Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Poughkeepsie, NY
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.
Do you feel like you're stuck in a loop of worry, fear, exhaustion, guilt, or anger? Do you feel like no-one can understand you or what you're going through?
Grief can feel insurmountable, confusing, exhausting. Grief is not something to be fixed, it's something to honor. It's something that we can move forward through and create life around. Trauma can make us feel like we don't have power over our emotions. Trauma doesn't have to define us. Trauma isn't us, it's what we endured.
In addition to grief and trauma, I meet with many people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, difficult life transitions and caregiver stress.
Do you feel like you're stuck in a loop of worry, fear, exhaustion, guilt, or anger? Do you feel like no-one can understand you or what you're going through?
Grief can feel insurmountable, confusing, exhausting. Grief is not something to be fixed, it's something to honor. It's something that we can move forward through and create life around. Trauma can make us feel like we don't have power over our emotions. Trauma doesn't have to define us. Trauma isn't us, it's what we endured.
In addition to grief and trauma, I meet with many people experiencing challenges such as anxiety, difficult life transitions and caregiver stress.
My ideal clients are people carrying the weight of trauma who are ready—sometimes nervously, sometimes determinedly—to understand their experiences instead of being controlled by them. They’re often thoughtful, resilient individuals who’ve been doing their best to cope, but still feel stuck in cycles of fear, guilt, shame, or self‑blame. Many come to me because they’re tired of feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or their sense of purpose.
I offer structure, compassion, and expertise that helps clients feel safe enough to do the hard work through CPT guidance, skill-building, and clear goals and progress.
My ideal clients are people carrying the weight of trauma who are ready—sometimes nervously, sometimes determinedly—to understand their experiences instead of being controlled by them. They’re often thoughtful, resilient individuals who’ve been doing their best to cope, but still feel stuck in cycles of fear, guilt, shame, or self‑blame. Many come to me because they’re tired of feeling disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or their sense of purpose.
I offer structure, compassion, and expertise that helps clients feel safe enough to do the hard work through CPT guidance, skill-building, and clear goals and progress.
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.
I work with queer and trans teens, adults and partners seeking to uncover their voice, explore deeper who they are, and regain their sense of self from past hurt and trauma. I support people through their deeper work on healing from trauma, the coming out journey, sex and sexuality, self-identity, relationship issues, family conflict, cultural issues, and changing relationship structures (ENM, polyamory). I work with a lot of folks who are neurodivergent. I also provide assessments and letters for adolescents and adults for gender-affirming care.
I work with queer and trans teens, adults and partners seeking to uncover their voice, explore deeper who they are, and regain their sense of self from past hurt and trauma. I support people through their deeper work on healing from trauma, the coming out journey, sex and sexuality, self-identity, relationship issues, family conflict, cultural issues, and changing relationship structures (ENM, polyamory). I work with a lot of folks who are neurodivergent. I also provide assessments and letters for adolescents and adults for gender-affirming care.
My email: philip(at)benderphd(dot)com. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and EMDR practitioner. My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, men's issues, technology addiction, existential/climate distress, and blocked creativity. I'm passionate about helping clients connect with meaning and purpose in the human world, especially in the face of increasing technological alienation, both by embracing personal autonomy and responsibility, and making peace with things that are outside your control. Having compassion for yourself is essential, and we can work on it from day one.
My email: philip(at)benderphd(dot)com. I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and EMDR practitioner. My specialties include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief & loss, men's issues, technology addiction, existential/climate distress, and blocked creativity. I'm passionate about helping clients connect with meaning and purpose in the human world, especially in the face of increasing technological alienation, both by embracing personal autonomy and responsibility, and making peace with things that are outside your control. Having compassion for yourself is essential, and we can work on it from day one.
My name is Nicole Wong (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing support to clients. I am passionate about working with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual harm, relationship violence, identity, people-pleasing tendencies, self-esteem struggles, and/or life transitions. In this journey with you, my goal is to ensure that your voice is centered and amplified and that we are able to explore how all of your identities impact your experiences and your interactions with the world.
My name is Nicole Wong (she/her) and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience providing support to clients. I am passionate about working with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual harm, relationship violence, identity, people-pleasing tendencies, self-esteem struggles, and/or life transitions. In this journey with you, my goal is to ensure that your voice is centered and amplified and that we are able to explore how all of your identities impact your experiences and your interactions with the world.
Are you ready to stop being defined by your past? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and groups heal from trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. If you value authenticity and are ready to move past what holds you back, I provide a safe, supportive space to do that work. My focus is on helping you create meaningful change so you can finally build the confidence, connection, and emotional stability you deserve.
Are you ready to stop being defined by your past? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and groups heal from trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. If you value authenticity and are ready to move past what holds you back, I provide a safe, supportive space to do that work. My focus is on helping you create meaningful change so you can finally build the confidence, connection, and emotional stability you deserve.
Recovering from trauma and dealing with systemic injustice is a tall order for both individuals and for partnerships and couples, and you deserve a supportive and understanding space where you can grow and heal. Neurodivergence, queerness, non-monogamy, chronic illness, trauma, depression, and anxiety can all impact our relationships with ourselves and others and require an understanding and compassion for the unique intersections of those identities.
Recovering from trauma and dealing with systemic injustice is a tall order for both individuals and for partnerships and couples, and you deserve a supportive and understanding space where you can grow and heal. Neurodivergence, queerness, non-monogamy, chronic illness, trauma, depression, and anxiety can all impact our relationships with ourselves and others and require an understanding and compassion for the unique intersections of those identities.
Whether you are looking for short-term treatment or longer-term psychotherapy, I support adults and young people navigate life’s challenges with an open and non-judgmental stance. The common thread throughout my extensive clinical experience is change. I enjoy supporting clients as they adjust, cope, and thrive across various transitions that come - relationships, families, career, school, environment, and ourselves/bodies as we develop and age. We will collaborate on your goals using a variety of techniques such as art therapy, psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
Whether you are looking for short-term treatment or longer-term psychotherapy, I support adults and young people navigate life’s challenges with an open and non-judgmental stance. The common thread throughout my extensive clinical experience is change. I enjoy supporting clients as they adjust, cope, and thrive across various transitions that come - relationships, families, career, school, environment, and ourselves/bodies as we develop and age. We will collaborate on your goals using a variety of techniques such as art therapy, psychotherapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
My practice is LGBTQ, poly and kink affirmative.
It takes courage to reach out and I'm glad you're here. I specialize in working with sex and relationship difficulties and treat individuals and couples. I help people understand the relationship patterns they've developed and how they continue to play out, even though they aren't helpful anymore.
I have extensive experience working with people struggling with substances and their families as well. Recovery is an ongoing process and support can help along the way. I tailor treatment to the needs of the person and overall, use a harm reduction approach. We will develop your goals together.
My practice is LGBTQ, poly and kink affirmative.
It takes courage to reach out and I'm glad you're here. I specialize in working with sex and relationship difficulties and treat individuals and couples. I help people understand the relationship patterns they've developed and how they continue to play out, even though they aren't helpful anymore.
I have extensive experience working with people struggling with substances and their families as well. Recovery is an ongoing process and support can help along the way. I tailor treatment to the needs of the person and overall, use a harm reduction approach. We will develop your goals together.
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.
Mindful Insights Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, C-PD, CCTP II
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
New Virtual Queerphobia Support Group Fridays at 5:45pm!
New Virtual Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Group every other Friday at 3pm!
We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning.
Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR, structural dissociation, etc.
We offer low fee sessions ($70) with MHC Clinical Residents under supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT, CBT and other interventions.
New Virtual Queerphobia Support Group Fridays at 5:45pm!
New Virtual Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Group every other Friday at 3pm!
We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning.
Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR, structural dissociation, etc.
We offer low fee sessions ($70) with MHC Clinical Residents under supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT, CBT and other interventions.
I believe that we can use the information from our past to shape how we live now. I know that you are the expert on yourself. My role as your therapist is to provide space where you can make sense of and learn from the past to help you deepen your insight and knowledge of yourself. I also offer tools and resources that support coping with current issues in a healthy way.
I believe that we can use the information from our past to shape how we live now. I know that you are the expert on yourself. My role as your therapist is to provide space where you can make sense of and learn from the past to help you deepen your insight and knowledge of yourself. I also offer tools and resources that support coping with current issues in a healthy way.
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.
Are you a parent/caregiver looking for someone to help your child, or are you a young adult looking for someone to talk to? Youths have unique challenges to face: school stressors, difficulty socializing with peers, struggles in identifying complex feelings, having a hard time focusing, and the list goes on. You may have noticed that your (or your child’s) struggles have worsened throughout COVID-19 for a variety of reasons, which is certainly not uncommon. If you feel anxious, sad, lonely, scattered, or overwhelmed, you are in the right place. You don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re 5 or 25, my goal is to help you feel heard.
Need support in figuring out how to tell your partner(s) about your kink?
Hello Everybody! I specialize in supporting the mental health of people for whom dominant culture is not a good fit. Over the years, the mainstay of my clients identify as: LGBTQIA+, autistic / otherwise neuro-divergent, BIPOC, having medical needs or are differently physicially-abled, as having intellectual / developmental / learning disabilities, having esoteric / magick / minority religious practitioners (and many times, some combination of the above). I focus on helping people working through C-PTSD, those who are part of minority sexual communities (Queer, Kinky, Non-Monogamous, etc.),
Need support in figuring out how to tell your partner(s) about your kink?
Hello Everybody! I specialize in supporting the mental health of people for whom dominant culture is not a good fit. Over the years, the mainstay of my clients identify as: LGBTQIA+, autistic / otherwise neuro-divergent, BIPOC, having medical needs or are differently physicially-abled, as having intellectual / developmental / learning disabilities, having esoteric / magick / minority religious practitioners (and many times, some combination of the above). I focus on helping people working through C-PTSD, those who are part of minority sexual communities (Queer, Kinky, Non-Monogamous, etc.),
I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy to individuals. My clinical practice focuses on working with those who have experienced trauma. I also routinely see patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity-related issues. Most of my patients have difficulty tolerating strong emotions and have interpersonal issues or an unstable sense of themselves. Whatever challenges you might be experiencing, you can expect to be treated with sensitivity, respect, compassion, and without judgment.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering trauma-informed, psychodynamic therapy to individuals. My clinical practice focuses on working with those who have experienced trauma. I also routinely see patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and identity-related issues. Most of my patients have difficulty tolerating strong emotions and have interpersonal issues or an unstable sense of themselves. Whatever challenges you might be experiencing, you can expect to be treated with sensitivity, respect, compassion, and without judgment.
Connecting with the young adult and LGBTQIA+ population is my strength, with ease of conversation. Are you working to establish a career in the creative arts or balancing artistic passion with your day job? I have expertise working with creatives in the NYC area, combating imposter syndrome and performance anxiety, managing self-care in an ever-changing schedule, and processing day-to-day emotions so you can move between your authentic self and any character you may play. I utilize elements of performance psychology along with CBT and DBT to help you cope with these stressors and be your best self.
Connecting with the young adult and LGBTQIA+ population is my strength, with ease of conversation. Are you working to establish a career in the creative arts or balancing artistic passion with your day job? I have expertise working with creatives in the NYC area, combating imposter syndrome and performance anxiety, managing self-care in an ever-changing schedule, and processing day-to-day emotions so you can move between your authentic self and any character you may play. I utilize elements of performance psychology along with CBT and DBT to help you cope with these stressors and be your best self.
Dynamic Intervention Wellness Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SIFI
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
At Dynamic Intervention Wellness Solutions we believe in the potential of each person to transform their lives and to achieve desired outcomes, by setting personalize goals, we work with you integrating a variety of traditional and holistic techniques backed by 30+ years of experience as a professionals. Partnering with individuals and families engaging, educating, and motivating through traditional and holistic techniques such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based, Strength-Focused Approaches
Family Therapy
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Care
Addictions, Recovery, and Codependency
LGBTQ Allied
At Dynamic Intervention Wellness Solutions we believe in the potential of each person to transform their lives and to achieve desired outcomes, by setting personalize goals, we work with you integrating a variety of traditional and holistic techniques backed by 30+ years of experience as a professionals. Partnering with individuals and families engaging, educating, and motivating through traditional and holistic techniques such as:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based, Strength-Focused Approaches
Family Therapy
EMDR & Trauma-Informed Care
Addictions, Recovery, and Codependency
LGBTQ Allied
I work with clients struggling with mood issues, including anxiety, depression, panic and agoraphobia, am a sex positive, LGBTQ+ and kink friendly therapist.
My approach is collaborative and empathetic, creating a safe and supportive space for personal growth. I believe in each person’s resilience; I tailor treatment to meet the needs and goals of each individual. Guiding clients through trauma, teaching tools for emotional regulation, or fostering self-awareness and confidence, my focus is on your needs.
I work with clients struggling with mood issues, including anxiety, depression, panic and agoraphobia, am a sex positive, LGBTQ+ and kink friendly therapist.
My approach is collaborative and empathetic, creating a safe and supportive space for personal growth. I believe in each person’s resilience; I tailor treatment to meet the needs and goals of each individual. Guiding clients through trauma, teaching tools for emotional regulation, or fostering self-awareness and confidence, my focus is on your needs.
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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.