struggling with substance or eating disorders, including chemsex, and using harm reduction techniques. I am sex positive and sex worker affirming, and enjoy helping clients with relational issues like sexual intimacy, connection, boundaries, celebrations, empowerment, and love.

Working in the entertainment business for decades as a performer has given me a unique perception of the world and helped me to have a valuable perspective in helping clients, particularly those in the industry.

Developing new ways to cope and maintain thriving relationships can be challenging but ultimately is an opportunity to grow. Let’s collaborate in a friendly and compassionate space to elicit openness and change towards your goals and dreams.

I offer individual and some couple’s therapy specializing in LGBTQ+, sex and sexuality, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have significant experience working with a wide range of presenting concerns, and approach the person holistically and contextually. I work with adults. I am an out-of-network provider, though for most insurances I can submit claims electronically on the behalf of patients.

Sex and Love Therapy was founded on the principles of holistic psychotherapy and a key concept that pleasure is healing. With compassion and warmth, we help clients address current life challenges and long standing issues. We work with individuals, couples and partners and specialize in areas such as: alternative love styles, body image issues, desire discrepancies, fantasy & kink, anxiety and sexual dysfunction, orientation and transgender issues, compulsivity, trauma and more.

My own life experiences have helped prepare me to be a dynamic, adaptive, and compassionate therapist able to help clients navigate issues of trauma, grief, anxiety and creating/maintaining balance. I’m especially sensitive to those people and communities who have felt traditionally pathologized by the psychology/mental health community.

Among the many populations I serve are artists, writers, and those who wish to claim those identifiers; women of all colors; couples and alternative relationships; queer and/or gender non-conforming people; heterosexual and LGBTQI people.