Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Ontario
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Erin Saunders
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSocSci, RM, CNP, RYT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I aim to build trusting, compassionate channels of communication and have experience working with a diverse range of individuals, from parents and veterans, to the
kink
and ethical non-monogamy communities.
It’s common to resist difficult emotions or feel stuck and uncertain of how to make positive change. Thankfully, there are many ways to heal while also honouring the struggles we walk through. With an unwavering commitment to honouring each individual’s place in my practice, I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your experiences, become better acquainted with yourself, and find deeper meaning within your story.
Emma Silverthorne
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as a therapist is to create a connection that allows for curiosity, risk-taking, fun and emotional safety so that you feel empowered to share in sessions. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, life-transitions, grief, relationship issues, or questions around identity I would love to explore this with you. I enjoy connecting people to their emotions and will often aim to increase connection between your emotions and your body so you feel empowered to express your feelings and increase self-trust. Emotions have important information for us and feeling them in the presence of another is sometimes all that's needed.
Waitlist for new clients
Kris Cormier
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Short waiting list (2-4 weeks)! Are you tired of venting at therapy sessions but not experiencing any lasting change? Are you struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs, gambling, or shopping? Are you hoping to better manage anxiety or regulate overwhelming emotions? Would you like support for past trauma, sexual assault, or childhood abuse? Do you want to discuss boundaries, relationship issues, family conflict, or parenting concerns? We might be a good match... Connect to therapy that is calm, mindful, client-centered, feminist, sex-positive, as well as queer-, trans-, & gender-affirming.
Tracey Jastinder Mann
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have experience in the following: supporting survivors of sexual/interpersonal/structural violence; harm reduction and substance use; grief and loss; anxiety and depression; PTSD; healing from racial trauma; navigating interpersonal relationships; workplace bullying; LGBTQAA identities; exploring
kink
; poly relationships; sex work; & migrant justice.
I am a queer femme of colour who is working to support collective healing and liberation by offering individual counselling. My work is centred in an intersectional feminist approach to therapy drawing from somatics, narrative and evidence based practices. My approach is to support individuals to build upon existing strengths and daily practices to ensure that they have the tools to live their life in alignment with their own values and desires. I see my role as creating a container to support a person in developing deeper accountability and consent in their relationship with themselves and with others.
Renee Dumaresque
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a white, queer, non-binary and politicized therapist with availability to work with individuals and couples who are residents of Ontario or Newfoundland & Labrador. I who brings a whole lot of warmth, curiosity, and openness to my work supporting people across diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences to live with more connection, choice and ease. My approach is strengths-based and informed by anti-oppressive, harm reduction, anti-racist, and Mad values. The care that I offer is sex and
kink
positive and affirming of queer and trans identities and non-normative relationship structures.
Julia Valley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition, I am sex-positive and
kink
-aware.
The decision to access counselling is a personal one. Whether you've been to a counsellor before, or you are just starting to explore the options, thank you. Not just for reading this - but for taking the time to look into what is available and what may be right for you. People generally come to therapy for a reason, such as a specific event that they would like to discuss, or to work through uncomfortable emotions. Together, we can prioritize goals, explore and work through issues, develop new coping strategies, and create a plan to determine next steps.
Julia Jeffery Garza
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Julia Jeffery Garza, RP(Q), CCC, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My goal would be to support you through an integrative, harm-reductive,
sex positive
, and person-centred approach where I meet you wherever you are at.
Hello and welcome! Seeking therapy can be daunting, so let me share a little about myself to help you determine whether I might be a good fit for you. Above all, I strive to help my clients feel more like themselves and connect to a sense of meaning and fulfillment in their lives. The world we operate within can be so incredibly challenging, and my hope is to support my clients in living more authentically alongside their various responsibilities. I work with clients ages 13+ experiencing anxiety, stress, depression/loss, life transitions, inter-cultural challenges, relational, identity, sexuality/gender, and self-esteem challenges.
Aroha Pride Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Everyone needs some extra support sometimes. With Aroha Counselling, our mental health professionals support people who are coping with a range of experiences. Our practices are framed within an anti-oppressive, queer affirming, anti-racist,
sex positive
, trauma informed, and harm reduction lens. Clients can expect a welcoming and stigma free counselling environment. We provide services to anyone in need of support from all walks of life and have additional specialization in providing informed services to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please note that all of our services are virtual.
Christine Krickhan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi there :) I'm Christine and I am a white, ADHDer, queer person. I am passionate about helping 2SLGBTQ+ folx, parents, and adults explore challenges anxiety, depression and ADHD-specific struggles including executive dysfunction, procrastination and task initiation. I am also passionate about helping individuals explore different relationship dynamics (such as
kink
, polyamory and consensual non monogamy). I guide my clients through challenges with struggling to find and create meaning in life as well as help individuals discover and live according to the values they hold.
Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BSW
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients. I am a queer, non-binary, mixed-race, neurodivergent Student Therapist in my last year of a five-year training program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. I specialize in working with clients around issues relating to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, body dysphoria, religious trauma, relationships (monogamous/polyamorous),
kink
, anxiety, depression, existential issues & life transitions. If you've been reluctant to approach a therapist for support fearing that you will be judged or shamed, I can empathize - and I can probably help.
Jessica Hartig
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice is informed in polyamorous relationships,
kink
/BDSM, sex work, sexual abuse/surviving, complex family dynamics and Queer identities.
Hello! My name is Jessica (she/her), and I am a queer & neurodivergent therapist and artist. My background is in art therapy and I believe in the powerful healing that can come from expressing yourself through creation.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Booking for October! Living in survival mode is exhausting & I know it took a lot of energy to get here. I support folks looking for new ways to cope with distressing symptoms related to trauma, depression & anxiety. If you are struggling with anger, grief or major life transitions, this is not something you need to do alone & I can be with you while we bring understanding & compassion to what you're experiencing. I also offer Sex Therapy for individuals with concerns such as genital pain, vaginismus, desire discrepancies, understanding
kink
identity & erectile dysfunction.
Darryl DeRoches
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that our lives are best lived with a sense of purpose, and my purpose is to be of service to others. As such I work with people to help support them in identifying and addressing their challenges and assist them with being present in their lives. I am grateful to work with: First Responders addressing work, incurred trauma and personal issues related to their service. Persons who identify as part of the LGBTQ +,
Kink
and ENM communities in a culturally sensitive and
sex positive
environment. An important focus of my practice is working with men regarding their sexual health/functioning. Especially post cancer diagnosis.
Yasmin Kowlessar
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a queer Trini-Canadian psychotherapist, I combine my training in psychology with my intersectional feminist values and lived experience when supporting my clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ and BIPOC (racialized) clients as well as intersectional identities. In addition to expertise in culturally-sensitive therapy, I'm also well-versed in issues related to queer and trans health, polyamory / non-monogamy, and
kink
/ BDSM culture.
Kylie Banks
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Verified
As a trans woman, I am particularly passionate about working with members of marginalized groups. I have a keen interest LGBTQ+ issues, those dealing with gender identity concerns, sexuality concerns, and those with experience in the sex work industry. I practice from a sex-positive/
kink
-aware perspective.
Lotus Counselling Services, Jen Doyle
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
With over 15 years of experience in mental health, Jen has developed the ability to support her clients through transitions and challenges that often lead to stress and overwhelm. Jen is an outgoing and positive person with a natural empathy towards her therapy clients. Her personality and experience intersect to create a therapeutic space that cultivates safety, understanding and a foundation for change. Jen will support you to reconnect with the inner strength to overcome life’s challenges while cultivating wellness, purpose, and joy.
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Erin Callaghan
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I believe we are doing the best we can with the tools available. From my perspective, trauma can get locked in the body if there isn't enough safety to respond in the moment. I will support you in building on the wisdom you already have, and will creatively explore with you the places you feel stuck, shaky, or unmet. Through a relational and experiential process, I will bring attention and compassion to your suffering and untended needs. You can expect me to be warm, direct, steady, and responsive. Additionally, I am Queer & Trans affirming,
kink
-aware, and knowledgeable around polyamory/non monogamy.
Sabrina Baldini
BA Hon, GCertSH
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Sex is supposed to be fun yet so often it's a source of shame, discomfort, and confusion. My goal is to empower you to reconnect with pleasure, redefine sexual positivity, and strengthen your relationship through open communication. In my private practice I help individuals and couples explore topics such as sex drive mismatch, difficulty with intimacy, sex after pregnancy,
kink
, polyamory, and BDSM.
Karen Kugelmass Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice is fiercely queer friendly,
sex positive
and anti-racist.
I am a Registered Social Worker holding a Master's in Social Work from York University. Prior to coming to Social Work, I did Doctoral work in education and taught at York University and Seneca College. I specialize in working with young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ2SIA. I also provide services to parents and families supporting young people in distress.
Sheila Banerjee
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
Verified
If you and your partner are going through a tough time in your relationship, you are not alone. Many couples find themselves stuck in difficult patterns, unsure of how to shift things. Whether you're dealing with sex, emotional connection or questions about your relationship style, I can help. It is possible to change your patterns and create the connection you want.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
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.