Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Chelsea, NY
Dr. Silvia Birklein, SYNC Psychological Services™
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LCAT, BC-DMT, CMA
Serves Area
I am a licensed psychologist/psychoanalyst with over 20 years of practice in psychotherapy and body/mind approaches. If you experience trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, I am dedicated to helping you. I'll work with you on becoming aware of unresolved issues that limit your choices and freedom in life by attending carefully to your narrative and experience. Emphasis is on an exploration of your issues, and on the therapeutic relationship. In addition, our group has a team of experts/clinicians who are trained in a variety of approaches and issues. Please see the website for more info: WWW.SYNCPSYCH.COM
I am a licensed psychologist/psychoanalyst with over 20 years of practice in psychotherapy and body/mind approaches. If you experience trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, I am dedicated to helping you. I'll work with you on becoming aware of unresolved issues that limit your choices and freedom in life by attending carefully to your narrative and experience. Emphasis is on an exploration of your issues, and on the therapeutic relationship. In addition, our group has a team of experts/clinicians who are trained in a variety of approaches and issues. Please see the website for more info: WWW.SYNCPSYCH.COM
We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, non-monogamy affirming and Kink affirming.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to becoming your best self! Are you looking for an inclusive safe space where you can be honest and help heal past traumatic experiences? Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning if you are? We work with folx in all stages of their coming out journey. We specialize working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships. We provide affirming surgery letters after our first session because we believe you should not have to wait any longer to be your authentic self.
We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, non-monogamy affirming and Kink affirming.
Congratulations on taking a step closer to becoming your best self! Are you looking for an inclusive safe space where you can be honest and help heal past traumatic experiences? Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or questioning if you are? We work with folx in all stages of their coming out journey. We specialize working with BIPOC individuals, LGBTQIA+ community members and those in non-monogamous relationships. We provide affirming surgery letters after our first session because we believe you should not have to wait any longer to be your authentic self.
Avery Klotsche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Whether navigating changes in our primary relationships, considering our gender or sexual identity, coping with problems related to sexual health, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to process our reflections is invaluable. My telehealth practice serves adult clients who navigate concerns around gender dysphoria, experience challenges with their sexuality or sexual enjoyment, are members of the LGBTQ+ community, or have experiences with trauma and grief that impact their daily lives. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
Whether navigating changes in our primary relationships, considering our gender or sexual identity, coping with problems related to sexual health, or reflecting on adverse experiences, having a safe space to process our reflections is invaluable. My telehealth practice serves adult clients who navigate concerns around gender dysphoria, experience challenges with their sexuality or sexual enjoyment, are members of the LGBTQ+ community, or have experiences with trauma and grief that impact their daily lives. My approach is conversational, strengths-based, and results-oriented.
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Self-exploration, healing, and growth are both important and deeply personal. My approach to therapy is rooted in the understanding that who you are matters. Whether you are struggling with change, depression or anxiety, or seeking therapy for other reasons, I am here to engage with you in warm, validating treatment and guidance. My aim is to help you feel empowered, manage struggles, reduce harm, build effective coping skills and relationships, and thrive. Together we will honor your unique life experience and efforts toward personal growth.
Self-exploration, healing, and growth are both important and deeply personal. My approach to therapy is rooted in the understanding that who you are matters. Whether you are struggling with change, depression or anxiety, or seeking therapy for other reasons, I am here to engage with you in warm, validating treatment and guidance. My aim is to help you feel empowered, manage struggles, reduce harm, build effective coping skills and relationships, and thrive. Together we will honor your unique life experience and efforts toward personal growth.
My ideal clients are looking to build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives—as this intersects with mental health journeys as BIPOC, queer and trans folks, polyamorous/CNM/ENM/RA folks, allies/accomplices, neurodiverse folks & people of all identities with feminist/social justice values. I help people dream and envision the lives they want—in their bodies, their sexuality, their healing, their relationships/friendships/families, their work, in their spheres of influence—and move towards them. I help people heal & grow from patterns that we formed out of survival or socialization.
My ideal clients are looking to build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and the people in their lives—as this intersects with mental health journeys as BIPOC, queer and trans folks, polyamorous/CNM/ENM/RA folks, allies/accomplices, neurodiverse folks & people of all identities with feminist/social justice values. I help people dream and envision the lives they want—in their bodies, their sexuality, their healing, their relationships/friendships/families, their work, in their spheres of influence—and move towards them. I help people heal & grow from patterns that we formed out of survival or socialization.
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.
It's disheartening to see a therapist who doesn't get you or your experience. 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. 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.
My name's Vee. 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!
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.
It's disheartening to see a therapist who doesn't get you or your experience. 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. 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.
My name's Vee. 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!
In a world that rewards us for disconnecting from our bodies and settling for surface-level relationships, reconnection becomes a revolutionary act. This is why I find myself especially connected to the work of supporting people who feel disconnected from their bodies and relationships. Many people find themselves living primarily from the neck up: intellectualizing experiences rather than fully feeling them, sensing that something important is missing without quite being able to name it. Sometimes there's a history of trauma that made disconnection necessary, or cultural messages that prioritized achievement over embodiment.
In a world that rewards us for disconnecting from our bodies and settling for surface-level relationships, reconnection becomes a revolutionary act. This is why I find myself especially connected to the work of supporting people who feel disconnected from their bodies and relationships. Many people find themselves living primarily from the neck up: intellectualizing experiences rather than fully feeling them, sensing that something important is missing without quite being able to name it. Sometimes there's a history of trauma that made disconnection necessary, or cultural messages that prioritized achievement over embodiment.
Kelsey Greene, LCSW - Sex Therapy, IFS, & EMDR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
6 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with shame, distress, or anxiety related to your sexuality or porn use? Do you feel stuck in cycles of secrecy or guilt, unsure of how to navigate your desires in a way that aligns with your values and well-being? I am Kelsey, a trauma-informed sex therapist practicing in the states of NY, CT, & FL. I work with individuals and couples experiencing sex- and intimacy-related issues, such as communication challenges, shame, desire discrepancy, ED, pelvic pain, and infidelity, as well as individuals seeking treatment for processing trauma. I am accepting new clients and have immediate availability for a consult.
Are you struggling with shame, distress, or anxiety related to your sexuality or porn use? Do you feel stuck in cycles of secrecy or guilt, unsure of how to navigate your desires in a way that aligns with your values and well-being? I am Kelsey, a trauma-informed sex therapist practicing in the states of NY, CT, & FL. I work with individuals and couples experiencing sex- and intimacy-related issues, such as communication challenges, shame, desire discrepancy, ED, pelvic pain, and infidelity, as well as individuals seeking treatment for processing trauma. I am accepting new clients and have immediate availability for a consult.
As a therapist, I bring my authentic self to the work and invite you to bring your whole self, as well. I welcome each client into treatment with a warm and non-judgmental approach, and will work with you to uncover your goals, strengths, and "stuck points." I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and PTSD in adolescents and adults. I work with many clients in creative fields, including writers and visual or performing artists. I also specialize in working with people living with chronic pain and chronic health conditions. Our practice is Queer-owned and operated.
As a therapist, I bring my authentic self to the work and invite you to bring your whole self, as well. I welcome each client into treatment with a warm and non-judgmental approach, and will work with you to uncover your goals, strengths, and "stuck points." I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and PTSD in adolescents and adults. I work with many clients in creative fields, including writers and visual or performing artists. I also specialize in working with people living with chronic pain and chronic health conditions. Our practice is Queer-owned and operated.
I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, trained dance/movement therapist, and empowerment coach. Over the past fifteen years, I've worked with diverse populations in a number of different settings including community mental health, residential rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and correctional facilities. With extensive training in the treatment of trauma, I’ve had the honor of working alongside women, BIPOC, adult survivors, queer communities, immigrants, refugees, and survivors of state and non-state torture. These experiences inform how I show up, bringing care, humility, and unwavering respect for each person’s story.
I'm a licensed clinical professional counselor, trained dance/movement therapist, and empowerment coach. Over the past fifteen years, I've worked with diverse populations in a number of different settings including community mental health, residential rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, and correctional facilities. With extensive training in the treatment of trauma, I’ve had the honor of working alongside women, BIPOC, adult survivors, queer communities, immigrants, refugees, and survivors of state and non-state torture. These experiences inform how I show up, bringing care, humility, and unwavering respect for each person’s story.
Are you navigating the heartbreak of loss? Caring for someone who is seriously ill? Living with chronic illness yourself? Grief and stress can leave you feeling unmoored—but healing is possible.
At the heart of this work is relationship. I believe therapy is where science meets soul—where clinical tools and human connection come together to support healing.
Together, we’ll focus on building practical coping tools for anxiety and depression, while also making space for personal growth, insight, and meaning.
Are you navigating the heartbreak of loss? Caring for someone who is seriously ill? Living with chronic illness yourself? Grief and stress can leave you feeling unmoored—but healing is possible.
At the heart of this work is relationship. I believe therapy is where science meets soul—where clinical tools and human connection come together to support healing.
Together, we’ll focus on building practical coping tools for anxiety and depression, while also making space for personal growth, insight, and meaning.
Limited availability at this time (Dec 2025). If our schedules don’t align, I’ll connect you with another therapist at LYT! I work across all ages, including adults, college students, teens, and children.
Therapy with me is about reconnecting with your strengths + resilience, while honoring your past + present.
I am specialized in supporting folks who feel misunderstood, anxious, "too much" or are exhausted from trying so dang hard! As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent therapist with a background in corporate leadership, I bring a deep understanding of burnout, masking, + managing high-pressure environments.
Limited availability at this time (Dec 2025). If our schedules don’t align, I’ll connect you with another therapist at LYT! I work across all ages, including adults, college students, teens, and children.
Therapy with me is about reconnecting with your strengths + resilience, while honoring your past + present.
I am specialized in supporting folks who feel misunderstood, anxious, "too much" or are exhausted from trying so dang hard! As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent therapist with a background in corporate leadership, I bring a deep understanding of burnout, masking, + managing high-pressure environments.
I can help you manage distress around low libido, sexual pain, sexual shame, open relationships, kink, and many other sexual health topics.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
I can help you manage distress around low libido, sexual pain, sexual shame, open relationships, kink, and many other sexual health topics.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
I'm a queer-identified licensed psychologist who provides virtual therapy to adolescents & adults. My specialties include short & long-term therapy focusing on life transitions, anxiety, trauma & abuse, relational concerns, parenting, depression, & cultural humility. I'm passionate about supporting you in your sexual, gender, cultural, &or racial identity development. I'm committed to honoring diverse identities & tailoring treatment to be collaborative & client centered. I work to provide a warm, empathetic, & safe environment that is trauma-informed. Guiding clients toward a path of empowerment & self-advocacy is of central focus.
I'm a queer-identified licensed psychologist who provides virtual therapy to adolescents & adults. My specialties include short & long-term therapy focusing on life transitions, anxiety, trauma & abuse, relational concerns, parenting, depression, & cultural humility. I'm passionate about supporting you in your sexual, gender, cultural, &or racial identity development. I'm committed to honoring diverse identities & tailoring treatment to be collaborative & client centered. I work to provide a warm, empathetic, & safe environment that is trauma-informed. Guiding clients toward a path of empowerment & self-advocacy is of central focus.
Whatever you're carrying – shame, anxiety, heartache – you don't have to carry it alone. We can shoulder the load together. Clients describe me as nonjudgmental and compassionate, meeting them with unconditional acceptance. Our sessions will feel like one big exhale, with a little bit of laughter sprinkled in.
Whatever you're carrying – shame, anxiety, heartache – you don't have to carry it alone. We can shoulder the load together. Clients describe me as nonjudgmental and compassionate, meeting them with unconditional acceptance. Our sessions will feel like one big exhale, with a little bit of laughter sprinkled in.
When emotions stir within, causing anxiety, depression, or distress in relationships, life can feel overwhelming. I view these shifts as gifts, like an indicator light your higher Self is yearning for a personal growth spurt. These feelings can be an opportunity to free yourself from the experiences that hold you back from living your best life. My ideal client is ready to explore their internal world to make the changes needed to create a positive transformation. I am a body-based trauma-informed therapist with a master’s degree in dance/movement therapy. I integrate mindfulness/breath work, EMDR, IFS, and somatic based approaches.
When emotions stir within, causing anxiety, depression, or distress in relationships, life can feel overwhelming. I view these shifts as gifts, like an indicator light your higher Self is yearning for a personal growth spurt. These feelings can be an opportunity to free yourself from the experiences that hold you back from living your best life. My ideal client is ready to explore their internal world to make the changes needed to create a positive transformation. I am a body-based trauma-informed therapist with a master’s degree in dance/movement therapy. I integrate mindfulness/breath work, EMDR, IFS, and somatic based approaches.
My ideal client is a neurodivergent individual—often someone with ADHD, Autism, or both—who is seeking a space where they feel truly understood, respected, and supported. They may be feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, struggling with emotional regulation, executive dysfunction, burnout, or the weight of internalized criticism they've carried for years. Many of them have spent much of their lives feeling "different" or misunderstood, and they're now looking for a therapist who not only has professional expertise, but who gets it on a personal level too.
My ideal client is a neurodivergent individual—often someone with ADHD, Autism, or both—who is seeking a space where they feel truly understood, respected, and supported. They may be feeling overwhelmed by daily demands, struggling with emotional regulation, executive dysfunction, burnout, or the weight of internalized criticism they've carried for years. Many of them have spent much of their lives feeling "different" or misunderstood, and they're now looking for a therapist who not only has professional expertise, but who gets it on a personal level too.
Nelson Lacy Group offers Individual and Couples Psychotherapy services as well as Supervision for trained professionals. We are psychodynamic and psychoanalytically trained and specialize in working with those having a difficult time with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and just feeling "stuck."
Nelson Lacy Group offers Individual and Couples Psychotherapy services as well as Supervision for trained professionals. We are psychodynamic and psychoanalytically trained and specialize in working with those having a difficult time with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and just feeling "stuck."
Jessica Bass is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with adults ages 18 and older and takes an integrative, client-centered approach to treatment. Jessica primarily utilizes DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and incorporates psychodynamic principles when clinically appropriate.
Jessica Bass is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with adults ages 18 and older and takes an integrative, client-centered approach to treatment. Jessica primarily utilizes DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Therapy, and incorporates psychodynamic principles when clinically appropriate.
“The best view comes after the hardest climb—start yours, move your mountains, find your summit.”
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when the path ahead is unclear. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer steady support, genuine compassion, and a space to reconnect with your authentic self. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing change, or ready to grow, we’ll move at your pace—together. When you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to walk alongside you. It’s time to climb your mountains, not carry them.
“The best view comes after the hardest climb—start yours, move your mountains, find your summit.”
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when the path ahead is unclear. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer steady support, genuine compassion, and a space to reconnect with your authentic self. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing change, or ready to grow, we’ll move at your pace—together. When you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here to walk alongside you. It’s time to climb your mountains, not carry them.
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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.