Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in East Haven, CT
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor and owner of Aligned Wellness in the state of Connecticut. I have worked in various clinical settings including but not limited to in-home, community, private practice and outpatient settings. As a Counselor, I have several years of experience providing counseling services to individuals with varying ages and diagnoses. I specialize in offering culturally responsive care that focuses on, Trauma processing, Anxiety, and Stress Management. I would describe my practice as one that is built upon the belief that people begin to heal at the moment, they feel heard.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor and owner of Aligned Wellness in the state of Connecticut. I have worked in various clinical settings including but not limited to in-home, community, private practice and outpatient settings. As a Counselor, I have several years of experience providing counseling services to individuals with varying ages and diagnoses. I specialize in offering culturally responsive care that focuses on, Trauma processing, Anxiety, and Stress Management. I would describe my practice as one that is built upon the belief that people begin to heal at the moment, they feel heard.
I am a passionate, engaging, clinically-driven psychotherapist who helps clients identify and change "Stories" that do not serve them. My background includes diverse clinical experience serving adults and adolescents across mental health and substance abuse diagnoses, biological sex, race, culture, gender identity, and gender expression. I use an authentic, relational-driven approach to facilitate exploration, growth, and change.
I am a passionate, engaging, clinically-driven psychotherapist who helps clients identify and change "Stories" that do not serve them. My background includes diverse clinical experience serving adults and adolescents across mental health and substance abuse diagnoses, biological sex, race, culture, gender identity, and gender expression. I use an authentic, relational-driven approach to facilitate exploration, growth, and change.
I’m glad you’re here. I support adults ages 18 and up who are navigating challenges like anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, stress, or major life changes. I know everyone comes to therapy for their own reasons, so I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll move toward finding balance, building resilience, and improving your overall well-being.
I’m glad you’re here. I support adults ages 18 and up who are navigating challenges like anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, stress, or major life changes. I know everyone comes to therapy for their own reasons, so I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll move toward finding balance, building resilience, and improving your overall well-being.
I love to work with clients who are open to growing, gaining a deeper understanding of who they are, and discovering a better version of themselves.
I love to work with clients who are open to growing, gaining a deeper understanding of who they are, and discovering a better version of themselves.
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Many of my clients are sensitive, neurodivergent, navigating kink and poly dynamics, and are tired of managing everything alone.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in neurodivergence, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, including non-traditional relationship structures. I use humor, mindfulness, somatic and parts-based approaches to help you track what’s happening in real time. Together, we will practice expanding your capacity to stay present, make different choices, and relate to yourself and others differently.
Many of my clients are sensitive, neurodivergent, navigating kink and poly dynamics, and are tired of managing everything alone.
Currently accepting new clients! I specialize in neurodivergence, anxiety, and relationship dynamics, including non-traditional relationship structures. I use humor, mindfulness, somatic and parts-based approaches to help you track what’s happening in real time. Together, we will practice expanding your capacity to stay present, make different choices, and relate to yourself and others differently.
My biggest passion as a queer, trans, and poly therapist is working within LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous/Non-Monogamous, and BDSM/ kink communities.
I have extensive experience spanning diverse populations, from young adults to elder adults of different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Through this experience I bring a depth of understanding and cultural competence to our work together. Regardless of your background or the challenges you face, I'm here to support you.
My biggest passion as a queer, trans, and poly therapist is working within LGBTQIA+, Polyamorous/Non-Monogamous, and BDSM/ kink communities.
I have extensive experience spanning diverse populations, from young adults to elder adults of different backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Through this experience I bring a depth of understanding and cultural competence to our work together. Regardless of your background or the challenges you face, I'm here to support you.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, kink-allied, and HAES oriented.
I am here to guide folks who are looking to slow down and tend to their nervous system, improve self-esteem and assertiveness, practice self-compassion, or work through grief and life transitions. I feel passionate about working with folks navigating trauma and individuals looking to explore personal identity or non-traditional relationship dynamics.
I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, kink-allied, and HAES oriented.
I am here to guide folks who are looking to slow down and tend to their nervous system, improve self-esteem and assertiveness, practice self-compassion, or work through grief and life transitions. I feel passionate about working with folks navigating trauma and individuals looking to explore personal identity or non-traditional relationship dynamics.
Licensed in CT (in-person/virtually), VT & ME (virtually) with immediate openings. I specialize in and support women through all stages and challenges of life; late adolescent, emerging adult, through mid-life and aging. I welcome same-sex couples and alternative relationships navigating identity, trauma, and relationship or sexual challenges. I also facilitate ketamine-assisted therapy. This is an insurance-friendly practice which can process out-of-network reimbursements on your behalf. Reach out to check your benefits.
Licensed in CT (in-person/virtually), VT & ME (virtually) with immediate openings. I specialize in and support women through all stages and challenges of life; late adolescent, emerging adult, through mid-life and aging. I welcome same-sex couples and alternative relationships navigating identity, trauma, and relationship or sexual challenges. I also facilitate ketamine-assisted therapy. This is an insurance-friendly practice which can process out-of-network reimbursements on your behalf. Reach out to check your benefits.
These are the main issues I can help you with: navigating LGBTQ/Queer and neurodiverse identities, embracing sex-positive, kink-affirming, ethically non-monogamy-informed perspectives, and addressing life's challenges from ADHD to trauma.
I work best with those whose lives exist outside the margins, people whose intersecting identities have been historically or systematically marginalized. My clients seek a space where they are affirmed, understood, and gently challenged. Together, we address the systems and patterns keeping them stuck, so they leave feeling safe, supported, and able to self-empower as the experts of their own lives.
These are the main issues I can help you with: navigating LGBTQ/Queer and neurodiverse identities, embracing sex-positive, kink-affirming, ethically non-monogamy-informed perspectives, and addressing life's challenges from ADHD to trauma.
I work best with those whose lives exist outside the margins, people whose intersecting identities have been historically or systematically marginalized. My clients seek a space where they are affirmed, understood, and gently challenged. Together, we address the systems and patterns keeping them stuck, so they leave feeling safe, supported, and able to self-empower as the experts of their own lives.
Kelsey Greene, LCSW - Sex Therapy, IFS, & EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with shame, distress, or anxiety related to your sexuality or porn use? Do you feel stuck in cycles of secrecy or guilt, unsure of how to navigate your desires in a way that aligns with your values and well-being? I am Kelsey, a trauma-informed sex therapist practicing in the states of NY, CT, & FL. I work with individuals and couples experiencing sex- and intimacy-related issues, such as communication challenges, shame, desire discrepancy, ED, pelvic pain, and infidelity, as well as individuals seeking treatment for processing trauma. I am accepting new clients and have immediate availability for a consult.
Are you struggling with shame, distress, or anxiety related to your sexuality or porn use? Do you feel stuck in cycles of secrecy or guilt, unsure of how to navigate your desires in a way that aligns with your values and well-being? I am Kelsey, a trauma-informed sex therapist practicing in the states of NY, CT, & FL. I work with individuals and couples experiencing sex- and intimacy-related issues, such as communication challenges, shame, desire discrepancy, ED, pelvic pain, and infidelity, as well as individuals seeking treatment for processing trauma. I am accepting new clients and have immediate availability for a consult.
Keyndra Lewis, LMFT/ English-Spanish- Telehealth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Plainville, CT 06062
Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.
Learning to navigate the challenges in a constructive and beneficial manner produces a confident, well-adjusted person. I provide inclusive clinical interventions to improve overall functioning to couples, and individuals. Breakdown and unpacking narratives that no longer serves us with a focus on empathy support and a focus on self healing. Every journey is unique. The most essential tenet of this work is affirmation that you can trust yourself to know and make changes that will benefit your life. Soy hispana y hablo español.
When you’re feeling stuck in a constant loop of anxiety, worst-case scenarios, and self-criticism, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. You might feel like you spiral from one thought to the next and just want a break from the constant overwhelm. I specialize in helping those struggling with anxiety, sexual trauma, or relationship stress. Whether you’re overwhelmed by overthinking, confused by the impact of past experiences, or feel like you’re constantly performing for others - I want to help you feel empowered and aligned in your day to day life.
When you’re feeling stuck in a constant loop of anxiety, worst-case scenarios, and self-criticism, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. You might feel like you spiral from one thought to the next and just want a break from the constant overwhelm. I specialize in helping those struggling with anxiety, sexual trauma, or relationship stress. Whether you’re overwhelmed by overthinking, confused by the impact of past experiences, or feel like you’re constantly performing for others - I want to help you feel empowered and aligned in your day to day life.
Limited availability. Life can be overwhelming and confusing. I work to create a safe and supportive space by being authentic, compassionate, and curious. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexuality, sexual trauma, suicidal ideation, psychosis, substance use, disordered eating, and non-suicidal self-injury. My goals are to assist you to feel better, manage life more effectively, and meet your goals. Therapy is about YOU!
Limited availability. Life can be overwhelming and confusing. I work to create a safe and supportive space by being authentic, compassionate, and curious. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, gender identity, sexuality, sexual trauma, suicidal ideation, psychosis, substance use, disordered eating, and non-suicidal self-injury. My goals are to assist you to feel better, manage life more effectively, and meet your goals. Therapy is about YOU!
Taking the step to seek help is no easy act. It takes courage! You're doing a scary thing and I applaud you for it. Welcome. Coming to therapy takes collaboration, consistency, and an open mind. I believe that in working together in an authentic and curious way, we can figure out ways to meet your needs and overcome obstacles. I work with individuals looking for change and a desire to break free from the burden of impossible standards.
Taking the step to seek help is no easy act. It takes courage! You're doing a scary thing and I applaud you for it. Welcome. Coming to therapy takes collaboration, consistency, and an open mind. I believe that in working together in an authentic and curious way, we can figure out ways to meet your needs and overcome obstacles. I work with individuals looking for change and a desire to break free from the burden of impossible standards.
You’re the reliable one. The high achiever.
But you’re tired and you feel like you're hanging by a thread.
If you grew up with emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, you likely learned to perform instead of feel. You may over-function in your relationships, people-please in your friendships, and are a perfectionist at work. Now, you're ready to let go of the pressure. It's time to just be you.
I specialize in working with individuals who were never given emotional permission to rest, to need, or to be soft. If you're navigating burnout, anxiety, or relationship struggles you don't have to do it alone.
You’re the reliable one. The high achiever.
But you’re tired and you feel like you're hanging by a thread.
If you grew up with emotionally immature or narcissistic parents, you likely learned to perform instead of feel. You may over-function in your relationships, people-please in your friendships, and are a perfectionist at work. Now, you're ready to let go of the pressure. It's time to just be you.
I specialize in working with individuals who were never given emotional permission to rest, to need, or to be soft. If you're navigating burnout, anxiety, or relationship struggles you don't have to do it alone.
Effective therapy looks different for each person, whether it is having a safe space to express things you have long held inside, building insight into destructive patterns in your life, or learning specific skills to improve your mood or navigate daily stressors. My goal is to meet my clients where they are now and work together toward improving their quality of life, addressing past traumas and adverse experiences that continue to affect their life in the present, and helping them identify and take steps toward their goals. I have found therapy to be hugely healing in my own life, and I hope always to do the same for my clients.
Effective therapy looks different for each person, whether it is having a safe space to express things you have long held inside, building insight into destructive patterns in your life, or learning specific skills to improve your mood or navigate daily stressors. My goal is to meet my clients where they are now and work together toward improving their quality of life, addressing past traumas and adverse experiences that continue to affect their life in the present, and helping them identify and take steps toward their goals. I have found therapy to be hugely healing in my own life, and I hope always to do the same for my clients.
I have 20 years experience in the mental health. This includes individual and family therapy with adults and children. I have extensive history working with the LGBTQI community, Substance Use, Adult Autism and ADHD.
I have 20 years experience in the mental health. This includes individual and family therapy with adults and children. I have extensive history working with the LGBTQI community, Substance Use, Adult Autism and ADHD.
I have been practicing as a clinical social worker since 2015. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology at the University of Connecticut and then obtained my Master of Social Work and Master of Human Sexuality Education at Widener University. I have predominately worked in outpatient mental health with special interest in adults ranging from young to older adult populations.
I have been practicing as a clinical social worker since 2015. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology at the University of Connecticut and then obtained my Master of Social Work and Master of Human Sexuality Education at Widener University. I have predominately worked in outpatient mental health with special interest in adults ranging from young to older adult populations.
My clients are high-achieving, perfectionistic people who look like they have it together, but underneath feel exhausted, stuck, or are quietly unraveling. Perfectionism, complicated relationships with food, and patterns of being in relationship with people who don't treat you the way you deserve but are incredibly difficult to leave. You have usually spent years stuck in your head, trying to figure yourself out. I will help you slow down, get out of overthinking, and begin to notice what’s happening in your body so that you can actually shift long-standing patterns.
My clients are high-achieving, perfectionistic people who look like they have it together, but underneath feel exhausted, stuck, or are quietly unraveling. Perfectionism, complicated relationships with food, and patterns of being in relationship with people who don't treat you the way you deserve but are incredibly difficult to leave. You have usually spent years stuck in your head, trying to figure yourself out. I will help you slow down, get out of overthinking, and begin to notice what’s happening in your body so that you can actually shift long-standing patterns.
Congrats on making the brave choice to look into therapy today! Therapy looks different for everyone and the process is not linear. There will be times you laugh, you cry, and times you get angry - which means it's working. The first step is making the call (or sending the email) and the best part is it's something you're doing completely for you, completely your choice, so you are the one in control.
Congrats on making the brave choice to look into therapy today! Therapy looks different for everyone and the process is not linear. There will be times you laugh, you cry, and times you get angry - which means it's working. The first step is making the call (or sending the email) and the best part is it's something you're doing completely for you, completely your choice, so you are the one in control.
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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.