Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

I believe in the healing power of connection and community. The decision to engage in mental health services is a radical act of self-care and hope for a better future. When we work towards understanding and healing ourselves, we also lay the foundation for understanding and healing our relationships and communities. My primary goal as a therapist is to meet you where you are and utilize my skill set to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Think of me as your emotional and psychological guide helping you discover, map, and interpret your inner landscape to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy & sexual health. I help my clients work through sexual shame, trauma, anxiety, painful sex, issues around arousal, orgasm & desire, compulsive behavior/”porn or sex” addiction, & sexual inexperience or anorexia. I believe my first job is to create a sense of safety by attuning to you and ensuring you a shame-free/judgment-free space. My second job is to help you identify the obstacles that are blocking you from sexual well-being and use my expertise, training and education so that you can get unstuck, reach your goals & find deep healing with sustained change.

Are you looking for a supportive space to explore thoughts, process feelings, create a plan for lasting change and live the kind of life you want? No matter what you've been through or what your current circumstances are, you have deep strength, resiliency and the capacity to change. Whether you're dealing with trauma or anxiety, struggling with relationships, sex and intimacy or trying to cope using addictive/compulsive behaviors - there is help and hope. Is now the time for you to begin?

My ideal client is the one who comes to my office with the genuine desire to grow and change. You have heard of depression and anxiety but you are unsure if you have a mental disorder. It is clear to you that something is not working but you don’t really know what it is, or maybe you know exactly what is going on but cannot seem to get a handle on how to change it. If you want to live as your highest and most authentic self, or if you just want to see a shift in unwelcome and uncomfortable behaviors, thoughts or feelings, my staff and I can help you begin that journey so long as you are ready to put in the work. 30 min FREE consult!

Is your relationship hurting right now? It's so hard to keep the closeness and loving feelings when you're not communicating, or there's been hurt. Though you may be feeling discouraged, or even doubtful that you can repair, don't give up hope on your relationship. I will help you learn ways to talk without fighting and to start feeling heard. If there have been injuries to your trust, I will help you find healing together. Couples can create stronger and closer relationships than they ever thought possible. Call or schedule online your free initial consultation and start healing today!

Seeking therapy is a brave step. Whether you are presently in crisis or simply feeling a bit stuck in life, I honor the effort & courage that it took you to get here. It suggests that—regardless of how you might feel in this moment—some small (or large) part of you believes in the possibility of a more peaceful, fulfilling life. As a therapist, I am here to not only affirm and amplify that belief, but more importantly, to help you discover and define its reality for yourself.

I help my clients with a variety of challenges including stress, fears, overwhelm, and performance issues. Are you struggling with self-confidence or self esteem? Do you feel stuck? Are you harming yourself with a body-focused repetitive behavior? I work with hypnosis, NLP, coaching, sound healing and energy modalities to help you get unstuck and to create rapid and lasting change. If you are looking to make a change or just feel better, I can help you let go of the past and any limiting beliefs that are holding you back so that you can have more career success, better health, and more joy in your life again.

Choosing a therapist is an important decision. In my experience, the best therapeutic work happens when there is a strong relationship between you and your therapist. I believe that healing happens when you are able to share your inner world with another person and feel safe and supported doing so. My goal is to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, cared for, and understood. The therapeutic process can be both challenging and rewarding. Processing your experiences in therapy helps to deepen self-awareness, and can positively impact your mood, functioning, and interpersonal relationships.

I believe that every human has the right to achieve full sexual citizenship, incorporating sexual expression, sexual health and well being, no matter their age, gender, physical limitations or sexual preferences.

Relationship issues exist both in and outside the bedroom. Sex is a topic that is often met with secrecy, embarrassment, or shame. Throughout the course of our lives, we are influenced by cultural and societal messaging about what is and is not acceptable. When something is wrong in our relationships, the weight of judgement leads us to live in quiet desperation rather than seek help. I am dedicated to cultivating a safe and accepting environment for my clients to discover more about their sexuality, transform it into what they want, and affirm who they are.

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.

My specialty and passion is therapy for intimacy, couples, sexual dysfunctions, and relationship concerns. I work with individuals and couples who have difficulties adapting to the dynamics of an intimate relationship. This can be the result of traumatic experiences, the need for personal exploration, and/or sexual dysfunctions. The clients I typically work with are disappointed with their relationship and/or sex life, they may have experienced betrayal, they might avoid sex because it’s painful, stressful, or anxiety-producing, or want to expand their sex horizons (e.g., Kink , Vanilla, BDSM, etc.).

My clients are often creative, compassionate people who are experiencing stress and anxiety, may be working through relational traumas, or are curious about how to foster a greater sense of self-esteem and self-awareness. Many of my clients are new to therapy and are looking for a safer space to examine areas of dissatisfaction or distress in their lives. I particularly enjoy working with women in male-dominated industries - such as entertainment, tech, and law - and folx in relationship minorities, including poly communities.

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.

Dr. Chris Donaghue practices general psychology & specializes in individual therapy, couples & sex therapy. His specialization includes addiction, sexual and relational work, trauma, sexual compulsivity, sexual dysfunctions, body image issues, and body positivity, including all gender expressions, sexual orientations, and Kink /Poly issues. Dr. Donaghue is a Doctor of Clinical Sexology and Human Sexuality, Doctoral trained in Clinical Psychology, Licensed Clinical Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, trained Somatic Educator.

I have worked with individuals from the Kink , Latinx, LGBT+, and neurodiverse communities to mitigate the impact of stressors by employing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), trauma informed care, and trauma narratives. I have served clients in both private and community mental health settings to address barriers created by anxiety, trauma, and unexpected life transitions.

Damon Holzum, LCSW. I bring a fresh, passionate and compassionate approach to your concerns and engage with you as someone desiring a powerful, nurturing, and solutions focused experience. My focus is an integrative approach blending CBT, experiential, Gestalt, and narrative therapies to assist you and your significant other or family to thrive within your environment and understand your thoughts and feelings to be the best you. I engage with all genres of individuals and focus on sex-positive therapy, polyamory, alternative sexual practices and the destigmatization of all things sexual and intimate within your relationships.

I provide therapy to individuals, couples, and other dyadic formations in a non-judgmental environment. I believe that you, the client, are the best narrator of your own story. I work with clients to find their voice and tell their story in their own words. I am CNM / ENM / Poly affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, kink affirming, sex work affirming, MAP aware, sex positive and work with an intersectional lens. I welcome neurodivergent people and specialize in ADHD. I hope to provide a space for you to address anything that matters to you. We will chart a personalized plan for well-being as defined by you.