Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Ann Arbor, MI

We offer therapy from a nonjudgmental, secular viewpoint and have a compassionate and accepting approach to all clients. We specialize in working with those marginalized for reasons around their sexuality (i.e. LGBQ+, Kink /Alternative, etc.), their gender (i.e. Trans*, non-binary, etc.), their relationship style (i.e. Consensual nonmonogamy, polyam, etc.), and/or their religion (including Atheists, and those choosing to leave their religion). Therapy interventions we offer include mindfulness, somatic/body based practice, movement based practice, as well as traditional psychotherapy / "talk therapy".

RISE - Resilient Inclusive Sexual Health Education & Therapy. The framework/lens from which RISE operates are vital components to the practice. RISE unapologetically upholds the following values; to challenge systems of oppression & create positive change in the world through disseminating radical compassion & support for those folxs/communities often marginalized. A Social Justice Lens - Anti Racist - LGBTQ+ Queer Affirming - Trans/Non-binary/GNC - Feminist - Sex Positive - KINK /BDSM - Fat Positive/Health at Every Size - Consensual Non-Monogamy - Disability/Neurodiversity - Intersectional Identities.

Kelly Kundrat (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Michigan. Kelly is passionate about social justice through critical consciousness raising, education, and advocacy. She strives to check her own biases and dismantle oppressive beliefs within herself to promote equity. She takes a Person-In-Environment approach to clinical care, recognizing the impact that systems have on individuals within the therapeutic setting. Kelly takes a strengths-based, trauma-informed, mindfulness, client-centered approach to therapy. Goals are established by clients, and for clients while she provides support.

Whether you are looking to work on your own relationship to sex, your body,and pleasure or these things in relationship with other folk(s) I am available to provide support. Concerns for sex and relationship counseling can include: desire differences, issues with arousal/orgasm, sexual and relationship health during transition, pain during sex, sexual health and relationship issues contributing to sexual problems, compulsive sexual behavior.I am a sex therapist focusing my current work on supporting people through gender affirming lens and specializing in working with trans folks. I am kink , non monogamy, trans, and queer affirming.

**Not currently accepting new clients** I provide a comfortable and judgment-free environment while also helping address the needs that are most important to you. I have provided therapy to both college-aged and adult populations in a variety of settings including several colleges and universities throughout the Midwest. I’ve worked with individuals facing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment-related stress, challenging relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development.

*NO OPENINGS* Hello! I’m Fitz. I believe my role as a therapist is to help empower clients explore affirming opportunities for growth and define their own path to wellness. I acknowledge the inherent power dynamic in the therapeutic relationship and the harm this has/can cause. I orient myself in multicultural feminist and humanistic perspectives, engage in collaborative treatment planning, and acknowledge how multiple oppressions/identities impact folks’ experiences to help de-pathologize symptoms and re-center power in client’s hands. I am white, non-binary, queer, able-bodied and am committed to life-long anti-racism work.

I believe that everyone should feel equally welcome in therapy, so no matter what you bring, I will meet you without judgment, and we will dive in together to find solutions. I think people heal through being fully heard and understood, and solving problems collaboratively. I work with a wide variety of issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues (both monogamous and non-monogamous), ADHD, substance addiction, sexual identity and gender identity concerns, and others. I take an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, LGBTQIA-affirming, body-positive, kink -aware approach to therapy.

Taking the first step toward finding someone to talk to can be difficult. I am glad you are here looking for the right person to trust. When life takes a hard left, it can be disorienting. With compassion, I will meet you where you are, and together, we will work toward goals that will empower you to live authentically. Living authentically is freeing, but it can be a bumpy road to get there. I can help you recognize and break old patterns that no longer serve you, offer support while navigating oppressive norms, and help you build coping skills to ease stress.

Have you ever felt stuck in the same cycle over and over no matter how hard you try to break away? These type of patterns can often make it feel impossible to stay connected, be at peace, and thrive. I want you to know there is hope. Together we can explore how past patterns and trauma affect the present while building on your strengths to manifest a feeling of inner strength and freedom. I value creating an affirming therapeutic space where clients of LGBTQ+ identities, kink /sex-positive practices, and polyamorous relationships are safe and welcomed.

Seeking therapy is an invaluable investment in oneself, and I believe it is my job as a therapist to empower clients to find and live their own paths and truths. The path to healing begins with a trusting and accepting therapist-client relationship; I provide a space that recognizes and centers the unique strengths, values, and lived experiences of each individual, and I seek to partner with clients to best meet their needs. Respecting client self-determination is fundamental to my practice, which is grounded in cultural humility and recognizing the ways in which our values and identities form the many facets of who we are.

Welcome! I am glad you are here. As a mental health professional, I provide support and intervention for a variety of psychological, career, academic, and relational experiences across the lifespan to diverse persons. This includes services to individuals, various partner structures, families, and groups. My work centers on decolonization and destigmatization of mental health services with emphasis on culturally-affirming care. As such, I identify as a LGBTQIA+, Kink , Disability, and Gender Affirming provider. The experiences of marginalized, minoritized, and disenfranchised communities remain at the forefront of my clinical work.

***Currently hiring new therapists!***I'm a non-binary human who enjoys working with people who are motivated to change and eager to move towards healing in their lives. I’m affirming of folx in the LGTBQ, ethical non-monogamy, kink , and sex work communities. I have experience incorporating both western and eastern spiritual beliefs into the work.

Many times in life we find ourselves stuck in a phase of this is just how it is right now. Frequently during those phases, the only thing we can do is hang on, keep our heads above water, and wait for life to settle. Once the how it is phase comes to an end, there is commonly a new version of our life that emerges, and there is work to be done. Work that we may have never done before, challenges that seem so great that we have no idea where to begin. Luckily, you do not have to do this alone.

We specialize in concerns surrounding justice-involved individuals (adult/juveniles), families, and couples, including incarceration (pre, current, and post), probation and parole issues, legal and correctional personnel, and sex offending. We also focus on a wide range of sexuality adjustments, such as managing paraphilias, kink /BDSM lifestyle, alternative relational orientations and sexual or gender expressions, general sexuality concerns, intimate relationships, and relational traumas, among many other concerns. We also offer psychological assessments such as ADHD, Driver's License Restoration, and Substance Use evaluations.

I offer a focus on holistic healing, communication tools, and stress management techniques that are trauma-informed and LGBTQIA-affirmative. I am passionate about helping all people gain clarity and feel more connected, calm, and self-compassionate. I’d love to help you meet your goals of feeling more present in the here and now, both with yourself and with your relationships.

WAITLIST FOR IN-PERSON & ONLINE SESSIONS. My goal as your therapist is to establish a safe, affirming & supportive therapeutic professional relationship. As I firmly believe the quality of the client-therapist relationship are crucial factors of the outcome of the therapeutic process & you reaching your goals. I believe in meeting people where they are at & that therapy is about helping you to discover the capacity that you already possess to create change in your life. I work with adults across the lifespan with a diverse range of attraction, class, diagnoses, ethnicity, gender, races and religious/spiritual values.

Sometimes we all need somebody to genuinely meet us where we are at in life with radical acceptance and compassion for who we are and where we want to go from here. But searching for the right person to connect with can be a daunting prospect, especially if you or your loved ones have lived experiences enduring societal rejections and systematic oppression. As such, my primary goal in therapy is to cultivate an inclusive, warming environment where you can safely and freely express your authentic self, which is why you deserve to know a little about me as well.

Hello! My name is Dr. Tristan McBain (pronouns: she/her) and I am a professional couples, sex, and relationship counselor. If you are troubled in your relationship, grieving from a reproductive loss, or experiencing sexual concerns, I am here to help. I provide telehealth counseling to people looking to regain their identity and embody their most authentic self. We all encounter times of challenge and uncertainty, and when we have the tools to face those obstacles with confidence, we feel more masterful over our lives.

Discreet counseling for very private and/or high profile individuals. Confidentiality at the highest level. Addictions, Sexuality Issues, PTSD/Trauma, Kink /Diverse Sexualities, LGBTQIA+, and Self Worth issues. Clients seeking confidential, discreet counseling can feel safe.