Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Milford, OH
Are you feeling lost in negative thought spirals and harmful core beliefs that are impacting your relationships with yourself and others? You don’t have to navigate those feelings alone. Together, we’ll explore the beliefs and attachment patterns beneath your anxiety while building practical, positive changes. My goal is to help you feel safer experiencing emotions you may have learned to avoid and to work with your mind instead of against it. My counseling style can be described as warm, direct, kind, and humorous to also make counseling something you look forward to.
Are you feeling lost in negative thought spirals and harmful core beliefs that are impacting your relationships with yourself and others? You don’t have to navigate those feelings alone. Together, we’ll explore the beliefs and attachment patterns beneath your anxiety while building practical, positive changes. My goal is to help you feel safer experiencing emotions you may have learned to avoid and to work with your mind instead of against it. My counseling style can be described as warm, direct, kind, and humorous to also make counseling something you look forward to.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationships and move toward deeper connection, understanding, and fulfillment. I welcome relationships of all forms and identities, and I am especially drawn to supporting clients who are ready to explore sensitive topics such as intimacy and sexual functioning with care and respect. I also work with adults who have experienced significant life events or trauma, offering a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I am licensed in Ohio and have counseling privileges in Minnesota via the Counseling Compact ( LPC-MN-648).
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationships and move toward deeper connection, understanding, and fulfillment. I welcome relationships of all forms and identities, and I am especially drawn to supporting clients who are ready to explore sensitive topics such as intimacy and sexual functioning with care and respect. I also work with adults who have experienced significant life events or trauma, offering a safe, supportive space for healing, growth, and meaningful change.
I am licensed in Ohio and have counseling privileges in Minnesota via the Counseling Compact ( LPC-MN-648).
Hello, I would like to help you see what you have within. It can be tricky to acknowledge all we have and see beyond our current situation when we are suffering, wanting to change, dealing with stress, and all life throws at us. I will meet you where you are at with your journey/recovery/issues, assist you with where you want to go, and who you want to be.
Hello, I would like to help you see what you have within. It can be tricky to acknowledge all we have and see beyond our current situation when we are suffering, wanting to change, dealing with stress, and all life throws at us. I will meet you where you are at with your journey/recovery/issues, assist you with where you want to go, and who you want to be.
Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck in patterns that aren't working, unsure how to move forward? Therapy can provide a framework to regain a sense of balance and direction. I believe therapy provides a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood—sometimes for the first time. Life can be overwhelming! I work with kids, single adults, and couples to help navigate anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped you while building insight and developing tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Feeling overwhelmed? Stuck in patterns that aren't working, unsure how to move forward? Therapy can provide a framework to regain a sense of balance and direction. I believe therapy provides a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood—sometimes for the first time. Life can be overwhelming! I work with kids, single adults, and couples to help navigate anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences have shaped you while building insight and developing tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Choosing the right therapist can be challenging but it is probably the most important part of the process. As your therapist, I won't profess to be an expert in your life, nor will I sit quietly nodding my head in complete silence. Instead, we'll work together, side by side, as we tackle life's challenges. I'll draw on your insights & provide guidance to help create positive, meaningful changes in your life. My commitment to transparency serves as the cornerstone of my work & is the foundation from which we will use to build a solid therapeutic relationship based on authenticity, trust, honesty, & compassion.
Choosing the right therapist can be challenging but it is probably the most important part of the process. As your therapist, I won't profess to be an expert in your life, nor will I sit quietly nodding my head in complete silence. Instead, we'll work together, side by side, as we tackle life's challenges. I'll draw on your insights & provide guidance to help create positive, meaningful changes in your life. My commitment to transparency serves as the cornerstone of my work & is the foundation from which we will use to build a solid therapeutic relationship based on authenticity, trust, honesty, & compassion.
Now Offering EMDR Intensives & Grief Circle! As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, understanding the complexities of identity and the importance of creating a safe, affirming space for all. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or embracing your authentic self, I'm here to support you with empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to your well-being. I also understand grief, not just from the loss of a loved one, but from profound changes that shake your sense of identity or stability. We'll explore your emotions with compassion, guiding you back to your most authentic self.
Now Offering EMDR Intensives & Grief Circle! As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring a unique perspective to my practice, understanding the complexities of identity and the importance of creating a safe, affirming space for all. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or embracing your authentic self, I'm here to support you with empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to your well-being. I also understand grief, not just from the loss of a loved one, but from profound changes that shake your sense of identity or stability. We'll explore your emotions with compassion, guiding you back to your most authentic self.
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Evie Heflin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW, KAP
Cincinnati, OH 45204
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer therapist, I bring a unique understanding and empathy to working with LGBTQ+ clients, visionaries, and change-makers. I recognize the structural and interpersonal challenges of living authentically in a world that often resists difference and the emotional weight that comes with it. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and the toll of shapeshifting to survive are common. For those doing socially just work, burnout and disillusionment can follow even the most meaningful commitments. I provide a healing space for you to reconnect with your values and restore your ability to move through the world with intention and integrity.
As a queer therapist, I bring a unique understanding and empathy to working with LGBTQ+ clients, visionaries, and change-makers. I recognize the structural and interpersonal challenges of living authentically in a world that often resists difference and the emotional weight that comes with it. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and the toll of shapeshifting to survive are common. For those doing socially just work, burnout and disillusionment can follow even the most meaningful commitments. I provide a healing space for you to reconnect with your values and restore your ability to move through the world with intention and integrity.
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.)
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 specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, and those navigating nontraditional relationships, including ethical non-monogamy and kink.
You don't need another person telling you how to think differently. You need a place where your whole self is welcome; your body, emotions, relationships, fears, and desires.
At Rooted Resonance, therapy is about coming home to yourself.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have done the work therapy, books, mindfulness yet still feel stuck in anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, shame, or disconnection from themselves. Insight alone doesn't always create lasting change.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent adults, trauma survivors, and those navigating nontraditional relationships, including ethical non-monogamy and kink.
You don't need another person telling you how to think differently. You need a place where your whole self is welcome; your body, emotions, relationships, fears, and desires.
At Rooted Resonance, therapy is about coming home to yourself.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, self-aware people who have done the work therapy, books, mindfulness yet still feel stuck in anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, shame, or disconnection from themselves. Insight alone doesn't always create lasting change.
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.
Amy Hauer - Queer, Trans, Gender Expansive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-S
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You've had to learn to be careful about who you trust with this. The wounds queer and trans folks carry into therapy rooms aren't just personal history; they're the accumulated weight of systems that pathologized your identity, the relationships that couldn't support you, and the clinicians who treated your queerness as a variable to manage rather than a life to understand. I'm a genderqueer therapist with nearly 20 years working with LGBTQ+ adults and gender diverse families. I'm not here to help you function better within systems that were built to exclude you. I'm here to help you get free.
You've had to learn to be careful about who you trust with this. The wounds queer and trans folks carry into therapy rooms aren't just personal history; they're the accumulated weight of systems that pathologized your identity, the relationships that couldn't support you, and the clinicians who treated your queerness as a variable to manage rather than a life to understand. I'm a genderqueer therapist with nearly 20 years working with LGBTQ+ adults and gender diverse families. I'm not here to help you function better within systems that were built to exclude you. I'm here to help you get free.
Hi there, I’m so glad you’re here! Reaching out for help and finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming and is one of the hardest parts of therapy, so you’ve already taken a huge step. Relationships are fundamental to our emotional and mental well-being, and that's why I am so passionate about working with individuals, couples, families from a relationship-based perspective. I am also passionate about working with couples and families who have mental health, neurodivergence, or chronic illness/medical diagnosis that is impacting the relationship/family and create strategies to better communicate and relate to one another.
Hi there, I’m so glad you’re here! Reaching out for help and finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming and is one of the hardest parts of therapy, so you’ve already taken a huge step. Relationships are fundamental to our emotional and mental well-being, and that's why I am so passionate about working with individuals, couples, families from a relationship-based perspective. I am also passionate about working with couples and families who have mental health, neurodivergence, or chronic illness/medical diagnosis that is impacting the relationship/family and create strategies to better communicate and relate to one another.
Hi! My name is Korina, and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! I'm glad you're here! Whether you are neurodivergent (such as ADHD or autism), part of the LGBTQ+ community, dealing with executive function issues, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, difficulty with work, school, family, or relationships, I invite you to be a part of this work with me. I work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and relationship types. If you are navigating relationship conflicts, intimacy issues, disconnection, or trying to set healthy boundaries and create space for healing and safety in their life, I am excited to help you to become your authentic self.
Hi! My name is Korina, and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! I'm glad you're here! Whether you are neurodivergent (such as ADHD or autism), part of the LGBTQ+ community, dealing with executive function issues, anxiety, trauma, loneliness, difficulty with work, school, family, or relationships, I invite you to be a part of this work with me. I work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and relationship types. If you are navigating relationship conflicts, intimacy issues, disconnection, or trying to set healthy boundaries and create space for healing and safety in their life, I am excited to help you to become your authentic self.
Are you seeking a sense of belonging, but struggle to fit in and be accepted for your authentic self? Have you struggled to find motivation and reach your potential, even though you have goals, skills, and dreams for yourself? Do emotions sometimes get out of control—or feel hard to access—getting in the way of the relationships you want and the person you want to be? Is identity something you're actively exploring, whether that's gender identity, race, culture, or a major life transition?
Are you seeking a sense of belonging, but struggle to fit in and be accepted for your authentic self? Have you struggled to find motivation and reach your potential, even though you have goals, skills, and dreams for yourself? Do emotions sometimes get out of control—or feel hard to access—getting in the way of the relationships you want and the person you want to be? Is identity something you're actively exploring, whether that's gender identity, race, culture, or a major life transition?
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
We believe you can change by focusing on what is important to you, and your strengths. Our expertise is working with ADHD, Anxiety, Addiction, Depression, Childhood & Adulthood Trauma, Relationship, Couple’s issues, Racial identity, and other Identities. (Our website provides much more information about us: www.mindtrekcounseling.com)
Do you and your partner have different ideas of how often you should have sex or about the quality of it? Are you experiencing shame or pain when trying to engage with a partner sexually? Are you interested in pursuing a non-traditional relationship or in a consensual non-monogamous relationship but having trouble navigating those waters? Do you worry that you might be addicted to porn or sex? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and feel like all you do anymore is argue? I'm here to help you address those issues and more in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Do you and your partner have different ideas of how often you should have sex or about the quality of it? Are you experiencing shame or pain when trying to engage with a partner sexually? Are you interested in pursuing a non-traditional relationship or in a consensual non-monogamous relationship but having trouble navigating those waters? Do you worry that you might be addicted to porn or sex? Are you and your partner struggling to communicate and feel like all you do anymore is argue? I'm here to help you address those issues and more in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Are you someone who has experienced abuse from people you should have been able to trust and ever since then you have felt fragmented or experienced disassociation from yourself or the world around you? Maybe you have been more in your head and less in your heart due to a fear of losing control or being hurt again. Or perhaps you have pursued knowledge and various therapies in a, so far, elusive quest to finally find peace of mind without success. Because of the isolating nature of the trauma, maybe you have been unable to connect with others and feel unworthy.
Are you someone who has experienced abuse from people you should have been able to trust and ever since then you have felt fragmented or experienced disassociation from yourself or the world around you? Maybe you have been more in your head and less in your heart due to a fear of losing control or being hurt again. Or perhaps you have pursued knowledge and various therapies in a, so far, elusive quest to finally find peace of mind without success. Because of the isolating nature of the trauma, maybe you have been unable to connect with others and feel unworthy.
Ellie Montenegro
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45227
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Ellie (she/her) and I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m a queer, AuDHD counselor who enjoys helping people overcome stuck points in life - feeling stuck in a past memory or experience, feeling stuck in a depressive rut or anxiety spiral, feeling stuck in fear or overwhelm, or just feeling stuck, period. Maybe you know exactly what you want from counseling, or maybe you just want something to change. Wherever you are in your healing journey, we’ll work through things together.
Hi, I’m Ellie (she/her) and I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m a queer, AuDHD counselor who enjoys helping people overcome stuck points in life - feeling stuck in a past memory or experience, feeling stuck in a depressive rut or anxiety spiral, feeling stuck in fear or overwhelm, or just feeling stuck, period. Maybe you know exactly what you want from counseling, or maybe you just want something to change. Wherever you are in your healing journey, we’ll work through things together.
Are you ready to make a life changing decision? Have you been silently battling depression, anxiety, or unresolved trauma that continues to weigh on you? Are you tired of just merely existing as you navigate everyday life feeling alone and misunderstood? Have you tried almost everything to deal with the pain and disappointment of yourself and others? You are probably wondering if therapy is even worth it, and it is because you absolutely matter and deserve happiness. You don't have to go through this alone, let me walk alongside you with compassion and guidance as you begin your journey toward healing and a more fulfilling life.
Are you ready to make a life changing decision? Have you been silently battling depression, anxiety, or unresolved trauma that continues to weigh on you? Are you tired of just merely existing as you navigate everyday life feeling alone and misunderstood? Have you tried almost everything to deal with the pain and disappointment of yourself and others? You are probably wondering if therapy is even worth it, and it is because you absolutely matter and deserve happiness. You don't have to go through this alone, let me walk alongside you with compassion and guidance as you begin your journey toward healing and a more fulfilling life.
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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.