Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Freeport, ME
Hello and welcome! My name is Peggy (she/her) and I'm a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the states of Maine, Oregon, and Florida. I strive to help adults who are going through a difficult time, which might include a life transition, time of loss, impact of a chronic physical condition, or struggles in a relationship. I have passion for working with older adults and have a lot of experience working with individuals living with progressive diseases and family caregivers. That said, I welcome adults from all backgrounds and stages of life.
Hello and welcome! My name is Peggy (she/her) and I'm a Clinical Social Worker licensed in the states of Maine, Oregon, and Florida. I strive to help adults who are going through a difficult time, which might include a life transition, time of loss, impact of a chronic physical condition, or struggles in a relationship. I have passion for working with older adults and have a lot of experience working with individuals living with progressive diseases and family caregivers. That said, I welcome adults from all backgrounds and stages of life.
Now Accepting New Clients! (Current availability - morning, nighttime, and weekend sessions) Hello! I'm Katie Sankare and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I strive to create a safe, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. My goal is to create a space where we can explore past experiences, navigate current challenges, and learn new skills to improve your mental health and emotional well-being. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Now Accepting New Clients! (Current availability - morning, nighttime, and weekend sessions) Hello! I'm Katie Sankare and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 11 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I strive to create a safe, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood. My goal is to create a space where we can explore past experiences, navigate current challenges, and learn new skills to improve your mental health and emotional well-being. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
Hello, and welcome! If you are searching for a gentle and affirming place to practice healing in relationship with the living world around you, I would love to support you. Tending to ourselves and our responsibilities can be full of joy, but the complexities and difficulties in the world around us can also take a toll. I do this kind of care work to deepen our collective capacities for connection and possibility, even as we may be living in times of uncertainty and grief.
Hello, and welcome! If you are searching for a gentle and affirming place to practice healing in relationship with the living world around you, I would love to support you. Tending to ourselves and our responsibilities can be full of joy, but the complexities and difficulties in the world around us can also take a toll. I do this kind of care work to deepen our collective capacities for connection and possibility, even as we may be living in times of uncertainty and grief.
Are you feeling stuck or struggling to feel in control of your life? Have you found yourself in a cycle of one negative relationship after the other, no matter how hard you try to break that pattern? As an anxiety & relationship therapist, I specialize in supporting adults with unhealthy relationship patterns understand why relationships leave them feeling anxious and disconnected so that they can build healthier boundaries, communicate their needs confidently, and create more secure relationships. Let's break people-pleasing & self-sabotaging behaviors together to find the relationships you've always wanted for yourself!
Are you feeling stuck or struggling to feel in control of your life? Have you found yourself in a cycle of one negative relationship after the other, no matter how hard you try to break that pattern? As an anxiety & relationship therapist, I specialize in supporting adults with unhealthy relationship patterns understand why relationships leave them feeling anxious and disconnected so that they can build healthier boundaries, communicate their needs confidently, and create more secure relationships. Let's break people-pleasing & self-sabotaging behaviors together to find the relationships you've always wanted for yourself!
I specialize in helping men who struggle with isolation, feelings of anxiety and depression, blocks to intimacy, addiction to pornography, lack of male friends, a feeling of being lost or without a deep sense of purpose, or feeling numb and disconnected from life. As men, we are socialized to keep everything to ourselves, which makes it hard for us to admit when we're lonely, hurting, and in need of support. Many of us grew up with fathers that were absent, abusive, or detached emotionally, leaving us without a respectable model of masculinity and without much direction in life.
I specialize in helping men who struggle with isolation, feelings of anxiety and depression, blocks to intimacy, addiction to pornography, lack of male friends, a feeling of being lost or without a deep sense of purpose, or feeling numb and disconnected from life. As men, we are socialized to keep everything to ourselves, which makes it hard for us to admit when we're lonely, hurting, and in need of support. Many of us grew up with fathers that were absent, abusive, or detached emotionally, leaving us without a respectable model of masculinity and without much direction in life.
Everyone needs someone to talk to about what they’re going through in their lives. As social creatures, we tend to turn to our friends, family, and partners to help us sort it out. Sometimes we’ll find ourselves telling the same stories and have awareness of what's going on, but unsure of what to do with that knowledge. I offer nature walk and talks to clients that would like to move their bodies while improving their mental health. Physically moving forward is also metaphorical. By actively changing our scenery and environment, we create distance from our past and make space for healthier patterns to emerge.
Everyone needs someone to talk to about what they’re going through in their lives. As social creatures, we tend to turn to our friends, family, and partners to help us sort it out. Sometimes we’ll find ourselves telling the same stories and have awareness of what's going on, but unsure of what to do with that knowledge. I offer nature walk and talks to clients that would like to move their bodies while improving their mental health. Physically moving forward is also metaphorical. By actively changing our scenery and environment, we create distance from our past and make space for healthier patterns to emerge.
Meghan Collier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, c-IAYT, RYT-500, Reiki 3
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in working with people experiencing grief & loss, trauma, and am passionate about working with postpartum parents, pregnant people, fertility issues, miscarriage and baby & child loss, NICU experiences, and abortion.
As someone who has experienced loss, I know how important it is to feel safe, seen, & heard. Saying goodbye and holding space for my loves and my losses has been woven into my life from a young age. I'm grateful to have learned to not shut away grief but instead to lean into it and grieve together. And this is what I bring to holding space for others. I let grief be whatever it needs to be. I lean in.
I specialize in working with people experiencing grief & loss, trauma, and am passionate about working with postpartum parents, pregnant people, fertility issues, miscarriage and baby & child loss, NICU experiences, and abortion.
As someone who has experienced loss, I know how important it is to feel safe, seen, & heard. Saying goodbye and holding space for my loves and my losses has been woven into my life from a young age. I'm grateful to have learned to not shut away grief but instead to lean into it and grieve together. And this is what I bring to holding space for others. I let grief be whatever it needs to be. I lean in.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished - Lao Tzu
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Nature holds everything and everyone. It is our society that comes with rules and expectations about who we should or shouldn't be, and that can cause great harm, stress, and grief. When were you last able to slow down and feel like yourself without any pressure to do or be anything else? My office setting is a garden with some woods for rambling. Natural spaces inherently help us tune into ourselves individually and as part of a web of life. Often our bodies and minds hold the wisdom we are needing. I invite you to explore and heal in partnership with nature.
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished - Lao Tzu
. . .
Nature holds everything and everyone. It is our society that comes with rules and expectations about who we should or shouldn't be, and that can cause great harm, stress, and grief. When were you last able to slow down and feel like yourself without any pressure to do or be anything else? My office setting is a garden with some woods for rambling. Natural spaces inherently help us tune into ourselves individually and as part of a web of life. Often our bodies and minds hold the wisdom we are needing. I invite you to explore and heal in partnership with nature.
Everyone's journey is unique, so I integrate a variety of modalities into my clinical practice to provide strategies that best meet your individual needs and style. I offer the tools of breath, body, mind, and narrative, to teach you to respond rather than to react. Through mind-body therapy practices along with the spirit of curiosity and creativity, I can help you gain greater clarity in your present life and cultivate more compassion towards yourself and others. Our work will be collaborative. I believe that connection and mutual understanding best promotes healing.
Everyone's journey is unique, so I integrate a variety of modalities into my clinical practice to provide strategies that best meet your individual needs and style. I offer the tools of breath, body, mind, and narrative, to teach you to respond rather than to react. Through mind-body therapy practices along with the spirit of curiosity and creativity, I can help you gain greater clarity in your present life and cultivate more compassion towards yourself and others. Our work will be collaborative. I believe that connection and mutual understanding best promotes healing.
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I work with people navigating life’s many challenges, whether that’s personal or professional growth, managing depression or anxiety, coping with caregiving or chronic illness, processing grief, exploring gender or sexual identity, or navigating polyamory, consensual non-monogamy, kink, or sex work.
I am a licensed therapist in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Vermont, and I provide LGBTQIA-affirming therapy for individuals and couples. My approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own experience.
Seeking therapy often comes during times of stress, change, or uncertainty and taking that first step can be difficult. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s happening in your life and find solutions that fit you.
Together, we’ll identify your goals and build on your strengths, helping you heal, grow, and move toward the life you want.
I work with people navigating life’s many challenges, whether that’s personal or professional growth, managing depression or anxiety, coping with caregiving or chronic illness, processing grief, exploring gender or sexual identity, or navigating polyamory, consensual non-monogamy, kink, or sex work.
I am a licensed therapist in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Vermont, and I provide LGBTQIA-affirming therapy for individuals and couples. My approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own experience.
Seeking therapy often comes during times of stress, change, or uncertainty and taking that first step can be difficult. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s happening in your life and find solutions that fit you.
Together, we’ll identify your goals and build on your strengths, helping you heal, grow, and move toward the life you want.
Are you ready to ditch your anxiety? Sick of people pleasing? Finding yourself in a seemingly never-ending cycle of fight or flight, and it feels impossible to be your authentic self? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I work primarily with adults who live with anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence- helping to guide my clients to a place of acceptance, empowerment, and self-confidence. In our work together, I will introduce new coping skills (you deserve relief!), help to define your goals, and walk the journey alongside you.
Are you ready to ditch your anxiety? Sick of people pleasing? Finding yourself in a seemingly never-ending cycle of fight or flight, and it feels impossible to be your authentic self? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I work primarily with adults who live with anxiety, trauma, and neurodivergence- helping to guide my clients to a place of acceptance, empowerment, and self-confidence. In our work together, I will introduce new coping skills (you deserve relief!), help to define your goals, and walk the journey alongside you.
I see therapy as as a practice of becoming more fully yourself.
Whatever situation you are facing, emotions you are carrying, thought patterns you feel stuck in, there is a way of being that feels more like yourself. It may be difficult to access at times, and when old patterns take over, but with enough openness, awareness, and curiosity, you can begin to find your way back and toward something that has always been there, and make room for something new.
The invitation is to let go a little more, trust what is arising, lean into discomfort, so that life becomes less of a reaction and more of a present moment experience.
I see therapy as as a practice of becoming more fully yourself.
Whatever situation you are facing, emotions you are carrying, thought patterns you feel stuck in, there is a way of being that feels more like yourself. It may be difficult to access at times, and when old patterns take over, but with enough openness, awareness, and curiosity, you can begin to find your way back and toward something that has always been there, and make room for something new.
The invitation is to let go a little more, trust what is arising, lean into discomfort, so that life becomes less of a reaction and more of a present moment experience.
Our work together will be a collaborative process, honest, and deeply human. I tailor our work to your unique needs, drawing from a range of approaches to support you in meaningful and lasting change. My style is warm, engaged, and direct. I show up fully, and value authenticity, curiosity, and humor.
At the heart of my work is the belief that nothing is “wrong” with you. Beneath patterns that brought you here, there is a core self that is capable, worthy, and whole. Together, we’ll gently untangle what no longer serves you so you can move toward feeling more grounded.
Our work together will be a collaborative process, honest, and deeply human. I tailor our work to your unique needs, drawing from a range of approaches to support you in meaningful and lasting change. My style is warm, engaged, and direct. I show up fully, and value authenticity, curiosity, and humor.
At the heart of my work is the belief that nothing is “wrong” with you. Beneath patterns that brought you here, there is a core self that is capable, worthy, and whole. Together, we’ll gently untangle what no longer serves you so you can move toward feeling more grounded.
None of this is easy. Whether you're adjusting to a change, like parenting or job loss, and looking to find your identity, or becoming aware of a problematic pattern in your life, like constant anxiety, difficulty with relationships, or intense emotions. You don't have to feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, shame, or anger any more. Let's talk about it and find some strategies to soothe it now, and stop it from reoccurring. If you're reluctant about therapy, I can reassure you that I'm not here to judge, and want to make it a safe and fun environment.
None of this is easy. Whether you're adjusting to a change, like parenting or job loss, and looking to find your identity, or becoming aware of a problematic pattern in your life, like constant anxiety, difficulty with relationships, or intense emotions. You don't have to feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, shame, or anger any more. Let's talk about it and find some strategies to soothe it now, and stop it from reoccurring. If you're reluctant about therapy, I can reassure you that I'm not here to judge, and want to make it a safe and fun environment.
Lauren Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Brunswick, ME 04011
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is trauma informed, trans-feminist, queer, culturally inclusive, anti-oppressive, sex- and kink-positive, and relational.
I work intuitively, with grounding in a variety of modalities, such as IFS, attachment theory and EMDR. I am certified in EMDR therapy for both acute and complex trauma.
My approach is trauma informed, trans-feminist, queer, culturally inclusive, anti-oppressive, sex- and kink-positive, and relational.
I work intuitively, with grounding in a variety of modalities, such as IFS, attachment theory and EMDR. I am certified in EMDR therapy for both acute and complex trauma.
Serving New Hampshire and Maine (telehealth available).
Has traditional therapy felt limited or left you wanting more? I blend evidence-based approaches (IFS, ACT, CBT) with creative exploration to bring depth, meaning, and lasting impact to your healing. With 15+ years as a licensed counselor and over 30 years in the arts, I offer a safe, supportive space where therapy adapts to your unique needs and goals. I specialize in helping clients connect authentically with themselves and others, explore their deeper purpose, and feel empowered to create positive, sustainable change.
Serving New Hampshire and Maine (telehealth available).
Has traditional therapy felt limited or left you wanting more? I blend evidence-based approaches (IFS, ACT, CBT) with creative exploration to bring depth, meaning, and lasting impact to your healing. With 15+ years as a licensed counselor and over 30 years in the arts, I offer a safe, supportive space where therapy adapts to your unique needs and goals. I specialize in helping clients connect authentically with themselves and others, explore their deeper purpose, and feel empowered to create positive, sustainable change.
Hi, I’m Kelly Singleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Some are navigating the complexities of neurodiversity or anxiety; others are juggling relationships, work, or major life changes. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and make changes in a way that feels real and sustainable. You don’t need to have everything figured out- just a willingness to show up and explore what’s possible together!
Hi, I’m Kelly Singleton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Some are navigating the complexities of neurodiversity or anxiety; others are juggling relationships, work, or major life changes. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself and make changes in a way that feels real and sustainable. You don’t need to have everything figured out- just a willingness to show up and explore what’s possible together!
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page as you search for a provider. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food/body image, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
Hello! Thanks for stopping by my page as you search for a provider. My practice is rooted in the belief that healing isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about reconnecting with the person you were before life got so loud. Whether you’re navigating the executive dysfunction of ADHD, the exhaustion of burnout, or a complicated relationship with food/body image, I’m here to help you uncover the 'why' behind the struggle.
Change can be tough, and sometimes it feels like life is throwing you a curveball you didn't see coming. My ideal client is someone who has carried heavy expectations, invisible burdens, or constant pressure and is ready to pause, breathe, and simply be. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, adults, and seniors find their footing during challenging transitions. You won't find fancy therapy terms or complicated coping skills here. Instead, we'll focus on practical, real-life strategies that fit your day-to-day routine.
Change can be tough, and sometimes it feels like life is throwing you a curveball you didn't see coming. My ideal client is someone who has carried heavy expectations, invisible burdens, or constant pressure and is ready to pause, breathe, and simply be. I specialize in helping teens, young adults, adults, and seniors find their footing during challenging transitions. You won't find fancy therapy terms or complicated coping skills here. Instead, we'll focus on practical, real-life strategies that fit your day-to-day routine.
Hello and welcome! I'm Mary (she/they) and I offer counseling from a liberation perspective. Within my humanistic counseling modality, I'm happy to tailor sessions to your personality, situation, and needs. I take a collaborative approach focused on client empowerment, which means that you sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and growth that you deserve. We will aim to use therapeutic interventions that are accessible and supportive for you.
Hello and welcome! I'm Mary (she/they) and I offer counseling from a liberation perspective. Within my humanistic counseling modality, I'm happy to tailor sessions to your personality, situation, and needs. I take a collaborative approach focused on client empowerment, which means that you sit in the driver’s seat of your counseling experience; you are the expert in your life and it is likely that I have resources, strategies, and insight to offer from the passenger seat that will help you find the healing and growth that you deserve. We will aim to use therapeutic interventions that are accessible and supportive for you.
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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.