Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in East Windsor, CT
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I earned my B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies & Sociology from the University of Connecticut and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Springfield College. I have experience working with all age groups and specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I have helped individuals and families tackle issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma and disruptive behaviors. I developed my skills working in residential, outpatient and in-home settings with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. I earned my B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies & Sociology from the University of Connecticut and my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Springfield College. I have experience working with all age groups and specialize in working with children, adolescents, families and couples. I have helped individuals and families tackle issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma and disruptive behaviors. I developed my skills working in residential, outpatient and in-home settings with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Dave Ursillo
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I'm passionate about helping my clients discover, speak, and live the stories they want to be telling. You are the author of your life's story. And, I believe you deserve to live the story of your life in ways that make you feel free, safe, and unapologetically you.
A strong therapeutic relationship is capable of helping you guide and support the life that you want to be living. As your counselor, I'll do everything in my power to help you live the life that you deserve to be living: in alignment with your personal and cultural definitions of wellness.
I'm passionate about helping my clients discover, speak, and live the stories they want to be telling. You are the author of your life's story. And, I believe you deserve to live the story of your life in ways that make you feel free, safe, and unapologetically you.
A strong therapeutic relationship is capable of helping you guide and support the life that you want to be living. As your counselor, I'll do everything in my power to help you live the life that you deserve to be living: in alignment with your personal and cultural definitions of wellness.
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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, expand your capacity to stay present, and make different choices. Together, we'll creates a better relationship to yourself, others, and your emotions.
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, expand your capacity to stay present, and make different choices. Together, we'll creates a better relationship to yourself, others, and your emotions.
My brand of therapy is all about real human connection. Need a hype girl or a cheerleader, I'm on it. Need some tough love and honesty, also there. Just need a listening ear and some reassurance that you aren't alone on this wild ride of a planet, yeah, I get it. Therapy should be about YOU. No AI, no filters, just us sharing space for all that spins your world. Very happily queer and nontraditional relationship friendly! Yes, that's a nod to you, ENM folks.
Currently, I am currently open to new clients and am in network with Aetna, Optum (Connecticare, United, and Oxford), and Husky. OON friendly.
My brand of therapy is all about real human connection. Need a hype girl or a cheerleader, I'm on it. Need some tough love and honesty, also there. Just need a listening ear and some reassurance that you aren't alone on this wild ride of a planet, yeah, I get it. Therapy should be about YOU. No AI, no filters, just us sharing space for all that spins your world. Very happily queer and nontraditional relationship friendly! Yes, that's a nod to you, ENM folks.
Currently, I am currently open to new clients and am in network with Aetna, Optum (Connecticare, United, and Oxford), and Husky. OON friendly.
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 most committed to and interested in couples' counseling. I have worked with straight and queer/nonbinary partnerships, as well as ENM/poly. Therapy is not warranted only in crisis, but can often be utilized as a maintenance tool, especially regarding learning how to successfully communicate. Communication in a long term relationship is essential and something about which I am especially passionate. I have completed emotionally focused couples' therapy training as well as level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy and will utilize these methods in my work with couples.
I am most committed to and interested in couples' counseling. I have worked with straight and queer/nonbinary partnerships, as well as ENM/poly. Therapy is not warranted only in crisis, but can often be utilized as a maintenance tool, especially regarding learning how to successfully communicate. Communication in a long term relationship is essential and something about which I am especially passionate. I have completed emotionally focused couples' therapy training as well as level 1 training in Gottman Method Couples’ Therapy and will utilize these methods in my work with couples.
Hi! I'm Tanya. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with individuals whose goals are to achieve a sense of balance and fulfillment in their lives. Collaborating with clients to manage their mental health concerns, improve their relationships, and find clarity in their personal and professional paths.
Hi! I'm Tanya. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I enjoy working with individuals whose goals are to achieve a sense of balance and fulfillment in their lives. Collaborating with clients to manage their mental health concerns, improve their relationships, and find clarity in their personal and professional paths.
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.
Hi, I’m Kira (she/her) —a sex therapist, clinical social worker, and educator with over 15 years of experience supporting adults in building more connected, confident, and compassionate relationships with their bodies, identities, and intimate lives. I work w individuals and people in relationships of all different identities and experiences who want to increase their overall quality of life, and access to connection. Sometimes this includes working on more mental health focused work like anxiety, or depression, while other times it might include specific sexuality related goals.
Hi, I’m Kira (she/her) —a sex therapist, clinical social worker, and educator with over 15 years of experience supporting adults in building more connected, confident, and compassionate relationships with their bodies, identities, and intimate lives. I work w individuals and people in relationships of all different identities and experiences who want to increase their overall quality of life, and access to connection. Sometimes this includes working on more mental health focused work like anxiety, or depression, while other times it might include specific sexuality related goals.
I am committed and passionate about my work in helping others reach their full potential. I am trained to work with couples, families and individuals. I have experience in helping couples work through issues of infidelity, betrayal, intimacy, conflict resolution, and family/ life stage transitions. I believe in the power of all relationships and how it affects the quality of our lives. When working with individuals I use a systemic lens, in which I see the individual in the context of their relationships, major life events, ethnicity, race, culture, religion & sexuality.
I am committed and passionate about my work in helping others reach their full potential. I am trained to work with couples, families and individuals. I have experience in helping couples work through issues of infidelity, betrayal, intimacy, conflict resolution, and family/ life stage transitions. I believe in the power of all relationships and how it affects the quality of our lives. When working with individuals I use a systemic lens, in which I see the individual in the context of their relationships, major life events, ethnicity, race, culture, religion & sexuality.
With over 30 years clinical experience and training at Harvard, Princeton and University of Chicago, I treat individuals and families, ranging in age from pre-teens to adults. I help clients achieve relief from emotional distress, enhance self-esteem, and restore the quality of their relationships and work/academic functioning. Clients seek my assistance on such problems as anxiety, depression, trauma, existential issues, life transitions, cognitive/learning disorders, behavior problems, as well as sexual dysfunction and addictions.
With over 30 years clinical experience and training at Harvard, Princeton and University of Chicago, I treat individuals and families, ranging in age from pre-teens to adults. I help clients achieve relief from emotional distress, enhance self-esteem, and restore the quality of their relationships and work/academic functioning. Clients seek my assistance on such problems as anxiety, depression, trauma, existential issues, life transitions, cognitive/learning disorders, behavior problems, as well as sexual dysfunction and addictions.
The ideal client is willing to be open about the therapeutic relationship. Growth is an important part of therapy, and growth requires time. It is common to be scared to start therapy, but trust me, you have made the right first step. If you're looking for someone to hold you accountable and challenge you, we could be a good fit! I believe people have the power to help themselves, and I'm just here to help you unlock it.
The ideal client is willing to be open about the therapeutic relationship. Growth is an important part of therapy, and growth requires time. It is common to be scared to start therapy, but trust me, you have made the right first step. If you're looking for someone to hold you accountable and challenge you, we could be a good fit! I believe people have the power to help themselves, and I'm just here to help you unlock it.
It is overwhelming navigating our current society on a day to day basis. Many of us are feeling scared, sad, angry, or all of the above. Our coping skills just may not be cutting it anymore or new situations have arised that require us to learn and practice new ones. I want you to know you are not alone and that I am here to help.
It is overwhelming navigating our current society on a day to day basis. Many of us are feeling scared, sad, angry, or all of the above. Our coping skills just may not be cutting it anymore or new situations have arised that require us to learn and practice new ones. I want you to know you are not alone and that I am here to help.
My ideal client comes to treatment with countless questions. One of these questions include not knowing why they need help. However, they have a desire to do the work warranted to leave treatment better than when they started.
My ideal client comes to treatment with countless questions. One of these questions include not knowing why they need help. However, they have a desire to do the work warranted to leave treatment better than when they started.
Our ideal client is a woman who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsupported. She may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motherhood, work-life balance, or major life transitions. She often gives to others but neglects her own needs and feels disconnected from herself. She is seeking clarity, emotional relief, and a safe space to heal, grow, and feel empowered again.
Our ideal client is a woman who feels overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsupported. She may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, motherhood, work-life balance, or major life transitions. She often gives to others but neglects her own needs and feels disconnected from herself. She is seeking clarity, emotional relief, and a safe space to heal, grow, and feel empowered again.
Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.
Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.
My clients often come to therapy knowing that something in their life isn’t working the way they’d like but feel unsure about how to make a change. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, depression, grief and loss. Together, we’ll explore what really matters to you—your values, priorities, and the kind of life you want to build. Sometimes, even positive change can be overwhelming, so I work to create a space where it feels comfortable and safe to be honest, curious and imperfect.
My clients often come to therapy knowing that something in their life isn’t working the way they’d like but feel unsure about how to make a change. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, depression, grief and loss. Together, we’ll explore what really matters to you—your values, priorities, and the kind of life you want to build. Sometimes, even positive change can be overwhelming, so I work to create a space where it feels comfortable and safe to be honest, curious and imperfect.
Feeling stuck, lonely, sad, or frustrated? Perhaps you don't know where to start, but long for the reflection, support, and freedom you'll feel as you own your truth and take actions that support your best life. Whether it is your first time trying therapy, or you want to continue your work with therapy, and you want someone relatable, warm, and easy to talk to, I would love to support you. I enjoy caring for those I work with as they seek to better know themselves and validate their needs. It's my goal to deeply listen, both to what you say and what you don't.
Feeling stuck, lonely, sad, or frustrated? Perhaps you don't know where to start, but long for the reflection, support, and freedom you'll feel as you own your truth and take actions that support your best life. Whether it is your first time trying therapy, or you want to continue your work with therapy, and you want someone relatable, warm, and easy to talk to, I would love to support you. I enjoy caring for those I work with as they seek to better know themselves and validate their needs. It's my goal to deeply listen, both to what you say and what you don't.
Even the most capable and compassionate people can find themselves feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to keep going. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the unique stress and vicarious trauma that often come with caregiving or helping professions. I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in helping roles - whether you’re a healthcare worker, first responder, therapist, educator, or anyone whose profession asks you to hold space for others. My practice is a space where you don’t have to carry it all alone and can get the support you need.
Even the most capable and compassionate people can find themselves feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to keep going. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or the unique stress and vicarious trauma that often come with caregiving or helping professions. I bring a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in helping roles - whether you’re a healthcare worker, first responder, therapist, educator, or anyone whose profession asks you to hold space for others. My practice is a space where you don’t have to carry it all alone and can get the support you need.
Welcome! This is the first step toward optimum wellness. Services are confidential and designed to meet each individual need a person may have. Relationship issues, life transitions or whatever it may be that is on your mind together we will develop a plan and take steps toward achieving your goals. I take a holistic approach and assist clients in understanding themselves better in order to develop to their full potential. It may be focusing on specific coping skills or action steps or it may be exploring thoughts feelings and beliefs and identifying what comes next.
Welcome! This is the first step toward optimum wellness. Services are confidential and designed to meet each individual need a person may have. Relationship issues, life transitions or whatever it may be that is on your mind together we will develop a plan and take steps toward achieving your goals. I take a holistic approach and assist clients in understanding themselves better in order to develop to their full potential. It may be focusing on specific coping skills or action steps or it may be exploring thoughts feelings and beliefs and identifying what comes next.
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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.