Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Canal Winchester, OH
Offering telehealth to residents in Ohio, South Carolina and Florida! I truly believe we all have the potential for health and healing. We can't control the world around us, but through therapy, we can gain the tools, healing, and knowledge to live the lives we truly want and deserve. That is my goal as a therapist: to support you in living life how you want to and in the healthiest way possible.
Offering telehealth to residents in Ohio, South Carolina and Florida! I truly believe we all have the potential for health and healing. We can't control the world around us, but through therapy, we can gain the tools, healing, and knowledge to live the lives we truly want and deserve. That is my goal as a therapist: to support you in living life how you want to and in the healthiest way possible.
Your story matters! Are you feeling stuck under the weight of stress or struggling with the lingering effects of trauma? It can be daunting to reach out for help, but finding the right therapist can make all the difference. At Free Spirit Counseling, we create a warm, inviting space where you can feel truly connected during therapy. Our compassionate team specializes in various areas of mental health and life transitions, ready to support you on your journey to healing and growth. Let’s work together to turn challenges into stepping stones and embrace a brighter, more vibrant life!
Your story matters! Are you feeling stuck under the weight of stress or struggling with the lingering effects of trauma? It can be daunting to reach out for help, but finding the right therapist can make all the difference. At Free Spirit Counseling, we create a warm, inviting space where you can feel truly connected during therapy. Our compassionate team specializes in various areas of mental health and life transitions, ready to support you on your journey to healing and growth. Let’s work together to turn challenges into stepping stones and embrace a brighter, more vibrant life!
Hello, I am a licensed social worker who has been practicing for 7 years. I have worked with many different client backgrounds from addiction to children and family issues. I take an eclectic approach in therapy with my clients. I'm specifically trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, motivational interviewing and interpersonal therapy.
Hello, I am a licensed social worker who has been practicing for 7 years. I have worked with many different client backgrounds from addiction to children and family issues. I take an eclectic approach in therapy with my clients. I'm specifically trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, motivational interviewing and interpersonal therapy.
I support parents through the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of life. As a perinatal therapist with lived experience of postpartum depression and cancer, I hold space with compassion, honesty, and steadiness. I help you slow down, understand yourself, and reconnect with who you’re becoming. You don’t have to hold everything alone. I love helping individuals reconnect with themselves and others during and after the identity shifts that come with parenting, caregiving and chronic illness.
I support parents through the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of life. As a perinatal therapist with lived experience of postpartum depression and cancer, I hold space with compassion, honesty, and steadiness. I help you slow down, understand yourself, and reconnect with who you’re becoming. You don’t have to hold everything alone. I love helping individuals reconnect with themselves and others during and after the identity shifts that come with parenting, caregiving and chronic illness.
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Amanda has lived experience and special interest in working with individuals and couples/relationships within the LGBTQIA+, poly/ENM, kink, transgender and alternative lifestyles communities.
Over the years, Amanda has gained training and expertise in various treatment modalities including: DBT, CBT, family systems and others. She is also a Level One Gottman trained relationship counselor.
Amanda has lived experience and special interest in working with individuals and couples/relationships within the LGBTQIA+, poly/ENM, kink, transgender and alternative lifestyles communities.
Over the years, Amanda has gained training and expertise in various treatment modalities including: DBT, CBT, family systems and others. She is also a Level One Gottman trained relationship counselor.
You are here! Right now! Even if you feel stuck, deeply hurt, or disconnected. There is a path forward to live authentically, find peace within yourself, and experience the world aligned with your values.
Here's a quote from an activist and author I enjoy- "Morale itself is a terrain of struggle. Our morale is under attack, because our lives are under attack. But they haven’t defeated us, and they won’t. So play with your dog, and talk to your friends, and make plans. And whatever you do, don’t let fear defeat you."
- Margaret Killjoy
You are here! Right now! Even if you feel stuck, deeply hurt, or disconnected. There is a path forward to live authentically, find peace within yourself, and experience the world aligned with your values.
Here's a quote from an activist and author I enjoy- "Morale itself is a terrain of struggle. Our morale is under attack, because our lives are under attack. But they haven’t defeated us, and they won’t. So play with your dog, and talk to your friends, and make plans. And whatever you do, don’t let fear defeat you."
- Margaret Killjoy
I work with individuals and couples. I am easy to talk to and try to make my clients feel comfortable, especially new clients. I always start from where the client is but I am also direct and expect my clients to consider my suggestions so that they can move forward toward their therapy goals. I have expertise in the following areas: depression and anxiety, grief, family of origin issues, inner child work, communication issues, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction
I work with individuals and couples. I am easy to talk to and try to make my clients feel comfortable, especially new clients. I always start from where the client is but I am also direct and expect my clients to consider my suggestions so that they can move forward toward their therapy goals. I have expertise in the following areas: depression and anxiety, grief, family of origin issues, inner child work, communication issues, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction
I enjoy working with diverse groups of clients and I'm pretty adaptable to the needs of clients. It's important to me that you have a positive experience in therapy as my client and I focus on building positive therapeutic relationship. I work with adults who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, whether they are well established in the community or just beginning exploration, people who want to improve their quality of life whether that be through confidence, lifestyle changes, or challenging unhealthy societal views. If you struggle with mental health concerns, women's issues, or issues related to lifestyle changes.
I enjoy working with diverse groups of clients and I'm pretty adaptable to the needs of clients. It's important to me that you have a positive experience in therapy as my client and I focus on building positive therapeutic relationship. I work with adults who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, whether they are well established in the community or just beginning exploration, people who want to improve their quality of life whether that be through confidence, lifestyle changes, or challenging unhealthy societal views. If you struggle with mental health concerns, women's issues, or issues related to lifestyle changes.
Greetings. My name is Renee Taylor, and I am a counselor, educator, motivator, and certified sex therapist. My approach to therapy is holistic and eclectic, focusing on the individual's total health and strengths. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I focus on the client's strengths and incorporate self-love and mindfulness to aid my clients in their growth and healing process. I am EMDR trained and use a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as narrative therapy, empowerment, meditation, and cognitive behavior, among others, in my practice.
Greetings. My name is Renee Taylor, and I am a counselor, educator, motivator, and certified sex therapist. My approach to therapy is holistic and eclectic, focusing on the individual's total health and strengths. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I focus on the client's strengths and incorporate self-love and mindfulness to aid my clients in their growth and healing process. I am EMDR trained and use a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as narrative therapy, empowerment, meditation, and cognitive behavior, among others, in my practice.
I have a special interest in working with couples and am particularly passionate about supporting sexually and relationally diverse clients, including LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and kink-identified couples and individuals.
I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. I believe that working as a therapist with a person requires comprehending their environment and the vast network of people who influenced their lives, positively as well as negatively. My goal is to guide clients out of their own heads and help them see how their past impacts their present, fostering improved relationships and personal growth. I'm from St. Louis and moved to Columbus to pursue a PhD at OSU. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working with diverse folks.
I have a special interest in working with couples and am particularly passionate about supporting sexually and relationally diverse clients, including LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and kink-identified couples and individuals.
I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. I believe that working as a therapist with a person requires comprehending their environment and the vast network of people who influenced their lives, positively as well as negatively. My goal is to guide clients out of their own heads and help them see how their past impacts their present, fostering improved relationships and personal growth. I'm from St. Louis and moved to Columbus to pursue a PhD at OSU. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working with diverse folks.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, identity exploration, gender-affirming care, kink, or personal growth, I offer a safe, affirming space to understand yourself more fully and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals to navigate challenges, improve intimacy, and grow. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, the PLISSIT model, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to your needs—helping you break unhealthy patterns, build self-awareness, and develop lasting coping strategies.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, identity exploration, gender-affirming care, kink, or personal growth, I offer a safe, affirming space to understand yourself more fully and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals to navigate challenges, improve intimacy, and grow. Using evidence-based therapies like CBT, the PLISSIT model, and mindfulness, I tailor therapy to your needs—helping you break unhealthy patterns, build self-awareness, and develop lasting coping strategies.
I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues, sex and sexuality, and diverse relationship styles and helping others explore these areas for themselves. I believe in creating a brave space with everyone I meet to foster self-exploration and growth. As an advocate for justice and equity in mental health care, I know how important it is to acknowledge and address culture, privilege, race, gender, size, ability, sexuality, and the intersections of your unique identities and experiences in this world. As a nonjudgmental guide, I'll work with you to build your self-compassion, resilience, and strengths as we tackle hard things together.
I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues, sex and sexuality, and diverse relationship styles and helping others explore these areas for themselves. I believe in creating a brave space with everyone I meet to foster self-exploration and growth. As an advocate for justice and equity in mental health care, I know how important it is to acknowledge and address culture, privilege, race, gender, size, ability, sexuality, and the intersections of your unique identities and experiences in this world. As a nonjudgmental guide, I'll work with you to build your self-compassion, resilience, and strengths as we tackle hard things together.
Hello there! I am passionate about connecting with others and offering a non-judgmental space for folks to not only heal from past wounds but also learn how to thrive as their unique selves. I believe that you are the expert on you, and we will work together to determine a treatment plan and approach that fits your personalized needs. I have worked for many years in the mental health field as a general practitioner in community mental health settings, but through my professional journey, I have come to feel the strongest passion in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in exploring personal identities and expressions.
Hello there! I am passionate about connecting with others and offering a non-judgmental space for folks to not only heal from past wounds but also learn how to thrive as their unique selves. I believe that you are the expert on you, and we will work together to determine a treatment plan and approach that fits your personalized needs. I have worked for many years in the mental health field as a general practitioner in community mental health settings, but through my professional journey, I have come to feel the strongest passion in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults in exploring personal identities and expressions.
My philosophy for therapy is “you only get out of it what you put into it” so if you are open to talking through life stressors while utilizing helpful skills and tools, I am the therapist for you!
As a therapist, I want to empower my clients to be the best version of themselves, while also showing love and compassion for their flaws, because hey, we're all human! I enjoy being a therapist because life is a rollercoaster and we have to learn to ride the ups and downs of life and it is okay to have someone there to help you along the ride!
My philosophy for therapy is “you only get out of it what you put into it” so if you are open to talking through life stressors while utilizing helpful skills and tools, I am the therapist for you!
As a therapist, I want to empower my clients to be the best version of themselves, while also showing love and compassion for their flaws, because hey, we're all human! I enjoy being a therapist because life is a rollercoaster and we have to learn to ride the ups and downs of life and it is okay to have someone there to help you along the ride!
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness (cbtmindful.com). I see therapy as a space of honest exploration of who you are, what is most important to you, and what is holding you back from living a more fulfilling life. My role is to listen carefully and compassionately so that, together, we can identify patterns, especially ones that aren’t leading you to the life you want. Then, I use a creative and collaborative approach to help you make changes in how you relate to yourself, how you show up in your relationships, and how you make decisions, big and small.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with the Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness (cbtmindful.com). I see therapy as a space of honest exploration of who you are, what is most important to you, and what is holding you back from living a more fulfilling life. My role is to listen carefully and compassionately so that, together, we can identify patterns, especially ones that aren’t leading you to the life you want. Then, I use a creative and collaborative approach to help you make changes in how you relate to yourself, how you show up in your relationships, and how you make decisions, big and small.
Do you suspect you may be Autistic or on a spectrum and are seeking answers for yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious more often than not and are not sure how to manage your day to day needs? Have you been experiencing increased shutdowns, burnout, fatigue, meltdowns or depression? Perhaps you have a history of trauma which you have been unable to process? I utilize a “think outside the box” through innovative ways to help you explore your unique experiences and may include your specific special interests, to help you regain a sense of safety. I am Neurodivergent affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming.
Do you suspect you may be Autistic or on a spectrum and are seeking answers for yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious more often than not and are not sure how to manage your day to day needs? Have you been experiencing increased shutdowns, burnout, fatigue, meltdowns or depression? Perhaps you have a history of trauma which you have been unable to process? I utilize a “think outside the box” through innovative ways to help you explore your unique experiences and may include your specific special interests, to help you regain a sense of safety. I am Neurodivergent affirming and LGBTQ+ affirming.
I work with women and children because I am fiercely protective of these populations in my own life. There is a term in the therapy world called “wounded healer.” This term is from Carl Jung and research suggests that upwards of 70% of counselors and psychologist have had their own “wounding” experiences which led them to their career path. I work with these populations because my counselors and psychologists growing up helped me see through the fog of abusive parenting and romantic relationships. They helped me grow and heal, doing the only thing that they could- providing a safe space for me to cry, vent, be sorrowful, and share.
I work with women and children because I am fiercely protective of these populations in my own life. There is a term in the therapy world called “wounded healer.” This term is from Carl Jung and research suggests that upwards of 70% of counselors and psychologist have had their own “wounding” experiences which led them to their career path. I work with these populations because my counselors and psychologists growing up helped me see through the fog of abusive parenting and romantic relationships. They helped me grow and heal, doing the only thing that they could- providing a safe space for me to cry, vent, be sorrowful, and share.
Currently accepting new clients for Jan 2026. My specialty areas include trauma, relationship concerns (with partners, family, friends, coworkers, etc.), identity exploration and development (LGBTQ2S+, disabilities, etc.), and neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD).
Currently accepting new clients for Jan 2026. My specialty areas include trauma, relationship concerns (with partners, family, friends, coworkers, etc.), identity exploration and development (LGBTQ2S+, disabilities, etc.), and neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD).
Life can be an unpredictable adventure. It will have moments of triumph where we feel amazing and hopeful. But it will also have moments of failure and defeat where we feel hopeless. These are the moments when reaching out for help and compassion can make all the difference. I would be honored to be one of the helping hands you turn to in your time of need.
Life can be an unpredictable adventure. It will have moments of triumph where we feel amazing and hopeful. But it will also have moments of failure and defeat where we feel hopeless. These are the moments when reaching out for help and compassion can make all the difference. I would be honored to be one of the helping hands you turn to in your time of need.
I approach my practice as kink-aware, anti-capitalist, pro-sex worker, and knowledgeable about non-monogamous relationships.
Because you know you best, we will collaborate to explore your intentions, identify therapeutic goals, and establish an individualized plan. I am IFS informed and utilize art therapy to deepen self-understanding and promote healing with clients. My aim during our sessions is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can freely express yourself.
I approach my practice as kink-aware, anti-capitalist, pro-sex worker, and knowledgeable about non-monogamous relationships.
Because you know you best, we will collaborate to explore your intentions, identify therapeutic goals, and establish an individualized plan. I am IFS informed and utilize art therapy to deepen self-understanding and promote healing with clients. My aim during our sessions is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can freely express yourself.
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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.