Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Beacon, NY
For those in the BDSM/ Kink & ENM communities, I draw on my lifestyle experience & clinical training to offer you support & affirmation of your orientation & lifestyle.
I’m a Holistic Psychotherapist, here to help you connect with all parts of you, to align with your values & desires, & to speak your truth & claim your power!
I know how painful it is to feel unseen & misunderstood- especially when seeking help. In traditional therapy you can wind up talking in circles, never getting to the root of the issue, finding no resolution, revelation or change. It's disheartening to see a therapist who doesn't get you or your experience.
I listen for what lives beneath your words - attuning to what language can't always capture. I can help you tap into the wisdom of your body & spirit.
For those in the BDSM/ Kink & ENM communities, I draw on my lifestyle experience & clinical training to offer you support & affirmation of your orientation & lifestyle.
I’m a Holistic Psychotherapist, here to help you connect with all parts of you, to align with your values & desires, & to speak your truth & claim your power!
I know how painful it is to feel unseen & misunderstood- especially when seeking help. In traditional therapy you can wind up talking in circles, never getting to the root of the issue, finding no resolution, revelation or change. It's disheartening to see a therapist who doesn't get you or your experience.
I listen for what lives beneath your words - attuning to what language can't always capture. I can help you tap into the wisdom of your body & spirit.
I help those who feel lost find themselves again. Many people struggle with feeling disconnected, anxious, or persistently down, and often blame themselves for these emotions. If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. I support individuals like you to build meaningful connections with themselves and others, and rediscover the joy in their lives. I bring over 15 years of counseling experience, specializing in helping people navigate the challenges of both historical and recent traumas, as well as major life transitions.
I help those who feel lost find themselves again. Many people struggle with feeling disconnected, anxious, or persistently down, and often blame themselves for these emotions. If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. I support individuals like you to build meaningful connections with themselves and others, and rediscover the joy in their lives. I bring over 15 years of counseling experience, specializing in helping people navigate the challenges of both historical and recent traumas, as well as major life transitions.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected can make it seem as though the ground beneath you is shifting. You do not have to navigate this alone. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to better understand your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and support your healing in a way that feels authentic to you. I believe therapy is most meaningful when it is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors make sense in light of what we have lived through. Healing begins when we feel understood rather than judged.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected can make it seem as though the ground beneath you is shifting. You do not have to navigate this alone. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to better understand your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and support your healing in a way that feels authentic to you. I believe therapy is most meaningful when it is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the understanding that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors make sense in light of what we have lived through. Healing begins when we feel understood rather than judged.
I'm a queer-identified therapist specializing in affirming, compassionate therapy for adults and adolescents in-person and virtually in New York, and virtually in New Jersey, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ and transgender individuals.
Whether you're exploring your identity, managing the complexities of gender dysphoria, or facing significant life changes like relationship endings, my goal is to support you in finding clarity and building resilience. I also offer guidance for families with transgender or non-binary youth, providing education and support throughout their journey.
I'm a queer-identified therapist specializing in affirming, compassionate therapy for adults and adolescents in-person and virtually in New York, and virtually in New Jersey, with a focus on LGBTQIA+ and transgender individuals.
Whether you're exploring your identity, managing the complexities of gender dysphoria, or facing significant life changes like relationship endings, my goal is to support you in finding clarity and building resilience. I also offer guidance for families with transgender or non-binary youth, providing education and support throughout their journey.
Sometimes we find ourselves at an inner-crossroads. Maybe you’ve realized you’re repeating cycles you know you want to break. Maybe you’re feeling unfulfilled but can't pinpoint why. Maybe you feel tossed around by your own intense emotions, or maybe you just can’t seem to make the changes you crave. You’re not alone. I work with clients who are often smart and anxious, who tend to feel exhausted by working so hard yet somehow still feel like it’s never enough. I also work with clients who feel sensitive to the world around them, often to the point of overwhelm.
Sometimes we find ourselves at an inner-crossroads. Maybe you’ve realized you’re repeating cycles you know you want to break. Maybe you’re feeling unfulfilled but can't pinpoint why. Maybe you feel tossed around by your own intense emotions, or maybe you just can’t seem to make the changes you crave. You’re not alone. I work with clients who are often smart and anxious, who tend to feel exhausted by working so hard yet somehow still feel like it’s never enough. I also work with clients who feel sensitive to the world around them, often to the point of overwhelm.
I am passionate about helping couples reconnect, strengthen their communication, and rebuild trust in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. My role isn’t to take sides, but to help both partners feel heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to navigate challenges together. If you’re here, chances are your relationship has been feeling heavier than it used to. Whether you’re working through recurring conflict, recovering from a betrayal, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply wanting to deepen your connection, we’ll work collaboratively toward the relationship you both want.
I am passionate about helping couples reconnect, strengthen their communication, and rebuild trust in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. My role isn’t to take sides, but to help both partners feel heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to navigate challenges together. If you’re here, chances are your relationship has been feeling heavier than it used to. Whether you’re working through recurring conflict, recovering from a betrayal, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply wanting to deepen your connection, we’ll work collaboratively toward the relationship you both want.
Utilizing elements of psychoanalytic and relational theories, CBT, and narrative therapy in my practice, I will work with you to overcome the challenges that are holding you back. My multicultural approach reflects my passion for serving clients of marginalized groups. As a woman of dual-cultural background and a fierce advocate for social justice, I have a deep understanding of issues experienced by different cultures and ethnicities, as they intersect with gender, identity, race, religion, sexuality, disability, and socioeconomic status.
Utilizing elements of psychoanalytic and relational theories, CBT, and narrative therapy in my practice, I will work with you to overcome the challenges that are holding you back. My multicultural approach reflects my passion for serving clients of marginalized groups. As a woman of dual-cultural background and a fierce advocate for social justice, I have a deep understanding of issues experienced by different cultures and ethnicities, as they intersect with gender, identity, race, religion, sexuality, disability, and socioeconomic status.
I am a certified EMDR therapist. Are you holding onto distress or overwhelming emotions tied to past scary or traumatic events? Did you grow up in a chaotic environment or have caregivers who couldn't meet your needs? Maybe you are currently navigating major life transitions like reproductive trauma or grief. Perhaps you continue to engage in behaviors despite knowing they no longer serve you. Would you like help confronting something you're avoiding, establishing healthy boundaries, or deepening connection and intimacy with those you care about? If you answered yes to any of these, EMDR may be right for you.
I am a certified EMDR therapist. Are you holding onto distress or overwhelming emotions tied to past scary or traumatic events? Did you grow up in a chaotic environment or have caregivers who couldn't meet your needs? Maybe you are currently navigating major life transitions like reproductive trauma or grief. Perhaps you continue to engage in behaviors despite knowing they no longer serve you. Would you like help confronting something you're avoiding, establishing healthy boundaries, or deepening connection and intimacy with those you care about? If you answered yes to any of these, EMDR may be right for you.
I am also poly and kink-affirming.
The decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but once you begin you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported, and challenged is central to this process. I've been fortunate to work with a wide range of people, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, sexual issues, sexual and gender identity exploration, health concerns, artistic blockages, addiction, parenting, and fertility issues.
I am also poly and kink-affirming.
The decision to begin therapy is rarely easy, but once you begin you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who helps you feel safe, supported, and challenged is central to this process. I've been fortunate to work with a wide range of people, including those dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, sexual issues, sexual and gender identity exploration, health concerns, artistic blockages, addiction, parenting, and fertility issues.
You deserve to take the next step in creating the life you want. The need to work on affirming ourselves for who we are, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, family & relationship difficulties, improving our self-esteem, navigating today's stressful world, and managing work/career issues are part of most people's experience at one time or another. I believe we all have the ability to improve our health and lives. I am here to support you.
You deserve to take the next step in creating the life you want. The need to work on affirming ourselves for who we are, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, family & relationship difficulties, improving our self-esteem, navigating today's stressful world, and managing work/career issues are part of most people's experience at one time or another. I believe we all have the ability to improve our health and lives. I am here to support you.
I bring experience supporting clients through acute or prolonged crises, as well as with issues related to substance use, anxiety, depression, and ADHD and difficult life transitions. I’m also committed to providing affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers, holding space to explore your experiences without shame or stigma.
I bring experience supporting clients through acute or prolonged crises, as well as with issues related to substance use, anxiety, depression, and ADHD and difficult life transitions. I’m also committed to providing affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ individuals and sex workers, holding space to explore your experiences without shame or stigma.
Virginia (Ginny)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
We are living in uniquely challenging times that can add new stress to an already complex world. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, sad, angry, or simply exhausted. Sometimes these feelings are rooted in past experiences that continue to impact your present. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
We are living in uniquely challenging times that can add new stress to an already complex world. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious, sad, angry, or simply exhausted. Sometimes these feelings are rooted in past experiences that continue to impact your present. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
In an increasingly complex world, many individuals grapple with feelings of anxiety and depression, which can obscure their sense of purpose and hinder their ability to achieve personal goals. Mental health counselors play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate these challenges, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their aspirations. The counseling process as a transformative journey that not only alleviates psychological distress but also empowers individuals to discover meaning in their lives and harness their potential to achieve their goals.
In an increasingly complex world, many individuals grapple with feelings of anxiety and depression, which can obscure their sense of purpose and hinder their ability to achieve personal goals. Mental health counselors play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate these challenges, guiding them towards a deeper understanding of themselves and their aspirations. The counseling process as a transformative journey that not only alleviates psychological distress but also empowers individuals to discover meaning in their lives and harness their potential to achieve their goals.
Welcome to our practice! We are intimate group practice located in Newburgh, NY and virtually with professional, qualified and compassionate therapists (Abby included of course!). Whatever your struggle may be at this time, you do not need to face it alone. Whether you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! We are here to help you on your journey to wellness :) We work with individuals, couples, and families with a warm, trauma informed, and culturally competent approach.
Welcome to our practice! We are intimate group practice located in Newburgh, NY and virtually with professional, qualified and compassionate therapists (Abby included of course!). Whatever your struggle may be at this time, you do not need to face it alone. Whether you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals! We are here to help you on your journey to wellness :) We work with individuals, couples, and families with a warm, trauma informed, and culturally competent approach.
As a certified sex therapist, I treat a range of sexual and relational issues including male & female sexual dysfunction, infidelity, fertility issues, and sexual trauma and have high competencies in kink and BDSM.
Often when we are placed in environments with intense levels of stress, whether this is from relationship issues, anxiety/depression, addiction, self-sabotage or other life situations, we hold pain and trauma deep in our bodies. When we are unable to release this from our bodies, the pain is unexpressed and we become stuck in patterns that are unhealthy.
As a certified sex therapist, I treat a range of sexual and relational issues including male & female sexual dysfunction, infidelity, fertility issues, and sexual trauma and have high competencies in kink and BDSM.
Often when we are placed in environments with intense levels of stress, whether this is from relationship issues, anxiety/depression, addiction, self-sabotage or other life situations, we hold pain and trauma deep in our bodies. When we are unable to release this from our bodies, the pain is unexpressed and we become stuck in patterns that are unhealthy.
I believe therapy should feel like a soft place to land throughout your week, where you feel supported, gently challenged, and deeply understood. I aim to create a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where you can show up as your full self without needing to filter, perform, or have it all figured out. I tend to work with artists, creatives, and helper-types who are highly sensitive, attuned, and often navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma, and who are seeking a depth-oriented therapy that goes beyond talk therapy and honors their inner world and lived experience.
I believe therapy should feel like a soft place to land throughout your week, where you feel supported, gently challenged, and deeply understood. I aim to create a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where you can show up as your full self without needing to filter, perform, or have it all figured out. I tend to work with artists, creatives, and helper-types who are highly sensitive, attuned, and often navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma, and who are seeking a depth-oriented therapy that goes beyond talk therapy and honors their inner world and lived experience.
You've done your best to move forward, so why does your past still seem to have a say? Maybe you're questioning old patterns, carrying relationships that still live rent-free in your nervous system, or wondering why you can show up for everyone else but struggle to offer yourself the same care. Therapy isn't about finding what's "wrong" with you, it's about making sense of what happened, reconnecting with yourself, and creating space for something different.
You've done your best to move forward, so why does your past still seem to have a say? Maybe you're questioning old patterns, carrying relationships that still live rent-free in your nervous system, or wondering why you can show up for everyone else but struggle to offer yourself the same care. Therapy isn't about finding what's "wrong" with you, it's about making sense of what happened, reconnecting with yourself, and creating space for something different.
When life feels overwhelming, it can affect every aspect of your well-being. Chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion often leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and the activities that once brought them joy. If you're finding it difficult to regain a sense of balance, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
As a music therapist and psychotherapist, I offer an integrative approach that recognizes the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions. Through music therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, and traditional talk therapy, clients are
When life feels overwhelming, it can affect every aspect of your well-being. Chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion often leave people feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, and the activities that once brought them joy. If you're finding it difficult to regain a sense of balance, therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
As a music therapist and psychotherapist, I offer an integrative approach that recognizes the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions. Through music therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, and traditional talk therapy, clients are
Making the decision to change or start something new is never easy, therapy included. Let me help you make the change you want in your life! I have been helping people do just that for over 20 years. My clients are adults of all genders & sexual orientations. It's been my experience that therapy works best when you and your therapist share a sense of trust & comfort. This helps increase motivation. Primary issues treated are depression, anxiety, lack of satisfaction in relationships & careers, self-esteem, grief and living with chronic illness.
Making the decision to change or start something new is never easy, therapy included. Let me help you make the change you want in your life! I have been helping people do just that for over 20 years. My clients are adults of all genders & sexual orientations. It's been my experience that therapy works best when you and your therapist share a sense of trust & comfort. This helps increase motivation. Primary issues treated are depression, anxiety, lack of satisfaction in relationships & careers, self-esteem, grief and living with chronic illness.
I feel privileged to enter in to a therapeutic relationship with my clients where trust is established, feelings are honored, and pain is explored and healed. I believe wholly in the therapeutic value of feeling heard and understood. My aim with clients is to foster a positive and supportive relationship that provides the skills necessary to create happy and healthy relationships in their lives.
I feel privileged to enter in to a therapeutic relationship with my clients where trust is established, feelings are honored, and pain is explored and healed. I believe wholly in the therapeutic value of feeling heard and understood. My aim with clients is to foster a positive and supportive relationship that provides the skills necessary to create happy and healthy relationships in their lives.
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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.