Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in New York, NY

In a time where things can feel out of control, I can provide you with a sense of stability and hope. Don't let the brokenness of the world discourage you from seeking a curiosity to become the best version of yourself. I am here to support you in your journey to unpack and discover the ways in which you can thrive and come home to yourself. Let's take this breath-by-breath, step-by-step, you are already here, you are already on your way.

As a clinical social worker, I help individuals and couples who are struggling with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems, such as but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, family stressors and relationship, commitment, and sexual issues. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space for people to explore the depths of their emotions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so that they may identify patterns and potential barriers that could inhibit their personal growth and emotional development.

During this time of uncertainty and fear for so many, I offer my clients the opportunity to be truly heard and validated in a compassionate, affirming, sex-positive environment. Using tools from a range of modalities, individuals, couples, and polycules can make concrete progress toward managing anxiety, depression, and addressing sex and relationship issues. Clients of all identities and backgrounds are welcome in my practice, but I specialize in working with the queer and poly communities, as well as survivors of trauma and abuse.

Hey! I'm Anastasia. I draw on my experience growing up as a queer, Hispanic New Yorker to provide social justice-informed trauma therapy. My approach is anti-racist, LGBTQIA+, Poly, and Kink /BDSM affirming, centering you and your needs.

I'm the Director of Center for Love and Sex, a practice specializing in sex therapy for individuals and couples. We are highly experienced to work sensitively with clients around issues including: low sexual desire, ED, PE, pelvic pain, and sexless marriages. We are kink , non-monogamy & poly aware. We get that sexuality can be challenging for people to discuss, even with doctors. Our CLS therapists have specialized post-graduate sex therapy training in addition to years of general practice experience, We are highly attuned to clients' embarrassment and at times shame. Clients are also treated for Depression, Anxiety Compulsive Sex.

I provide a safe therapeutic treatment space for those within and outside the LGBTQ/QI 2-S+ spectrum, GNC/Non-Binary, and BDSM/ Kink community. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed as Differently-Abled/Special Needs/ASD/Neuroatypical/ Neurodivergent or with an Intellectual and Emotional Disability.

Therapy can be a way to understand why you feel overwhelmed, lost, or stuck in patterns that are holding you back from living the life you want. I believe that finding the right therapist is key to fostering change and growth within the therapeutic process. My goal is for you to feel safe and supported as we help move towards your most authentic self. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, ADHD, low self-esteem, work-related stress, gender and sexual identity, relationship and dating concerns, as well as experience working with the LGBTQ+ community.

I provide therapy to individuals, couples/intimate partners, and families of all kinds, with a focus on alternative sexualities and lifestyles. I am affirming of LGBTQ/queer identities, kink and D/S lifestyle relationships, sex work, and polyamory/consensual non-monogamy. As a feminist transman, my work is informed by intersectionality and motivated by personal experience with the communities I serve. ​

The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center (G&STC) is a psychotherapy group focusing on providing LGBTQ+, kink , and poly competent therapy. We offer therapy to individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships and families. Our goal is to offer a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering therapeutic space to the individuals and communities who often lack access to services, and are met with stigma, discrimination and micro-aggressions, even while in therapy.

Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you notice yourself feeling disconnected from your body? I am a compassionate and warm therapist with experience supporting folks struggling with anxiety, trauma, gender, sexuality, depression, stress management, relationship crises and more. With the constant uncertainty that so many people face in today's world, it can be difficult to feel safe in your body and continue to grow in your self and relationships. I help clients build more tolerance to manage these experiences, thoughts and feelings, and to challenge the avoidance that may be exacerbating symptoms of depression, trauma and anxiety.

Aviva Raskin is a trauma informed therapist who works with multiple modalities. Aviva's clients come from many different backgrounds and frequently find that a "one-size fits all" approach has not worked for them. Aviva works to help you find tools that work for you. Aviva works with clients who wish to discuss topics surrounding gender, autism, sexuality trauma, sex-work, kink , anxiety, depression, dissociative disorders, bipolar disorder, and imposter syndrome among other topics.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Sociology. I strive to provide clients with the space to explore life's obstacles in a nonjudgmental environment. Whether it is relational hardships, family concerns, or individual stressors, I believe that everyone can benefit from the space that therapy can provide to work through these issues. I work with clients to explore issues from all angles, while providing a listening ear and the helpful tools to work through the issues they are grappling with.

Hello and welcome! Pursuing therapy is a major step in caring for your mental health, and finding a therapist who is a good match is of utmost importance. I work with clients ages 16 and up, and focus on building trusting therapeutic relationships. In a nutshell, my approach focuses on helping people break out of patterns that are no longer serving them and connecting them to their power in the present moment. As a queer nonbinary clinician, I have particular expertise in working with LGBQ+ and TGNC populations, as well as supporting people in navigating kink , non-monogamy, and alternative relationship structures.

Everyone comes to The Work in their own way, for their own reasons, in their own time. For some, it's a safe space to explore and grow as they need. For others it's a dedicated ear and a mind trained to help them resolve emotional conflicts, stress, anxiety, and depression. Still others long to be seen and embraced (in all of their complexity and nuance). Whatever journey has led you here, my goal is to help you step into the fullness of your Self and live the best life possible. Please note: I work under the supervision of Tracey Post, LCSW (NJ) and Dulcinea Pitagora, LCSW (NY)

Hi! I'm Sam, a Professional Coach who works with neurodivergent adults (ADHD - Autistic - OCD) who have unconventional lives to understand and embrace their unique neurotypes, so they can effectively minimize stress, overcome challenges, and improve their quality of life. Together, we can co-create a supportive, non-judgmental, and effective coaching partnership, through which you will learn to fully utilize your strengths, understand and embrace your whole humanity, and cultivate practices that are key to defining and achieving your own version of success. Please note: I am a qualified coach, NOT a psychotherapist or counselor.