Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Rockville, MD

Hello, my name is DJ and my pronouns are they/them. I am a professional counselor licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and I provide teletherapy through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. I primarily address issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions with clients who are LGBTQIAA+, polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous, and/or into kink /BDSM. If this sounds like you, contact me and we can set up an initial phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit!

I work with individuals in their late teens through all stages of adulthood and enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I identify as non-binary and queer and am sex-, kink -, and consensual non-monogamy-positive.

My name is Sierra Coleman, and helping people is my calling. I feel lucky to be able to call myself a therapist as it’s my passion. I believe that each client has their own unique set of challenges and responds in their own way to different interventions, therefore my orientation is deeply person centered with an emphasis on experiential therapy. I believe that problems are interwoven parts of the whole person (mind, body, environment, and the interpersonal) and see counseling as a collaborative process to empower my clients.

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my page! As a psychotherapist and board-approved supervisor for LGPCs and master's level clinicians, I am grateful for the opportunity to support clients in their healing journey. My approach is rooted in metacognitive perspective, which involves helping clients develop new ways to control their attention and relate to negative thoughts and beliefs. In addition to my metacognitive approach, I am trained in CBT and Neurofeedback. I've found these approaches to be particularly effective in treating clients with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, ASD, and ADHD.

Our clients are people who are ready for change in their lives. We are sex-positive, LGBTQ affirming, and kink -aware. Our therapists can help you individually or as a couple to start communicating better, handing conflict with less drama, and finding ways to cope with life's stressors. We specialize in relational therapy. We also help people to explore their identity and increase self-esteem.

Is your relationship on the brink of a break-up? We help couples improve their communication, their sex life, or figuring out how to separate amicably. We are LGBTQ+ allied, sex positive , kink -friendly and nurturing to all clients. We also help couples navigating open relationships (ENM), polyamory, and non-traditional relationship arrangements. If your partner is not ready for therapy, we provide individual therapy to help navigate relationship situations.

I believe that we already hold the knowledge and power to heal within ourselves. But what happens if we don’t have the support or courage to do so on our own? That’s where I come in! As your therapist, my goal is to support you on your pathway to healing- whatever that may look like to you. Shame, body image, grief, anxiety, 2SLGBTQ+ concerns, relationship struggles, and children and youth navigating gender identity are all areas of focus in my work. I have a particular interest in supporting those considering conceiving/gestating. Taking that step can feel scary and polarizing in our binary filled world.

I enjoy working with adolescents and adults of all ages, but I have a particular passion for working with college students and LGBT individuals. I also enjoy working with folks with a variety of concerns including mood disorders, relationship issues, low self esteem, body image concerns and gaming addiction. With expertise in the treatment of eating disorders, I enjoy helping people develop a healthier relationship with food and weight. I believe in using evidence based practices to achieve the most change in the shortest amount of time. Allow me to help you tackle your goals and gain more fulfillment out of life.

I love working with couples and individuals with difficulty in romantic relationships (i.e. sexual issues, communication, infidelity, divorce), adults who come from dysfunctional childhoods, as well as those with anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction. I also enjoy working with those in non-traditional romantic relationships (i.e. ethically non-monogamous, polyamorous). I am LGBTQIA- affirming and sex positive . I work best with clients who are engaged, thoughtful, and motivated for change. My style is empathic and direct, with a sense of humor. I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance and the client/therapist fit.

Because no two patients are alike, therapy should be tailored to each patient, rather than trying to treat everyone with the same theoretical approach. I believe that a therapist’s job is to guide the patient as they learn to change the behaviors and thinking styles that may have once been helpful, but are now getting in their way. Most importantly, I believe it is a therapist's job to teach their patients the skills necessary to eventually function independent of their therapist, allowing them to eventually leave therapy instead of being stuck with having weekly sessions for the rest of their lives!

Are you navigating a transition in your life, experiencing an unusual amount of stress, or finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? Do you want to better understand yourself and your relationships with your partner, family, friends, or coworkers? You are wired for belonging and connection and want intimacy and authenticity in your relationships. When these needs are not being met, you feel detached, adrift, sad, and irritable. It is difficult, but this can be the perfect opportunity for creating a new, healthier "normal."

I've been working with individuals, couples, and families for over nine years. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, survivors of domestic and sexual violence, parenting struggles, and families experiencing difficulties. My approach to therapy is Person-Centered, believing the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for creating positive change.

I have an eclectic background with a primary focus on treatment of trauma and sex addiction. I believe your therapist should challenge you to push past your comfort zone in a safe and trusting environment. I can teach you the skills you need to explore your emotions without being overwhelmed as you work toward creating real and lasting change in your life.

Now accepting couples, families, individual clients. Real therapists helping real people like you. We don't pretend or beat around the bush, we will get right to the point to help you. Are you someone struggling with relationships? Are you a couple having a difficult time navigating various sources of tension? Are you someone who is exploring your sexuality? You have come to the right place. You can be yourself here, no judgement. We can help you get started and see results. Coaching Internationally (across state lines) and therapists licensed in MD and VA. Don't wait for things to get worse, call us now and get the help you need.

Teens and adults living with low self-esteem, medical challenges, grad school and related stress, relationship and family of origin issues, grief and loss, identity/immigrant experiences, transitions, trauma, and anxiety and/or depression work with me to identify and implement strategies to manage or eliminate stress and distress. Through a process of identifying, understanding and evaluating emotional states, thinking and behavior patterns we eliminate and replace unproductive habits with more adaptive patterns toward an increased sense of well-being and ability to thrive and function satisfactorily.

Victoria practices an integrative approach to therapy that seeks to meet each unique person where they are whilst utilizing a combination of techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), intersectionality theory, person-centered approaches, and motivational interviewing. Following her undergraduate studies, she served 2 years in the Peace Corps teaching in secondary schools in underserved communities.