Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Westland, MI
Taking that first brave step toward healing can feel intimidating at first. In order to be successful on your journey to better mental health, you need to feel safe and supported. It is my privilege to provide that to the individuals I serve as a mental health therapist. I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood, and learn healthy coping skills needed to navigate past trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, or daily stressors.
Taking that first brave step toward healing can feel intimidating at first. In order to be successful on your journey to better mental health, you need to feel safe and supported. It is my privilege to provide that to the individuals I serve as a mental health therapist. I strive to ensure my clients feel heard, understood, and learn healthy coping skills needed to navigate past trauma, relationships, anxiety, depression, or daily stressors.
I am a kink-affirming therapist of color committed to creating an affirming and non-judgmental space for clients to explore diverse expressions of intimacy, identity, and relationship structures.
Transformational Choices utilizes a natural and integrated mind–body approach to restore and enhance emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. Therapy is viewed as a collaborative process in which clients and therapists work together to identify barriers, develop effective strategies, and establish new patterns that support well-being and resilience.
I am a kink-affirming therapist of color committed to creating an affirming and non-judgmental space for clients to explore diverse expressions of intimacy, identity, and relationship structures.
Transformational Choices utilizes a natural and integrated mind–body approach to restore and enhance emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. Therapy is viewed as a collaborative process in which clients and therapists work together to identify barriers, develop effective strategies, and establish new patterns that support well-being and resilience.
Greetings! My name is Michael Rosewood, and I’m so glad that you’re here! I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults, particularly individuals with ADHD or AuDHD. Many of my clients have experienced complex trauma, chronic invalidation, or emotional neglect and are seeking therapy that does not pathologize identity or neurotype. My approach is strengths-based, affirming, and paced with attention to the nervous system. Psychotherapy with me is a space where you are not required to mask, overexplain, or justify your experience to be understood.
Greetings! My name is Michael Rosewood, and I’m so glad that you’re here! I provide trauma-informed psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults, particularly individuals with ADHD or AuDHD. Many of my clients have experienced complex trauma, chronic invalidation, or emotional neglect and are seeking therapy that does not pathologize identity or neurotype. My approach is strengths-based, affirming, and paced with attention to the nervous system. Psychotherapy with me is a space where you are not required to mask, overexplain, or justify your experience to be understood.
I also see those seeking trauma informed, body affirming and kink allied therapy services.
My therapeutic approach is client centered, empowerment focused and collaborative. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and support you in creating a roadmap for where you would like to be. Therapy with me is a co-created space where your lived experience is the guidebook for our work together.
I also see those seeking trauma informed, body affirming and kink allied therapy services.
My therapeutic approach is client centered, empowerment focused and collaborative. My goal is to meet you where you are at, and support you in creating a roadmap for where you would like to be. Therapy with me is a co-created space where your lived experience is the guidebook for our work together.
The Balance Within Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy is not about creating an absence of negative feelings, or conversely, about creating happy feelings. It's about helping you live a productive life and assisting you in developing and sustaining meaningful relationships. It’s also about learning and applying the skills needed to grow from life’s ups and downs. Therapy is about creating a healthy and balanced life. You have everything you need to create the life you want. You might feel powerless but you are not. You might feel hopeless but there is hope. When we are stuck in negativity it feels hopeless and as if change is not possible. Therapy can give you that hope.
Therapy is not about creating an absence of negative feelings, or conversely, about creating happy feelings. It's about helping you live a productive life and assisting you in developing and sustaining meaningful relationships. It’s also about learning and applying the skills needed to grow from life’s ups and downs. Therapy is about creating a healthy and balanced life. You have everything you need to create the life you want. You might feel powerless but you are not. You might feel hopeless but there is hope. When we are stuck in negativity it feels hopeless and as if change is not possible. Therapy can give you that hope.
Are you watching your teen struggle with self-esteem through all the pressures kids today face? Have you or your adolescent been through a traumatic event and you want to have a safe space to be heard without judgment? Today is very different in the world of social media, social unrest, and social anxiety. I am here to listen, provide empathy, and meet the client where they are at therapeutically. I provide an eclectic approach which allows individualistic treatment to each client. Boundary setting, confidence, healthy relationships, and life transitions are just some themes worked on in sessions with clients and their families.
Are you watching your teen struggle with self-esteem through all the pressures kids today face? Have you or your adolescent been through a traumatic event and you want to have a safe space to be heard without judgment? Today is very different in the world of social media, social unrest, and social anxiety. I am here to listen, provide empathy, and meet the client where they are at therapeutically. I provide an eclectic approach which allows individualistic treatment to each client. Boundary setting, confidence, healthy relationships, and life transitions are just some themes worked on in sessions with clients and their families.
Often clients call us for the first time because they have been struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, substance use, and/or struggling with trauma and need some support. You're not alone. Most people want to feel better. You probably want to have better days, to feel motivated to do the things you love, to feel better about yourself, sleep better, stop racing thoughts, improve overall health, and want to feel in control of your life. Why? Because you are deserving and worthy of all the good things, especially quality and effective mental health treatment!
Often clients call us for the first time because they have been struggling with anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, substance use, and/or struggling with trauma and need some support. You're not alone. Most people want to feel better. You probably want to have better days, to feel motivated to do the things you love, to feel better about yourself, sleep better, stop racing thoughts, improve overall health, and want to feel in control of your life. Why? Because you are deserving and worthy of all the good things, especially quality and effective mental health treatment!
You may be feeling stuck, unheard, or unsure about how to more forward, creating frustration, confusion, or dissatisfaction with your life. I aim to help you feel centered around gaining clarity, feeling grounded, and feeling more aligned with your goals.
I will support you with tools and sessions that help you increase self-esteem, relieve anxiety or depression, and tackle trauma in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. I aim to bring in elements of both play and talk therapy to bring out your inner child and find relief while you accomplish your goals. You deserve to feel that happiness you crave!
You may be feeling stuck, unheard, or unsure about how to more forward, creating frustration, confusion, or dissatisfaction with your life. I aim to help you feel centered around gaining clarity, feeling grounded, and feeling more aligned with your goals.
I will support you with tools and sessions that help you increase self-esteem, relieve anxiety or depression, and tackle trauma in a compassionate and non-judgmental space. I aim to bring in elements of both play and talk therapy to bring out your inner child and find relief while you accomplish your goals. You deserve to feel that happiness you crave!
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I provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by persistent worry, struggling with past experiences, or finding yourself stuck in recurring conflict patterns, therapy can offer clarity, stability, and meaningful change. My goal is to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and with the people who matter most in your life. Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and grounded in emotional safety. All identities and relationship structures are welcomed and affirmed.
I provide a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by persistent worry, struggling with past experiences, or finding yourself stuck in recurring conflict patterns, therapy can offer clarity, stability, and meaningful change. My goal is to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and with the people who matter most in your life. Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and grounded in emotional safety. All identities and relationship structures are welcomed and affirmed.
I’m a kink/sex-positive, body-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who embraces the strange and unusual.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed space to heal at your own pace. Using a client-led approach and my own lived experience, I meet you with compassion and real human connection. No shame, no judgment. You're allowed to fully embrace who you are. Your healing matters, and together we can normalize mental health, break stigma, and even laugh along the way.
I’m a kink/sex-positive, body-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist who embraces the strange and unusual.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed space to heal at your own pace. Using a client-led approach and my own lived experience, I meet you with compassion and real human connection. No shame, no judgment. You're allowed to fully embrace who you are. Your healing matters, and together we can normalize mental health, break stigma, and even laugh along the way.
I am well versed in a wide variety of issues including those involving alternative lifestyles ( Kink/BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, non-religious affiliations, etc.) life transitions, mood problems, chronic illness/pain, disability, sexual dysfunction, and LGBTQIA+ specifics.
My ideal client is somebody that wants to be heard and is looking for a space that is non-judgmental and comfortable to them. In working with me, they will be able to change their own lives in the ways that suit them through thoughtful collaboration. Therapy can include a variety of methods towards change based on the clients preference ranging from talk, art, music, dance, play, and much more; therapy is what you make of it.
I am well versed in a wide variety of issues including those involving alternative lifestyles ( Kink/BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, non-religious affiliations, etc.) life transitions, mood problems, chronic illness/pain, disability, sexual dysfunction, and LGBTQIA+ specifics.
My ideal client is somebody that wants to be heard and is looking for a space that is non-judgmental and comfortable to them. In working with me, they will be able to change their own lives in the ways that suit them through thoughtful collaboration. Therapy can include a variety of methods towards change based on the clients preference ranging from talk, art, music, dance, play, and much more; therapy is what you make of it.
You have been carrying a lot for a long time. Even when you try your hardest, it’s difficult to feel engaged—with work, relationships, or yourself. You have goals, but taking action feels like climbing a mountain without a clear path. Most days, just making it through feels like an achievement in itself. You’re ready for something different. I support folks dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I’m especially committed to working with queer, trans, and BIPOC folx, as well as sex workers and those in polyamorous relationships. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—I’m here to help.
You have been carrying a lot for a long time. Even when you try your hardest, it’s difficult to feel engaged—with work, relationships, or yourself. You have goals, but taking action feels like climbing a mountain without a clear path. Most days, just making it through feels like an achievement in itself. You’re ready for something different. I support folks dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I’m especially committed to working with queer, trans, and BIPOC folx, as well as sex workers and those in polyamorous relationships. You don’t have to figure it all out alone—I’m here to help.
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.
I'm a Clinical Supervisor & specialize in working with Therapists, LGBTQIA+, Neurospicey folks, & Sex/ Kink/Identity care.
Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the therapy chaise lounge for years, welcome! First off, there is no "perfect" way to do therapy and there is no "perfect" way to be a client. Frustrating, I know - let's talk about it! I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your agency/choice. You are the brain in the body, after all, and I will do my best to collaborate with you for achieving your aims (General response time: 48-72 hrs).
I'm a Clinical Supervisor & specialize in working with Therapists, LGBTQIA+, Neurospicey folks, & Sex/ Kink/Identity care.
Hello, I’m James, and thank you for being here. Whether you are new to therapy or have been sitting on the therapy chaise lounge for years, welcome! First off, there is no "perfect" way to do therapy and there is no "perfect" way to be a client. Frustrating, I know - let's talk about it! I strive to make my practice safe, comfortable, individualized and resourceful. Another core tenant of my practice that I find equally important: your agency/choice. You are the brain in the body, after all, and I will do my best to collaborate with you for achieving your aims (General response time: 48-72 hrs).
Navigating life as a student can feel exciting, confusing, or overwhelming. You might be exploring new friendships or relationships, questioning parts of your identity, or adjusting to the pressures of school and independence. Maybe you want a space to talk openly about sexuality, pleasure, consent, or experiences you’ve never shared before. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands the realities of campus life and can support you through transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges, I’m here to help you make sense of it all.
Navigating life as a student can feel exciting, confusing, or overwhelming. You might be exploring new friendships or relationships, questioning parts of your identity, or adjusting to the pressures of school and independence. Maybe you want a space to talk openly about sexuality, pleasure, consent, or experiences you’ve never shared before. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands the realities of campus life and can support you through transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges, I’m here to help you make sense of it all.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, identity exploration, gender-affirming care, kink, or personal growth, I offer a safe, affirming space to understand yourself more fully and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals to navigate challenges, improve intimacy, and grow. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, the PLISSIT model, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to your needs—helping you break unhealthy patterns, build self-awareness, and develop lasting coping strategies.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, identity exploration, gender-affirming care, kink, or personal growth, I offer a safe, affirming space to understand yourself more fully and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals to navigate challenges, improve intimacy, and grow. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, the PLISSIT model, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to your needs—helping you break unhealthy patterns, build self-awareness, and develop lasting coping strategies.
I welcome clients of all backgrounds, but I specialize in working with individuals, couples and polycules who are navigating the unique issues that come up in nonmonogamous relationships. I take a trauma-informed approach to helping clients with anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health concerns.
I welcome clients of all backgrounds, but I specialize in working with individuals, couples and polycules who are navigating the unique issues that come up in nonmonogamous relationships. I take a trauma-informed approach to helping clients with anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health concerns.
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who experience problems in their relationships. Relationship and family dynamics offer a number of opportunities for tension and conflict, thus needing an unbiased third party to lead discussions in a healthy and healing manner. I believe communication is vital in any relationship, and I help teach how to listen and "fight" in a healthier way. Everyone has disagreements, but not everyone knows how to argue while being vulnerable. My ideal clients recognize that they need guidance, are ready to be vulnerable with their partner, and want help to build healthier relationships.
I enjoy working with couples and individuals who experience problems in their relationships. Relationship and family dynamics offer a number of opportunities for tension and conflict, thus needing an unbiased third party to lead discussions in a healthy and healing manner. I believe communication is vital in any relationship, and I help teach how to listen and "fight" in a healthier way. Everyone has disagreements, but not everyone knows how to argue while being vulnerable. My ideal clients recognize that they need guidance, are ready to be vulnerable with their partner, and want help to build healthier relationships.
Life is stressful, beautiful, unpredictable and you don’t have to do it alone. Alexa is a trauma informed therapist who blends real world experience, empathy, and clinical training to walk alongside you. With a masters in Social Work from Grand Valley State University and a background in nonprofit and corporate spaces, Alexa shows up as more than just a therapist. She is a teammate, sounding board, and a steady presence. Whether you’re navigating transitions, carrying old wounds, or feeling emotionally stuck, together you will explore what growth and healing can look like on your terms without judgement.
Life is stressful, beautiful, unpredictable and you don’t have to do it alone. Alexa is a trauma informed therapist who blends real world experience, empathy, and clinical training to walk alongside you. With a masters in Social Work from Grand Valley State University and a background in nonprofit and corporate spaces, Alexa shows up as more than just a therapist. She is a teammate, sounding board, and a steady presence. Whether you’re navigating transitions, carrying old wounds, or feeling emotionally stuck, together you will explore what growth and healing can look like on your terms without judgement.
I have extensive experience working with sexuality and gender identity and hold a certificate in Sex Therapy and Sex Education. I also work well with trauma and interpersonal issues. I am a queer-identifying therapist trained to work with the LGBTQ+ population including ENM/Poly and kinky folks. I use a client-centered framework of treatment focusing on trauma-informed and strengths-based techniques but am also thoroughly trained in CBT and DBT-informed techniques and am open to a variety of schools of thought to best serve you as the client. My goal is to help you center yourself in your life and help make you your top priority!
I have extensive experience working with sexuality and gender identity and hold a certificate in Sex Therapy and Sex Education. I also work well with trauma and interpersonal issues. I am a queer-identifying therapist trained to work with the LGBTQ+ population including ENM/Poly and kinky folks. I use a client-centered framework of treatment focusing on trauma-informed and strengths-based techniques but am also thoroughly trained in CBT and DBT-informed techniques and am open to a variety of schools of thought to best serve you as the client. My goal is to help you center yourself in your life and help make you your top priority!
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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.