Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Carrollwood, FL
*Accepting New Teletherapy Clients* Feeling constantly stressed, anxious, irritable, and easily angered by others or with yourself? You find yourself frustrated by the challenges of managing your emotions and asking yourself, "Why am I having such a hard time controlling my emotions?" or telling yourself "I should be able to handle this!" You've found that managing anxiety and the stress from everyday life feels overwhelming, and, you're exhausted. You want to be able to manage how you respond to daily stress and worry in ways that help you live a better quality of life and improve your relationship with others. I can help!
*Accepting New Teletherapy Clients* Feeling constantly stressed, anxious, irritable, and easily angered by others or with yourself? You find yourself frustrated by the challenges of managing your emotions and asking yourself, "Why am I having such a hard time controlling my emotions?" or telling yourself "I should be able to handle this!" You've found that managing anxiety and the stress from everyday life feels overwhelming, and, you're exhausted. You want to be able to manage how you respond to daily stress and worry in ways that help you live a better quality of life and improve your relationship with others. I can help!
Brianna Miah Emdr Trained
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MA, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Your story is important, and you deserve to be heard. Whether you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with life’s challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to face it on your own. Healing is not about erasing the past but about leaning into your resilience, honoring the strength that has carried you this far, and creating space for growth and self-compassion. It’s about shifting from survival to healing, from enduring to truly living.
Your story is important, and you deserve to be heard. Whether you’re carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with life’s challenges, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, you don’t have to face it on your own. Healing is not about erasing the past but about leaning into your resilience, honoring the strength that has carried you this far, and creating space for growth and self-compassion. It’s about shifting from survival to healing, from enduring to truly living.
You’ve spent so much of your life holding space for others—showing up, pushing through, doing what’s expected. But where do you go when you need space to exhale? My practice is a sanctuary for high-achieving, heart-centered individuals who are tired of performing strength and ready to cultivate something deeper: true balance, ease, and self-trust.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck and build a foundation for a life that feels just as good as it looks on paper.
You’ve spent so much of your life holding space for others—showing up, pushing through, doing what’s expected. But where do you go when you need space to exhale? My practice is a sanctuary for high-achieving, heart-centered individuals who are tired of performing strength and ready to cultivate something deeper: true balance, ease, and self-trust.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck and build a foundation for a life that feels just as good as it looks on paper.
Hi, I’m Yma A. Campozano (she/her/ella), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to empowering individuals. Are you facing unique challenges? Whether you’re dealing with acceptance, minority stress, neurodivergence, societal stigma, discrimination, or lack of family support, you deserve a safe space to express yourself and navigate your journey with confidence. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self, develop resilience, and find the empowerment you seek.
Hi, I’m Yma A. Campozano (she/her/ella), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to empowering individuals. Are you facing unique challenges? Whether you’re dealing with acceptance, minority stress, neurodivergence, societal stigma, discrimination, or lack of family support, you deserve a safe space to express yourself and navigate your journey with confidence. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self, develop resilience, and find the empowerment you seek.
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I have extensive experience supporting those in LGBTQ+ communities, non-traditional relationships (ENM, polyamory, kink/BDSM), and sex-positive spaces—but you don’t need to fit into any particular category to work with me.
Life is full of transitions, challenges, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, or identity exploration, I offer a safe, affirming, and judgment-free space to help you gain clarity and confidence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, and mindfulness techniques to foster resilience, self-acceptance, and meaningful personal growth. I work with individuals and couples facing a variety of concerns, including relationship dynamics, life transitions, and personal identity development.
I have extensive experience supporting those in LGBTQ+ communities, non-traditional relationships (ENM, polyamory, kink/BDSM), and sex-positive spaces—but you don’t need to fit into any particular category to work with me.
Life is full of transitions, challenges, and moments of self-discovery. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, or identity exploration, I offer a safe, affirming, and judgment-free space to help you gain clarity and confidence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, and mindfulness techniques to foster resilience, self-acceptance, and meaningful personal growth. I work with individuals and couples facing a variety of concerns, including relationship dynamics, life transitions, and personal identity development.
Asha D Purohit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, MSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
I am LGBTQ+ allied and sex positive.
Emotions can be hard, life can be hard, dealing with trauma, depression and anxiety is hard, dealing with chronic pain is hard. So many things that we have to navigate in life can feel overwhelming and the struggle can feel unwinnable. You don’t have to do it alone! We can work together to make a plan for making sure you have the tools you need to deal with any situation that arises in life, the big and the small and everything in between. I am a compassionate understanding open minded person who approaches mental health treatment through a trauma informed lens.
I am LGBTQ+ allied and sex positive.
Emotions can be hard, life can be hard, dealing with trauma, depression and anxiety is hard, dealing with chronic pain is hard. So many things that we have to navigate in life can feel overwhelming and the struggle can feel unwinnable. You don’t have to do it alone! We can work together to make a plan for making sure you have the tools you need to deal with any situation that arises in life, the big and the small and everything in between. I am a compassionate understanding open minded person who approaches mental health treatment through a trauma informed lens.
I also have experience working with gay, lesbian, kink and poly couples,.
My goal is to help you love yourself for who you truly are. This can take the form of identifying who you truly are rather than attempting to fit into the boxes you feel others want you to be. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. And helping couples reconnect and understand each other deeper to stop the same arguments from occurring . I want to help you feel more confident navigating the world while feeling safe, less anxious, and able to stop those constant negative thoughts that can be paralyzing at times. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and other trauma modalities
I also have experience working with gay, lesbian, kink and poly couples,.
My goal is to help you love yourself for who you truly are. This can take the form of identifying who you truly are rather than attempting to fit into the boxes you feel others want you to be. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma. And helping couples reconnect and understand each other deeper to stop the same arguments from occurring . I want to help you feel more confident navigating the world while feeling safe, less anxious, and able to stop those constant negative thoughts that can be paralyzing at times. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and other trauma modalities
Serena Yeager
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, CHT, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous individuals, offering a sex-positive, trauma-informed approach.
Book with me now by clicking on my website - You may feel like past traumas or reactive patterns are keeping you from experiencing the full depth of connection and joy in life. You're searching for a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing, that celebrates each of your unique identities. Whether you're struggling with trauma, insecure attachment, or navigating complex relationships, you want to break free from these cycles and reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll embrace your strength and wisdom, guiding you toward self-love and empowered relationships.
I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, kink, and non-monogamous individuals, offering a sex-positive, trauma-informed approach.
Book with me now by clicking on my website - You may feel like past traumas or reactive patterns are keeping you from experiencing the full depth of connection and joy in life. You're searching for a safe, nonjudgmental space for healing, that celebrates each of your unique identities. Whether you're struggling with trauma, insecure attachment, or navigating complex relationships, you want to break free from these cycles and reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll embrace your strength and wisdom, guiding you toward self-love and empowered relationships.
Dr. Erica A Merrill
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Elevated Wellness Counseling, LLC is founded on helping people develop a working definition of wellness through a multifaceted lens, incorporating personal development, confronting fears, identifying strengths, and increasing capacity for problem solving and meaning making in life. Often, the human experience leaves us feeling burnt out, disconnected, and looking for meaning. Seeking therapy is the first step in building the skills necessary to thrive. Areas of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, coping with transition, relationship issues, sex therapy, religion and spirituality, achieving wellness, and professional development.
Elevated Wellness Counseling, LLC is founded on helping people develop a working definition of wellness through a multifaceted lens, incorporating personal development, confronting fears, identifying strengths, and increasing capacity for problem solving and meaning making in life. Often, the human experience leaves us feeling burnt out, disconnected, and looking for meaning. Seeking therapy is the first step in building the skills necessary to thrive. Areas of expertise include: Anxiety, depression, coping with transition, relationship issues, sex therapy, religion and spirituality, achieving wellness, and professional development.
Ciara Monroe
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, RMHCI, MEd, EdS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am neurodivergent, witchy, kink positive, I cuss a lot, I am unapologetically Black, and I absolutely center my life and survival around pleasure.
A core part of the work I do with clients is shadow work. I define shadow work as the process of exploring the parts of ourselves that are unexpressed & repressed. I also embody the role of a mirror for clients; in order to help facilitate self reflection, empowerment, & reclamation. I want you to become the highest authority over your own truths!
I am neurodivergent, witchy, kink positive, I cuss a lot, I am unapologetically Black, and I absolutely center my life and survival around pleasure.
A core part of the work I do with clients is shadow work. I define shadow work as the process of exploring the parts of ourselves that are unexpressed & repressed. I also embody the role of a mirror for clients; in order to help facilitate self reflection, empowerment, & reclamation. I want you to become the highest authority over your own truths!
This may include navigating sexual dysfunction, kink competency, CNM, sexual orientation, low desire, and more.
Taking the first step to address intimacy, relationships, or personal growth isn’t easy, but the result can be transformative. Through top-rated online sex therapy company, Modern Intimacy, I am in the unique position to offer services in sex therapy, couples therapy, and general mental health counseling at lower cost as a pre-licensed associate under the expert supervision of a respected leader in this field, Dr. Kate Balestrieri (PsyD, CST, CSAT-S, PACT-III, EMDR, TSY).
This may include navigating sexual dysfunction, kink competency, CNM, sexual orientation, low desire, and more.
Taking the first step to address intimacy, relationships, or personal growth isn’t easy, but the result can be transformative. Through top-rated online sex therapy company, Modern Intimacy, I am in the unique position to offer services in sex therapy, couples therapy, and general mental health counseling at lower cost as a pre-licensed associate under the expert supervision of a respected leader in this field, Dr. Kate Balestrieri (PsyD, CST, CSAT-S, PACT-III, EMDR, TSY).
The Healing Suite - Ciara Pierce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My practice is queer affirming, non-monogamy affirming, and kink friendly.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, or confused? Do you need support and direction? My practice, The Healing Suite, provides culturally responsive services for people to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I use humor and casual conversation to get to the root of your challenges. With a direct, non-judgemental approach you can be supported in getting to the heart of the matter. I and the other therapists serve people located in Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, and South Carolina, and internationally.
My practice is queer affirming, non-monogamy affirming, and kink friendly.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, lost, or confused? Do you need support and direction? My practice, The Healing Suite, provides culturally responsive services for people to overcome depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. I use humor and casual conversation to get to the root of your challenges. With a direct, non-judgemental approach you can be supported in getting to the heart of the matter. I and the other therapists serve people located in Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, and South Carolina, and internationally.
Tara Melvin Jr
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS, RCMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
She also has experience in working with clients who are a part of the LGBTQ+, kink, and poly communities.
Tara Melvin Jr (she/her/hers) is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center, LLC and has earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rowan University. Tara desires to utilize a holistic approach to help, empower, and teach clients to have an enriched life. She also utilizes an integrative approach with clients which can include pulling techniques from DBT, Narrative, CPT, ACT, CBT, Humanistic, Attachment, and Bibliotherapeutic approaches to help clients with their life journey and meet their needs.
She also has experience in working with clients who are a part of the LGBTQ+, kink, and poly communities.
Tara Melvin Jr (she/her/hers) is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern at The Meaningful Life Center, LLC and has earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Rowan University. Tara desires to utilize a holistic approach to help, empower, and teach clients to have an enriched life. She also utilizes an integrative approach with clients which can include pulling techniques from DBT, Narrative, CPT, ACT, CBT, Humanistic, Attachment, and Bibliotherapeutic approaches to help clients with their life journey and meet their needs.
My work is trauma informed, antiracist, kink/BDSM & poly affirming.
Ready to build a better relationship with yourself? Strengthen your mind and body connection? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
My work is trauma informed, antiracist, kink/BDSM & poly affirming.
Ready to build a better relationship with yourself? Strengthen your mind and body connection? Learning about yourself and loving yourself is a process that takes time, compassion, and support. Let’s collaborate to deepen your connection with your authentic self! I believe you have medicine within! You know yourself, your history and circumstances best, let's figure out what tools will serve you best to get you from where you are to where you want to be. My work helps people deepen their connection with their true self through affirming exploration. I offer telehealth services only, licensed in CO, FL and OR.
Kris Lewis-Grinwis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with LGBQ, Transgender, and consensually nonmonogamous clients; as well as clients in the kink/BDSM community.
Making the decision to change your life can be scary. I'm dedicated to helping others work through difficult choices and helping them move their lives in a positive direction. I want to help you discover patterns and behaviors that have been holding you back, and build skills to make your life better in the future. I use an intersectional trans-inclusive feminist lens and use an eclectic combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Therapy to help solve problems. Making the decision to seek treatment is the first step. I would love to help you make your life one worth living!
I specialize in working with LGBQ, Transgender, and consensually nonmonogamous clients; as well as clients in the kink/BDSM community.
Making the decision to change your life can be scary. I'm dedicated to helping others work through difficult choices and helping them move their lives in a positive direction. I want to help you discover patterns and behaviors that have been holding you back, and build skills to make your life better in the future. I use an intersectional trans-inclusive feminist lens and use an eclectic combination of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Therapy to help solve problems. Making the decision to seek treatment is the first step. I would love to help you make your life one worth living!
He works with LGBTQ+, as well as individual and couples, ethical non-monogamy, sexual identity and BDSM/ Kink/Fetish.
Through a structured interview and client engagement, Romel goes beyond the obvious, the presenting issue, to identify the root problem. Based on the outcome of the interview and clinical expertise, he proposes an individualized plan with goals that specifically target the problems with specific objectives and timelines for meeting those objectives. His extensive clinical background, training, and expertise have equipped him with skills critical to building and maintaining an effective and empathic relationship throughout the therapeutic process. Romel has over ten years working with sex and minority concerns and stress.
He works with LGBTQ+, as well as individual and couples, ethical non-monogamy, sexual identity and BDSM/ Kink/Fetish.
Through a structured interview and client engagement, Romel goes beyond the obvious, the presenting issue, to identify the root problem. Based on the outcome of the interview and clinical expertise, he proposes an individualized plan with goals that specifically target the problems with specific objectives and timelines for meeting those objectives. His extensive clinical background, training, and expertise have equipped him with skills critical to building and maintaining an effective and empathic relationship throughout the therapeutic process. Romel has over ten years working with sex and minority concerns and stress.
Karli K Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a queer, feminist, anti-racist, kink & poly positive therapist, I work to provide a safe space for diverse clients and sexual issues.
Hi, I'm Karli. :) I'm so glad you're here! I am passionate about working with people who want a safe and sex-positive environment to grow individually and relationally in their sexuality and eroticism. I often work with people who feel hopeless about their sex life, relationship conflict, or dating insecurities, or who have internalized sexual shame keeping them from exploring their pleasure and desires. I also work with people experiencing sexual dysfunction and pain. If you are feeling insecure or hopeless, I would love to help show you just how common and valid your experiences are.
As a queer, feminist, anti-racist, kink & poly positive therapist, I work to provide a safe space for diverse clients and sexual issues.
Hi, I'm Karli. :) I'm so glad you're here! I am passionate about working with people who want a safe and sex-positive environment to grow individually and relationally in their sexuality and eroticism. I often work with people who feel hopeless about their sex life, relationship conflict, or dating insecurities, or who have internalized sexual shame keeping them from exploring their pleasure and desires. I also work with people experiencing sexual dysfunction and pain. If you are feeling insecure or hopeless, I would love to help show you just how common and valid your experiences are.
I am also sex, kink and poly allied and I come armed with a lot of knowledge of different life and love styles.
My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments. I came into therapy later in life and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Women and Gender Studies. I am strongly feminist aligned, anti-racist in my work values and activism. I have an unrelenting desire to support people and be by their side as they do this deeply challenging work. I bring an eclectic mix of humanistic, strength based, rogerian, trauma-informed, and experiential therapies to meet her clients where they are and create a safe place for them to heal and make sense of their lives.
I am also sex, kink and poly allied and I come armed with a lot of knowledge of different life and love styles.
My clinical focus is LGBT+ issues, trauma & PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief, and life changes & adjustments. I came into therapy later in life and graduated from the University of South Florida with a BA in Women and Gender Studies. I am strongly feminist aligned, anti-racist in my work values and activism. I have an unrelenting desire to support people and be by their side as they do this deeply challenging work. I bring an eclectic mix of humanistic, strength based, rogerian, trauma-informed, and experiential therapies to meet her clients where they are and create a safe place for them to heal and make sense of their lives.
In addition to childhood trauma I also specialize in working with adults involved in non-traditional relationships such as kink/BDSM, polyamory, & open relationships.
I specialize in working with people who grew up in families where there was some type of instability or turmoil. This could have been from addiction, mental health, abuse, neglect, anger, poverty, foster care placement, religious trauma or anything that caused some form of trauma. I can help you heal, you were not responsible for the abuse.
In addition to childhood trauma I also specialize in working with adults involved in non-traditional relationships such as kink/BDSM, polyamory, & open relationships.
I specialize in working with people who grew up in families where there was some type of instability or turmoil. This could have been from addiction, mental health, abuse, neglect, anger, poverty, foster care placement, religious trauma or anything that caused some form of trauma. I can help you heal, you were not responsible for the abuse.
I am kink aware and am working on my sex therapy certification.
Beginning the therapy journey can be difficult and finding the right therapist for yourself is important. Therapy allows us the space to process our difficulties, to talk through difficult decisions and figure out the path that you are wanting to take. I believe human connection is what leads to the most success in therapy and finding that right person can feel overwhelming. I would be honored to help you to achieve the goals that you have set for counseling.
I am kink aware and am working on my sex therapy certification.
Beginning the therapy journey can be difficult and finding the right therapist for yourself is important. Therapy allows us the space to process our difficulties, to talk through difficult decisions and figure out the path that you are wanting to take. I believe human connection is what leads to the most success in therapy and finding that right person can feel overwhelming. I would be honored to help you to achieve the goals that you have set for counseling.
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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.