Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Scarborough, ME
If you are experiencing challenges with sex and intimacy in relation to disability, chronic illness, aging or body changes-I can help you navigate your path forward. Physical, emotional, and societal barriers can all affect our experiences of pleasure and connection. Unfortunately, traditional healthcare is often compartmentalized, resulting in care that fails to recognize us as complex whole beings. I offer specialized occupational therapy and sexuality counseling to help problem solve challenges through a compassionate, collaborative, whole person care approach.
If you are experiencing challenges with sex and intimacy in relation to disability, chronic illness, aging or body changes-I can help you navigate your path forward. Physical, emotional, and societal barriers can all affect our experiences of pleasure and connection. Unfortunately, traditional healthcare is often compartmentalized, resulting in care that fails to recognize us as complex whole beings. I offer specialized occupational therapy and sexuality counseling to help problem solve challenges through a compassionate, collaborative, whole person care approach.
You might be here because talking to each other has gotten harder lately. Maybe you feel misunderstood or seem to have the same argument on repeat. Maybe you just miss feeling close. If you’re trying to figure out what’s really going on, how to break old communication patterns, or how to reconnect in a way that feels good for both of you—couples therapy can help. You don't have to sort through this alone. I work with couples and adults who want to feel happier in their relationships. Couples therapy gives you a clearer, calmer space to explore what's going on under the surface and rebuild the way you talk, listen, and connect.
You might be here because talking to each other has gotten harder lately. Maybe you feel misunderstood or seem to have the same argument on repeat. Maybe you just miss feeling close. If you’re trying to figure out what’s really going on, how to break old communication patterns, or how to reconnect in a way that feels good for both of you—couples therapy can help. You don't have to sort through this alone. I work with couples and adults who want to feel happier in their relationships. Couples therapy gives you a clearer, calmer space to explore what's going on under the surface and rebuild the way you talk, listen, and connect.
I'm glad you are here. Please read on to see if we might be a good fit. Please note I only have two openings: Tues biweekly 9:30am; Thurs biweekly 5:30pm. Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by relationship struggles, anxious thoughts, self-doubt, or the lingering effects of past trauma. I support young adults as they navigate life transitions, discover their voice, and build self-trust. I am currently pursuing certification in Sex Therapy and welcome conversations around sexuality. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, ease self-doubt, and move toward a life with more clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.
I'm glad you are here. Please read on to see if we might be a good fit. Please note I only have two openings: Tues biweekly 9:30am; Thurs biweekly 5:30pm. Many people come to therapy feeling weighed down by relationship struggles, anxious thoughts, self-doubt, or the lingering effects of past trauma. I support young adults as they navigate life transitions, discover their voice, and build self-trust. I am currently pursuing certification in Sex Therapy and welcome conversations around sexuality. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, ease self-doubt, and move toward a life with more clarity, confidence, and fulfillment.
I am client-centered, creative, and interested in a holistic approach to therapy. I work to support individuals coping with: ADHD, depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, and relationship struggles. I am connected to the LGBTQ community. As a mother and an artist, I enjoy working with other creatives, parents, and young adults. I offer talk therapy, and 'walk & talk' therapy in Portland, OR. To get a more detailed picture of the way I work, please visit my website. I believe in nature as co-therapist and try to get outside with clients whenever possible. You get to design your life, I am happy to help with the process.
I am client-centered, creative, and interested in a holistic approach to therapy. I work to support individuals coping with: ADHD, depression, anxiety, women's issues, trauma, and relationship struggles. I am connected to the LGBTQ community. As a mother and an artist, I enjoy working with other creatives, parents, and young adults. I offer talk therapy, and 'walk & talk' therapy in Portland, OR. To get a more detailed picture of the way I work, please visit my website. I believe in nature as co-therapist and try to get outside with clients whenever possible. You get to design your life, I am happy to help with the process.
Many adults seeking ADHD or autism clarity are exhausted from years of masking, overcompensating, and being told they’re “too functional” to need support. Others have tried therapy but felt it didn’t fit how their brain works or focused more on coping than understanding. I specialize in adult ADHD and Autism assessment and therapy, with a focus on AuDHD (co-occurring ADHD and Autism), high-masking adults, and professionals seeking clarity, validation, and practical, affirming care. I also provide alcohol and drug, anger management, and court-ordered assessments.
Many adults seeking ADHD or autism clarity are exhausted from years of masking, overcompensating, and being told they’re “too functional” to need support. Others have tried therapy but felt it didn’t fit how their brain works or focused more on coping than understanding. I specialize in adult ADHD and Autism assessment and therapy, with a focus on AuDHD (co-occurring ADHD and Autism), high-masking adults, and professionals seeking clarity, validation, and practical, affirming care. I also provide alcohol and drug, anger management, and court-ordered assessments.
This is an agency with multiple clinicians, and we are accepting new clients at this time. If you are struggling with mental health or substance use, thank you for reaching out. Healing Tide Therapy draws from many backgrounds and theories. We can support you in many different ways, including managing mental health and substance use disorder symptoms, meeting DEEP requirements, battling urges and cravings, learning interpersonal effectiveness skills or finding your way when you are struggling to manage everyday life. Even if you just need an objective ear to listen, We can be a there.
This is an agency with multiple clinicians, and we are accepting new clients at this time. If you are struggling with mental health or substance use, thank you for reaching out. Healing Tide Therapy draws from many backgrounds and theories. We can support you in many different ways, including managing mental health and substance use disorder symptoms, meeting DEEP requirements, battling urges and cravings, learning interpersonal effectiveness skills or finding your way when you are struggling to manage everyday life. Even if you just need an objective ear to listen, We can be a there.
I work with relationships of all kinds to break long-standing patterns of conflict or to navigate recent ruptures, and I am particularly interested in supporting those who are exploring nontraditional relationship structures such as ENM, polyamory, relationship anarchy, and kink.
My style of therapy is intuitive, direct and constructive. I utilize a psychospiritual perspective to help my clients find liberation from dependency and ‘power over’ structures to craft more conscious and whole-hearted ways of being in connection. I am passionate about this, because I believe that collective healing begins with healing in our relationships.
I work with relationships of all kinds to break long-standing patterns of conflict or to navigate recent ruptures, and I am particularly interested in supporting those who are exploring nontraditional relationship structures such as ENM, polyamory, relationship anarchy, and kink.
My style of therapy is intuitive, direct and constructive. I utilize a psychospiritual perspective to help my clients find liberation from dependency and ‘power over’ structures to craft more conscious and whole-hearted ways of being in connection. I am passionate about this, because I believe that collective healing begins with healing in our relationships.
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.
Hi, I'm Harleigh! I am the owner and clinical therapist of Alpinist Mental Health, LLC in Portland, Maine. I created the space to provide accessible, welcoming care to adults experiencing adversities that interfere with their ability to live the life they want, or just wanting a space to process the chaos of the world we live in. I welcome all to my practice and specialize in working with women and the LGBTQIA+ population.
Hi, I'm Harleigh! I am the owner and clinical therapist of Alpinist Mental Health, LLC in Portland, Maine. I created the space to provide accessible, welcoming care to adults experiencing adversities that interfere with their ability to live the life they want, or just wanting a space to process the chaos of the world we live in. I welcome all to my practice and specialize in working with women and the LGBTQIA+ population.
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 work with individuals and relationships, including romantic + non-romantic duos (i.e. friends, siblings, ex-partners). My work is trauma-/systems-informed and relational. Together, we will respond to your needs from this space, recognizing that no one approach fits all. We’ll make sense of a constellation of experiences, feelings, and thoughts, exploring their origins and contexts, protective functions, and impacts on your self and relationships. Our collaborative process enables us to gently explore past wounds, deepen reflection and curiosity, and support new ways of being to heal and grow.
I work with individuals and relationships, including romantic + non-romantic duos (i.e. friends, siblings, ex-partners). My work is trauma-/systems-informed and relational. Together, we will respond to your needs from this space, recognizing that no one approach fits all. We’ll make sense of a constellation of experiences, feelings, and thoughts, exploring their origins and contexts, protective functions, and impacts on your self and relationships. Our collaborative process enables us to gently explore past wounds, deepen reflection and curiosity, and support new ways of being to heal and grow.
I help neurodivergent young adults feel like they're in the driver's seat of their lives. As an occupational therapist, I collaborate with clients to create custom routines, coping skills, and habits that work for them.
OT can help with:
Stress management, Nervous system support, Gender identity exploration, Boundary setting, Sensory strategies, Attention and motivation, Co-parenting strategies, Executive functioning, Home and lifestyle management, Leisure and hobbies, Self care that actually works.
I help neurodivergent young adults feel like they're in the driver's seat of their lives. As an occupational therapist, I collaborate with clients to create custom routines, coping skills, and habits that work for them.
OT can help with:
Stress management, Nervous system support, Gender identity exploration, Boundary setting, Sensory strategies, Attention and motivation, Co-parenting strategies, Executive functioning, Home and lifestyle management, Leisure and hobbies, Self care that actually works.
It's a big step in reaching out for support. I'm so glad you did! Some of us struggle to live day to day and have stopped dreaming. Why is dreaming left to others or childhood? If you are searching for more peace or to heal an invisible scar, you do not need to suffer or problem solve alone. I am a licensed clinical social worker whose passion for the past 30 years has been creating a safe space for the human experience that we all share. It has been my understanding that you may already have what you need and I have the privilege to be alongside you on that journey. Risks are scary but this may be a good one to take.
It's a big step in reaching out for support. I'm so glad you did! Some of us struggle to live day to day and have stopped dreaming. Why is dreaming left to others or childhood? If you are searching for more peace or to heal an invisible scar, you do not need to suffer or problem solve alone. I am a licensed clinical social worker whose passion for the past 30 years has been creating a safe space for the human experience that we all share. It has been my understanding that you may already have what you need and I have the privilege to be alongside you on that journey. Risks are scary but this may be a good one to take.
If you are seeking a therapist who prioritizes the client relationship and creating a comfortable yet productive experience, I'd love to work together. Through a process of collaborative exploration, we can focus on relationships, general satisfaction, life transitions, emotional processing, self-awareness/authenticity, and more. I am down to earth, value lightness and humor, and truly find joy in my work.
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions monthly, biweekly, or weekly to allow flexibility and meet client needs.
If you are seeking a therapist who prioritizes the client relationship and creating a comfortable yet productive experience, I'd love to work together. Through a process of collaborative exploration, we can focus on relationships, general satisfaction, life transitions, emotional processing, self-awareness/authenticity, and more. I am down to earth, value lightness and humor, and truly find joy in my work.
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute sessions monthly, biweekly, or weekly to allow flexibility and meet client needs.
Often the hardships we meet in our external worlds move us to explore our internal selves: how we think, what our feelings mean to us, how we relate to others, and why we make the choices we do. I provide a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their relationships with important people in their lives, with the world around them, and with themselves. With you, the client, as the expert of your own experience and with the therapist as a skillful and caring helper, profound self-discovery and healing are possible.
Often the hardships we meet in our external worlds move us to explore our internal selves: how we think, what our feelings mean to us, how we relate to others, and why we make the choices we do. I provide a deeply compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their relationships with important people in their lives, with the world around them, and with themselves. With you, the client, as the expert of your own experience and with the therapist as a skillful and caring helper, profound self-discovery and healing are possible.
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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.
My practice is a place for those who seek refuge from stigma, which includes but is not limited to, LGBTQ+, kink, ethical non monogamy, and sex worker communities.
Welcome! I believe therapy is a place to heal from past hurts, learn healthy behaviors, and recognize the strength you have to feel whole. Living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues can leave you feeling isolated. There is hope for healing, change, and growth!
My practice is a place for those who seek refuge from stigma, which includes but is not limited to, LGBTQ+, kink, ethical non monogamy, and sex worker communities.
Welcome! I believe therapy is a place to heal from past hurts, learn healthy behaviors, and recognize the strength you have to feel whole. Living with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues can leave you feeling isolated. There is hope for healing, change, and growth!
Are you a young adult (18+ or engaged 16+) or adult trying to manage the challenges of daily life? My goal is to offer you support, help you maintain personal balance, and move towards a life that reflects your own unique potential. I will meet you where you are by using a strengths-based perspective to build on what already works well for you. We will work to honor what has gotten you this far, and discover what is holding you back.
Are you a young adult (18+ or engaged 16+) or adult trying to manage the challenges of daily life? My goal is to offer you support, help you maintain personal balance, and move towards a life that reflects your own unique potential. I will meet you where you are by using a strengths-based perspective to build on what already works well for you. We will work to honor what has gotten you this far, and discover what is holding you back.
If you are experiencing intense or overwhelming feelings, want to find balance meeting your needs & your obligations, or improve your relationships, I am here to support you. I am trained in EMDR, internal family systems & Gestalt Therapy, among other things. I use an integrated approach to care and we can discuss approach(es) you feel would work best for you. I offer therapy, supervision, & assessment for letters (ESA, surgery, etc).
Our work together can happen at a pace that feels comfortable for your nervous system & needs.
If you are experiencing intense or overwhelming feelings, want to find balance meeting your needs & your obligations, or improve your relationships, I am here to support you. I am trained in EMDR, internal family systems & Gestalt Therapy, among other things. I use an integrated approach to care and we can discuss approach(es) you feel would work best for you. I offer therapy, supervision, & assessment for letters (ESA, surgery, etc).
Our work together can happen at a pace that feels comfortable for your nervous system & needs.
Hello! I’m glad you’re 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! I’m glad you’re 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.
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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.