Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in New Britain, CT
If you feel like you're struggling just to survive, I promise you are not alone. We might feel lost, unhappy, stressed or exhausted from our own self-doubts or the roadblocks that are thrown in front of us. Finding and accepting yourself is not always an easy task, and sometimes we all need a little help. That's where I come in! With over 10 years of experience working directly with adults, I have strengthened my ability to connect with different personalities and perspectives, ensuring that each client is met with compassion and understanding.
If you feel like you're struggling just to survive, I promise you are not alone. We might feel lost, unhappy, stressed or exhausted from our own self-doubts or the roadblocks that are thrown in front of us. Finding and accepting yourself is not always an easy task, and sometimes we all need a little help. That's where I come in! With over 10 years of experience working directly with adults, I have strengthened my ability to connect with different personalities and perspectives, ensuring that each client is met with compassion and understanding.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adult's, young adults, adolescents, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, and past experiences that continue to impact daily life. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure things out alone.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adult's, young adults, adolescents, couples, and families navigating anxiety, stress, and past experiences that continue to impact daily life. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure things out alone.
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.
Adelante Clinical Services is a confidential, safe, and inviting private practice here to provide you with support during times of trials and tribulations. Together we will identify challenges in your life and create tailored solutions allowing you to move forward in your unique journey of life. My approach is a combination of gentleness yet straight forward and firm; creating a balance to meet the needs of the individual. We will use your strengths to empower you; while providing you with the tools and strategies needed to move forward and achieve your personal goals.
Adelante Clinical Services is a confidential, safe, and inviting private practice here to provide you with support during times of trials and tribulations. Together we will identify challenges in your life and create tailored solutions allowing you to move forward in your unique journey of life. My approach is a combination of gentleness yet straight forward and firm; creating a balance to meet the needs of the individual. We will use your strengths to empower you; while providing you with the tools and strategies needed to move forward and achieve your personal goals.
Erika Santosuosso-EMDR-Trauma-CSAT-Sex
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, EMDRIA
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re struggling with relational trauma—whether from betrayal, infidelity, unhealthy relationship patterns, compulsivity, or attachment wounds—you may feel like you’ve lost your sense of safety, trust, or even yourself. Healing is possible. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to understand the impact of these experiences, process painful emotions, and build healthier, more secure relationships. Using trauma-focused, evidence-based approaches, I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you can reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater confidence and hope.
If you’re struggling with relational trauma—whether from betrayal, infidelity, unhealthy relationship patterns, compulsivity, or attachment wounds—you may feel like you’ve lost your sense of safety, trust, or even yourself. Healing is possible. I work with individuals and couples who are ready to understand the impact of these experiences, process painful emotions, and build healthier, more secure relationships. Using trauma-focused, evidence-based approaches, I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you can reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater confidence and hope.
New clients welcome! Starting therapy can be anxiety inducing, and scary. You deserve to feel relief and safety. Put yourself first and begin your journey of growth and healing. I utilize a holistic and somatic approach that will customize our sessions around your desires while focusing on your goals. I also use a client-centered, strength-based and solution-focused approach. My goal is to help you establish appropriate coping skills that can be implemented at anytime. Sessions are truly a collaborative space, where you are the main character.
New clients welcome! Starting therapy can be anxiety inducing, and scary. You deserve to feel relief and safety. Put yourself first and begin your journey of growth and healing. I utilize a holistic and somatic approach that will customize our sessions around your desires while focusing on your goals. I also use a client-centered, strength-based and solution-focused approach. My goal is to help you establish appropriate coping skills that can be implemented at anytime. Sessions are truly a collaborative space, where you are the main character.
As a therapist, my primary focus is to help adults who are grappling with depression, anxiety, OCD, substance use recovery, and emotional trauma. Additionally, I am PSI trained in perinatal mental health, and support moms through every stage of motherhood. These challenges can be immensely difficult to face alone, and my goal is to offer you a supportive and healing space. We will work together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself through the cultivation of self awareness, self acceptance, and taking back control of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
As a therapist, my primary focus is to help adults who are grappling with depression, anxiety, OCD, substance use recovery, and emotional trauma. Additionally, I am PSI trained in perinatal mental health, and support moms through every stage of motherhood. These challenges can be immensely difficult to face alone, and my goal is to offer you a supportive and healing space. We will work together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself through the cultivation of self awareness, self acceptance, and taking back control of your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults. I have a strong interest and history working with clients in high conflict relationships, intimate partner violence, intergenerational trauma, relationship issues and the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work well with adolescents and crisis. I work from a trauma informed and person centered focus to create a welcoming therapeutic environment.
I enjoy working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults. I have a strong interest and history working with clients in high conflict relationships, intimate partner violence, intergenerational trauma, relationship issues and the LGBTQIA+ community. I also work well with adolescents and crisis. I work from a trauma informed and person centered focus to create a welcoming therapeutic environment.
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.
Do you find yourself moving through the day on autopilot? Juggling responsibilities while feeling disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed, or weighed down by self-doubt? When you've lived through prolonged or repeated trauma, it's common to feel like you're always bracing for impact, even in moments of calm. As a therapist & a lifelong self-healer, I hold space for your whole story, without shame or judgment while you learn how to foster internal safety. Whether you’re processing trauma, navigating relationship stress, or challenging the weight of old beliefs, our work together will center clarity, compassion, and embodied change.
Do you find yourself moving through the day on autopilot? Juggling responsibilities while feeling disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed, or weighed down by self-doubt? When you've lived through prolonged or repeated trauma, it's common to feel like you're always bracing for impact, even in moments of calm. As a therapist & a lifelong self-healer, I hold space for your whole story, without shame or judgment while you learn how to foster internal safety. Whether you’re processing trauma, navigating relationship stress, or challenging the weight of old beliefs, our work together will center clarity, compassion, and embodied change.
Christiana A Vickrey
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFTA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Life brings challenges, transitions, and memories that can pull us away from the path we want to be on. Finding confidence and a true sense of self is a journey that requires space and time to process, yet it can be difficult to find a safe, judgment-free space for that kind of exploration. I'm here to offer that space, to listen and connect, and to support you in navigating those experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. With time, trust, and a bit of hard work, the obstacles you face can begin to transform—not just into things to overcome, but into stepping stones toward the life you truly want.
Life brings challenges, transitions, and memories that can pull us away from the path we want to be on. Finding confidence and a true sense of self is a journey that requires space and time to process, yet it can be difficult to find a safe, judgment-free space for that kind of exploration. I'm here to offer that space, to listen and connect, and to support you in navigating those experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. With time, trust, and a bit of hard work, the obstacles you face can begin to transform—not just into things to overcome, but into stepping stones toward the life you truly want.
Taylor Brosnihan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Starting or deepening therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating. I work primarily with young adults and adults navigating the complexities of relationships—with partners, family, friends, or colleagues—as well as the inner conflicts that come from balancing multiple roles and identities. My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical, helping you uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building tools to move forward in ways that align with your values. Together, we’ll create space to honor your unique experiences while finding new ways of approaching old struggles.
Starting or deepening therapy can feel both hopeful and intimidating. I work primarily with young adults and adults navigating the complexities of relationships—with partners, family, friends, or colleagues—as well as the inner conflicts that come from balancing multiple roles and identities. My approach is collaborative, warm, and practical, helping you uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building tools to move forward in ways that align with your values. Together, we’ll create space to honor your unique experiences while finding new ways of approaching old struggles.
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My professional and personal experience as a queer neurodivergent kink-allied clinician inform my work: you don't need to explain your existence or justify your lifestyle—we can focus instead on your goals and journey, at your own pace.
Work with me is grounded, collaborative, and very human! In relational psychodynamic therapy we'll explore how past and present "attachments" (important relationships) affect you, work through ruptures and conflict, and test-drive new ways of relating. You'll develop insight and blueprints for healthy, meaningful relationships (and skills for keeping them!).
My professional and personal experience as a queer neurodivergent kink-allied clinician inform my work: you don't need to explain your existence or justify your lifestyle—we can focus instead on your goals and journey, at your own pace.
Work with me is grounded, collaborative, and very human! In relational psychodynamic therapy we'll explore how past and present "attachments" (important relationships) affect you, work through ruptures and conflict, and test-drive new ways of relating. You'll develop insight and blueprints for healthy, meaningful relationships (and skills for keeping them!).
I provide a safe, confidential, judgment-free, culturally competent, and sex-positive environment to aid your comfort and growth.
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 provide a safe, confidential, judgment-free, culturally competent, and sex-positive environment to aid your comfort and growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.