Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Southfield, MI
I’m passionate about providing care around experiences often neglected in mainstream therapeutic services including non-monogamy, kink, queerness, neurodiversity, spirituality, and the harmful effects of systems of structural oppression.
I believe in the power of storytelling, and I am here to listen to your story. You are the expert on your life, and I approach the therapeutic process with humility and an open ear. I want to help you find workable solutions and helpful strategies for addressing your challenges.
I’m passionate about providing care around experiences often neglected in mainstream therapeutic services including non-monogamy, kink, queerness, neurodiversity, spirituality, and the harmful effects of systems of structural oppression.
I believe in the power of storytelling, and I am here to listen to your story. You are the expert on your life, and I approach the therapeutic process with humility and an open ear. I want to help you find workable solutions and helpful strategies for addressing your challenges.
If you’re tired of holding everything together on your own and want a space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or minimize your experience, you’re in the right place. I help people navigate trauma, substance use, anxiety, mood dysregulation, and the stress of identity and systemic pressures. My passion is creating culturally affirming spaces for exploration, healing, and growth. If you are seeking therapeutic support or clinical supervision, let’s connect.
If you’re tired of holding everything together on your own and want a space where you don’t have to perform, explain, or minimize your experience, you’re in the right place. I help people navigate trauma, substance use, anxiety, mood dysregulation, and the stress of identity and systemic pressures. My passion is creating culturally affirming spaces for exploration, healing, and growth. If you are seeking therapeutic support or clinical supervision, let’s connect.
My work focuses on fostering compassion and acceptance of ourselves, and recognizing our strengths. I believe in the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and collaborative. I utilize an eclectic approach to sessions, understanding every person is different and unique.
My work focuses on fostering compassion and acceptance of ourselves, and recognizing our strengths. I believe in the importance of developing a therapeutic relationship that is genuine and collaborative. I utilize an eclectic approach to sessions, understanding every person is different and unique.
My work is affirming, sex-positive, ENM Friendly and kink-allied for adults, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for children and families.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or big life changes and want a therapist who truly sees you, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Taylor! I work with children, teens, and adults in a space where you can be your authentic self—no masks or judgment. With experience in hospitals, group homes, community mental health, and supporting individuals with IDD/DD, I bring deep respect for your lived experience.
My approach is client-centered, meeting you with compassion, understanding, and patience. I also work with individuals participating in court-mandated therapy.
My work is affirming, sex-positive, ENM Friendly and kink-allied for adults, and grounded in creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for children and families.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or big life changes and want a therapist who truly sees you, you’re in the right place.
Hi, I’m Taylor! I work with children, teens, and adults in a space where you can be your authentic self—no masks or judgment. With experience in hospitals, group homes, community mental health, and supporting individuals with IDD/DD, I bring deep respect for your lived experience.
My approach is client-centered, meeting you with compassion, understanding, and patience. I also work with individuals participating in court-mandated therapy.
Did you know that the quality of a therapeutic relationship is a better predictor of clinical success rather than therapy style? I place particular emphasis on fostering that relationship while helping clients work toward their goals. In essence, we are a team trying to get you closer to where you want to be. I aspire to be your best advocate (second to yourself, of course), and whenever needed, a cheerleader. Most of my caseload is made up of long-term clients who choose to continue treatment for reasons such as: continual insight, healing, growth, and in some cases a way to guarantee regular accountability and self-introspection.
Did you know that the quality of a therapeutic relationship is a better predictor of clinical success rather than therapy style? I place particular emphasis on fostering that relationship while helping clients work toward their goals. In essence, we are a team trying to get you closer to where you want to be. I aspire to be your best advocate (second to yourself, of course), and whenever needed, a cheerleader. Most of my caseload is made up of long-term clients who choose to continue treatment for reasons such as: continual insight, healing, growth, and in some cases a way to guarantee regular accountability and self-introspection.
Life is all about decisions from the moment we wake up to the minute we go to bed. Some decisions we make with ease because the answer just makes sense. Others come with a level of difficulty that we may or may not be prepared for. Some answers come easy, while others take some thought. As we move through life, and begin making decisions about work, relationships, and family we sometimes forget about ourselves – wanting to be everything for everybody and leaving very little for ourselves. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling exhausted from helping others (burnout or compassion fatigue), you’re in the right place to re-center.
Life is all about decisions from the moment we wake up to the minute we go to bed. Some decisions we make with ease because the answer just makes sense. Others come with a level of difficulty that we may or may not be prepared for. Some answers come easy, while others take some thought. As we move through life, and begin making decisions about work, relationships, and family we sometimes forget about ourselves – wanting to be everything for everybody and leaving very little for ourselves. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling exhausted from helping others (burnout or compassion fatigue), you’re in the right place to re-center.
Coping with current events, life's challenges, and mental health can be so difficult but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're looking to work through LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, or other stressors relating to the current state of the world, I can offer compassion and a nonjudgmental ear, help you develop self understanding, navigate interpersonal and emotional challenges, and help to develop the skills and resilience to live authentically.
Coping with current events, life's challenges, and mental health can be so difficult but you don't have to do it alone. Whether you're looking to work through LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, or other stressors relating to the current state of the world, I can offer compassion and a nonjudgmental ear, help you develop self understanding, navigate interpersonal and emotional challenges, and help to develop the skills and resilience to live authentically.
For the past several years, I've had the privilege of treating clients experiencing a variety of issues, most often related to depressive and anxiety disorders (including OCD). I seek to build a positive and supportive rapport with all of my patients, whether they are seeking short-term solution-focused or longer-term treatment. I intend to help my patients to discover and learn how to utilize the tools that will allow them to have a better and happier life and healthier functioning overall.
For the past several years, I've had the privilege of treating clients experiencing a variety of issues, most often related to depressive and anxiety disorders (including OCD). I seek to build a positive and supportive rapport with all of my patients, whether they are seeking short-term solution-focused or longer-term treatment. I intend to help my patients to discover and learn how to utilize the tools that will allow them to have a better and happier life and healthier functioning overall.
Do your thoughts play on a repeat loop in your head?
Does it seem like you never quite fit in? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood?
Do you wish the world would slow down so you could figure out how you feel?
I help clients work through spiraling thoughts and tease apart confusing feelings. Together we can figure out what you actually need to feel good.
Do your thoughts play on a repeat loop in your head?
Does it seem like you never quite fit in? Are you tired of feeling misunderstood?
Do you wish the world would slow down so you could figure out how you feel?
I help clients work through spiraling thoughts and tease apart confusing feelings. Together we can figure out what you actually need to feel good.
“Self-care is the constant practice of not letting more pain accumulate.” -Susan Raffo. I have a special interest in the wellness and wholeness of QTPOC, and helping each person uncover the underlying foundations of their discomforts. I believe in treating the intersections of the mind, body, and spirit. Listening, witnessing, empathizing, and being present are tenets of my therapeutic framework.
“Self-care is the constant practice of not letting more pain accumulate.” -Susan Raffo. I have a special interest in the wellness and wholeness of QTPOC, and helping each person uncover the underlying foundations of their discomforts. I believe in treating the intersections of the mind, body, and spirit. Listening, witnessing, empathizing, and being present are tenets of my therapeutic framework.
As a therapist with multiple intersecting identities, I understand our mental states are products of our social and environmental states. I aim to work collaboratively with the client to help access the strengths and resources they inherently possess. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, grief, stress, trauma and identity concerns. I have a particular interest in supporting those who are LGBTQIA+ identified and other marginalized and oppressed populations.
As a therapist with multiple intersecting identities, I understand our mental states are products of our social and environmental states. I aim to work collaboratively with the client to help access the strengths and resources they inherently possess. My areas of clinical interest include anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, grief, stress, trauma and identity concerns. I have a particular interest in supporting those who are LGBTQIA+ identified and other marginalized and oppressed populations.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, lacking energy, or not feeling present in your body or the world? If so, welcome to being human. But seriously, it's completely understandable to be experiencing some or all of these symptoms while existing in this patriarchal, white-supremacist and capitalist country. It is not our fault that traumatic things have happened to us. We cannot undo what has been done, but we can learn, practice, and embody new ways of being. We will heal as an act of resistance! I feel honored to do this work, and I am here to support you on your healing journey.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, lacking energy, or not feeling present in your body or the world? If so, welcome to being human. But seriously, it's completely understandable to be experiencing some or all of these symptoms while existing in this patriarchal, white-supremacist and capitalist country. It is not our fault that traumatic things have happened to us. We cannot undo what has been done, but we can learn, practice, and embody new ways of being. We will heal as an act of resistance! I feel honored to do this work, and I am here to support you on your healing journey.
I specialize in helping my clients to overcome anxiety, shame and trauma to create a life of resilience, joy and lasting happiness. I draw from a wide range of therapies to make change possible. I use somatic psychotherapy techniques to help you reconnect with your body, develop self regulation and heal trauma; Compassion Focused Therapy for the shame and self criticism that is the root cause of suffering for so many people; ACT, IFS and other mindfulness based therapies to alter patterns of thinking and create new behaviors; and Authentic Relating to develop intimacy, healthy relationships and a supportive base of friendships.
I specialize in helping my clients to overcome anxiety, shame and trauma to create a life of resilience, joy and lasting happiness. I draw from a wide range of therapies to make change possible. I use somatic psychotherapy techniques to help you reconnect with your body, develop self regulation and heal trauma; Compassion Focused Therapy for the shame and self criticism that is the root cause of suffering for so many people; ACT, IFS and other mindfulness based therapies to alter patterns of thinking and create new behaviors; and Authentic Relating to develop intimacy, healthy relationships and a supportive base of friendships.
My passion is helping couples grow more connected, deeper in love than they have ever experienced! I also help individuals become more self-assured, move beyond past traumas and heart aches. I work on healing the devastation of an affair and rebuilding trust. YES It is possible! Ultimately, it's my purpose to improve your relationship or personal life! Most importantly, I don't place "band-aids" over difficulties; I strive to help you instill healthy changes that last a life time! My services are prided on non-biased, caring approaches, using scientifically proven methods, in a Down-to-Earth setting. I do see many people of color.
My passion is helping couples grow more connected, deeper in love than they have ever experienced! I also help individuals become more self-assured, move beyond past traumas and heart aches. I work on healing the devastation of an affair and rebuilding trust. YES It is possible! Ultimately, it's my purpose to improve your relationship or personal life! Most importantly, I don't place "band-aids" over difficulties; I strive to help you instill healthy changes that last a life time! My services are prided on non-biased, caring approaches, using scientifically proven methods, in a Down-to-Earth setting. I do see many people of color.
Do you feel disempowered by experiences in your past? I can help you reclaim your life after difficult life events and trauma. I utilize holistic evidence-based tools including EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS/parts work to help you heal and create sustaining change in your life. In our sessions, you can expect to understand how your experiences have shaped you, how your thoughts and feelings impact you, and ways to improve your life.
Do you feel disempowered by experiences in your past? I can help you reclaim your life after difficult life events and trauma. I utilize holistic evidence-based tools including EMDR, Brainspotting, and IFS/parts work to help you heal and create sustaining change in your life. In our sessions, you can expect to understand how your experiences have shaped you, how your thoughts and feelings impact you, and ways to improve your life.
Reaching out for help is a difficult, but a courageous first step and it signifies your desire for positive change in life. You may be someone who is suffering from emotional pain, and have become "stuck". You've realized it's time to transform. You are ready to set goals, to learn how to love, trust and challenge yourself; to learn how to simplify life and to become more self-reliant. You desire to boost your self-esteem and attain greater self-confidence. Now is the time to take back control of your life and to live a more authentic and happy life.
Reaching out for help is a difficult, but a courageous first step and it signifies your desire for positive change in life. You may be someone who is suffering from emotional pain, and have become "stuck". You've realized it's time to transform. You are ready to set goals, to learn how to love, trust and challenge yourself; to learn how to simplify life and to become more self-reliant. You desire to boost your self-esteem and attain greater self-confidence. Now is the time to take back control of your life and to live a more authentic and happy life.
Hello and welcome! I am Dr. Woods, a fully licensed clinical psychologist and a lifestyle coach. At LifeStance, I do individual therapy with adults via telehealth, with sessions billed through the client’s insurance. I have training and experience using psychodynamic, interpersonal, dialectical, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. To ensure a collaborative framework, I view clients as the experts on themselves, while I try to serve as the expert on psychology. Only by working together can we overcome your current challenge. If you think I may be a good fit, feel free to reach out! I also provide lifestyle coaching thru self-pay.
Hello and welcome! I am Dr. Woods, a fully licensed clinical psychologist and a lifestyle coach. At LifeStance, I do individual therapy with adults via telehealth, with sessions billed through the client’s insurance. I have training and experience using psychodynamic, interpersonal, dialectical, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. To ensure a collaborative framework, I view clients as the experts on themselves, while I try to serve as the expert on psychology. Only by working together can we overcome your current challenge. If you think I may be a good fit, feel free to reach out! I also provide lifestyle coaching thru self-pay.
LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyAm affirming.
After our first session, most of my clients express feeling relief and hope. Later in therapy, they tell me that sessions have changed their lives in surprising ways, and that they have learned things about themselves they didn't know before. I hope everyone I work with leaves therapy with a deeper, more secure attachment with themselves and the confidence to face life's challenges. At the end of our first hour together, you'll have someone on your side to help, and a plan to move forward. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyAm affirming.
After our first session, most of my clients express feeling relief and hope. Later in therapy, they tell me that sessions have changed their lives in surprising ways, and that they have learned things about themselves they didn't know before. I hope everyone I work with leaves therapy with a deeper, more secure attachment with themselves and the confidence to face life's challenges. At the end of our first hour together, you'll have someone on your side to help, and a plan to move forward. I look forward to connecting with you soon!
I take an open, direct, and empathetic approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and creating a safe yet challenging space to grow. My work is trauma-informed and strengths-based, with a focus on helping children, teens, families, and adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. I draw from DBT and ACT, with an emphasis on distress tolerance and mindfulness, to help clients build resilience and coping skills that last.
I take an open, direct, and empathetic approach to therapy, meeting clients where they are and creating a safe yet challenging space to grow. My work is trauma-informed and strengths-based, with a focus on helping children, teens, families, and adults navigate challenges like trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. I draw from DBT and ACT, with an emphasis on distress tolerance and mindfulness, to help clients build resilience and coping skills that last.
Are you wrestling with how your life is impacted by your own disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity? These are questions and anxieties that are difficult to navigate on your own. It can be helpful to have an unbiased person to turn to so you can process and understand how your intersectional identities can impact your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Are you wrestling with how your life is impacted by your own disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity? These are questions and anxieties that are difficult to navigate on your own. It can be helpful to have an unbiased person to turn to so you can process and understand how your intersectional identities can impact your life and the lives of your loved ones.
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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.