Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Saint Louis, MO
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Taylor Eudy
Counselor, MEd, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with individuals of populations such as college students, polyamory/
kink
communities, musicians and artists, fat and body-positive communities, non-Christian spiritualists, and those who feel like outsiders in traditional society.
I am of the millennial generation, an artist, a musician, a plant medicine advocate, foodie, animal lover, book worm, and pre-amateur comedian. My holistic counseling practice is designed to promote healing, growth, and harmony. I offer practical, sustainable tools and perspectives for anyone wanting to feel more satisfied with their life. My process often includes getting in touch with and observing your spirit together, then using it as a guide in helping you make positive, wanted change so that you feel more at peace in your mind and at home in your body. My goal is pretty simple- to help clients reach their goals!
Amy Studer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Our clients often identify as LGBTQIA+ / Queer, Non-monogamous,
sex positive
or sex neutral, neurodivergence, and or disabled and living within Missouri. Clients often start therapy to work on goals to learn more about identities, setting boundaries with others in their lives, opening up their relationship, learning more about themselves or others gender or sexual expression. Through individual, relationship, or family counseling we work to increase healthy communication based on our values, instead of assumed social norms.
Not accepting new clients
Sophie Pellegrini
MSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
My practice is LGBTQIA+-celebratory, sex-positive, non-monogamy-affirming,
kink
-aware, and sex worker-affirming.
I am a queer and neurodivergent therapist who is passionate about supporting clients as they uncover and connect with their most authentic, grounded selves. I specialize in working with queer women and transgender and non-binary folks, with a focus on sexuality, gender, intimacy, relationships, and identity. Through a balance of warmth, compassion, and supportive challenge, I encourage clients to offer more tender care to the parts of themselves that may be suffering. I aim to create an empowering, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic space that invites reflection, creativity, and curiosity.
Not accepting new clients
Kyla Hadenfeldt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In addition to being trauma-informed, my practice is
kink
& non-monogamy aware, queer & trans affirming, and sex work affirming.
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Are you struggling with painful thoughts and emotions? Maybe the pandemic has created some new problems for you, or brought up old stuff. Or perhaps, you're doing okay in your day-to-day life, but have been wondering if therapy could help you do some deeper work. In any case, I'm here to help. I support folks in learning more effective ways to work through their emotional struggles, and creating a life of meaning, pleasure, and authenticity. I also enjoy working with folks on identity, life transitions, personal growth, and sexual self-empowerment.
Not accepting new clients
Katie Heiden-Rootes
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and take a
sex positive
approach.
I am a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist (MFT) and an approved supervisor through the State of Missouri Board of MFT and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. My clinical experience is with individuals, couples, and families related to sexuality, communication, conflict, and parent-child relationships with queer & trans youth. I utilize emotionally-focused, attachment-based, and playful interventions for unsticking the stuck parts of life. I have extensive couple & sexuality training and experience as a certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
Not accepting new clients
Hanz Dismer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH, CSE
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals on a variety of different issues directly impacting their lives: pregnancy, abortion, sexuality, gender identity, relationships, and the intersection of these experiences with religion/spirituality. The things we most need to talk about are often the things that make us uncomfortable, challenge our worldview, or are deemed “socially unacceptable”. Exploring these issues and our feelings in a safe environment expands our horizons and helps us to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Learning allows us to grow and develop as human beings. Personal growth can help us heal.
Authentically You Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I approach therapy from a body neutral, sex/bdsm/
kink
positive, feminist, attachment and trauma-informed lens and utilize an eclectic style drawing from several evidence-based models.
Hello and welcome! I am a firm believer that the therapeutic journey is deeply personal and value the strength of the therapeutic relationship. You are an expert in your own life and my role is to guide you back to you own expertise through self- exploration and growth while finding greater balance overall. I recognize a wide variety of healthy human desires, spiritual practices, relationship organizations and identities and will meet you where you are at and respect your personal identities and goals. I have over 10 years working in mental health and come from a background in non-profit management, sexuality studies and fine art.
Office is near:
Saint Louis, MO 63109 & Online
Melissa Anderson
MA, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Life can be incredibly hard at times. We can't control or change what has happened to us, what we needed but didn't get, or how isolating and confusing things can be. Sometimes we don't understand why we feel the way we do, how people interact with us, our reactions, or what to do next. Maybe we don't feel much at all. We don't have to keep repeating the same patterns or relating to ourselves and others in the same ways, even though that might feel impossible right now. I know reflecting on our behaviors, thought patterns, and life experiences can be incredibly difficult, and I’m here to support you through that process.
Greg Tissi
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA Ed, PLPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you find yourself at a moment where you are wondering how to refine how you hold space for yourself and others around you? Get off the exhausting treadmill, move with intention, and realign with the trust you have envisioned for yourself. Expect your space to be held just for you, room to breathe, and authentic, non-judgmental support. In a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and integrative space, all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, and bodies are welcome. If not right now, then when will it be time for you to give yourself permission to transform? Success can take many forms.
Mel Merlotti
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Mel is proudly
sex positive
in their approach to therapy, especially dealing with relationships and identity.
Mel Merlotti is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds an MEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Graduate Certificate in Social Justice in Education. Their approach is person-centered with the belief that clients want to have positive change in their lives and have the agency to make those changes. Mel pulls from several different evidence-based practices to help tailor the session to the client’s needs. They are trained in Level 1 Internal Family Systems and can incorporate this technique into the session. They also focus on the mind-body connection and mindfulness techniques with clients.
Brandi Hotop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
kink
/fetish), communication challenges, family and relationship dynamics, issues related to sex and sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
It feels like you're no longer connecting or not connecting in a way that feels fulfilling with yourself or your partner(s). You feel you have said everything you can to help the other person understand your needs and wants with hope that something will change. You don't know how it's gotten so painful. It's starting to feel a little helpless that you'll be able to have the connection you once hoped. You feel you need a safe place to explore current and past struggles to reunite the spark in yourself and/or together. Lets replace the ineffective strategies with new ways of seeing yourself and other important people in your life.
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Tristan Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CCM
Verified
Verified
As a transgender therapist, one of my passions is working with clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ population. I enjoy collaborating with individuals who are exploring their gender and/or sexual identities and hope to offer guidance and compassion as they let go of any residual societal expectations. I have undergone the entire process of hormones, top surgery, and bottom surgeries and I am open with my clients about my experiences as we work to decrease their gender dysphoria and move toward the eventual goal of gender euphoria.
Taylor Armstrong
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, alone, or want some fresh perspective. Whatever brought you here today is valid, and you deserve a nonjudgmental space to unpack it. I’m passionate about working with women and LGBTQIA+ folks. I specialize in treating anxiety, substance abuse, and disordered eating (HAES-aligned). My approach involves creating a safe, warm environment for self-discovery and healing. Together, we will explore any barriers may be keeping you ‘stuck’, find new skills to cope with stress, and compassionately support you as you create real change in your life.
Waitlist for new clients
Zachary Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you catch yourself overthinking or being too critical? Do you often wonder if you have accomplished “enough”? We keep trying to change how we think and feel about ourselves, but nothing seems to work for very long. However, this '“trying” can often lead to familiar reactions such as anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. So how does it get better?
Kaisey L S Braun
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, w
Verified
Verified
I am excited to have you considering me as a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field for 10 years in various settings. I have experience with grief work, anxiety, depression, parental struggles, sexual health and more. I enjoy helping adolescents and adults reach their fullest potential of peace and happiness or simply meet certain goals. I approach therapy holistically with my clients, we work as a team to meet whatever goals you have. I utilize various therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, strength based and client centered approaches.
Roman Michael
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, PLPC
Verified
Verified
Maybe it’s your sexuality or gender, maybe it’s how you relationship or what you like sexually, or maybe you just move through the world differently; you’ve been othered, outcast, and feel like there’s nowhere you really fit in. Feelings of confusion, isolation and being misunderstood by everyone creep in and take over. You're afraid you'll never be able to just be yourself and be accepted for who you are. But you want, and DESERVE, to have hope for a future that includes love and acceptance from people who truly care about knowing our true selves.
Not accepting new clients
Michelle Vollmar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am an individual therapist with over ten years of experience working with survivors of trauma and intimate partner violence. More recently, my practice has expanded to focus on anxiety disorders, depression, and perfectionism. I am a trained teacher of Kristen Neff's Mindful Self-Compassion, a former DBT skills group facilitator, and student of RO-DBT. Over the past twenty years I have served as a teacher and trainer in settings ranging from elementary to graduate level classrooms and post-graduate continuing education workshops.
Lenna Catrett
LPC Intern
Verified
Verified
In one of his most famous poems, Walt Whitman says, “I contain multitudes.” And I think we all do–we contain many selves that have been born out of our life experiences, from joyful moments to painful ones. Some parts of our selves we really love and cherish; others, we may fear or distrust. By spending time with our parts, approaching them with curiosity and compassion, we can learn to accept, love, and learn from all of our parts, who, together, make us who we are. In this process, we also learn how to advocate for ourselves, how to heal from trauma, and how to love others.
David Clark Woodard - Ellie Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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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.