Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
Marión Carrillo is a bi/pan and Indigenous Licensed Social Worker. He is well-versed in nonmonogamy, queer relationships, BDSM, and sex work. Marion uses client-centric and trauma-informed modalities and a philosophy of harm reduction to treat clients at any stage in their lives
Marión Carrillo is a bi/pan and Indigenous Licensed Social Worker. He is well-versed in nonmonogamy, queer relationships, BDSM, and sex work. Marion uses client-centric and trauma-informed modalities and a philosophy of harm reduction to treat clients at any stage in their lives
Hi, I’m Ty, and my pronouns are they/she. I am a queer-friendly and non-binary Clinical Mental Health Intern at Umoja Behavioral Health. I am currently working toward my MSCCMHC through University of Phoenix. My journey into this field is shaped by personal resilience, lived experience, and a deep belief in the power of human connection. I work from a humanistic lens, valuing empathy, authenticity, and the importance of meeting you where you are at. I also incorporate elements of Belief Systems Analysis (BSA) to support clients in building more adaptive ways of thinking, coping, and interacting with their world.
Hi, I’m Ty, and my pronouns are they/she. I am a queer-friendly and non-binary Clinical Mental Health Intern at Umoja Behavioral Health. I am currently working toward my MSCCMHC through University of Phoenix. My journey into this field is shaped by personal resilience, lived experience, and a deep belief in the power of human connection. I work from a humanistic lens, valuing empathy, authenticity, and the importance of meeting you where you are at. I also incorporate elements of Belief Systems Analysis (BSA) to support clients in building more adaptive ways of thinking, coping, and interacting with their world.
As a counselor, I am sex-positive, asexual affirming, kink-positive, and supportive of consensual monogamy and nonmonogamy.
I’m a New Mexico transplant from Washington State and received my master’s in counseling through Adams State University. I work at an agency in Albuquerque, Age to Age Counseling. My areas of clinical focus are LGBTQIA+ (stigma, identity exploration, etc.), negative self-view/perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and shame. I use a systems perspective, which considers how relationships and culture affect mental health, particularly with oppressed and intersecting identities.
As a counselor, I am sex-positive, asexual affirming, kink-positive, and supportive of consensual monogamy and nonmonogamy.
I’m a New Mexico transplant from Washington State and received my master’s in counseling through Adams State University. I work at an agency in Albuquerque, Age to Age Counseling. My areas of clinical focus are LGBTQIA+ (stigma, identity exploration, etc.), negative self-view/perfectionism, anxiety, depression, and shame. I use a systems perspective, which considers how relationships and culture affect mental health, particularly with oppressed and intersecting identities.
I'm an LCSW therapist with over 10 years of experience holding space for those who walk between emotional, cultural, and family borders. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply human.
I don’t offer magic formulas—but I do offer a safe space where you stop losing yourself in others and start finding your way back to you. Here, we don’t heal to fit in—we heal to break free.
I'm an LCSW therapist with over 10 years of experience holding space for those who walk between emotional, cultural, and family borders. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply human.
I don’t offer magic formulas—but I do offer a safe space where you stop losing yourself in others and start finding your way back to you. Here, we don’t heal to fit in—we heal to break free.
Affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities, sex work, kink/BDSM, and ENM.
I work with individuals who are exploring their sexual identity, wanting to deepen their relationship with themselves, or untangling cultural or religious shame around sex.
I also support couples and people in traditional or non-monogamous relationships who want to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, or reconnect with intimacy and pleasure.
Affirming of LGBTQIA+ identities, sex work, kink/BDSM, and ENM.
I work with individuals who are exploring their sexual identity, wanting to deepen their relationship with themselves, or untangling cultural or religious shame around sex.
I also support couples and people in traditional or non-monogamous relationships who want to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, or reconnect with intimacy and pleasure.
Sick of your old patterns and ready to change?
I'm not here for fluff. I'm a queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and sex therapist. Everyone deserves a fulfilling sexual life, and defining what that looks like is a deeply personal process. I work with people who are ready to take a hard, honest look at themselves and play a proactive role in their evolution. My approach is collaborative and solution-focused; supportive when you need it, challenging when it matters. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, alternative relationship structures, niche sexual interests,
Sick of your old patterns and ready to change?
I'm not here for fluff. I'm a queer Licensed Clinical Social Worker and sex therapist. Everyone deserves a fulfilling sexual life, and defining what that looks like is a deeply personal process. I work with people who are ready to take a hard, honest look at themselves and play a proactive role in their evolution. My approach is collaborative and solution-focused; supportive when you need it, challenging when it matters. I specialize in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, alternative relationship structures, niche sexual interests,
I am a queer-identifying, bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers a compassionate, welcoming space where you can feel seen and supported. I’m committed to inclusivity and gentle, nonjudgmental care. My work centers around sexuality, gender identity, body positivity, relationship wellness, and sexual health. I also walk alongside individuals and groups navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and domestic violence, helping them heal at their own pace.
I am a queer-identifying, bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Mental Health Counselor who offers a compassionate, welcoming space where you can feel seen and supported. I’m committed to inclusivity and gentle, nonjudgmental care. My work centers around sexuality, gender identity, body positivity, relationship wellness, and sexual health. I also walk alongside individuals and groups navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction, and domestic violence, helping them heal at their own pace.
I specialize in working with diverse communities, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, veterans, and those exploring kink, polyamory, or ethical non-monogamy.
In our work together, I aim to create a space that is collaborative, respectful, and supportive of your autonomy. I value curiosity, honesty, and compassion in the process of change. Therapy with me is not formulaic—it’s responsive, grounded, and centered on your lived experience.
I specialize in working with diverse communities, including LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, veterans, and those exploring kink, polyamory, or ethical non-monogamy.
In our work together, I aim to create a space that is collaborative, respectful, and supportive of your autonomy. I value curiosity, honesty, and compassion in the process of change. Therapy with me is not formulaic—it’s responsive, grounded, and centered on your lived experience.
I am sex and sex work positive and kink and polyamory affirming and knowledgeable.
I'm a queer therapist specializing in work with the LGBTQ+ community. My approach to therapy is warm, down to earth, and collaborative. Therapy can be difficult at times, but it can also be a space for curiosity, play, and laughter. The best therapy is a place where you are able to bring your full range of emotions and all of yourself.
As someone who has definitely wondered if feeling your feelings is really necessary, I understand how difficult it can be to sit with uncomfortable or frightening emotions. Together we can create a space that is safe enough and strong enough to hold whatever it is you might be experiencing.
I am sex and sex work positive and kink and polyamory affirming and knowledgeable.
I'm a queer therapist specializing in work with the LGBTQ+ community. My approach to therapy is warm, down to earth, and collaborative. Therapy can be difficult at times, but it can also be a space for curiosity, play, and laughter. The best therapy is a place where you are able to bring your full range of emotions and all of yourself.
As someone who has definitely wondered if feeling your feelings is really necessary, I understand how difficult it can be to sit with uncomfortable or frightening emotions. Together we can create a space that is safe enough and strong enough to hold whatever it is you might be experiencing.
Hello! I'm Nathan Aish, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 28 years of healthcare leadership experience, including 10 years providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I hold a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from San Diego State University. I am also certified to work as a K-12 school social worker. My core values are servitude and continuous improvement, and my approach to care integrates person-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based, harm-reduction, gender-responsive, and cultural humility practices.
Hello! I'm Nathan Aish, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 28 years of healthcare leadership experience, including 10 years providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I hold a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from San Diego State University. I am also certified to work as a K-12 school social worker. My core values are servitude and continuous improvement, and my approach to care integrates person-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based, harm-reduction, gender-responsive, and cultural humility practices.
Are you suffering because your life is out of balance? If you are, your relationships have probably deteriorated and you may feel depressed, anxious, tense and irritable. Even your relationship with your self may be suffering. These emotions are telling you that your psychological system is out of balance and adjustments need to be made. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or in a family system, I will help you to identify where these imbalances are happening for you and we will work together to establish harmony and restore health and wellbeing to your personal or family system.
Are you suffering because your life is out of balance? If you are, your relationships have probably deteriorated and you may feel depressed, anxious, tense and irritable. Even your relationship with your self may be suffering. These emotions are telling you that your psychological system is out of balance and adjustments need to be made. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or in a family system, I will help you to identify where these imbalances are happening for you and we will work together to establish harmony and restore health and wellbeing to your personal or family system.
Hi, and welcome to my telehealth practice! My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes they feel are necessary to improve their quality of life. My approach includes a strengths-based perspective, exploring the past to inform present with CBT-informed practice. I see each person as whole just as they are, and as a partner with me in the therapy process. You can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and empathy, and without judgement or criticism. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006.
Hi, and welcome to my telehealth practice! My ideal client is someone who is motivated to make changes they feel are necessary to improve their quality of life. My approach includes a strengths-based perspective, exploring the past to inform present with CBT-informed practice. I see each person as whole just as they are, and as a partner with me in the therapy process. You can expect to be treated with respect, compassion and empathy, and without judgement or criticism. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2006.
My practice maintains a focus on highly functioning individuals whose difficulties may not always be visible to others. Have you ever felt like you're barely holding it together? Maybe you've never been to therapy before but something is compelling you to do so now. Or maybe you've tried it before, but you're looking for a more customized approach. I utilize evidence based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based therapies and self-compassion, to help my clients achieve lasting change.
My practice maintains a focus on highly functioning individuals whose difficulties may not always be visible to others. Have you ever felt like you're barely holding it together? Maybe you've never been to therapy before but something is compelling you to do so now. Or maybe you've tried it before, but you're looking for a more customized approach. I utilize evidence based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based therapies and self-compassion, to help my clients achieve lasting change.
Lisa is a Licensed Master Social Worker and bilingual clinical psychotherapist with specialized training in trauma and its impact on individuals and relationships. As a Chicana whose career began in gender‑justice advocacy, she integrates therapeutic approaches that address the body, empowerment, and identity through an intersectional feminist lens. Her practice draws from multiple modalities to meet you where you are, honoring both strengths and challenges. Lisa creates a compassionate, open‑minded, and sex‑positive space that centers pleasure, healing, and personal agency.
Lisa is a Licensed Master Social Worker and bilingual clinical psychotherapist with specialized training in trauma and its impact on individuals and relationships. As a Chicana whose career began in gender‑justice advocacy, she integrates therapeutic approaches that address the body, empowerment, and identity through an intersectional feminist lens. Her practice draws from multiple modalities to meet you where you are, honoring both strengths and challenges. Lisa creates a compassionate, open‑minded, and sex‑positive space that centers pleasure, healing, and personal agency.
Avenidas Nuevas Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA, MSW
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Since 2007, I have been dedicated to the social service and mental health field. My career has encompassed a diverse array of settings, including homeless shelters, youth correctional facilities, adult inpatient psychiatric units, and both one-on-one and group therapy for general mental health concerns. I have supported clients facing a variety of challenges, such as past and present trauma, distorted self-perceptions, substance abuse, life transitions, cognitive distortions, and depression/anxiety, all with the goal of helping them find peace and balance in their lives.
Since 2007, I have been dedicated to the social service and mental health field. My career has encompassed a diverse array of settings, including homeless shelters, youth correctional facilities, adult inpatient psychiatric units, and both one-on-one and group therapy for general mental health concerns. I have supported clients facing a variety of challenges, such as past and present trauma, distorted self-perceptions, substance abuse, life transitions, cognitive distortions, and depression/anxiety, all with the goal of helping them find peace and balance in their lives.
My journey as a therapist has been deeply rooted in advocacy, support, and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ community and of communities of color. With a commitment to fostering inclusivity and understanding, I have cultivated a practice that prioritizes the voices and experiences of those often marginalized and historically underserved. I recognize the importance of culturally competent care and the impact of systemic inequalities in mental health. I provide a culturally responsive approach to therapy, addressing issues such as identity, discrimination, intergenerational trauma, and acculturation.
My journey as a therapist has been deeply rooted in advocacy, support, and empowerment within the LGBTQ+ community and of communities of color. With a commitment to fostering inclusivity and understanding, I have cultivated a practice that prioritizes the voices and experiences of those often marginalized and historically underserved. I recognize the importance of culturally competent care and the impact of systemic inequalities in mental health. I provide a culturally responsive approach to therapy, addressing issues such as identity, discrimination, intergenerational trauma, and acculturation.
I am also ENM/poly+, kink+ and sex-positive in my approach to therapy.
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile to decide if you'd like to meet me and collaborate with me on your therapeutic journey. I always believe the client should pick the therapist not the other way around. Autonomy and self-determination are beautiful concepts. I do not have ideal clients but rather I have a few specialities that find me doing my best work: sex therapy, parts work and trauma reprocessing. I have been privileged to witness some of the most amazing transformations in people by offering my therapeutic alliance and support.
I am also ENM/poly+, kink+ and sex-positive in my approach to therapy.
Hi! Thank you for viewing my profile to decide if you'd like to meet me and collaborate with me on your therapeutic journey. I always believe the client should pick the therapist not the other way around. Autonomy and self-determination are beautiful concepts. I do not have ideal clients but rather I have a few specialities that find me doing my best work: sex therapy, parts work and trauma reprocessing. I have been privileged to witness some of the most amazing transformations in people by offering my therapeutic alliance and support.
Immediate openings for counseling! Reclaiming Wellness is an outpatient behavioral health practice in Albuquerque, NM committed to expanding access to high-quality and trauma-informed mental health care. We provide counseling and medication management services for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
Our team of licensed therapists and psychiatric providers deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive care grounded in collaboration, compassion, and respect. We strive to create a supportive environment where every person feels seen, heard and empowered.
Immediate openings for counseling! Reclaiming Wellness is an outpatient behavioral health practice in Albuquerque, NM committed to expanding access to high-quality and trauma-informed mental health care. We provide counseling and medication management services for individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
Our team of licensed therapists and psychiatric providers deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive care grounded in collaboration, compassion, and respect. We strive to create a supportive environment where every person feels seen, heard and empowered.
I have worked primarily with clients who are suicidal and self harming with BPD. I have also worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, couples therapy, adolescent populations, addiction issues as well as LGBTQ issues. I also helped many people who have experienced loss, physical trauma, emotional abuse and complex PTSD. My therapy style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I have an irreverent attitude that allows for an accepting atmosphere. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
I have worked primarily with clients who are suicidal and self harming with BPD. I have also worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, couples therapy, adolescent populations, addiction issues as well as LGBTQ issues. I also helped many people who have experienced loss, physical trauma, emotional abuse and complex PTSD. My therapy style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. I have an irreverent attitude that allows for an accepting atmosphere. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.
As a therapist, I bring empathy, deep attunement, and thoughtful presence into every session—listening not only to your words, but also to what remains unspoken. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where you feel truly seen and understood.
I offer multimodal intensive sessions for individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful, transformative work within a shorter timeframe. These focused sessions integrate evidence-based approaches and are thoughtfully tailored to your unique goals, history, and strengths.
As a therapist, I bring empathy, deep attunement, and thoughtful presence into every session—listening not only to your words, but also to what remains unspoken. My work is grounded in creating a safe, collaborative space where you feel truly seen and understood.
I offer multimodal intensive sessions for individuals who are ready to engage in meaningful, transformative work within a shorter timeframe. These focused sessions integrate evidence-based approaches and are thoughtfully tailored to your unique goals, history, and strengths.
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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.