Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Davon Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
I am a sex-positive therapist here to help you dismantle the sex negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed with experience in the BDSM, kink, queer, ethical non-monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. My life experience as a Black man informs my professional work to allow me to understand and connect with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
I am a sex-positive therapist here to help you dismantle the sex negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed with experience in the BDSM, kink, queer, ethical non-monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. My life experience as a Black man informs my professional work to allow me to understand and connect with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
Ashley Ramos, Sex & Intimacy Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
When was the last time you felt intimately connected in your life? Sometimes stressors in our relationships, careers, personal histories, and more can get in the way. Together we can explore and process the obstacles limiting your ability to let go and enjoy life. We will challenge any anxiety, sadness, guilt, and negative beliefs that disempower you from showing up as your authentic self.
When was the last time you felt intimately connected in your life? Sometimes stressors in our relationships, careers, personal histories, and more can get in the way. Together we can explore and process the obstacles limiting your ability to let go and enjoy life. We will challenge any anxiety, sadness, guilt, and negative beliefs that disempower you from showing up as your authentic self.
Elin Kiyoko Campbell
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Online Only)
I am a poly/non-monogamy and kink friendly, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
As a therapist who found myself in the mental health field as a result of a gamut of lived experience – I know too well how difficult it can be to find a therapeutic space where you “fit.” This world is heavy enough without the added difficulty of summoning the strength to reach out for help, only to feel like you must change yourself to access therapeutic support. It’s a terrible, gut-wrenching feeling that I have personally experienced. This will not happen with me. I pride myself on offering an open, honest, and comfortable therapeutic space where clients do not feel the need to censor or otherwise alter themselves.
I am a poly/non-monogamy and kink friendly, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
As a therapist who found myself in the mental health field as a result of a gamut of lived experience – I know too well how difficult it can be to find a therapeutic space where you “fit.” This world is heavy enough without the added difficulty of summoning the strength to reach out for help, only to feel like you must change yourself to access therapeutic support. It’s a terrible, gut-wrenching feeling that I have personally experienced. This will not happen with me. I pride myself on offering an open, honest, and comfortable therapeutic space where clients do not feel the need to censor or otherwise alter themselves.
Allison Marx
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90019
I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly/ENM-friendly, & BDSM/ kink-knowledgeable therapy because I know how important it is for these parts of your identity to be able to be seen and heard in therapy.
Looking for a therapist who understands queer & trans issues, poly/ENM relationships, and the BDSM/ kink community? Living your life authentically can be beautiful, messy, and complicated. Coming out or discovering new facets of your gender or sexuality can be both thrilling and confusing. Opening up your relationship might be something you’ve always fantasized about, but the reality can bring up unexpected emotions. Embracing your kinks may be liberating, but sometimes unexpectedly triggering. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and not sure how to navigate this, you don’t have to keep trying to figure it all out on your own.
I specialize in LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly/ENM-friendly, & BDSM/ kink-knowledgeable therapy because I know how important it is for these parts of your identity to be able to be seen and heard in therapy.
Looking for a therapist who understands queer & trans issues, poly/ENM relationships, and the BDSM/ kink community? Living your life authentically can be beautiful, messy, and complicated. Coming out or discovering new facets of your gender or sexuality can be both thrilling and confusing. Opening up your relationship might be something you’ve always fantasized about, but the reality can bring up unexpected emotions. Embracing your kinks may be liberating, but sometimes unexpectedly triggering. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and not sure how to navigate this, you don’t have to keep trying to figure it all out on your own.
Rachelle Ann Ramos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90060 (Online Only)
I would describe the therapy I offer as client centered, nonjudgmental, collaborative, affirming, multiculturally responsive, and sex positive.
Clients who seek me out for therapy often identify with historically underrepresented groups such as Black, Indigenous, people of transnational-immigrant diaspora, LGBTQIA+ individuals/couples/CNM configurations, sex workers, and more. My therapy services include but are not limited to supporting individuals/couples/CNM configurations navigating life transitions, processing trauma to release the influence of the past on the present, as well as finding/developing their emotional balance. I have experience working with Consensually Nonmonogamous Configurations as well as Kinky populations in regard to my relational work.
I would describe the therapy I offer as client centered, nonjudgmental, collaborative, affirming, multiculturally responsive, and sex positive.
Clients who seek me out for therapy often identify with historically underrepresented groups such as Black, Indigenous, people of transnational-immigrant diaspora, LGBTQIA+ individuals/couples/CNM configurations, sex workers, and more. My therapy services include but are not limited to supporting individuals/couples/CNM configurations navigating life transitions, processing trauma to release the influence of the past on the present, as well as finding/developing their emotional balance. I have experience working with Consensually Nonmonogamous Configurations as well as Kinky populations in regard to my relational work.
Centered Soul Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Kink and BDSM: Integrating kink and BDSM practices; negotiation, boundary setting, and understanding power dynamics.
Hi, I'm Nicole Williams, LMFT! I'm so happy you're taking the first step in reaching out! Are you navigating the complexities of non-monogamous relationships or exploring your sexuality in unconventional ways? I specialize in providing compassionate and non-judgmental therapy for individuals and couples who are in or exploring consensual non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. My approach is rooted in respect for diverse relationship structures and aims to support clients in developing communication skills, managing jealousy, and fostering intimacy within their relationships. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming and kink and BDSM friendly therapist.
Kink and BDSM: Integrating kink and BDSM practices; negotiation, boundary setting, and understanding power dynamics.
Hi, I'm Nicole Williams, LMFT! I'm so happy you're taking the first step in reaching out! Are you navigating the complexities of non-monogamous relationships or exploring your sexuality in unconventional ways? I specialize in providing compassionate and non-judgmental therapy for individuals and couples who are in or exploring consensual non-monogamous (ENM) relationships. My approach is rooted in respect for diverse relationship structures and aims to support clients in developing communication skills, managing jealousy, and fostering intimacy within their relationships. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming and kink and BDSM friendly therapist.
Fox Eros
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
Parts Work is my kink (IFS) and inspiring Self-worth is my jam.
My name is Fox and I am an inclusive, queer, 2slgbtqia+ affirming Therapist. I’m a loving incandescent BIPOC femme and my nature is deeply empathetic and passionately curious - and still... I will gently challenge you with reflections that have kept you stuck. I have a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, self-worth, shame, sex, life stress and gender discovery. I’m Certified in both Sex Therapy and CNM / ENM — and trauma informed. I work with all relationships: monogamy, opening up, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory and I’m sex-positive, BDSM and kink allied.
Parts Work is my kink (IFS) and inspiring Self-worth is my jam.
My name is Fox and I am an inclusive, queer, 2slgbtqia+ affirming Therapist. I’m a loving incandescent BIPOC femme and my nature is deeply empathetic and passionately curious - and still... I will gently challenge you with reflections that have kept you stuck. I have a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, self-worth, shame, sex, life stress and gender discovery. I’m Certified in both Sex Therapy and CNM / ENM — and trauma informed. I work with all relationships: monogamy, opening up, open relationships, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory and I’m sex-positive, BDSM and kink allied.
Stephanie J Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90016
My therapy is Sex Positive and LBGTQI affirmative.
I offer in person, outdoor eco-garden sessions (w/ indoor & phone when needed.) I laugh a lot with my clients and though the work of healing can be painful, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people, BIPOC, and across the spectrums of straight to queer and mono to poly. I have specializations in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Buddhist and Existential psychotherapy and a background in philosophy. I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. The psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention.
My therapy is Sex Positive and LBGTQI affirmative.
I offer in person, outdoor eco-garden sessions (w/ indoor & phone when needed.) I laugh a lot with my clients and though the work of healing can be painful, my clients usually begin to feel better and keep coming. I work well with creative people, BIPOC, and across the spectrums of straight to queer and mono to poly. I have specializations in Psychoanalytic psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Buddhist and Existential psychotherapy and a background in philosophy. I collaborate with your highest functioning self to support your confused, critical, scared young parts. The psyche is resilient and thrives on love and therapeutic attention.
Analía Rey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I actively work from a queer affirming, kink and poly friendly, anti-bias, systems-based lens.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same old patterns and behaviors, even though you're aware of what drives them and where they come from? You are not alone! Insight is powerful and important, but it's only a piece of the puzzle. In our work together we will combine deep and curious inquiry, with behavioral and solution-focused techniques. We will be co-travelers on a journey where you are the expert of your own experience. Not only will we work to support your healing but go beyond to help you to envision and build a rich, meaningful, value-driven life.
I actively work from a queer affirming, kink and poly friendly, anti-bias, systems-based lens.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same old patterns and behaviors, even though you're aware of what drives them and where they come from? You are not alone! Insight is powerful and important, but it's only a piece of the puzzle. In our work together we will combine deep and curious inquiry, with behavioral and solution-focused techniques. We will be co-travelers on a journey where you are the expert of your own experience. Not only will we work to support your healing but go beyond to help you to envision and build a rich, meaningful, value-driven life.
Matt Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I am also a kink aware and queer affirming therapist, and I have an affinity for BIPOC families, and couples from nontraditional lifestyles (Poly Ethical).
I believe everyone faces challenges that require making choices. I help clients explore whether their current solutions truly meet their needs and desires. While we all start from different places in life, we can all arrive at a point where change becomes possible. My clients come from diverse social, cultural, and justice oriented backgrounds and my goal is to support your unique story and the path towards the life you want to live.
I am also a kink aware and queer affirming therapist, and I have an affinity for BIPOC families, and couples from nontraditional lifestyles (Poly Ethical).
I believe everyone faces challenges that require making choices. I help clients explore whether their current solutions truly meet their needs and desires. While we all start from different places in life, we can all arrive at a point where change becomes possible. My clients come from diverse social, cultural, and justice oriented backgrounds and my goal is to support your unique story and the path towards the life you want to live.
I also work with members of the BDSM, kink, and poly communities and create a safe space for the development of new paradigms and beliefs.
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
I also work with members of the BDSM, kink, and poly communities and create a safe space for the development of new paradigms and beliefs.
Throughout our lives, we all have experienced feelings of depression, anxiety, and anger. These emotions leave you feeling insecure, shameful, lonely, unworthy and stuck in unhealthy patterns of behavior. Trauma can have negative emotional and physical effects and can lead to family/relationship issues. I specialize in solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches allow me to work with the client to decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression and other health/behavioral issues.
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Best Self Psych
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Online Only)
Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.
Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.
LA Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Everyone in my practice is unapologetically LGBTQ+, sex-positive, kink & poly/ENM knowledgeable & affirmative!.
Hello! I’m Kate, a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. For 10+ years now, I’ve aimed to provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down & untangle all the messiness of being a human. My hope is always for my clients come away with a greater sense of knowing themselves, more personal agency, & confidence that they can navigate the inevitable challenges of their future. I strive to embody a lens that is feminist, anti-racist & anti-oppressive in this work. My training includes Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
Everyone in my practice is unapologetically LGBTQ+, sex-positive, kink & poly/ENM knowledgeable & affirmative!.
Hello! I’m Kate, a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. For 10+ years now, I’ve aimed to provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down & untangle all the messiness of being a human. My hope is always for my clients come away with a greater sense of knowing themselves, more personal agency, & confidence that they can navigate the inevitable challenges of their future. I strive to embody a lens that is feminist, anti-racist & anti-oppressive in this work. My training includes Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
Robin Roemer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I work with relationships and individuals from a poly-affirming, kink-affirming, sex-positive framework to help dispel shame around sex and relationships outside of our hetero/cis/mononormative cultural standards.
We all desire belonging and connection, but relationships can be hard! Many of us grow up without role models for the type of intimacy we desire. We move through life feeling stuck in roles we’ve been assigned and in stories that we’ve long outgrown. My clients want their relationships to work, but find themselves repeating the same cycles that keep them feeling stuck. Therapy is a collaborative space where we can rebuild relationship dynamics from the ground up. Whether working individually or with relationships, I work as a guide and collaborator, assisting you in building stronger connections with yourself and those around you.
I work with relationships and individuals from a poly-affirming, kink-affirming, sex-positive framework to help dispel shame around sex and relationships outside of our hetero/cis/mononormative cultural standards.
We all desire belonging and connection, but relationships can be hard! Many of us grow up without role models for the type of intimacy we desire. We move through life feeling stuck in roles we’ve been assigned and in stories that we’ve long outgrown. My clients want their relationships to work, but find themselves repeating the same cycles that keep them feeling stuck. Therapy is a collaborative space where we can rebuild relationship dynamics from the ground up. Whether working individually or with relationships, I work as a guide and collaborator, assisting you in building stronger connections with yourself and those around you.
Natalie Badawy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
I'm sex-positive and supportive of all lifestyle and relationship paths inclusive of monogamy, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQIA, and kink.
Do you feel scared, stuck, or afraid your relationship won't last? I focus primarily on sexual trauma, early attachment trauma, and intimate couples issues. Many of us carry emotional wounds in our bodies, and only by connecting mind and body can we feel whole again. I use techniques like Jungian depth work, inner child healing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), relational, somatic therapy, and reparenting to foster a lasting safe, internal connection. When you’re in tune with your whole self, you’re empowered to heal relationships with others and the world around you, building resilience and deeper intimacy.
I'm sex-positive and supportive of all lifestyle and relationship paths inclusive of monogamy, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQIA, and kink.
Do you feel scared, stuck, or afraid your relationship won't last? I focus primarily on sexual trauma, early attachment trauma, and intimate couples issues. Many of us carry emotional wounds in our bodies, and only by connecting mind and body can we feel whole again. I use techniques like Jungian depth work, inner child healing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), relational, somatic therapy, and reparenting to foster a lasting safe, internal connection. When you’re in tune with your whole self, you’re empowered to heal relationships with others and the world around you, building resilience and deeper intimacy.
Manny Kemphues
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
A lot of my work centers around trauma, gender identity, sexuality, kink, and polyamory.
Sometimes there are parts of ourselves, our desires, or our pasts that are difficult to share with others. This could be because of a lack of acceptance or support in your social world, and could be related to feelings of fear, shame, or disgust. I work with clients to build a relationship in which it is safe enough for clients to bring disowned parts of themselves into compassionate awareness as they develop a sense of wholeness. Throughout this deep internal work, I ask curious questions about environmental factors in order to support liberation from internalized oppression and self-blame.
A lot of my work centers around trauma, gender identity, sexuality, kink, and polyamory.
Sometimes there are parts of ourselves, our desires, or our pasts that are difficult to share with others. This could be because of a lack of acceptance or support in your social world, and could be related to feelings of fear, shame, or disgust. I work with clients to build a relationship in which it is safe enough for clients to bring disowned parts of themselves into compassionate awareness as they develop a sense of wholeness. Throughout this deep internal work, I ask curious questions about environmental factors in order to support liberation from internalized oppression and self-blame.
Kasia (Katarzyna) Jun Kaczmarczyk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am trauma-informed, and LGBTQI/ Kink/ENM Affirming.
There are countless stories and ideas we're told about who we can and should be! More successful, more actualized, richer, taller, thinner- with all that noise around us, it is often hard to hear our own voice telling us what we value, what makes us feel alive, what is worth our energy and attention. When we feel stuck or weighed down by trauma, depression, anxiety, or systemic injustice, it’s especially hard to access our preferences, inner resources, and community. Our voice gets lost or neglected. This is my commitment to you in our work – to make space for your voice.
I am trauma-informed, and LGBTQI/ Kink/ENM Affirming.
There are countless stories and ideas we're told about who we can and should be! More successful, more actualized, richer, taller, thinner- with all that noise around us, it is often hard to hear our own voice telling us what we value, what makes us feel alive, what is worth our energy and attention. When we feel stuck or weighed down by trauma, depression, anxiety, or systemic injustice, it’s especially hard to access our preferences, inner resources, and community. Our voice gets lost or neglected. This is my commitment to you in our work – to make space for your voice.
Hi! I'm Jessica. I am a Black/Filipina, bisexual-identified, neurodivergent psychotherapist and new mother. I specialize in treating OCD, generalized and/or social anxiety, and depressive disorders. My practice is open to anyone seeking support - however, I have a particular passion for working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and polyam/ENM/ kink/sex-positive individuals who want to find a clinician they can relate to and feel safe with. I recognize the unique challenges and strengths within these communities and I strive to create a safe and affirming space for exploration and healing.
Hi! I'm Jessica. I am a Black/Filipina, bisexual-identified, neurodivergent psychotherapist and new mother. I specialize in treating OCD, generalized and/or social anxiety, and depressive disorders. My practice is open to anyone seeking support - however, I have a particular passion for working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and polyam/ENM/ kink/sex-positive individuals who want to find a clinician they can relate to and feel safe with. I recognize the unique challenges and strengths within these communities and I strive to create a safe and affirming space for exploration and healing.
Briana Ferron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Individuals and couples who identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bi, queer, trans, non-binary, poly, kink, or identify in the community in any way, find a safe space in my office to explore their personal and relational issues.
Are you craving change, but feel stuck? Fear of change is like quicksand that feels impossible to get out of. Together, we will explore old patterns & help you break free from them to build a better relationship with yourself, & with others. By addressing your fears & building on your strengths, we’ll work towards creating a future where you not only overcome obstacles but also truly savor the pleasures life has to offer. You are ready to do the work, & I am simply behind you with a lantern, helping you find your own path in life. Let's unlock your potential.
Individuals and couples who identify as straight, gay, lesbian, bi, queer, trans, non-binary, poly, kink, or identify in the community in any way, find a safe space in my office to explore their personal and relational issues.
Are you craving change, but feel stuck? Fear of change is like quicksand that feels impossible to get out of. Together, we will explore old patterns & help you break free from them to build a better relationship with yourself, & with others. By addressing your fears & building on your strengths, we’ll work towards creating a future where you not only overcome obstacles but also truly savor the pleasures life has to offer. You are ready to do the work, & I am simply behind you with a lantern, helping you find your own path in life. Let's unlock your potential.
Barbara Herring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Kink/ Poly knowledgeable/friendly.
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.
Kink/ Poly knowledgeable/friendly.
Seeking out therapy is a very heroic action in and of itself, perhaps your first proactive step into redefining your sense of self, creating a new life story, and taking a leap into the direction of self-care. If you are reading this, you may be in a state of uncertainty, or perhaps connected more deeply than you would like to be to the effects of depression, anxiety, or your daily life situations. Maybe, you are wrestling in a relationship with someone you love; perhaps, finding the words to communicate who you are and how you feel may seem unattainable and challenging at best.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialized knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organizations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognize a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognize a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.