Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in East Point, GA
Having marital issues? Are you having the same arguments time and time again, with no resolution? Do you find yourself becoming increasingly distant from your partner? Are you suffering through the pain of affair recovery? Whether your relationship is just in need of a tune up or you think you're headed for divorce, there is hope. I can help open the lines of clear communication with your partner.
Having marital issues? Are you having the same arguments time and time again, with no resolution? Do you find yourself becoming increasingly distant from your partner? Are you suffering through the pain of affair recovery? Whether your relationship is just in need of a tune up or you think you're headed for divorce, there is hope. I can help open the lines of clear communication with your partner.
We all want to be heard and accepted. Do you find it hard to fit in, to feel accepted or accept yourself as you are? Do you struggle with focus, motivation, or confidence? Do you frequently regret the past and worry about the future? I would like to help you gain more clarity about your needs and make the change you desire. I work with those who have felt alone or less than enough because of addiction, depression, anxiety, unclear thoughts, or because of who they are or whom they love. Clients include Gay Men, HIV+, Couples; Individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Self-Harming behaviors.
We all want to be heard and accepted. Do you find it hard to fit in, to feel accepted or accept yourself as you are? Do you struggle with focus, motivation, or confidence? Do you frequently regret the past and worry about the future? I would like to help you gain more clarity about your needs and make the change you desire. I work with those who have felt alone or less than enough because of addiction, depression, anxiety, unclear thoughts, or because of who they are or whom they love. Clients include Gay Men, HIV+, Couples; Individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Self-Harming behaviors.
Annie graduated with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy and
specializes in helping cis-women, trans-women, and non-binary individuals ages
18-45 who have experienced trauma. Annie’s work is neurodiversity affirming and
trauma-informed, focusing on helping her clients connect with regulation, self-
acceptance and remain grounded so they can pursue happiness as they define it.
Annie thoughtfully partners with clients to develop an understanding of who they are
as a whole person before collaborating on a supportive treatment plan.
Annie graduated with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy and
specializes in helping cis-women, trans-women, and non-binary individuals ages
18-45 who have experienced trauma. Annie’s work is neurodiversity affirming and
trauma-informed, focusing on helping her clients connect with regulation, self-
acceptance and remain grounded so they can pursue happiness as they define it.
Annie thoughtfully partners with clients to develop an understanding of who they are
as a whole person before collaborating on a supportive treatment plan.
I specialize and collaborate with Heterosexual, Heteroflexible, Bisexual and Same-Gender Loving individuals who are experiencing Sexual Health/Dysfunction, HIV & Aging, Sexual Compulsivity, Anxiousness, Sadness, Identity Challenges, Relationship Issues, Kink/BDSM, ENM and LGBTQ specific challenges.
I believe therapy helps us understand the power of the mind. This is especially useful when we feel disconnected, marginalized, or stigmatized. When we feel this way, learning how the mind channels this information through thoughts, feelings, emotions, and perceptions, can influence us to recognize our own cognitive processes and how they impact our life. If we attend to our cognitive processes in a healthy way, it may lead to regulation of mood, clarity, balance and feelings of peace. We start to evolve and accept certain things about ourselves. We begin to feel at peace from within. I help my clients through this process.
I specialize and collaborate with Heterosexual, Heteroflexible, Bisexual and Same-Gender Loving individuals who are experiencing Sexual Health/Dysfunction, HIV & Aging, Sexual Compulsivity, Anxiousness, Sadness, Identity Challenges, Relationship Issues, Kink/BDSM, ENM and LGBTQ specific challenges.
I believe therapy helps us understand the power of the mind. This is especially useful when we feel disconnected, marginalized, or stigmatized. When we feel this way, learning how the mind channels this information through thoughts, feelings, emotions, and perceptions, can influence us to recognize our own cognitive processes and how they impact our life. If we attend to our cognitive processes in a healthy way, it may lead to regulation of mood, clarity, balance and feelings of peace. We start to evolve and accept certain things about ourselves. We begin to feel at peace from within. I help my clients through this process.
Tamekia Meko Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP, MAC, DOT-SAP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am an active PhD level Marriage & Family Therapist trainee. I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. I serve individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer in person & tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available.
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am an active PhD level Marriage & Family Therapist trainee. I am a licensed professional counselor, LPC in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. I serve individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer in person & tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available.
Dr. Ivan Barclay
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC
East Point, GA 30344
Not accepting new clients
I'm here to help you live your best life! Underneath our issues, needs, and goals are elements of power, purpose, and peace. Let's explore the Truth together and unlock the gifts you were born to share.
I'm here to help you live your best life! Underneath our issues, needs, and goals are elements of power, purpose, and peace. Let's explore the Truth together and unlock the gifts you were born to share.
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I work with clients navigating spiritual abuse recovery, religious trauma, LGBTQ identity, kink, polyamory, and alternative spirituality.
Having to choose between the life you love and others' expectations is exhausting. You need a therapist who won't pathologize your choices and judge your lifestyle. You walk your own path—sexuality, relationships, spirituality—but get stuck in destructive patterns, sabotaging what you want, wondering if something's fundamentally wrong with you. Maybe past therapy left you feeling labeled. But you're ready to make a change. You're ready to break free from shame and reclaim your power and embody who you're meant to be. You deserve a therapist that gets it.
I work with clients navigating spiritual abuse recovery, religious trauma, LGBTQ identity, kink, polyamory, and alternative spirituality.
Having to choose between the life you love and others' expectations is exhausting. You need a therapist who won't pathologize your choices and judge your lifestyle. You walk your own path—sexuality, relationships, spirituality—but get stuck in destructive patterns, sabotaging what you want, wondering if something's fundamentally wrong with you. Maybe past therapy left you feeling labeled. But you're ready to make a change. You're ready to break free from shame and reclaim your power and embody who you're meant to be. You deserve a therapist that gets it.
Peyton Lathem Waggener
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMAC, LPC, NCC, MS, CCH
5 Endorsed
Online Only
In addition to working with addictions and recovery, I am skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship counseling including various expressions of consensual nonmonogamy, and BDSM/ Kink.
I often use CBT to help identify underlying beliefs that motivate you to persist in harmful patterns, allowing you to make more successful choices. I enhance my counseling with Motivational Interviewing, experiential and creative interventions while using a social justice framework. I am excited to provide hypnotherapy as well.
In addition to working with addictions and recovery, I am skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship counseling including various expressions of consensual nonmonogamy, and BDSM/ Kink.
I often use CBT to help identify underlying beliefs that motivate you to persist in harmful patterns, allowing you to make more successful choices. I enhance my counseling with Motivational Interviewing, experiential and creative interventions while using a social justice framework. I am excited to provide hypnotherapy as well.
My areas of specialization include CPTSD and transgenerational trauma, BDSM and kink-aware care, polyamory/ENM and other diverse relationships, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, sex work community, pagan and diverse spiritualities, neurodiversity, disabilities/chronic illness, and life transitions.
My work is influenced by and primarily utilizes a trauma-informed and culturally responsive liberation psychology framework to integrate evidence and strengths-based techniques to foster self-compassion, honesty, and integrity.
My areas of specialization include CPTSD and transgenerational trauma, BDSM and kink-aware care, polyamory/ENM and other diverse relationships, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, sex work community, pagan and diverse spiritualities, neurodiversity, disabilities/chronic illness, and life transitions.
My work is influenced by and primarily utilizes a trauma-informed and culturally responsive liberation psychology framework to integrate evidence and strengths-based techniques to foster self-compassion, honesty, and integrity.
I’m a relationship and sex therapist who loves helping couples and individuals discover how to increase relationship satisfaction and have the sex life they fantasize about. You'll find a space that is compassionate - a place where you'll feel comfortable as you explore and discover unique solutions for your concerns. You will work to build communication and conflict management skills, increase emotional connection with self and others, and deepen intimacy within your relationships. You will be encouraged as you explore your sexuality and discover solutions that will give you the knowledge, confidence, and wholeness that you desire.
I’m a relationship and sex therapist who loves helping couples and individuals discover how to increase relationship satisfaction and have the sex life they fantasize about. You'll find a space that is compassionate - a place where you'll feel comfortable as you explore and discover unique solutions for your concerns. You will work to build communication and conflict management skills, increase emotional connection with self and others, and deepen intimacy within your relationships. You will be encouraged as you explore your sexuality and discover solutions that will give you the knowledge, confidence, and wholeness that you desire.
We provide therapy that is LGBTQIA+-affirming, sex-positive, intersectional, and polyamory- and kink-knowledgeable.
Our practice specializes in sexual, gender & relational diversity, recognizing that this is an expansive category, intersecting with all other identities and requiring deliberate opportunities for access, cultural humility on the part of providers, and bespoke collaboration with clients to meet their unique needs.
We provide therapy that is LGBTQIA+-affirming, sex-positive, intersectional, and polyamory- and kink-knowledgeable.
Our practice specializes in sexual, gender & relational diversity, recognizing that this is an expansive category, intersecting with all other identities and requiring deliberate opportunities for access, cultural humility on the part of providers, and bespoke collaboration with clients to meet their unique needs.
Dr. Holly Varona, PhD, LPC, CPC is a bilingual, Latina licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia with a humanistic approach to therapy rooted in both Eastern and Western theories, techniques, and philosophies. Dr. Holly uses a wide array of modalities to fit the individual needs of each of her clients, who are mostly working through trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, religious trauma, cult recovery, weight issues, body image issues, self-worth, self-esteem, and self-efficacy issues.
Dr. Holly Varona, PhD, LPC, CPC is a bilingual, Latina licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia with a humanistic approach to therapy rooted in both Eastern and Western theories, techniques, and philosophies. Dr. Holly uses a wide array of modalities to fit the individual needs of each of her clients, who are mostly working through trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, religious trauma, cult recovery, weight issues, body image issues, self-worth, self-esteem, and self-efficacy issues.
Let's face it: sex and intimacy can be a bit complicated, no matter how old you are or how long you've been sexually active. Things come up, our bodies change, and sexual desires evolve. This can sometimes cause confusion and disruption in our lives. No one should feel they are navigating this alone. Allow me to create a safe space for you to become a master at communicating your needs, feel more comfortable in your body, and experience safe and pleasurable intimate encounters. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a genuine demeanor, relatability, humor, and fearlessness in challenging conventional thinking to my w
Let's face it: sex and intimacy can be a bit complicated, no matter how old you are or how long you've been sexually active. Things come up, our bodies change, and sexual desires evolve. This can sometimes cause confusion and disruption in our lives. No one should feel they are navigating this alone. Allow me to create a safe space for you to become a master at communicating your needs, feel more comfortable in your body, and experience safe and pleasurable intimate encounters. With over 15 years of experience in the field, I bring a genuine demeanor, relatability, humor, and fearlessness in challenging conventional thinking to my w
EMDR-informed, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, I offer trauma-responsive care grounded in authenticity.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your purpose? Are anxiety or depression making it harder to navigate daily life or relationships? Do you find yourself at the intersection of identity, spirituality, or sexuality longing for a space where all parts of you are seen and celebrated? I offer a collaborative, affirming space where healing happens without judgment and your story is honored, not pathologized. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
EMDR-informed, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming, I offer trauma-responsive care grounded in authenticity.
Are you feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your purpose? Are anxiety or depression making it harder to navigate daily life or relationships? Do you find yourself at the intersection of identity, spirituality, or sexuality longing for a space where all parts of you are seen and celebrated? I offer a collaborative, affirming space where healing happens without judgment and your story is honored, not pathologized. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I want your sex life to feel fun, passionate and connective! If it's become more of a stressor or a chore, it's time to get some expert support. Especially if you've been to individual therapy and are already a fairly good communicator . . . and feel like you should be able to handle this yourselves . . . yet you still feel stuck . . . please reach out! I will help you figure out what to discuss, how to discuss it, and in what order so that you can feel truly intimate. I also have an intern offering low fee sessions for individuals and relationship partners
I want your sex life to feel fun, passionate and connective! If it's become more of a stressor or a chore, it's time to get some expert support. Especially if you've been to individual therapy and are already a fairly good communicator . . . and feel like you should be able to handle this yourselves . . . yet you still feel stuck . . . please reach out! I will help you figure out what to discuss, how to discuss it, and in what order so that you can feel truly intimate. I also have an intern offering low fee sessions for individuals and relationship partners
Hi! I’m Brianna, a therapist dedicated to supporting those navigating the complexities of mental health. As a bisexual, cisgender Black woman and a first-generation college graduate I've learned that mental health is never one-size-fits-all. While I have the degrees and educational background, I prefer to lead with empathy and a little bit of personality. I’m dedicated to creating a therapeutic space that feels less like a clinical exam and more like an empowering partnership. If you’re looking for someone who brings their whole self to the room so that you can do the same, you’re in the right place.
Hi! I’m Brianna, a therapist dedicated to supporting those navigating the complexities of mental health. As a bisexual, cisgender Black woman and a first-generation college graduate I've learned that mental health is never one-size-fits-all. While I have the degrees and educational background, I prefer to lead with empathy and a little bit of personality. I’m dedicated to creating a therapeutic space that feels less like a clinical exam and more like an empowering partnership. If you’re looking for someone who brings their whole self to the room so that you can do the same, you’re in the right place.
I offer individual and couples therapy to all LGBTQ+ folx, poly (including your polycule if needed), and/or kink lifestyles.
Life can hit hard—relationships, family, work, and expectations don’t always play fair. When things feel overwhelming, you deserve real support, not surface-level advice. I offer a direct, engaged, and compassionate therapeutic space focused on insight and change. My approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing from CBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, and Gestalt frameworks. We’ll examine what’s happening, understand why, and build tools you can use. Serving Georgia, Florida, Vermont, and South Carolina residents.
I offer individual and couples therapy to all LGBTQ+ folx, poly (including your polycule if needed), and/or kink lifestyles.
Life can hit hard—relationships, family, work, and expectations don’t always play fair. When things feel overwhelming, you deserve real support, not surface-level advice. I offer a direct, engaged, and compassionate therapeutic space focused on insight and change. My approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing from CBT, Psychodynamic, Narrative, and Gestalt frameworks. We’ll examine what’s happening, understand why, and build tools you can use. Serving Georgia, Florida, Vermont, and South Carolina residents.
If you practice or want to explore kink or BDSM.
I would love to work with you! I focus on supporting nourishing adult, individual and relationship states. Over the past 10 years, I’ve worked extensively with trauma, suicidality, and relationship distress; the intersections of identity, gender, and sexuality; and stress in marginalized ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, and immigrant communities.
If you practice or want to explore kink or BDSM.
I would love to work with you! I focus on supporting nourishing adult, individual and relationship states. Over the past 10 years, I’ve worked extensively with trauma, suicidality, and relationship distress; the intersections of identity, gender, and sexuality; and stress in marginalized ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, and immigrant communities.
Are you living your best life? Do you even know what that might look like? How do you really feel behind the profile pics and hashtags? Are you in need of connection, support, motivation or tools to help you figure it all out? You are not alone and change is possible. Innovations in Counseling works hard with you, drawing out your strengths and making sure that you walk away equipped to conquer your life, your demons and your goals. Individual and couples therapy is available for GA, IN and VA residence. Pre-marital and marital counseling, life coaching and Consulting is available everywhere.
Are you living your best life? Do you even know what that might look like? How do you really feel behind the profile pics and hashtags? Are you in need of connection, support, motivation or tools to help you figure it all out? You are not alone and change is possible. Innovations in Counseling works hard with you, drawing out your strengths and making sure that you walk away equipped to conquer your life, your demons and your goals. Individual and couples therapy is available for GA, IN and VA residence. Pre-marital and marital counseling, life coaching and Consulting is available everywhere.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore the challenges that have been keeping them from living the life they want. They may be struggling with trauma, addiction or recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or significant life transitions. Many of my clients feel exhausted from carrying the weight of their experiences alone and are looking for a safe, supportive space to better understand themselves and develop healthier ways of coping.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to explore the challenges that have been keeping them from living the life they want. They may be struggling with trauma, addiction or recovery, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, or significant life transitions. Many of my clients feel exhausted from carrying the weight of their experiences alone and are looking for a safe, supportive space to better understand themselves and develop healthier ways of coping.
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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.