Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Napanee, ON
Are you feeling stuck? Does it seem like you are repeating the same patterns over and over? Do you encounter similar issues in different areas of your life? I am a relational therapist and graduate from the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and I would be excited and honoured to support you in figuring out what's going on for you.
Are you feeling stuck? Does it seem like you are repeating the same patterns over and over? Do you encounter similar issues in different areas of your life? I am a relational therapist and graduate from the Gestalt Institute of Toronto and I would be excited and honoured to support you in figuring out what's going on for you.
Human beings are also sexual beings&everyone has the right to pleasure…affirmative support for LGBTQ+community,building intimacy skills with couples,navigating polyamory,exploring kink,aging&
adjustment to sex,how to be successfully single,surviving sexual trauma,sex education for all…
I am Jennifer Whalen,please feel free to be yourself…Stressed? Tearful? Worries racing in your mind? Angry? Feeling lonely? Seeking a more pleasurable sex life? Wanting more joy in your life? Confused? It's ok to ask for help! I offer comfortable and compassionate psychotherapy and sex therapy with therapeutic approaches that are right for your individual needs with focus on your strengths and experiences to build insight and increase self awareness so you feel seen, heard and understood to achieve your counselling hopes and goals. Let's connect so you can get closer to feeling the way you want and living the life you desire…
Human beings are also sexual beings&everyone has the right to pleasure…affirmative support for LGBTQ+community,building intimacy skills with couples,navigating polyamory,exploring kink,aging&
adjustment to sex,how to be successfully single,surviving sexual trauma,sex education for all…
I am Jennifer Whalen,please feel free to be yourself…Stressed? Tearful? Worries racing in your mind? Angry? Feeling lonely? Seeking a more pleasurable sex life? Wanting more joy in your life? Confused? It's ok to ask for help! I offer comfortable and compassionate psychotherapy and sex therapy with therapeutic approaches that are right for your individual needs with focus on your strengths and experiences to build insight and increase self awareness so you feel seen, heard and understood to achieve your counselling hopes and goals. Let's connect so you can get closer to feeling the way you want and living the life you desire…
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
Resolve Counselling Services Canada offers a number of programs and services that have been developed to support adults, youth, couples and families overcome challenges that affect their emotional and social well-being. All of our counsellors believe that the individuals, couples, families, and groups who come to us for counselling are resilient and possess the inherent strengths needed to solve their unique set of challenges. Each of our clinical counsellors uses a counselling approach that is informed by current best practices.
Are you feeling disconnected from the world, others or even yourself? Sometimes the experiences we face in life can leave us feeling isolated and stuck in patterns that lead to anxiety, depression and hinder our overall life satisfaction. I work with clients from a variety of unique experiences such as (but not limited to) neurodiversity, past trauma, or a history of sexual abuse. My goal is to work collaboratively with individuals to rebuild trust in themselves, others, and the world which then allows for renewed connection, reduced symptoms, and improved overall wellness.
Are you feeling disconnected from the world, others or even yourself? Sometimes the experiences we face in life can leave us feeling isolated and stuck in patterns that lead to anxiety, depression and hinder our overall life satisfaction. I work with clients from a variety of unique experiences such as (but not limited to) neurodiversity, past trauma, or a history of sexual abuse. My goal is to work collaboratively with individuals to rebuild trust in themselves, others, and the world which then allows for renewed connection, reduced symptoms, and improved overall wellness.
I have been sitting with folx for 35 years, I have heard almost everything. Autism, ADHD, addiction, drug culture & medicinal uses; depression & anxiety; violence & social justice; family and personal crises; LGBTQIA+ including transition support ; young adult & menopausal transition times; competitive/corporate life & all aspects of relationships, including marriage counselling are my areas of interest and proficiency. Expect sessions to be rooted in anti-racist, anti-capitalist, trauma informed praxis.
I have been sitting with folx for 35 years, I have heard almost everything. Autism, ADHD, addiction, drug culture & medicinal uses; depression & anxiety; violence & social justice; family and personal crises; LGBTQIA+ including transition support ; young adult & menopausal transition times; competitive/corporate life & all aspects of relationships, including marriage counselling are my areas of interest and proficiency. Expect sessions to be rooted in anti-racist, anti-capitalist, trauma informed praxis.
I am a unique therapeutic service dedicated to recovering what I believe is the essence of psychological treatment: holistic treatment of the entire person. We are not made of bits and pieces; we are not divided into sections and we deserve to feel whole. I work with adolescents, adults, and veterans/first responders. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, & attachment issues, however, I can assist you with a variety of other struggles. I am able to conduct assessments (e.g. VAC, WSIB, & Psychoeducational). I also provide supervision required for the college of CPRO and CPBAO.
I am a unique therapeutic service dedicated to recovering what I believe is the essence of psychological treatment: holistic treatment of the entire person. We are not made of bits and pieces; we are not divided into sections and we deserve to feel whole. I work with adolescents, adults, and veterans/first responders. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, & attachment issues, however, I can assist you with a variety of other struggles. I am able to conduct assessments (e.g. VAC, WSIB, & Psychoeducational). I also provide supervision required for the college of CPRO and CPBAO.
You're not just stressed — you're worn down from functioning in survival mode. You may look fine on the outside, but inside you feel on edge, shut down, or emotionally flat.
You've likely tried therapy or self-help already and are frustrated that understanding hasn't changed how your body reacts.
What makes this different: I'm both a therapist and a Registered Practical Nurse. I understand how chronic stress shows up physically — in your sleep, digestion, immune system, and pain levels. We work with your whole system, not just your thoughts.
You're not just stressed — you're worn down from functioning in survival mode. You may look fine on the outside, but inside you feel on edge, shut down, or emotionally flat.
You've likely tried therapy or self-help already and are frustrated that understanding hasn't changed how your body reacts.
What makes this different: I'm both a therapist and a Registered Practical Nurse. I understand how chronic stress shows up physically — in your sleep, digestion, immune system, and pain levels. We work with your whole system, not just your thoughts.
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“If I really love my partner I should want to have sex with them…right?”; “There must be something wrong with me or with the relationship if I don’t want to have sex.”; “If they aren’t getting sex from me, they’re going to find it somewhere else…” Do any of these sound familiar? Do you have a running counter of the number of days since the last time you had sex, and every day that passes leads to more and more stress “it’s been too long, I’m going to need to do it soon…”
“If I really love my partner I should want to have sex with them…right?”; “There must be something wrong with me or with the relationship if I don’t want to have sex.”; “If they aren’t getting sex from me, they’re going to find it somewhere else…” Do any of these sound familiar? Do you have a running counter of the number of days since the last time you had sex, and every day that passes leads to more and more stress “it’s been too long, I’m going to need to do it soon…”
Living in a capitalist society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. There’s a huge disconnect between the conditions in which we evolved and how we now live. I help people to heal from unmet needs during development by uncovering and working to shift adaptations (now maladaptive). I specialize in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Flowstate Therapy.
Living in a capitalist society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. There’s a huge disconnect between the conditions in which we evolved and how we now live. I help people to heal from unmet needs during development by uncovering and working to shift adaptations (now maladaptive). I specialize in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with Flowstate Therapy.
SL Psychotherapy and Wellness - Shannon Lawless
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT-S
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Currently welcoming new clients for virtual and in-person sessions. We are a collection of Psychotherapists (RP, RP(Qualifying) and Clinical interns) who specialize in providing therapy to individuals, couples and families to clients across Ontario. Please look at the gallery of photos to see each of our team members - or seek further information about each provider on our website. We work with themes of sexuality, relational challenges (individual, couple/poly or family context), communication, addiction and substance use, disordered eating, non-monogamy, interethnic partnership, grief and loss, and mental health issues.
Currently welcoming new clients for virtual and in-person sessions. We are a collection of Psychotherapists (RP, RP(Qualifying) and Clinical interns) who specialize in providing therapy to individuals, couples and families to clients across Ontario. Please look at the gallery of photos to see each of our team members - or seek further information about each provider on our website. We work with themes of sexuality, relational challenges (individual, couple/poly or family context), communication, addiction and substance use, disordered eating, non-monogamy, interethnic partnership, grief and loss, and mental health issues.
Hello, if you're tired of always being strong, you're not alone.
Grief, caregiving, loss, and life transitions can shake your sense of who you are and where you're headed. You may be holding more than anyone around you realizes. You don't have to keep carrying it alone.
I bring both professional training and lived experience to this work — as a caregiver, as someone who knows the weight of serious illness, and as a person who has navigated profound loss. I understand this terrain from the inside. Together, we make space for the pain and for the possibility of meaning — finding a way forward that still honours love.
Hello, if you're tired of always being strong, you're not alone.
Grief, caregiving, loss, and life transitions can shake your sense of who you are and where you're headed. You may be holding more than anyone around you realizes. You don't have to keep carrying it alone.
I bring both professional training and lived experience to this work — as a caregiver, as someone who knows the weight of serious illness, and as a person who has navigated profound loss. I understand this terrain from the inside. Together, we make space for the pain and for the possibility of meaning — finding a way forward that still honours love.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
Namaste! I provide individual, relationship and marriage counselling, in a nonjudgmental, relaxed environment. Over the last 35 years I have worked with individuals and couples guiding, teaching and helping them by using an eclectic approach, and a variety of different types of modalities depending on the particular needs of my clients. I also provide family mediation and relationship counselling for couples who have split. I am a sex therapist, working with all couples and individuals. I specialize in many areas, as I believe all issues are connected, so to treat problems in isolation is unrealistic and can be short lived.
You've felt it — the quiet distance from your partner, the pull of pornography, the shame that follows. You're a man who wants more: real intimacy, presence, and freedom from the patterns keeping you stuck. As a Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Holistic Sexologist, I offer professional, yet non-pathologizing psychodynamic talk & somatic-based psychotherapy to help you heal your relationship with sexuality, intimacy, and yourself. The patterns that play out in your most intimate, private moments are often the same ones running the rest of your life — and looking here is exactly where the real work begins. Ready? Let's talk.
You've felt it — the quiet distance from your partner, the pull of pornography, the shame that follows. You're a man who wants more: real intimacy, presence, and freedom from the patterns keeping you stuck. As a Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Holistic Sexologist, I offer professional, yet non-pathologizing psychodynamic talk & somatic-based psychotherapy to help you heal your relationship with sexuality, intimacy, and yourself. The patterns that play out in your most intimate, private moments are often the same ones running the rest of your life — and looking here is exactly where the real work begins. Ready? Let's talk.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
Do you feel overwhelmed by the expectations and demands of life and find yourself struggling to keep up?
Do you try endlessly to achieve your potential and feel happy, or at least satisfied, but nothing seems to be working?
Have you tried everything you can think of but still can't seem to find peace of mind or even the capacity to relax?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the expectations and demands of life and find yourself struggling to keep up?
Do you try endlessly to achieve your potential and feel happy, or at least satisfied, but nothing seems to be working?
Have you tried everything you can think of but still can't seem to find peace of mind or even the capacity to relax?
Have you been feeling insecure, anxious, or like you're just not yourself lately? Hi! I’m Bailey, I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and I'm ready to help you make a change! My practice is body-positive, queer-positive and anti-oppression, and I love weaving creativity and storytelling into therapy and supervision so it feels like a safe and exploratory space where you can learn more about yourself. Together, we'll examine the challenges in your life (or practice) and experiment with making some small changes that can have big results.
Have you been feeling insecure, anxious, or like you're just not yourself lately? Hi! I’m Bailey, I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and I'm ready to help you make a change! My practice is body-positive, queer-positive and anti-oppression, and I love weaving creativity and storytelling into therapy and supervision so it feels like a safe and exploratory space where you can learn more about yourself. Together, we'll examine the challenges in your life (or practice) and experiment with making some small changes that can have big results.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by the pressure to always get it "right"? You’re not alone. Many of the folks I work with have spent years navigating environments that didn’t fully see or understand them—leading to anxiety, shame, burnout, or a deep sense of disconnection
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted by the pressure to always get it "right"? You’re not alone. Many of the folks I work with have spent years navigating environments that didn’t fully see or understand them—leading to anxiety, shame, burnout, or a deep sense of disconnection
You’ve been searching for a couple’s therapist who can accommodate you and your partner’s busy schedules, but it feels impossible. Look no further. Kate offers evening and weekend appointments virtually and in person to suit the needs of high-achieving, busy couples. Are you ready to stop feeling so disconnected from your partner? Maybe you find yourself fantasizing about the way things were in the beginning of the relationship. Maybe you’re just staying together because of the kids. You don’t even recognize the person you are with; or worse, you don’t recognize yourself when you are with them.
You’ve been searching for a couple’s therapist who can accommodate you and your partner’s busy schedules, but it feels impossible. Look no further. Kate offers evening and weekend appointments virtually and in person to suit the needs of high-achieving, busy couples. Are you ready to stop feeling so disconnected from your partner? Maybe you find yourself fantasizing about the way things were in the beginning of the relationship. Maybe you’re just staying together because of the kids. You don’t even recognize the person you are with; or worse, you don’t recognize yourself when you are with them.
My ideal person to work with is one who has done some personal work already and is wanting to dive deeper. I am often sought out when people have been through the system and are looking for a more compassionate and empowering perspective than what is often offered. Without condoning or promoting the use of any substances, I do work from a harm reduction perspective and support prep and integration of psychedelic experiences as well as harm reduction coaching and consulting for microdosing. I do group ceremonies with breathwork and come from an anti-oppression framework.
My ideal person to work with is one who has done some personal work already and is wanting to dive deeper. I am often sought out when people have been through the system and are looking for a more compassionate and empowering perspective than what is often offered. Without condoning or promoting the use of any substances, I do work from a harm reduction perspective and support prep and integration of psychedelic experiences as well as harm reduction coaching and consulting for microdosing. I do group ceremonies with breathwork and come from an anti-oppression framework.
I am a strong believer that when we change the way we think, we change the way we feel, and we can improve our mental and emotional health and well-being. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, boundaries, a loud inner critic, and low self-esteem. I am passionate about helping people uncover their resilience, strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth, and become more assertive. You are the expert of your life, and together we will work to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns, regulate your body and create new ways of looking at your concerns to create positive change.
I am a strong believer that when we change the way we think, we change the way we feel, and we can improve our mental and emotional health and well-being. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, boundaries, a loud inner critic, and low self-esteem. I am passionate about helping people uncover their resilience, strengthen their self-confidence and self-worth, and become more assertive. You are the expert of your life, and together we will work to uncover unhelpful thinking patterns, regulate your body and create new ways of looking at your concerns to create positive change.
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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 specialised 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 organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise 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 recognise 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.