Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Kettering, OH
My approach to therapy is both focused on finding solutions and gaining understanding. First, I believe it is important to incorporate effective coping skills to mitigate the effects of any mental health concern. It is then often necessary to build insight as to the causes of these concerns in order to change problematic patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.
My approach to therapy is both focused on finding solutions and gaining understanding. First, I believe it is important to incorporate effective coping skills to mitigate the effects of any mental health concern. It is then often necessary to build insight as to the causes of these concerns in order to change problematic patterns in how we relate to ourselves and others. Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship matters - I attempt to foster self-compassion and understanding in order to lighten the burden of difficult life situations.
I offer telehealth therapy with adults on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, interpersonal problems, identity, and life transitions. My goal is to help create a genuine, warm, and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I would welcome the chance to work with you to clarify what is important in your life, set meaningful goals, and move toward increased awareness and authenticity. Working together, we can build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and find ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.
I offer telehealth therapy with adults on a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, interpersonal problems, identity, and life transitions. My goal is to help create a genuine, warm, and supportive therapeutic relationship in which you feel safe to explore, heal, and grow. I would welcome the chance to work with you to clarify what is important in your life, set meaningful goals, and move toward increased awareness and authenticity. Working together, we can build on your strengths, improve coping skills, and find ways to move toward a more fulfilling life.
My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come.
I own Hearthstone Psychology and am so proud of our clinical staff. If I am not available I will be happy to hand pick a clinician that can support you in your journey.
My job as a therapist is to help you find your path, discover what is blocking you from taking that first step and supporting you in the journey. It can be hard work, but together we can make positive changes that will impact you and your loved ones for many years to come.
I own Hearthstone Psychology and am so proud of our clinical staff. If I am not available I will be happy to hand pick a clinician that can support you in your journey.
Nate works with individuals ages 13 and up and enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients. He believes that working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences keeps him mindful of diversity and fosters a well-rounded, inclusive perspective in his practice. By creating a welcoming and adaptable therapeutic environment, he helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their personal growth journey. Rooted in the principles of a growth mindset, Nate empowers clients to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and transformation. He helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and build resilience.
Nate works with individuals ages 13 and up and enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients. He believes that working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences keeps him mindful of diversity and fosters a well-rounded, inclusive perspective in his practice. By creating a welcoming and adaptable therapeutic environment, he helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their personal growth journey. Rooted in the principles of a growth mindset, Nate empowers clients to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and transformation. He helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and build resilience.
I feel that my job as your therapist is to be your best advocate, and support your growth. I provide an honest, safe, and supportive space to evolve and grow towards your truest and best self. I work with individuals, couples or systems, and all ages of individuals.
I feel that my job as your therapist is to be your best advocate, and support your growth. I provide an honest, safe, and supportive space to evolve and grow towards your truest and best self. I work with individuals, couples or systems, and all ages of individuals.
As a queer, non-binary therapist, my work emphasizes creating a space for other voices and individuals on the gender and sexuality spectrums. I work with all mental health concerns, however my specialty is supporting clients navigating chronic illness and/or neurodivergence. I have lived experience with these conditions and want every person to feel heard and seen.
As a queer, non-binary therapist, my work emphasizes creating a space for other voices and individuals on the gender and sexuality spectrums. I work with all mental health concerns, however my specialty is supporting clients navigating chronic illness and/or neurodivergence. I have lived experience with these conditions and want every person to feel heard and seen.
It is my belief there is no crisis or concern too insurmountable or insignificant where the presence of a supportive therapeutic relationship cannot be beneficial. Seeking counseling is the first step on the path toward gaining insight, meaning and healing. I support clients to understand and shift emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be causing suffering and impairing healthy functioning. I am humbled to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I counsel adults who have struggles with relationships, depression, anxiety, alcohol or drugs, communication, life transitions, family dynamics, anger, stress, and trauma.
It is my belief there is no crisis or concern too insurmountable or insignificant where the presence of a supportive therapeutic relationship cannot be beneficial. Seeking counseling is the first step on the path toward gaining insight, meaning and healing. I support clients to understand and shift emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be causing suffering and impairing healthy functioning. I am humbled to walk alongside you on your path to healing. I counsel adults who have struggles with relationships, depression, anxiety, alcohol or drugs, communication, life transitions, family dynamics, anger, stress, and trauma.
I do this work because I genuinely care about getting it right. Not just following a model or checking the boxes-actually understanding you, your situation, and what you need. I take my time with people. That's not something I was taught. It's just who I am.
Hi, I'm Laura- a licensed clinical counselor with 20+ years of experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families, including complex, court-involved situations. I bring straight talk, some humor, and real investment to work that is often anything but easy. I'm not here for the version of you that has it together. I'm here for the real you.
I do this work because I genuinely care about getting it right. Not just following a model or checking the boxes-actually understanding you, your situation, and what you need. I take my time with people. That's not something I was taught. It's just who I am.
Hi, I'm Laura- a licensed clinical counselor with 20+ years of experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families, including complex, court-involved situations. I bring straight talk, some humor, and real investment to work that is often anything but easy. I'm not here for the version of you that has it together. I'm here for the real you.
Jacklyn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience supporting young adults and adults through life’s challenges. She uses a compassionate, down‑to‑earth approach. Jacklyn draws from evidence‑based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and person‑centered therapy.
Jacklyn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with six years of experience supporting young adults and adults through life’s challenges. She uses a compassionate, down‑to‑earth approach. Jacklyn draws from evidence‑based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and person‑centered therapy.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
" I am a non-judgmental, open-minded therapist who believes that each client is an individual who deserves respect and unconditional regard for their life experiences. I engage in utilization of client centered therapy that allows the client to direct and feel more involved in the therapeutic process. This allows me to connect with the client and, together, develop a treatment plan that will help them to foster the skills that they feel they need to achieve the goals that they have set forth."
I may be a good fit for you if you are interested in therapy that: feels warm and affirming yet holds you accountable for personal change; acknowledges larger problematic systems; includes both the mind and the body; is sex-positive; is trauma-informed; includes heart and humor.
I specialize in working with relationships - whether romantic, sexual, the relationship you have with your new or growing family, your family of origin, career, friends, or your relationship with yourself. Using a trauma-informed lens, my goal is to prioritize your sense of agency and safety. I hope you'll feel gently led but in control of your process.
I may be a good fit for you if you are interested in therapy that: feels warm and affirming yet holds you accountable for personal change; acknowledges larger problematic systems; includes both the mind and the body; is sex-positive; is trauma-informed; includes heart and humor.
I specialize in working with relationships - whether romantic, sexual, the relationship you have with your new or growing family, your family of origin, career, friends, or your relationship with yourself. Using a trauma-informed lens, my goal is to prioritize your sense of agency and safety. I hope you'll feel gently led but in control of your process.
Ria Megnin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LISW-S
2 Endorsed
Kettering, OH 45429
Not accepting new clients
Let's be honest - it's not easy to find queer-friendly, non-Christian therapy in southwest Ohio. If this is what you're looking for, reach out and let's see if we may be a good fit! If my practice is currently full, I'm happy to offer referrals and/or a wait list.
My focus is supporting women+, folx on the gender and sexuality spectrums, and people in non-traditional relationships, on the journey of navigating current challenges, unhealed past experiences, and ongoing relationship harm.
Let's be honest - it's not easy to find queer-friendly, non-Christian therapy in southwest Ohio. If this is what you're looking for, reach out and let's see if we may be a good fit! If my practice is currently full, I'm happy to offer referrals and/or a wait list.
My focus is supporting women+, folx on the gender and sexuality spectrums, and people in non-traditional relationships, on the journey of navigating current challenges, unhealed past experiences, and ongoing relationship harm.
I am interested in working with those with chronic pain problems, chronic health problems, dissociative disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, women's issues, and suicide prevention and those in the LGBT community. I enjoy helping people learn to cope with the ups and downs of life and I assist them as they discover a resolution to the difficulties they are experiencing.
I am interested in working with those with chronic pain problems, chronic health problems, dissociative disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, women's issues, and suicide prevention and those in the LGBT community. I enjoy helping people learn to cope with the ups and downs of life and I assist them as they discover a resolution to the difficulties they are experiencing.
I’m Allison Rice Custar/ARC Counseling Services LLC. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) with over 17 years of experience providing mental health treatment and substance use treatment. I work with adults, couples, and families. ARC Counseling Services provides counseling for empowerment, healing, and wellness.
I use various therapeutic models to help clients achieve their specific goals. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m Allison Rice Custar/ARC Counseling Services LLC. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) with over 17 years of experience providing mental health treatment and substance use treatment. I work with adults, couples, and families. ARC Counseling Services provides counseling for empowerment, healing, and wellness.
I use various therapeutic models to help clients achieve their specific goals. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
The last few years of upheaval have put strain on almost everyone. People who have never struggled with issues such as depression and anxiety are finding themselves questioning how to push forward some days. Are you struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, or adjusting to so many changes in our society? Please, don't go through your struggles alone. Reach out today to see how we may work through your current challenges together.
The last few years of upheaval have put strain on almost everyone. People who have never struggled with issues such as depression and anxiety are finding themselves questioning how to push forward some days. Are you struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, or adjusting to so many changes in our society? Please, don't go through your struggles alone. Reach out today to see how we may work through your current challenges together.
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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
Hello, I’m Gina — and I’m glad you are taking the next step!
If you’re navigating life with complex challenges, know that you don’t have to do it alone. You’ve found a safe, affirming space. I offer a trauma-informed, affirming space to process complex emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience. My approach is compassionate, real, and personalized — drawing from evidence-based practices and years of hands-on experience. You deserve a therapist who truly sees you. Let’s work together to create healing and growth on your terms.
Hello, I’m Gina — and I’m glad you are taking the next step!
If you’re navigating life with complex challenges, know that you don’t have to do it alone. You’ve found a safe, affirming space. I offer a trauma-informed, affirming space to process complex emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience. My approach is compassionate, real, and personalized — drawing from evidence-based practices and years of hands-on experience. You deserve a therapist who truly sees you. Let’s work together to create healing and growth on your terms.
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.
I offer a compassionate, holistic, science-based, and judgment-free space for individuals, men, LGBTQ+, and kink or non-monogamous folks to explore intimacy and relationships with honesty, freedom, and empowerment.
Midlife (Ages 35–60) Sexual Exploration and Expression. My practice specializes in supporting adults who want to deepen their personal understanding of sexuality and explore new ways of expressing desire—individually or with a partner. It's also a place for men who have been labeled as sex addicts. Individual clients can do in-person or telehealth, use insurance or pay out of pocket. (Note: I maintain individual-focused care I do NOT work with couples. Clients are One person per family.)
I offer a compassionate, holistic, science-based, and judgment-free space for individuals, men, LGBTQ+, and kink or non-monogamous folks to explore intimacy and relationships with honesty, freedom, and empowerment.
Midlife (Ages 35–60) Sexual Exploration and Expression. My practice specializes in supporting adults who want to deepen their personal understanding of sexuality and explore new ways of expressing desire—individually or with a partner. It's also a place for men who have been labeled as sex addicts. Individual clients can do in-person or telehealth, use insurance or pay out of pocket. (Note: I maintain individual-focused care I do NOT work with couples. Clients are One person per family.)
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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.