Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Detroit, MI
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Laurel J Blume
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have extensive experience working with populations including Queer and LGBTQ people, interfaith and non-traditional spiritualities, and those who wish to focus on intimate relationship concerns including sexuality in older adulthood, consensual non-monogamy, and
kink
practices.
Sometimes we feel stuck and need guidance and support to feel balanced and able to face challenges again. You may be experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, intimate relationship issues, or adjustment concerns. Through safe and confidential telehealth video, you set your goals and receive the right level of support and guidance to achieve them. My services are not appropriate for those with violent behaviors, personality disorders, alcohol or drug dependence, or for the sole purpose of divorce/custody cases in court.
Paula Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, CST
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I offer sex-positive, LGBTQ affirming,
Kink
and Polyam/CNM informed therapy.
Are you having relationship problems or sexual difficulties? I specialize in working with women and couples seeking sex therapy and couples counseling to improve intimacy and communication and to deal with desire discrepancy and conflict. I work with women's sexual health issues: vaginismus, sexual trauma, past abuse, pelvic pain, low desire. There is help, don't suffer! Call me. I offer a client-centered approach and trauma-informed care to help you as a unique individual or couple. I am honored to work with you. Together we can also address anxiety, grief and loss, depression, PTSD, and more! Website: www.paulakirschlmsw.com
Detroit, MI 48202
& Online
Syre Saniyah
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Finally, he is an experienced
Kink
and Polyamory Knowledgeable professional.
As a black, queer, gender expansive, kinky therapist with relationship anarchist values, Syre is passionate about working with those who are traditionally marginalized in society and underrepresented in help seeking environments. Syre practices from a liberation centered intersectional feminist perspective with the goal of collaborating with clients (individuals, couples, groups) toward reaching mutually agreed upon goals.
Office is near:
Detroit, MI 48201 & Online
Stephanie M. Sullivan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I am also an LGBTQ-affirmative, polyamory-affirmative, and
kink
-aware therapist familiar with hierarchical and non-hierarchical polyamory, swinging, relationship anarchy, and more.
Currently accepting new individual clients! I offer a focus on holistic healing 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. I also have an intern who is accepting clients at a significantly reduced rate. Please reach out to learn more!
RISE
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CST
Verified
Verified
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.
Office is near:
Detroit, MI 48201 & Online
Birch Snogles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I am trained in sex therapy, couples/relationship counseling and am
kink
and polyamory affirming.
Are you having trouble connecting sexually and struggle with intimacy or sexual health questions? Are you worried your relationship cant handle more infidelity and conflict? We are taught relationships dont take work, should be hot and spontaneous forever, LIES! Relationships and keeping a sexual connection takes work, we need to put in some effort to keep things moving. Sometimes our bodies don’t do exactly what we want, our bodies change in ability, age, function and appearance and our sexual expectations and communication skills need to change too. I specialize in marriage counseling and sex therapy. I am transgender affirming
Korrine Wojcik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with clients on healing childhood trauma, processing and integrating past experiences, boundaries, communication, learning to trust yourself and honor your needs, quieting the inner critic, and finding ways to tap into joy and play again. I proudly offer services that honor the needs and experiences of individuals of all gender and sexual identities, race and ethnicities, abilities, and lifestyles including the
kink
, sex work, and ENM/polyamory communities.
Dee Church
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience providing mental health services for LGBTQIA+ youth and adults, people living with HIV/AIDS, survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence,
kink
/BDSM practitioners, people in polyamorous and non-monogamous partnerships, and sex workers.
Reaching out and seeking support for yourself can be extremely vulnerable and taxing, especially when you've already been trying to manage overwhelming emotions and the issues of every day life. Even if we do not end up working together, I am glad that you are out here exploring what kind of help is available for you. Shopping for therapists can be tricky. Wherever you are in your journey, my goal is to meet you there and help you discover safe and inviting possibilities towards your goals.
Not accepting new clients
Dalyn Pacheco Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My main goal in working with clients & couples is to provide a judgment free, validating, affirming, and emotionally safe space to talk through struggles and feelings. I focus on establishing rapport and trust, strengths of the client(s), and assisting the client(s) in creating the changes they want to make for themselves and/or their relationship to each other. I want to empower people to take responsibility for their happiness and guide them to living as true to themselves as possible. I want to help couples grow closer and more connected with each other. I also want to help make access to healing affordable and simple to start.
Ray Larnard Shipman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
Verified
Becoming a safe place for people has always been my goal. I offer a clinical perspective, I use your supportive spiritual tools (including soul healing). Individual therapy can be billed to insurance as well as couples therapy. I believe that nobody knows you better than you, you just need help getting to know yourself. I am here to challenge your thinking, break the cycle and refocus you in your individual, family and relationship life. Reach out to discuss what you need so we can empower success for you! You will leave with tools, empowered and challenged. We do the work together.
Somatic Psychotherapy Michigan—Faith Elie
Counselor, LLPC, MA, MS, SEP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Together, we can really hone in on what it is you are wanting for yourself and finding a path forward, that best suites you. My understanding of counseling comes from holistic, somatic and trauma-informed approaches that incorporate mind, body, and soul such as Somatic Experiencing, Jungian, transpersonal, mindfulness, attachment, and creative expression approaches. I also have a sandtray in my office for sandplay!
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Erin Shawgo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
My hope as a therapist is to work with the client to cultivate a safe and courageous space to begin to explore from a holistic lens. We each come into this work through a unique context of intersecting identities and experiences that deserve to be honored. My work is trauma informed and I understand trauma as something that can be experienced interpersonally, generationally, and systemically.
Quilted Rose Clinical Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified
Verified
Dr. Walker, a native Detroiter, created Quilted Rose Clinical Services, PLLC out of a need for highly skilled Black clinicians expressly trained in social justice and trauma-focused treatment modalities. Dr. Walker works with all Black (BIPOC) people. She works collaboratively to facilitate growth in individuals struggling with trauma (car accidents, sexual abuse, ipv...) severe stress, depression, anxiety, major life transitions (divorce, recovering from the "sunken place," going away to college...) and stopping the cycle of unhealthy relationships all while maintaining within a society which thrives on systemic oppression.
Detroit, MI 48207
& Online
Damon Moore
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, TLLP
Verified
Verified
to schedule go to - www.iamdamonmooreschedule.as.me/info (╥....╥)......... If you could runaway you would. Things are overwhelming. Almost nothing is going right. You don't know which direction to choose and you feel stuck. If only you knew how to escape the same unhealthy patterns that you're trapped in...If only you knew what to say...If only you knew when to say it...If only you knew what to do and when to do it...If only you knew how to peel yourself off of life's boot you might be able to really accomplish the dreams you once had. Those hopes and childhood dreams are not as far as you once thought. Let me show you
Not accepting new clients
Liz Curtis
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Working from a feminist theoretical perspective, I feel that your unique voice deserves to be believed, be heard, and be taken seriously. I strive to create a trusted space in which you feel comfortable to work through your difficulties without fear of judgment or discrimination. I believe you will find me approachable, down to earth, and friendly!
Waitlist for new clients
Cynthia R Finnegan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am not your typical nor traditional therapist! If you're looking for a therapist who is stuffy and uptight, or if you prefer clinical jargon and lots of big words, I am NOT the therapist for you. I’m the therapist who may show up wearing jeans and sandals one week and a long dress the next. I have tattoos and don’t try to hide them. I will call you on your crap when appropriate, and I might even swear while doing so. I support BLM, LGBTQIA+ and I believe in Science. I may not be a "typical" therapist, yet I am me & I am genuine. If you want to become the best YOU possible, give me a call! I know I can help.
Malanna Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Overall, I consider myself a "worldly nurturer". "Worldly", because I have worked with people from all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and walks of life to "nurture" their potential. All of my experiences have taught me the foundational skills that I use in my profession today, which are: patience, the ability to listen, the understanding that listening is as paramount as speaking, the capabilities to be resourceful, valuing modesty and humility whilst still being confident and capable, and having faith in my skill-set while still being open to professionally growing and developing.
Rachel Routin
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, TLLP
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy is an ongoing conversation spread out over a period of time where I, as your therapist, get to know you and try to understand what is creating difficulty in your life. I believe that my job is to help create a nonjudgmental and comforting relationship where we can begin to understand you - together. I genuinely care about those I work with, and I believe this curious and compassionate approach is ultimately what makes therapy worthwhile. By understanding you and your challenges, we can help you take steps to truly improve your life.
Not accepting new clients
Erika Fox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe my role as a therapist is to build a safe and nonjudgmental partnership to support you in connecting with your own inner wisdom and capacity for growth, healing, and transformation. I combine your expertise in your own life with my training and experience to support you as a whole person (mind, body, spirit) in the context of your intersecting identities, experiences, and environment. Curiosity and compassion are core to my work. I specialize in working with adults impacted by complex trauma, chronic stress, and/or childhood emotional neglect. I also support people who feel 'stuck,' anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed.
Waitlist for new clients
Mariam Akanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! I'm Mariam. I am a first-generation Arab immigrant, social worker, community organizer, advocate & meditation enthusiast. My interest in social work, mental health, & community healing stem from my personal experience living through geopolitical tensions and conflicts, navigating global systems, experiencing existential & cultural challenges, adjusting to major life changes, & simply trying to fit in this world. I have a special interest in working with young adults, the Arab community, immigrants, refugees, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ people.
Detroit, MI 48226
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
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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.