Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Woodstock, GA
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.
Sometimes it can be hard to ask for help in today’s fast-paced society. We can feel like there is nowhere to go and no one to reach out to and eventually become discouraged in our journey and growth as individuals. We may seem like we are expected to have all the answers within ourselves, and these answers may be hard to come by. Having an ear to listen and guide you through the motions, thoughts, and negativity can be exceptional in the process of growth and healing.
Sometimes it can be hard to ask for help in today’s fast-paced society. We can feel like there is nowhere to go and no one to reach out to and eventually become discouraged in our journey and growth as individuals. We may seem like we are expected to have all the answers within ourselves, and these answers may be hard to come by. Having an ear to listen and guide you through the motions, thoughts, and negativity can be exceptional in the process of growth and healing.
Helping ADHD brains thrive - Trauma recovery with EMDR - LGBTQ+ affirming.
You’ve been doing your best to keep it together, but your brain won’t slow down, the past still hits hard, or you’re tired of trying to explain your identity. If you feel scattered, stuck, or just plain exhausted—you're not alone. I help people like you find clarity, healing, and practical tools to move forward.
I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused strategies, and EMDR (when it’s a good fit) to help you create real change.
Helping ADHD brains thrive - Trauma recovery with EMDR - LGBTQ+ affirming.
You’ve been doing your best to keep it together, but your brain won’t slow down, the past still hits hard, or you’re tired of trying to explain your identity. If you feel scattered, stuck, or just plain exhausted—you're not alone. I help people like you find clarity, healing, and practical tools to move forward.
I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused strategies, and EMDR (when it’s a good fit) to help you create real change.
I'm Jessica and I'm thrilled to welcome you to a safe, calming space where growth and individualized care take center stage. I work with children, teens, and adults, and am passionate about using both effective and creative therapy techniques to empower individuals and families on their unique journeys (yes, this sometimes even includes art, music, and body movement while in my therapy room!).
I'm Jessica and I'm thrilled to welcome you to a safe, calming space where growth and individualized care take center stage. I work with children, teens, and adults, and am passionate about using both effective and creative therapy techniques to empower individuals and families on their unique journeys (yes, this sometimes even includes art, music, and body movement while in my therapy room!).
Safe Harbor Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, BC-TMH, CIMP, CPLC
Woodstock, GA 30188
Coming to therapy can be hard. Our goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. We work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. We also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. We offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. We also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
Coming to therapy can be hard. Our goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. We work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. We also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. We offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. We also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, or addiction, I’m here to help. I provide individual, couples, and marriage therapy for adults navigating stress, grief, anger, life transitions, and career concerns.
For nearly 14 years, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families create lasting change. I also work with Veterans and those in recovery. As an LMFT, my approach is genuine, practical, and focused on real solutions. I specialize in anxiety therapy, depression treatment, substance abuse struggles, and trauma-informed care.
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, or addiction, I’m here to help. I provide individual, couples, and marriage therapy for adults navigating stress, grief, anger, life transitions, and career concerns.
For nearly 14 years, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families create lasting change. I also work with Veterans and those in recovery. As an LMFT, my approach is genuine, practical, and focused on real solutions. I specialize in anxiety therapy, depression treatment, substance abuse struggles, and trauma-informed care.
Are you a professional in your 30s–50s ready to transform your life? Anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship strain have left you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Career demands, family pressures & life transitions can dim your spark—leaving you with constant worry, low motivation, communication breakdowns, intimacy challenges, or that quiet thought, "Is this as good as it gets?” On the outside you’re holding it together and succeeding, but inside you’re exhausted and ready for real, lasting change. You want more than just coping. You want practical tools that grow & restore the real you & genuine fullfillment.
Are you a professional in your 30s–50s ready to transform your life? Anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship strain have left you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Career demands, family pressures & life transitions can dim your spark—leaving you with constant worry, low motivation, communication breakdowns, intimacy challenges, or that quiet thought, "Is this as good as it gets?” On the outside you’re holding it together and succeeding, but inside you’re exhausted and ready for real, lasting change. You want more than just coping. You want practical tools that grow & restore the real you & genuine fullfillment.
I am an LGBTQ ally, poly/ kink affirming, and a Health at Every Size (HAES) proponent.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or simply seeking more clarity and direction, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm a licensed psychologist who creates a warm, collaborative space where real change can happen. Together, we'll work to understand your challenges, uncover your strengths, and help you move toward a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
I am an LGBTQ ally, poly/ kink affirming, and a Health at Every Size (HAES) proponent.
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or simply seeking more clarity and direction, you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm a licensed psychologist who creates a warm, collaborative space where real change can happen. Together, we'll work to understand your challenges, uncover your strengths, and help you move toward a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
Meghan McDonald Leigh-Manuell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPLC, MAC, BC-TMH, CIMP
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Coming to therapy can be hard. My goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. I work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. I also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. I offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. I also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
Coming to therapy can be hard. My goal is to make therapy and coaching a positive experience. I work mainly with all addictions including sex, porn and gambling as well as relationship issues, couples work and anxiety. I also work with couples having relationship concerns and those seeking premarital counseling. I offer life coaching for those looking to break negative life patterns and those that are having a hard time managing life transitions. I also specialize in teen issues as well as transgender and identity issues and are certified to do phone and video sessions.
My goal in therapy is to help clients grow and connect with their most authentic selves. I am passionate about working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. As a queer and nonbinary person, I am uniquely tuned into the needs of gender expansive individuals and am very passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people. Finding a therapist that you don't have to explain your identity to can be challenging. I am someone who intimately understands and can provide specialized care.
My goal in therapy is to help clients grow and connect with their most authentic selves. I am passionate about working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions. As a queer and nonbinary person, I am uniquely tuned into the needs of gender expansive individuals and am very passionate about working with LGBTQ+ people. Finding a therapist that you don't have to explain your identity to can be challenging. I am someone who intimately understands and can provide specialized care.
You keep telling yourself that things will eventually get better, but instead you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck repeating the same patterns no matter how hard you try to move forward. Maybe your mind feels consumed by worry, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or the weight of past experiences that still seem to follow you into everyday life. Deep down, you want relief. You want to feel confident, grounded, and more like yourself again, but figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming.
You keep telling yourself that things will eventually get better, but instead you feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck repeating the same patterns no matter how hard you try to move forward. Maybe your mind feels consumed by worry, intrusive thoughts, self-doubt, or the weight of past experiences that still seem to follow you into everyday life. Deep down, you want relief. You want to feel confident, grounded, and more like yourself again, but figuring out where to begin can feel overwhelming.
You’ve learned how to hold it together, but it costs you—constant anxiety, burnout, or the feeling that you’re never quite safe being yourself. If you’re neurodivergent or queer, your trauma may come from years of masking, rejection, or having to stay hyper-alert just to belong. You might feel disconnected from your body, unsure of your needs, or exhausted from trying to fit where you never truly did. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to explain or perform—a space to feel understood, rebuild self-trust, and slowly move out of survival mode into a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and sustainable.
You’ve learned how to hold it together, but it costs you—constant anxiety, burnout, or the feeling that you’re never quite safe being yourself. If you’re neurodivergent or queer, your trauma may come from years of masking, rejection, or having to stay hyper-alert just to belong. You might feel disconnected from your body, unsure of your needs, or exhausted from trying to fit where you never truly did. Therapy can be a place where you don’t have to explain or perform—a space to feel understood, rebuild self-trust, and slowly move out of survival mode into a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and sustainable.
Michelle L Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSW, EdS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
We all face challenges in this wonderful thing we call life. It is not uncommon to feel as if our lives are unraveling when such challenges arise. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope and excitement. I believe that we all need someone to talk to who will really listen to us without judgement in a warm, safe environment. Counseling Approaches: CBT; Solution-Focused Therapy; Gottman Method Couples Therapy
We all face challenges in this wonderful thing we call life. It is not uncommon to feel as if our lives are unraveling when such challenges arise. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope and excitement. I believe that we all need someone to talk to who will really listen to us without judgement in a warm, safe environment. Counseling Approaches: CBT; Solution-Focused Therapy; Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Many individuals find themselves struggling with how to get through difficult life events. Maybe you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms through the use of drugs, alcohol, or relationships. These events may make it difficult to do even to smallest of tasks, like getting out of bed in the morning or eating. Sometimes it may manifest into not wanting to leave the house, and being fearful of social situations. Taking the first step towards therapy is taking the first step towards bettering yourself and the quality of your life. But what separates me from the rest of the therapists that your looking at?
Many individuals find themselves struggling with how to get through difficult life events. Maybe you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms through the use of drugs, alcohol, or relationships. These events may make it difficult to do even to smallest of tasks, like getting out of bed in the morning or eating. Sometimes it may manifest into not wanting to leave the house, and being fearful of social situations. Taking the first step towards therapy is taking the first step towards bettering yourself and the quality of your life. But what separates me from the rest of the therapists that your looking at?
The clients I work with don’t all look the same on paper. Different ages. Different identities.
But they all have one thing in common: They’re in the middle of a life transition.
Sometimes it’s obvious - divorce, menopause, new motherhood, relocation, coming out.
Sometimes it’s quieter - an academic shift, moving into adulting, becoming an empty nester, aging parents, career pivots, health changes.
And sometimes it’s internal: Realizing you’ve outgrown the life you built. Questioning your identity, faith, sexuality, or long-held roles. Noticing burnout you can’t push through anymore. I think of myself as a life midwife.
The clients I work with don’t all look the same on paper. Different ages. Different identities.
But they all have one thing in common: They’re in the middle of a life transition.
Sometimes it’s obvious - divorce, menopause, new motherhood, relocation, coming out.
Sometimes it’s quieter - an academic shift, moving into adulting, becoming an empty nester, aging parents, career pivots, health changes.
And sometimes it’s internal: Realizing you’ve outgrown the life you built. Questioning your identity, faith, sexuality, or long-held roles. Noticing burnout you can’t push through anymore. I think of myself as a life midwife.
Resolute Counseling and Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CES1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many individuals find themselves struggling with how to get through difficult life events. Maybe you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms through the use of drugs, alcohol, or relationships. These events may make it difficult to do even the smallest of tasks, like getting out of bed in the morning or eating. Sometimes it may manifest into not wanting to leave the house, and being fearful of social situations. Taking the first step towards therapy is taking the first step towards bettering yourself and the quality of your life.
Many individuals find themselves struggling with how to get through difficult life events. Maybe you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms through the use of drugs, alcohol, or relationships. These events may make it difficult to do even the smallest of tasks, like getting out of bed in the morning or eating. Sometimes it may manifest into not wanting to leave the house, and being fearful of social situations. Taking the first step towards therapy is taking the first step towards bettering yourself and the quality of your life.
I’m a trauma therapist who works with survivors of narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. If you or your child have been hurt by a loved one and you don't know what to do now or how to heal, you're not alone. Whether you've been hurt by past relationships, are navigating separation/divorce, or are figuring out how to coparent with a difficult partner, I'm here to help. I know how hard it is to feel so heavy and wonder if it's possible to ever feel better. I know how tough it is for kids to navigate such difficult relationships and how it affects their mood and behavior.
I’m a trauma therapist who works with survivors of narcissistic abuse and relational trauma. If you or your child have been hurt by a loved one and you don't know what to do now or how to heal, you're not alone. Whether you've been hurt by past relationships, are navigating separation/divorce, or are figuring out how to coparent with a difficult partner, I'm here to help. I know how hard it is to feel so heavy and wonder if it's possible to ever feel better. I know how tough it is for kids to navigate such difficult relationships and how it affects their mood and behavior.
What brought you here today? For many of us, we seek counseling because of pain, distress or the sense something is missing in our lives. That certainly was the case for me. This quote by Pema Chödrön inspired me to curate an intentional life and help others do the same, "Only to the degree that we’ve gotten to know our personal pain, only to the degree that we’ve related with pain at all, will we be fearless enough, brave enough, and enough of a warrior to be willing to feel the pain of others.”
If you are ready to create an intentional life, I would love to walk with you and be a guide.
What brought you here today? For many of us, we seek counseling because of pain, distress or the sense something is missing in our lives. That certainly was the case for me. This quote by Pema Chödrön inspired me to curate an intentional life and help others do the same, "Only to the degree that we’ve gotten to know our personal pain, only to the degree that we’ve related with pain at all, will we be fearless enough, brave enough, and enough of a warrior to be willing to feel the pain of others.”
If you are ready to create an intentional life, I would love to walk with you and be a guide.
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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.