Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Glastonbury, CT
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.
Jennifer Lynn Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in the power of relationships. Relationships are healing and essential to our lives as human beings. I have a strong passion for working with individuals, children, families and couples who may be going through or experiencing life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD or autism. Resiliency is powerful but does not always come naturally. I can help you to build those networks though and help you to reach your goals big or small in your mental health and find your inner peace.
I believe in the power of relationships. Relationships are healing and essential to our lives as human beings. I have a strong passion for working with individuals, children, families and couples who may be going through or experiencing life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD or autism. Resiliency is powerful but does not always come naturally. I can help you to build those networks though and help you to reach your goals big or small in your mental health and find your inner peace.
With a holistic, sex-positive approach, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore hidden desires, break old cycles and move toward a more authentic, connected way of living and loving.
Clients often share things they've never told anyone: Longings for deeper intimacy, playful excitement or liberating freedom. They're tired of being stuck in or held back by fear, shame or silence. We work together to build self-esteem, live with greater integrity, feel more "at home" in their bodies and create lives that truly reflect who they are.
With a holistic, sex-positive approach, I offer a safe and supportive space to explore hidden desires, break old cycles and move toward a more authentic, connected way of living and loving.
Clients often share things they've never told anyone: Longings for deeper intimacy, playful excitement or liberating freedom. They're tired of being stuck in or held back by fear, shame or silence. We work together to build self-esteem, live with greater integrity, feel more "at home" in their bodies and create lives that truly reflect who they are.
I specialize in working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse children, adolescents and adults, as well as other LGBTQ+ folx. I also provide neurodivergent-affirming care (e.g., autistic/ADHD) and trauma-informed care. I have extensive training and experience treating substance misuse, PTSD and complex PTSD, depression/mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I love working with people in polyamorous relationships.
I run an interpersonal therapy group for gender diverse adults, too.
I specialize in working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse children, adolescents and adults, as well as other LGBTQ+ folx. I also provide neurodivergent-affirming care (e.g., autistic/ADHD) and trauma-informed care. I have extensive training and experience treating substance misuse, PTSD and complex PTSD, depression/mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, I love working with people in polyamorous relationships.
I run an interpersonal therapy group for gender diverse adults, too.
Hi! Welcome. :). I am taking new clients.
I’m a trauma-informed, relational therapist w/ expertise in cognitive & behavioral approaches. My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment in life or relationships. They might struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating identity, relationships, and family dynamics. They’re looking to better understand themselves, clarify their needs, set boundaries, and create a life that feels authentic. They want insight, practical strategies, and support to feel more in control, empowered, and connected to themselves and others. They want to thrive!
Hi! Welcome. :). I am taking new clients.
I’m a trauma-informed, relational therapist w/ expertise in cognitive & behavioral approaches. My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment in life or relationships. They might struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, or navigating identity, relationships, and family dynamics. They’re looking to better understand themselves, clarify their needs, set boundaries, and create a life that feels authentic. They want insight, practical strategies, and support to feel more in control, empowered, and connected to themselves and others. They want to thrive!
By utilizing sex-positive, trauma-informed counseling, I assist individuals and relationships navigating issues related to intimacy, erotic identity and connection.
I integrate attachment-based, narrative, DBT-informed, and culturally responsive approaches. You are the expert on your life; my role is to offer skilled, nonjudgmental partnership so you can rebuild safety, trust, and embodied agency.
By utilizing sex-positive, trauma-informed counseling, I assist individuals and relationships navigating issues related to intimacy, erotic identity and connection.
I integrate attachment-based, narrative, DBT-informed, and culturally responsive approaches. You are the expert on your life; my role is to offer skilled, nonjudgmental partnership so you can rebuild safety, trust, and embodied agency.
Are you looking for an online presurgical psychological assessment, as required by your bariatric surgeon or insurance? Would you like information about yourself that will help you on your weight loss journey? BPAS offers the assessment required by providers, along with feedback you can use to help yourself. We make this process as simple and as useful as we can, so you can move ahead with confidence.
Are you looking for an online presurgical psychological assessment, as required by your bariatric surgeon or insurance? Would you like information about yourself that will help you on your weight loss journey? BPAS offers the assessment required by providers, along with feedback you can use to help yourself. We make this process as simple and as useful as we can, so you can move ahead with confidence.
Early afternoon appointments available! There are many reasons to seek therapy, each individual has different experiences, struggles, and goals. I’m here to support you in identifying and addressing your specific needs. Therapy can seem intimidating, but my gentle and supportive approach ensures that you feel heard, understood, and respected. The therapeutic relationship allows space for self-reflection while also helping to ground and validate your experiences. My favorite clients to work with are those that are seeking to take control of their life and to face it with a new sense of calm and confidence.
Early afternoon appointments available! There are many reasons to seek therapy, each individual has different experiences, struggles, and goals. I’m here to support you in identifying and addressing your specific needs. Therapy can seem intimidating, but my gentle and supportive approach ensures that you feel heard, understood, and respected. The therapeutic relationship allows space for self-reflection while also helping to ground and validate your experiences. My favorite clients to work with are those that are seeking to take control of their life and to face it with a new sense of calm and confidence.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is collaborative, compassionate, and action-oriented. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT (MB-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - Certified) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is collaborative, compassionate, and action-oriented. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT (MB-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I'm also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR - Certified) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Life comes at us in waves of change. Some are predictable and gentle, while others seem to come out of nowhere and knock us completely off balance. Fears may arise about our future, or past trauma might bubble to the surface of our awareness. Confusion, anxiety and depression are normal responses to shifting insights, losses and transitions in life. Relationships can become challenging to navigate, especially when the waves keep coming at us. I will join you right where you are at, to help you catch your breath and establish stable footing so you can forge a path toward wholeness and wellness.
Life comes at us in waves of change. Some are predictable and gentle, while others seem to come out of nowhere and knock us completely off balance. Fears may arise about our future, or past trauma might bubble to the surface of our awareness. Confusion, anxiety and depression are normal responses to shifting insights, losses and transitions in life. Relationships can become challenging to navigate, especially when the waves keep coming at us. I will join you right where you are at, to help you catch your breath and establish stable footing so you can forge a path toward wholeness and wellness.
You may be at a point where you have managed everything asked of you — and arrived at destination where managing is no longer enough. You may be navigating trauma, chronic illness, relational ruptures, family estrangement, or the quiet disorientation that follows leaving a high-control religion. You are not broken. The stories you carry about yourself are not fixed. And you deserve a space where the whole person — not just the presenting problem — is seen.
You may be at a point where you have managed everything asked of you — and arrived at destination where managing is no longer enough. You may be navigating trauma, chronic illness, relational ruptures, family estrangement, or the quiet disorientation that follows leaving a high-control religion. You are not broken. The stories you carry about yourself are not fixed. And you deserve a space where the whole person — not just the presenting problem — is seen.
It’s not easy to find a therapist that feels like the right “fit." Even more, opening up and working towards change can be intimidating and hard. But, taking this step for yourself can be monumental. My ethos as a therapist, is to focus on helping clients feel secure in the therapeutic process by building a trusting relationship. My style is dynamic, warm, and curious. Together we'll explore deep-rooted beliefs and feelings, process the past and what’s challenging in the present, develop meaningful practices, and help you reconnect with yourself and those around you so you can live a full and connected life.
It’s not easy to find a therapist that feels like the right “fit." Even more, opening up and working towards change can be intimidating and hard. But, taking this step for yourself can be monumental. My ethos as a therapist, is to focus on helping clients feel secure in the therapeutic process by building a trusting relationship. My style is dynamic, warm, and curious. Together we'll explore deep-rooted beliefs and feelings, process the past and what’s challenging in the present, develop meaningful practices, and help you reconnect with yourself and those around you so you can live a full and connected life.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are on your new journey toward mental health recovery and joy-filled living.
I am the owner of Strong Mountain Integrative Wellness, PLLC, and have over 2 decades of social work experience. I am proud to offer affirming psychotherapy for adults who are experiencing a wide range of life, mental health, and relationship challenges.
I believe in the critical importance meaning-making in the therapeutic process and have also received advanced training in spirituality-affirming practice and exegetical training at NYU and Duke Divinity School.
Welcome! I am so glad that you are on your new journey toward mental health recovery and joy-filled living.
I am the owner of Strong Mountain Integrative Wellness, PLLC, and have over 2 decades of social work experience. I am proud to offer affirming psychotherapy for adults who are experiencing a wide range of life, mental health, and relationship challenges.
I believe in the critical importance meaning-making in the therapeutic process and have also received advanced training in spirituality-affirming practice and exegetical training at NYU and Duke Divinity School.
At the New England Holistic Well-Being Center, we understand that psychological, physical, and social challenges can cause distress and interfere with daily life. Our approach to treatment, coaching, and intervention is rooted in health psychology, emphasizing a holistic understanding of each individual. We consider not only physical and emotional symptoms but also life experiences, social contexts, and other factors that influence and sustain overall health.
At the New England Holistic Well-Being Center, we understand that psychological, physical, and social challenges can cause distress and interfere with daily life. Our approach to treatment, coaching, and intervention is rooted in health psychology, emphasizing a holistic understanding of each individual. We consider not only physical and emotional symptoms but also life experiences, social contexts, and other factors that influence and sustain overall health.
You’re self-aware. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, replayed the conversations in your head 400 times, and probably understand exactly why you feel the way you do...yet you still feel stuck in the same patterns. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, overthinking, relationship stress, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-esteem struggles, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and human. I help clients move beyond just “getting by” and feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves.
You’re self-aware. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, replayed the conversations in your head 400 times, and probably understand exactly why you feel the way you do...yet you still feel stuck in the same patterns. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, overthinking, relationship stress, burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-esteem struggles, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, practical, collaborative, and human. I help clients move beyond just “getting by” and feel more grounded, confident, and connected to themselves.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide specialized treatment for eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and depression. Many of my clients are adolescents or adults ready to let go of perfectionism, disordered eating, and/or body shame. Often these issues come with rigid rules and a loud internal critic. Together, we’ll work to quiet the noise, build emotional resilience, and foster a compassionate connection with yourself.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide specialized treatment for eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and depression. Many of my clients are adolescents or adults ready to let go of perfectionism, disordered eating, and/or body shame. Often these issues come with rigid rules and a loud internal critic. Together, we’ll work to quiet the noise, build emotional resilience, and foster a compassionate connection with yourself.
Hello! I am so happy you have made the choice to start your growth and healing journey! I understand that finding the right therapist can be daunting, so I try to provide a comfortable, accepting, and judgement free office space, as well as approach to treatment. I believe it is important to meet my client where they are at in their journey, and work from there. Sessions are focused on you, and what you would like to get out of them. I am here to help guide your journey, and help you to achieve your goals!
Hello! I am so happy you have made the choice to start your growth and healing journey! I understand that finding the right therapist can be daunting, so I try to provide a comfortable, accepting, and judgement free office space, as well as approach to treatment. I believe it is important to meet my client where they are at in their journey, and work from there. Sessions are focused on you, and what you would like to get out of them. I am here to help guide your journey, and help you to achieve your goals!
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.
Creating a therapeutic alliance where individuals are safe to explore the challenges in their lives is the foundation of effective therapy. I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, direct, and empathetic treatment approach that facilitates growth. Together we can explore underlying core belief systems and patterns of thinking that contribute to disruption in our lives, and learn healthier and more effective ways of coping that lead to positive change. I hope to provide the right balance of support and guidance that empowers people to create meaning, practice wellness, and find contentment in their lives.
Creating a therapeutic alliance where individuals are safe to explore the challenges in their lives is the foundation of effective therapy. I offer an authentic, non-judgmental, direct, and empathetic treatment approach that facilitates growth. Together we can explore underlying core belief systems and patterns of thinking that contribute to disruption in our lives, and learn healthier and more effective ways of coping that lead to positive change. I hope to provide the right balance of support and guidance that empowers people to create meaning, practice wellness, and find contentment in their lives.
Life presents each of us with challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Relationship conflicts, family and work stress, parental concerns, separation and divorce, health worries, the grief of loss, spiritual crises--all these hardships can bring anxiety, depression, anger and sadness in their wake. One can feel out of control using old coping mechanisms and strategies that don't work anymore. It's then that you will need the kind of support and guidance I offer to help strengthen your untapped natural ability to mindfully navigate through these and many other life stresses.
Life presents each of us with challenges that sometimes seem overwhelming. Relationship conflicts, family and work stress, parental concerns, separation and divorce, health worries, the grief of loss, spiritual crises--all these hardships can bring anxiety, depression, anger and sadness in their wake. One can feel out of control using old coping mechanisms and strategies that don't work anymore. It's then that you will need the kind of support and guidance I offer to help strengthen your untapped natural ability to mindfully navigate through these and many other life stresses.
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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.