Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Pasquotank County, NC
My ideal client is someone who is open to the process of change and express a motivation to grow and learn. They may be struggling to cope with a loss, past trauma, or going through current life changes and stressors leaving them looking for support. Therapy is a process, so patience with one's self and the process is key.
My ideal client is someone who is open to the process of change and express a motivation to grow and learn. They may be struggling to cope with a loss, past trauma, or going through current life changes and stressors leaving them looking for support. Therapy is a process, so patience with one's self and the process is key.
Kathryn Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Waitlist for new clients
It's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. You might feel exhausted, trapped by the past or caught up in worries about the future. You're tired of questioning yourself and where you're headed. You're ready to feel at ease and confident in yourself. You want to break free from the past and THRIVE rather than just survive.
It's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves and our loved ones, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. You might feel exhausted, trapped by the past or caught up in worries about the future. You're tired of questioning yourself and where you're headed. You're ready to feel at ease and confident in yourself. You want to break free from the past and THRIVE rather than just survive.
You’re someone carrying more than you show—maybe trauma, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Are you experiencing life with a sense that you’ve been surviving instead of truly living? You want relief, clarity, and a way to feel whole again. You’re ready to understand your patterns, heal old wounds, move through relational conflict and feel more grounded in who you are. As you go through this journey, you are looking for a safe space where you can slow down, breathe, and finally move toward the life you’ve been wanting.
You’re someone carrying more than you show—maybe trauma, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Are you experiencing life with a sense that you’ve been surviving instead of truly living? You want relief, clarity, and a way to feel whole again. You’re ready to understand your patterns, heal old wounds, move through relational conflict and feel more grounded in who you are. As you go through this journey, you are looking for a safe space where you can slow down, breathe, and finally move toward the life you’ve been wanting.
Currently accepting new clients in MI, NC, and VA! I work with adolescent (16+) through adult clients and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I approach the therapy space with radical acceptance and usually see clients who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and/or sexual dysfunction related issues.
Currently accepting new clients in MI, NC, and VA! I work with adolescent (16+) through adult clients and specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. I approach the therapy space with radical acceptance and usually see clients who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and/or sexual dysfunction related issues.
Britney Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCASA
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Not accepting new clients
Your experience will be collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your needs in a neurodivergent-friendly, LGBTQIA and kink-affirming space.
Struggling with intimacy, trauma, or feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many adults face challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or healing from past pain. As a certified sex and trauma therapist, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-friendly space to explore these issues and work toward healing. Together, we’ll build tools to help you reclaim confidence, deepen connections, and create lasting change. I would be honored to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Your experience will be collaborative, empowering, and tailored to your needs in a neurodivergent-friendly, LGBTQIA and kink-affirming space.
Struggling with intimacy, trauma, or feeling stuck? You’re not alone. Many adults face challenges in relationships, self-esteem, or healing from past pain. As a certified sex and trauma therapist, I do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and neurodivergent-friendly space to explore these issues and work toward healing. Together, we’ll build tools to help you reclaim confidence, deepen connections, and create lasting change. I would be honored to help you take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Online Therapists
In today's society, there's a lot of conflicting information out there, which might leave you feeling confused or even frustrated. Do I have trauma? Am I doomed to diet forever? Why am I so anxious? Is healing even possible? Does anyone even care about me? What the hell does it all mean?! Well, that's where therapy comes in. As your therapist, I provide space to sort through all of your questions and concerns, beyond just a diagnosis. We might look at your past and the present, in order to provide clarity for the future.
In today's society, there's a lot of conflicting information out there, which might leave you feeling confused or even frustrated. Do I have trauma? Am I doomed to diet forever? Why am I so anxious? Is healing even possible? Does anyone even care about me? What the hell does it all mean?! Well, that's where therapy comes in. As your therapist, I provide space to sort through all of your questions and concerns, beyond just a diagnosis. We might look at your past and the present, in order to provide clarity for the future.
Feeling seen, heard, and understood can be some of the most empowering feelings we experience in life. On the other hand, feeling lost, misunderstood, disconnected, and overwhelmed can be extremely isolating. Whether this is due to trauma, life transitions, identity, relationships, dysfunctional family dynamics, anxious/depressive thoughts, etc. I know how hard it is to feel alone. Therapy can be a great tool to know yourself fully, work through those isolating experiences and feelings, and ultimately live more authentically.
Feeling seen, heard, and understood can be some of the most empowering feelings we experience in life. On the other hand, feeling lost, misunderstood, disconnected, and overwhelmed can be extremely isolating. Whether this is due to trauma, life transitions, identity, relationships, dysfunctional family dynamics, anxious/depressive thoughts, etc. I know how hard it is to feel alone. Therapy can be a great tool to know yourself fully, work through those isolating experiences and feelings, and ultimately live more authentically.
Life is overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges and barriers that prevent us from experiencing and living as our authentic self. I believe positive, effective change can happen once we become more confident and empowered to express ourselves. I empower individuals to feel confident to create effective changes within their life in order meet their personal and therapeutic goals. I primarily work individuals with disrupted attachments, and sexual trauma; in addition to PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD (specifically Relationships, Perfectionism, Contamination); and Excoriation (skin picking).
Life is overwhelming and confusing when we are faced with challenges and barriers that prevent us from experiencing and living as our authentic self. I believe positive, effective change can happen once we become more confident and empowered to express ourselves. I empower individuals to feel confident to create effective changes within their life in order meet their personal and therapeutic goals. I primarily work individuals with disrupted attachments, and sexual trauma; in addition to PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD (specifically Relationships, Perfectionism, Contamination); and Excoriation (skin picking).
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
Hello, I’m Amanda Park, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting women and mothers through the complex transitions of life. I specialize in perinatal mental health, working with individuals and couples who are navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, identity shifts, and relationship changes.
I strive to offer a therapeutic space that feels safe, grounded, and approachable—a place where you can slow down, breathe, and show up authentically. My practice is built on validation, compassion, and empowerment, with absolutely no judgment.
Hello, I’m Amanda Park, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting women and mothers through the complex transitions of life. I specialize in perinatal mental health, working with individuals and couples who are navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, identity shifts, and relationship changes.
I strive to offer a therapeutic space that feels safe, grounded, and approachable—a place where you can slow down, breathe, and show up authentically. My practice is built on validation, compassion, and empowerment, with absolutely no judgment.
Michele Ruhmann
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28560
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, physically and emotionally drained, stuck and you don’t know what to do or where to turn next? Moving forward can sometimes feel daunting but you can do it. Begin to take back your power today! You can learn to manage the chaos, calm those defeating thoughts, ease the tension in your body and begin to feel positive. Your story has a purpose and is as unique as you are, we will work together to create a tailored therapy experience to meet your goals incorporating parts work (IFS-informed), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), somatic bodywork, sex therapy and traditional talk therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, physically and emotionally drained, stuck and you don’t know what to do or where to turn next? Moving forward can sometimes feel daunting but you can do it. Begin to take back your power today! You can learn to manage the chaos, calm those defeating thoughts, ease the tension in your body and begin to feel positive. Your story has a purpose and is as unique as you are, we will work together to create a tailored therapy experience to meet your goals incorporating parts work (IFS-informed), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), somatic bodywork, sex therapy and traditional talk therapy.
The label of "anxious" has followed you around for a while now, put there by your family, friends and maybe even yourself. Living with anxiety feels like that tightness in your chest, cramping in your stomach and like you can’t quite catch your breath. Are you spending so much time just trying to survive between the moments of anxiety that you can’t remember the last time you actually enjoyed yourself? Maybe your thoughts and feeling have been manageable in the past but they feel out of control lately. I can help you. I believe you have the ability to live the life you want to. Let's work together to unlock your potential.
The label of "anxious" has followed you around for a while now, put there by your family, friends and maybe even yourself. Living with anxiety feels like that tightness in your chest, cramping in your stomach and like you can’t quite catch your breath. Are you spending so much time just trying to survive between the moments of anxiety that you can’t remember the last time you actually enjoyed yourself? Maybe your thoughts and feeling have been manageable in the past but they feel out of control lately. I can help you. I believe you have the ability to live the life you want to. Let's work together to unlock your potential.
Now Accepting Clients - Welcome! You have made the first big step in taking control of your mental health by simply searching. This is big, and you should be so proud of yourself for starting this journey! As a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience, I would be honored to join you, and walk along side you as you lean into exploration and restoration. Life can be hard, but even when it doesn't seem possible, you can do difficult and amazing things.
Now Accepting Clients - Welcome! You have made the first big step in taking control of your mental health by simply searching. This is big, and you should be so proud of yourself for starting this journey! As a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience, I would be honored to join you, and walk along side you as you lean into exploration and restoration. Life can be hard, but even when it doesn't seem possible, you can do difficult and amazing things.
Not stiff. Not scripted. Not a blank face nodding at you from across a screen. I'm Tammy Green, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with dual licensure in North Carolina and Virginia, and I built A New Chapter Therapy, PLLC because people deserve mental health care that actually meets them where they are.
My approach pulls from CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. But honestly? The modality is secondary. What matters most is that you feel safe enough to actually do the work. I tailor everything to you, not to a textbook.
Not stiff. Not scripted. Not a blank face nodding at you from across a screen. I'm Tammy Green, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with dual licensure in North Carolina and Virginia, and I built A New Chapter Therapy, PLLC because people deserve mental health care that actually meets them where they are.
My approach pulls from CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused techniques. But honestly? The modality is secondary. What matters most is that you feel safe enough to actually do the work. I tailor everything to you, not to a textbook.
I work with adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, identity development concerns, family stress, and life transitions. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to manage school, relationships, or personal identity. I especially support LGBTQ+ individuals, Black men, and young adults seeking a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where they can be fully themselves. Together, we build insight, coping skills, and emotional stability.
I work with adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, identity development concerns, family stress, and life transitions. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or unsure how to manage school, relationships, or personal identity. I especially support LGBTQ+ individuals, Black men, and young adults seeking a safe, affirming, and culturally responsive space where they can be fully themselves. Together, we build insight, coping skills, and emotional stability.
Welcome! Reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m honored you’re here. Prolonged stress and trauma can pull us away from our authentic selves as we do what we need to survive. Healing is a process of reconnecting—of coming back home to who you truly are.
My commitment is to walk alongside you in this journey, meeting you exactly where you are while offering a safe, supportive space where vulnerability and authenticity are welcomed. My approach is deeply relational and grounded in curiosity and compassion, helping you explore distressing thoughts, emotions, and patterns without judgment.
Welcome! Reaching out for support takes courage, and I’m honored you’re here. Prolonged stress and trauma can pull us away from our authentic selves as we do what we need to survive. Healing is a process of reconnecting—of coming back home to who you truly are.
My commitment is to walk alongside you in this journey, meeting you exactly where you are while offering a safe, supportive space where vulnerability and authenticity are welcomed. My approach is deeply relational and grounded in curiosity and compassion, helping you explore distressing thoughts, emotions, and patterns without judgment.
Jessica Fuller Therapy, PLLC.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
2 Endorsed
New Bern, NC 28562
You’re capable. Responsible. Successful in many areas of your life. But internally, you may feel stuck — carrying stress, anxiety, relational patterns, or unresolved trauma that doesn’t seem to fully resolve. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for high-functioning adults who want deeper work — not just coping skills. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, leaders, or driven individuals who appear steady on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or chronically activated on the inside.
You’re capable. Responsible. Successful in many areas of your life. But internally, you may feel stuck — carrying stress, anxiety, relational patterns, or unresolved trauma that doesn’t seem to fully resolve. I specialize in trauma-focused therapy for high-functioning adults who want deeper work — not just coping skills. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, leaders, or driven individuals who appear steady on the outside but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or chronically activated on the inside.
I am a mental health practitioner, or psychotherapist, who has been serving the North Carolina community for several years. I have clinical experience working with individuals facing many different mental health challenges, including those who have endured trauma,(physical, sexual, and emotional; childhood and adult), those dealing with the ramifications of narcissistic abuse, and those living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals who serve or have served in the armed forces.
I am a mental health practitioner, or psychotherapist, who has been serving the North Carolina community for several years. I have clinical experience working with individuals facing many different mental health challenges, including those who have endured trauma,(physical, sexual, and emotional; childhood and adult), those dealing with the ramifications of narcissistic abuse, and those living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, other mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders. I have experience working with individuals who serve or have served in the armed forces.
I'm a sex positive and kink friendly therapist as well.
Are you experiencing personal challenges related to identity, belief systems, or societal pressures? Are you navigating difficult emotions, past experiences, or relationship dynamics? Do you feel isolated or struggle with internalized shame or societal expectations? If so, I offer a supportive, affirming space to explore these issues and work toward healing and growth.
I am a trauma-informed, affirming therapist dedicated to creating a safe environment for individuals to process complex feelings, dismantle internalized oppression, and develop resilience. My approach is focused on empowering you to understand yourself better and craf
I'm a sex positive and kink friendly therapist as well.
Are you experiencing personal challenges related to identity, belief systems, or societal pressures? Are you navigating difficult emotions, past experiences, or relationship dynamics? Do you feel isolated or struggle with internalized shame or societal expectations? If so, I offer a supportive, affirming space to explore these issues and work toward healing and growth.
I am a trauma-informed, affirming therapist dedicated to creating a safe environment for individuals to process complex feelings, dismantle internalized oppression, and develop resilience. My approach is focused on empowering you to understand yourself better and craf
“Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the patient but rather in being someone for the patient.” Ili Rivera Walter. This quote is a great way to describe who I am as a person and my style of therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a EMDR Trained Clinician. I have worked in several different settings and levels of care within the mental health field. I enjoy being myself to be able to connect with my patients on a real level. I am the same person in session as I am in real life. I am very down to earth, calm, positive, and empathetic.
“Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the patient but rather in being someone for the patient.” Ili Rivera Walter. This quote is a great way to describe who I am as a person and my style of therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a EMDR Trained Clinician. I have worked in several different settings and levels of care within the mental health field. I enjoy being myself to be able to connect with my patients on a real level. I am the same person in session as I am in real life. I am very down to earth, calm, positive, and empathetic.
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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.