Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Raymore, MO
LIFE...Let's figure it out together! Anxiety? Relational Troubles? Things can get better. We all struggle. No mater what you're dealing with, I am here to help! Learn how anxiety works, learn new coping skills, and discuss how life is going for you. I am an educated, trained, confidential professional with life experience and wisdom to guide you to improve your quality of life. Don't wait any longer. Life can be very short or very, very long. Call today and let's chat about your situation. Make that first step. When we know better, we do better.
LIFE...Let's figure it out together! Anxiety? Relational Troubles? Things can get better. We all struggle. No mater what you're dealing with, I am here to help! Learn how anxiety works, learn new coping skills, and discuss how life is going for you. I am an educated, trained, confidential professional with life experience and wisdom to guide you to improve your quality of life. Don't wait any longer. Life can be very short or very, very long. Call today and let's chat about your situation. Make that first step. When we know better, we do better.
My ideal clients are adults feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, disconnected from themselves or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Many struggle with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, boundaries, life transitions or the lasting impact of difficult family experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. You do not have to navigate it all alone.
My ideal clients are adults feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, disconnected from themselves or exhausted from carrying too much for too long. Many struggle with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, boundaries, life transitions or the lasting impact of difficult family experiences. I provide a warm, trauma-informed, affirming space where clients can better understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. You do not have to navigate it all alone.
Aimee Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCTP-II, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of A Balanced Mind, LLC in Belton, Missouri. She has a license to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas as a Clinical Social Worker. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II with over 14 years of clinical experience. Aimee supports individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, autism level I, adhd, depression, ptsd, relationship issues, sexual issues, stress, and major life transitions.
Aimee Johnson, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW, CCTP-II, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of A Balanced Mind, LLC in Belton, Missouri. She has a license to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas as a Clinical Social Worker. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II with over 14 years of clinical experience. Aimee supports individuals, couples, and families through challenges such as anxiety, autism level I, adhd, depression, ptsd, relationship issues, sexual issues, stress, and major life transitions.
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Welcome to Cicada Song counseling! As a lifelong mental health advocate and a therapist for over a decade I have developed three convictions central to my practice (1) Your relationship with your therapist should be collaborative and authentic. (2) Therapy is not just about talk. It’s about progress towards quality of life (3) You already contain everything you need to heal. I aim to provide space where you can build security within yourself to move through pain. We will identify and build upon your existing strengths and coping skills. We will get curious about self doubt, then develop more realistic beliefs about yourself.
Welcome to Cicada Song counseling! As a lifelong mental health advocate and a therapist for over a decade I have developed three convictions central to my practice (1) Your relationship with your therapist should be collaborative and authentic. (2) Therapy is not just about talk. It’s about progress towards quality of life (3) You already contain everything you need to heal. I aim to provide space where you can build security within yourself to move through pain. We will identify and build upon your existing strengths and coping skills. We will get curious about self doubt, then develop more realistic beliefs about yourself.
Some of my focuses are supporting ENM folks, LGBTQIA+ members, Transgender and gender questioning people, members of the kink community, sex workers, and people practicing various forms of non-monogamy including swinging and polyamory.
I strive to center my practice around anti-racism and intersectional feminism while also trying to stay aware of my privileges and how they might affect my clients. I am neurodivergent and love connecting with my neurodivergent clients in our similarities and differences! I use an eclectic approach to therapy based on each individual's personal needs.
Some of my focuses are supporting ENM folks, LGBTQIA+ members, Transgender and gender questioning people, members of the kink community, sex workers, and people practicing various forms of non-monogamy including swinging and polyamory.
I strive to center my practice around anti-racism and intersectional feminism while also trying to stay aware of my privileges and how they might affect my clients. I am neurodivergent and love connecting with my neurodivergent clients in our similarities and differences! I use an eclectic approach to therapy based on each individual's personal needs.
Three decades of experience helping couples and individuals overcome problems and begin to thrive again. I work with individuals and couples struggling with everything from Sexual Secrets to Breaches in Trust such as Infidelity, Resentments, Lies, Sex, Kinks, Non-traditional Relationships, Mixed Orientation Relationships, ENM, Lifestyle, Bi+ topics, and the myriad of challenges that we all face. They don't have to be road blocks, it's what we do with them and how we use them to learn and grow to become a better partner and ally to each other and ourselves. See the link to the left for our website for more info.
Three decades of experience helping couples and individuals overcome problems and begin to thrive again. I work with individuals and couples struggling with everything from Sexual Secrets to Breaches in Trust such as Infidelity, Resentments, Lies, Sex, Kinks, Non-traditional Relationships, Mixed Orientation Relationships, ENM, Lifestyle, Bi+ topics, and the myriad of challenges that we all face. They don't have to be road blocks, it's what we do with them and how we use them to learn and grow to become a better partner and ally to each other and ourselves. See the link to the left for our website for more info.
Accepting new clients! Specializing in health psychology, I work with both providers & patients navigating the healthcare system.
As a provider I strive to diversify each therapeutic relationship based on your needs. My goal in providing services is to build coping skills, strengths, & promote behavioral change that lead you towards the values and goals you have for yourself.
This includes creating a safe, judgement free space that promotes openness & transparency in the therapeutic relationship. We can work together to process life challenges and build skills you can maintain outside of therapy.
Accepting new clients! Specializing in health psychology, I work with both providers & patients navigating the healthcare system.
As a provider I strive to diversify each therapeutic relationship based on your needs. My goal in providing services is to build coping skills, strengths, & promote behavioral change that lead you towards the values and goals you have for yourself.
This includes creating a safe, judgement free space that promotes openness & transparency in the therapeutic relationship. We can work together to process life challenges and build skills you can maintain outside of therapy.
Welcome! I am Melaney Courtice, LCSW, LSCSW, a neurodivergent therapist credentialed in Kansas and Missouri. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, and self-worth, with an emphasis on understanding and developing capacity. I utilize the Internal Family System (IFS) model and EMDR as the core of my approach to therapy. Still, I also draw on a range of other therapeutic techniques to ensure that my clients receive a comprehensive and person-centered treatment.
Welcome! I am Melaney Courtice, LCSW, LSCSW, a neurodivergent therapist credentialed in Kansas and Missouri. I have over 20 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for working with people on trauma, identity, intimacy, loss, communication, and self-worth, with an emphasis on understanding and developing capacity. I utilize the Internal Family System (IFS) model and EMDR as the core of my approach to therapy. Still, I also draw on a range of other therapeutic techniques to ensure that my clients receive a comprehensive and person-centered treatment.
** Immediate Availability Within My Office ** If you’re looking for a therapy experience with complete acceptance and freedom to own your story and find your voice, we should meet. My style is really about meeting you where you’re at, so my therapeutic approach can vary - and is truly designed around you. I have years of experience in different applications of therapy, and still find myself feeling so honored and humbled by the experience of walking your journey with you: teaching skills and offering encouragement along the way. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I want to meet that courage with compassion.
** Immediate Availability Within My Office ** If you’re looking for a therapy experience with complete acceptance and freedom to own your story and find your voice, we should meet. My style is really about meeting you where you’re at, so my therapeutic approach can vary - and is truly designed around you. I have years of experience in different applications of therapy, and still find myself feeling so honored and humbled by the experience of walking your journey with you: teaching skills and offering encouragement along the way. Reaching out for help takes courage, and I want to meet that courage with compassion.
My clients come in carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, relationships that feel stuck, or trauma that's been easier to avoid than face. Some are going through big life changes. Others have been managing symptoms for years and are finally ready to try something different. With 20 years in mental health, I've sat with people through just about every version of hard. I work with individuals, couples, and families virtually across Missouri. My practice is a space where all of who you are is welcome, whether that includes your faith, your identity, or both.
My clients come in carrying anxiety that won't quiet down, relationships that feel stuck, or trauma that's been easier to avoid than face. Some are going through big life changes. Others have been managing symptoms for years and are finally ready to try something different. With 20 years in mental health, I've sat with people through just about every version of hard. I work with individuals, couples, and families virtually across Missouri. My practice is a space where all of who you are is welcome, whether that includes your faith, your identity, or both.
Overwhelmed? Fed up? Not sure who to turn to, or what to do next? Let me be your guide on the trail of life as we work together to help you meet your individualized needs and goals! My background and experience in Individual Therapy, Addiction Counseling, Couples and Family Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Mindfulness techniques allows me to draw on a very eclectic set of skills to best tailor sessions to
your personalized strengths and needs as an individual, couple, or family. I offer a friendly and compassionate ear with a yearning to hear your story as we work together to affect the changes you wish to see in your life.
Overwhelmed? Fed up? Not sure who to turn to, or what to do next? Let me be your guide on the trail of life as we work together to help you meet your individualized needs and goals! My background and experience in Individual Therapy, Addiction Counseling, Couples and Family Therapy, Grief Counseling, and Mindfulness techniques allows me to draw on a very eclectic set of skills to best tailor sessions to
your personalized strengths and needs as an individual, couple, or family. I offer a friendly and compassionate ear with a yearning to hear your story as we work together to affect the changes you wish to see in your life.
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
If you are interested in making a change in your life, but don’t know where to begin, I can help you. We can work together to understand what you need and how you can achieve your goals.
My areas of expertise include human sexuality and I have helped others in regards to their own childhood sexual abuse, sexual dysfunction in intimate relationships and sexual addiction. I am very interested in working with parents about talking to their own children about healthy sexuality.
Don’t continue doing life closed off and disconnected. Open yourself up to connection and find the peace you’ve been needing. I want to help, but more importantly, I want to point you back to you. You don’t deserve to keep living in the dark. There is hope for all the parts of you.
Don’t continue doing life closed off and disconnected. Open yourself up to connection and find the peace you’ve been needing. I want to help, but more importantly, I want to point you back to you. You don’t deserve to keep living in the dark. There is hope for all the parts of you.
As Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Many of the people are managing school or work stress, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the lingering impact of past experiences— and feel tired holding it together on their own. In individual therapy, we explore why you feel the way you do, building practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, existential perspectives and body based awareness.
As Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I help adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. Many of the people are managing school or work stress, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the lingering impact of past experiences— and feel tired holding it together on their own. In individual therapy, we explore why you feel the way you do, building practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered, existential perspectives and body based awareness.
Hi! If you’re ready to process your experiences, explore your thoughts & feelings, and learn ways to cope with life's stressors, then I’m your gal! I aim to provide a comfortable, supportive space for you to work through the difficult stuff. Together, we’ll explore your life experiences, work to understand your emotions, change negative thinking patterns, address unwanted behaviors, and help you build skills necessary to meet your goals. I use a blend of techniques and interventions and I enjoy providing exploration, challenge, guidance, and support.
Hi! If you’re ready to process your experiences, explore your thoughts & feelings, and learn ways to cope with life's stressors, then I’m your gal! I aim to provide a comfortable, supportive space for you to work through the difficult stuff. Together, we’ll explore your life experiences, work to understand your emotions, change negative thinking patterns, address unwanted behaviors, and help you build skills necessary to meet your goals. I use a blend of techniques and interventions and I enjoy providing exploration, challenge, guidance, and support.
Amanda Twombly
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Blue Springs, MO 64015
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My ideal client is someone who is ready for change. They know that things cannot carry on the way that they have and they are ready to take on the challenge of introspection: considering what must remain and what must change in order for them to grow. My ideal client wants to make small steady steps toward a better tomorrow. With a little humor, a lot of love, and willingness to experiment, we can work together to create that better tomorrow.
My ideal client is someone who is ready for change. They know that things cannot carry on the way that they have and they are ready to take on the challenge of introspection: considering what must remain and what must change in order for them to grow. My ideal client wants to make small steady steps toward a better tomorrow. With a little humor, a lot of love, and willingness to experiment, we can work together to create that better tomorrow.
I work with individuals and couples/relationships. My clients seek support in regulating difficult emotions, communicating with others, managing stress and anxiety, navigating identities, and boosting confidence. I enjoy working with clients who want to develop a more intentional connection to their bodies, sexualities, and the people they love. My clients are open to gaining new skills and insights to deal with stress. I provide a space full of warmth and affirmation for clients to feel fully seen, valued, safe to process past events, and think about future possibilities.
I work with individuals and couples/relationships. My clients seek support in regulating difficult emotions, communicating with others, managing stress and anxiety, navigating identities, and boosting confidence. I enjoy working with clients who want to develop a more intentional connection to their bodies, sexualities, and the people they love. My clients are open to gaining new skills and insights to deal with stress. I provide a space full of warmth and affirmation for clients to feel fully seen, valued, safe to process past events, and think about future possibilities.
In a world full of judgment, we need someone we can be vulnerable with. We need someone we can talk to about the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions associated with fears and insecurities. We need someone we can bounce ideas off of to find perspective. In a world full of judgment, we need a nonjudgmental someone who can be kind, empathetic, and psychological educated to help us grow in self and life contentment. My 32 years of cosmetology and services industry work, along with my achievement of honors in both my BA and MA, has allowed me to build acceptance, wisdom, perspective, and awareness in my therapeutic approach.
In a world full of judgment, we need someone we can be vulnerable with. We need someone we can talk to about the uncomfortable thoughts and emotions associated with fears and insecurities. We need someone we can bounce ideas off of to find perspective. In a world full of judgment, we need a nonjudgmental someone who can be kind, empathetic, and psychological educated to help us grow in self and life contentment. My 32 years of cosmetology and services industry work, along with my achievement of honors in both my BA and MA, has allowed me to build acceptance, wisdom, perspective, and awareness in my therapeutic approach.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. They may be navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, identity exploration, or the lasting impact of childhood experiences. Often, they’re seeking a therapy space that feels more human and flexible—one that doesn’t rely on rigid or one-size-fits-all approaches, and instead meets them where they are with curiosity and care.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or their relationships. They may be navigating anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, identity exploration, or the lasting impact of childhood experiences. Often, they’re seeking a therapy space that feels more human and flexible—one that doesn’t rely on rigid or one-size-fits-all approaches, and instead meets them where they are with curiosity and care.
You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.
You want more from your therapy. You might be thinking, "I've done some work to understand myself and my childhood and it all makes sense, but I don't feel any better." Or, "I want support for what I'm going through right now, but I don't want to just cope with it forever. I'm ready to go deeper.” You're motivated to understand yourself and your relationships, but also to get to the bottom of what really hurts and actually heal—for good. Here's the thing: when you can finally honor all parts of yourself, you can transform pain and release it, empowering you to have more confidence, agency, and authenticity. I'm here to help.
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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.