Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Chula Vista, CA
I specialize in somatic therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and the impact of childhood adversity. I am passionate about working with those who struggle as adults due to negative childhood experiences, ADHD, and parents or soon to be parents. My goal is to support you along your healing journey. I believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to discover your inner strength, process, heal, grow, and learn new tools to live the life you envision.
I specialize in somatic therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and the impact of childhood adversity. I am passionate about working with those who struggle as adults due to negative childhood experiences, ADHD, and parents or soon to be parents. My goal is to support you along your healing journey. I believe you are the expert in your life and my role is to provide a non-judgmental safe space for you to discover your inner strength, process, heal, grow, and learn new tools to live the life you envision.
Hello - I’m Lissa and I am currently an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Drawing from emotion-focused, gestalt, and nature-centered therapy, I guide you in your journey towards experiencing the true intimacy, love, and relationships you want and desire with yourself and others.
Hello - I’m Lissa and I am currently an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Drawing from emotion-focused, gestalt, and nature-centered therapy, I guide you in your journey towards experiencing the true intimacy, love, and relationships you want and desire with yourself and others.
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy for adolescents, adults, and their loved ones. Are you struggling with identity- or relationship-related problems? Do you feel stuck or long to overcome trauma, anxiety, & depression? Whether it's dealing with patterns of unhealthy or unsatisfying relationships, societal injustices (transphobia, homophobia, racism, discrimination, and more), or the effects of violence, trauma, or familial rejection, your feelings are valid, and you're not alone. Together, we can work towards healing and building the life you desire in an affirming and supportive environment.
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy for adolescents, adults, and their loved ones. Are you struggling with identity- or relationship-related problems? Do you feel stuck or long to overcome trauma, anxiety, & depression? Whether it's dealing with patterns of unhealthy or unsatisfying relationships, societal injustices (transphobia, homophobia, racism, discrimination, and more), or the effects of violence, trauma, or familial rejection, your feelings are valid, and you're not alone. Together, we can work towards healing and building the life you desire in an affirming and supportive environment.
Are you looking for you and your partner to have a safe space heal? If so, I can help! Together we can collaborate to come to a place in life that you prefer. You can expect a tailored approach that meets your needs by fusing approaches from Narrative Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices. If you think I may be a good fit for you, feel free to text, call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you1
Are you looking for you and your partner to have a safe space heal? If so, I can help! Together we can collaborate to come to a place in life that you prefer. You can expect a tailored approach that meets your needs by fusing approaches from Narrative Family Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy practices. If you think I may be a good fit for you, feel free to text, call or email me for a free 15 minute consultation. I look forward to working with you1
Hi, I’m Mari and I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen and heard. I support individuals of all ages in navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, grief, addiction, and emotional dysregulation. Many of my clients are working through life transitions, family-of-origin wounds, or patterns like people-pleasing and avoidance. I also frequently work with neurodivergent clients and those exploring cultural, spiritual, or existential identity.
Hi, I’m Mari and I believe healing begins when you feel truly seen and heard. I support individuals of all ages in navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, identity, grief, addiction, and emotional dysregulation. Many of my clients are working through life transitions, family-of-origin wounds, or patterns like people-pleasing and avoidance. I also frequently work with neurodivergent clients and those exploring cultural, spiritual, or existential identity.
I believe one of the bravest things an individual can do is to ask for help. Seeking support to better understand your own story is a life-changing decision. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, and you are taking the first step today. I am here to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and challenging life transitions to improve your quality of life. I am always learning and am honored by the opportunity to collaborate with clients in finding creative solutions to their unique circumstances.
I believe one of the bravest things an individual can do is to ask for help. Seeking support to better understand your own story is a life-changing decision. Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, and you are taking the first step today. I am here to help you overcome anxiety, depression, and challenging life transitions to improve your quality of life. I am always learning and am honored by the opportunity to collaborate with clients in finding creative solutions to their unique circumstances.
Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.
Are you tired of feeling alone while caring for others in your life? Are you ready to increase feelings of connections with those around you, and increase feeling connected to yourself? Many of the people that I work with are use to taking care of other people while pushing down their own feelings and challenging experiences. Many of the people I work with struggle to share their own challenge, often reporting feeling like a "burden" or that they "have to be the strong one." The people that I work with often have had to be stronger than they should have had to be. Having a space to talk about and focus on you is what I provide.
Your relationships are important. Your mental health matters. It's not easy to ask for help, and finding the help you need can be even harder. If you are experiencing anxiety, marital/family challenges, or depression you are not alone. Jeff Palitz, MFT, is a warm, knowledgeable and experienced therapist who is committed to assisting you in making constructive changes happen in your life. Visit www.eastlakecounseling.com for more information and 24 hour online scheduling.
Your relationships are important. Your mental health matters. It's not easy to ask for help, and finding the help you need can be even harder. If you are experiencing anxiety, marital/family challenges, or depression you are not alone. Jeff Palitz, MFT, is a warm, knowledgeable and experienced therapist who is committed to assisting you in making constructive changes happen in your life. Visit www.eastlakecounseling.com for more information and 24 hour online scheduling.
I specialize in working with youth and adults experiencing increasingly distressing symptoms. This can include: Low mood, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation & challenges with day to day tasks or overall desire to improve quality of life. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for those silenced and confused by their day to day challenges. Working together to navigate their unique experiences.
I specialize in working with youth and adults experiencing increasingly distressing symptoms. This can include: Low mood, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation & challenges with day to day tasks or overall desire to improve quality of life. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for those silenced and confused by their day to day challenges. Working together to navigate their unique experiences.
Accepting New Clients. 10-15 minute consult within 24 hours.
Welcome. My name is Cindy, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support teens (13+), adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, deep emotional wounds, chronic pain, different-abilities(disability), and the challenges of military or high-stress lifestyles, blended family dynamics, and relationships. My style is soul-work rooted in depth, exploration, and mind-body principles. Are you ready to make a decision that can change your life? Your story isn't finished, it's about to get powerful!
Accepting New Clients. 10-15 minute consult within 24 hours.
Welcome. My name is Cindy, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support teens (13+), adults, couples, and families navigating complex trauma, deep emotional wounds, chronic pain, different-abilities(disability), and the challenges of military or high-stress lifestyles, blended family dynamics, and relationships. My style is soul-work rooted in depth, exploration, and mind-body principles. Are you ready to make a decision that can change your life? Your story isn't finished, it's about to get powerful!
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. My hope is to create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals that are looking for guidance towards a healthier way of processing and coping. Everyone has the ability to work through issues and create a new goal of improved mental health.
I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. My hope is to create a safe and nurturing environment for individuals that are looking for guidance towards a healthier way of processing and coping. Everyone has the ability to work through issues and create a new goal of improved mental health.
Grief touches every part of us—our emotions, our energy, even how we see ourselves. Maybe you’re carrying the deep pain of losing a loved one or the more subtle, but equally profound, grief like the loss of friendships, career changes, or the quiet ache of unmet expectations. Or perhaps you’re moving through a major life transition that has left you feeling stuck, uncertain, or off balance.
What I want you to know is this: you don’t have to stay in that place forever. Grief isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a signal, a story, and sometimes a door.
Grief touches every part of us—our emotions, our energy, even how we see ourselves. Maybe you’re carrying the deep pain of losing a loved one or the more subtle, but equally profound, grief like the loss of friendships, career changes, or the quiet ache of unmet expectations. Or perhaps you’re moving through a major life transition that has left you feeling stuck, uncertain, or off balance.
What I want you to know is this: you don’t have to stay in that place forever. Grief isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a signal, a story, and sometimes a door.
Have you felt stuck in life ? Or felt unsure how to move forward? I am an associate marriage and family therapist at Guided Life Therapeutics who works with adults on various life transitions. I am here to help you discover the best ways to navigate your life transitions! It’s a scary step and I’m happy you’re here.
I work with many issues not limited to women’s and men’s issues, relationship issues, teen issues, young adult issues, LGBTQ issues, non monogamy/polyamory, anxiety, depression, and more!
Have you felt stuck in life ? Or felt unsure how to move forward? I am an associate marriage and family therapist at Guided Life Therapeutics who works with adults on various life transitions. I am here to help you discover the best ways to navigate your life transitions! It’s a scary step and I’m happy you’re here.
I work with many issues not limited to women’s and men’s issues, relationship issues, teen issues, young adult issues, LGBTQ issues, non monogamy/polyamory, anxiety, depression, and more!
Sometimes you don't really know what you have until you almost lose it. You might've told yourself that what your partner doesn't know won't hurt them. The truth is, everyone gets caught eventually and secrets can be painful. If you are struggling with the pain that you've caused yourself and someone else through infidelity, sexual addiction, or substance abuse it is not too late to get help. Most people don't recognize that they are struggling with addiction until they try to quit.
Sometimes you don't really know what you have until you almost lose it. You might've told yourself that what your partner doesn't know won't hurt them. The truth is, everyone gets caught eventually and secrets can be painful. If you are struggling with the pain that you've caused yourself and someone else through infidelity, sexual addiction, or substance abuse it is not too late to get help. Most people don't recognize that they are struggling with addiction until they try to quit.
Wilderness therapy embraces a relational and transpersonal approach to healing and recovery. Relying on the inherent interconnectedness of all living things, interest within this evidenced-based discipline has generated a variety of modalities for serving individuals who seek to uncover a deeper understanding of their own "wild" and genuine spirit. I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to spending time in nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves.
Wilderness therapy embraces a relational and transpersonal approach to healing and recovery. Relying on the inherent interconnectedness of all living things, interest within this evidenced-based discipline has generated a variety of modalities for serving individuals who seek to uncover a deeper understanding of their own "wild" and genuine spirit. I have found my own personal healing to be intimately connected to spending time in nature, and it is here that I believe that we can all begin to rediscover our intrinsic humanity and let go of those things that distract us from our higher selves.
Are you a parent who is struggling with your child or teen? Does your child or teen have out of control or really big behaviors? Do they self harm or have suicidal thoughts? Do you want your family back? I can help. I work with parents through a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help them help their children and teens. My team of therapists work directly with the children and teens to help them gain emotional & behavioral control, & I work with parents to help them get their life back. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & we help you get results!
Are you a parent who is struggling with your child or teen? Does your child or teen have out of control or really big behaviors? Do they self harm or have suicidal thoughts? Do you want your family back? I can help. I work with parents through a type of therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help them help their children and teens. My team of therapists work directly with the children and teens to help them gain emotional & behavioral control, & I work with parents to help them get their life back. We provide much more than traditional talk therapy & we help you get results!
Do you feel stressed, worried, lost? Are you fighting all the time with your partner and feeling stuck? Feel like you have to be somebody else? If these sound true to you, I want you to know that in our society, we don’t talk about it very much, but what you are experiencing is normal.
Do you feel stressed, worried, lost? Are you fighting all the time with your partner and feeling stuck? Feel like you have to be somebody else? If these sound true to you, I want you to know that in our society, we don’t talk about it very much, but what you are experiencing is normal.
We all deserve a safe, compassionate space to process and explore, whether we are healing from difficult life events or simply taking a pause to reflect on our life. I deeply believe in holistic and intersectional care, where a client doesn’t have to leave any of their identities at the door and their whole self including mind, body, and spirit is recognized and affirmed. My approach to therapy is honest, anti-oppressive, and empowering. I strongly believe therapy should be a collaborative practice - I always encourage the client to take the lead in shaping the therapy space into whatever they need it to be!
We all deserve a safe, compassionate space to process and explore, whether we are healing from difficult life events or simply taking a pause to reflect on our life. I deeply believe in holistic and intersectional care, where a client doesn’t have to leave any of their identities at the door and their whole self including mind, body, and spirit is recognized and affirmed. My approach to therapy is honest, anti-oppressive, and empowering. I strongly believe therapy should be a collaborative practice - I always encourage the client to take the lead in shaping the therapy space into whatever they need it to be!
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure about your next steps? Maybe you're working through questions around identity, trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Whether you're a teen, a young adult, part of a couple (queer or straight), or a family hoping to communicate more openly and feel truly heard, you're not alone.
If you identify as neurodivergent, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or all of the above, and you're looking for a space where you don’t have to explain the basics, a space where you can just be you, you’re in the right place.
You're not just looking for support, you're looking to feel seen, grounded, and more.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure about your next steps? Maybe you're working through questions around identity, trauma, anxiety, or relationship challenges. Whether you're a teen, a young adult, part of a couple (queer or straight), or a family hoping to communicate more openly and feel truly heard, you're not alone.
If you identify as neurodivergent, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or all of the above, and you're looking for a space where you don’t have to explain the basics, a space where you can just be you, you’re in the right place.
You're not just looking for support, you're looking to feel seen, grounded, and more.
Welcome! I have spent more than a decade in trauma work and understand the arduous process to release the debilitating grip past trauma can have on a client’s present-moment experience. I recognize the profound courage it takes to look deeply within. I prepare my clients to find that invisible line between comfort and discomfort to set the foundation for lifechanging results and encourage them to live in their own authentic truth. Trauma healing looks different for everyone and I work side by side with each of my clients to design a path of healing that feels right to them.
Welcome! I have spent more than a decade in trauma work and understand the arduous process to release the debilitating grip past trauma can have on a client’s present-moment experience. I recognize the profound courage it takes to look deeply within. I prepare my clients to find that invisible line between comfort and discomfort to set the foundation for lifechanging results and encourage them to live in their own authentic truth. Trauma healing looks different for everyone and I work side by side with each of my clients to design a path of healing that feels right to them.
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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.