Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Windsor, CT
You may feel stuck between who you are and how the world expects you to be. My ideal clients are LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals and couples seeking clarity, emotional relief, and deeper connection. You may be navigating identity, dysphoria, grief, disconnection, or anxiety. What you want is to feel whole, safe in your relationships and body, and free to live as your most authentic self.
You may feel stuck between who you are and how the world expects you to be. My ideal clients are LGBTQ+ and transgender individuals and couples seeking clarity, emotional relief, and deeper connection. You may be navigating identity, dysphoria, grief, disconnection, or anxiety. What you want is to feel whole, safe in your relationships and body, and free to live as your most authentic self.
I strive to foster a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to embark on their journey of growth and healing. My approach varies by individuals and their goals. I incorporate a systemic, multicultural, and social justice lens, recognizing the broader contexts that influence one's life and experiences. As a Mexican/Chicana and Puerto Rican therapist, I value culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered.
I strive to foster a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to embark on their journey of growth and healing. My approach varies by individuals and their goals. I incorporate a systemic, multicultural, and social justice lens, recognizing the broader contexts that influence one's life and experiences. As a Mexican/Chicana and Puerto Rican therapist, I value culturally responsive care and creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Brandi Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
3 Endorsed
Windsor, CT 06095
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Imagine this - you are feeling disconnected from the life you've created. Work is causing burn out, and there's no time for your own self-care because you've been taught to prioritize everyone else's needs before your own. Navigating this stress leads to anxiety and impacts your self-esteem, causing you to be your own worst critic. It's interfering with your relationships, leading to miscommunication and less room for genuine connection. If that picture feels all too real, then finding a therapist who can meet you where you're at and support you through these hurdles would be life-changing.
Imagine this - you are feeling disconnected from the life you've created. Work is causing burn out, and there's no time for your own self-care because you've been taught to prioritize everyone else's needs before your own. Navigating this stress leads to anxiety and impacts your self-esteem, causing you to be your own worst critic. It's interfering with your relationships, leading to miscommunication and less room for genuine connection. If that picture feels all too real, then finding a therapist who can meet you where you're at and support you through these hurdles would be life-changing.
I work with thoughtful individuals and couples who feel stuck between what they long for and how life feels now. Maybe there’s emotional distance, mismatched desire, or painful communication loops that leave you feeling lonely even when you’re not alone. Shame, self-doubt, or the weight of depression can make intimacy feel risky. If you're yearning for honest connection, satisfying sex, and steadier moods so you can show up as a loving partner and a whole person, I’m here to help. Above all, I strive to offer a safe space where you can untangle old patterns, deepen your understanding of each other, and build a healthy relationship.
I work with thoughtful individuals and couples who feel stuck between what they long for and how life feels now. Maybe there’s emotional distance, mismatched desire, or painful communication loops that leave you feeling lonely even when you’re not alone. Shame, self-doubt, or the weight of depression can make intimacy feel risky. If you're yearning for honest connection, satisfying sex, and steadier moods so you can show up as a loving partner and a whole person, I’m here to help. Above all, I strive to offer a safe space where you can untangle old patterns, deepen your understanding of each other, and build a healthy relationship.
We offer same day teletherapy or in person appointments. Utilizing a person centered, holistic approach, to assist you in navigating your journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship or adjusting to life changing issues you can feel confident in knowing you have made the right decision in seeking my services.
We offer same day teletherapy or in person appointments. Utilizing a person centered, holistic approach, to assist you in navigating your journey. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship or adjusting to life changing issues you can feel confident in knowing you have made the right decision in seeking my services.
Helping Adults, Children & Teens Manage Anxiety, Big Emotions, and Life Transitions.
Is your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, easily frustrated, or struggling to express their emotions? Maybe you’ve noticed changes in behavior, mood, or school performance—and you’re not sure how to help anymore.
You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Many children struggle silently, and with the right support, meaningful change is possible.
Helping Adults, Children & Teens Manage Anxiety, Big Emotions, and Life Transitions.
Is your child feeling overwhelmed, anxious, easily frustrated, or struggling to express their emotions? Maybe you’ve noticed changes in behavior, mood, or school performance—and you’re not sure how to help anymore.
You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Many children struggle silently, and with the right support, meaningful change is possible.
Jessica Giordano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.
I want to be part of your healing story. I believe that two people working together are stronger than one. I believe that most of our suffering comes from the pain around separation and disconnection and that healing and empowerment is best experienced and guided within a relational framework. I believe that the traditional or Western medical model for healing is outdated and limited and so I embrace a holistic or integrative approach to mental health. I believe that healing takes place beyond intellectual processing and that we need to integrate healing into somatic or body based processes and rewriting personal narrative.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Many of my clients are sensitive, have ADHD or autism, are navigating kink and poly dynamics, and are tired of managing everything alone.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with 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, have ADHD or autism, are navigating kink and poly dynamics, and are tired of managing everything alone.
Currently accepting new clients! I work with 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.
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.
It can be demoralizing to fall back into painful emotions and old patterns you have been determined to change. A part of you wants connection, relief, or a different way forward, while another part, despite your best efforts, keeps pulling you back into familiar pain. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a nonpathologizing, interactive therapy that helps you identify parts of yourself operating outside your awareness and begin to transform your relationship with yourself and those who matter most. Clients often leave IFS sessions with greater clarity, and with the sense that something actually “happened” in therapy.
It can be demoralizing to fall back into painful emotions and old patterns you have been determined to change. A part of you wants connection, relief, or a different way forward, while another part, despite your best efforts, keeps pulling you back into familiar pain. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a nonpathologizing, interactive therapy that helps you identify parts of yourself operating outside your awareness and begin to transform your relationship with yourself and those who matter most. Clients often leave IFS sessions with greater clarity, and with the sense that something actually “happened” in therapy.
I am also sex work and kink positive.
My primary clinical experience is working with the co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder population. I have trainings and experience in sexuality counseling, minority community competencies, and in different therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
I am also sex work and kink positive.
My primary clinical experience is working with the co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder population. I have trainings and experience in sexuality counseling, minority community competencies, and in different therapeutic modalities including Narrative Therapy, DBT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
Book through Headway for a simple, convenient process you can complete from the comfort of your home. In addition to the initial intake, I offer virtual therapy sessions to fit your schedule.
Book through Headway for a simple, convenient process you can complete from the comfort of your home. In addition to the initial intake, I offer virtual therapy sessions to fit your schedule.
Are you finding it difficult to navigate through the ever changing transitions of life? Do you feel like your life is constantly in over-drive or on autopilot? Is it affecting your relationships with your loved ones and peers? Chances are you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work. Rest assured you are not alone! My approach is focused on providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental space while supporting my clients develop healthier coping mechanisms to manage the stressors of daily life. Change can be uncomfortable, however, I am committed to helping you attain and sustain positive growth!
Are you finding it difficult to navigate through the ever changing transitions of life? Do you feel like your life is constantly in over-drive or on autopilot? Is it affecting your relationships with your loved ones and peers? Chances are you feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work. Rest assured you are not alone! My approach is focused on providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental space while supporting my clients develop healthier coping mechanisms to manage the stressors of daily life. Change can be uncomfortable, however, I am committed to helping you attain and sustain positive growth!
I am committed to providing Health at Every Size (HAES), LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed care.
I am particularly passionate about supporting college-age/young adults through identity exploration and life stage transitions. Other areas of clinical interest include working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessional thinking, compulsive and repetitive behaviors, disordered eating patterns, low self-esteem, body image and intimacy.
I am committed to providing Health at Every Size (HAES), LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed care.
I am particularly passionate about supporting college-age/young adults through identity exploration and life stage transitions. Other areas of clinical interest include working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, obsessional thinking, compulsive and repetitive behaviors, disordered eating patterns, low self-esteem, body image and intimacy.
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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.