Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Reynoldsburg, OH
Victoria's main specialty is helping you minimize stress, whether that's from life, anxiety, trauma, ADHD concerns, or relationship issues. She teaches concrete skills to help you navigate these concerns.
OneStep also has a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer that can help you build healthier habits and offers sauna/cold plunge/SAD treatments in person. Our services will help you navigate times of higher stress better, maximize joy, and be healthier. All with strategies that are manageable in a busy life.
Victoria's main specialty is helping you minimize stress, whether that's from life, anxiety, trauma, ADHD concerns, or relationship issues. She teaches concrete skills to help you navigate these concerns.
OneStep also has a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer that can help you build healthier habits and offers sauna/cold plunge/SAD treatments in person. Our services will help you navigate times of higher stress better, maximize joy, and be healthier. All with strategies that are manageable in a busy life.
I am deeply committed to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for growth and change. Together, we will work towards creating positive changes and building the skills you need to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
I am deeply committed to empowering individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a genuine belief in each person's capacity for growth and change. Together, we will work towards creating positive changes and building the skills you need to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
Imagine stepping into a space where growth is not just encouraged but ignited— where your commitment to change is met with genuine support and understanding, not judgment. I’m passionate about empowering my clients, and your growth is the top priority. I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power, and together, we’ll harness that power to tackle life’s challenges head-on, helping you gain the confidence to navigate whatever comes your way.
Imagine stepping into a space where growth is not just encouraged but ignited— where your commitment to change is met with genuine support and understanding, not judgment. I’m passionate about empowering my clients, and your growth is the top priority. I’m a firm believer that knowledge is power, and together, we’ll harness that power to tackle life’s challenges head-on, helping you gain the confidence to navigate whatever comes your way.
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.
Stephanie K. Starks, LISW-S, is a therapist and owner of Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC . She 20 years of experience providing trauma-focused therapy. The goal at Starks Counseling is to provide “hope and healing” in a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. She and her staff do this by empowering their clients with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be active participants in their own healing, as they believe that they are all simply vessels in which to help facilitate the healing process.
Stephanie K. Starks, LISW-S, is a therapist and owner of Starks Counseling & Consultation Services, LLC . She 20 years of experience providing trauma-focused therapy. The goal at Starks Counseling is to provide “hope and healing” in a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. She and her staff do this by empowering their clients with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be active participants in their own healing, as they believe that they are all simply vessels in which to help facilitate the healing process.
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.
Amber
Marriage & Family Therapist, IMFT, SEP, NARM L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma.
I provide NeuroAffective Relational Model and Somatic Experiencing modalities, addressing complex, relational, and developmental trauma. My approach is client centered, collaborative, and experiential, with interest in development, attachment, stress, trauma, emotions, soma, mindfulness, relationships, and the impact of those on our current experiences.
I provide specializations in Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Relational Model, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, LGBTQIA+, kink positive, accumulated stress, and trauma.
I provide NeuroAffective Relational Model and Somatic Experiencing modalities, addressing complex, relational, and developmental trauma. My approach is client centered, collaborative, and experiential, with interest in development, attachment, stress, trauma, emotions, soma, mindfulness, relationships, and the impact of those on our current experiences.
Whether you are experiencing gender dysphoria or have questions about sexuality, I engage in a gender affirming, sex and kink positive philosophy.
I have experience using Narrative Therapy and Bibliotherapy. No matter the therapeutic approach, I work from a trauma informed foundation, & I am willing to tailor an approach to best fit your needs. Collaboratively, we can build a therapeutic relationship on the principles of radical understanding, safety, trust, & authenticity.
Whether you are experiencing gender dysphoria or have questions about sexuality, I engage in a gender affirming, sex and kink positive philosophy.
I have experience using Narrative Therapy and Bibliotherapy. No matter the therapeutic approach, I work from a trauma informed foundation, & I am willing to tailor an approach to best fit your needs. Collaboratively, we can build a therapeutic relationship on the principles of radical understanding, safety, trust, & authenticity.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 think the basis for good therapy is a collaborative relationship that fosters an environment for healing and growth. As a therapist, I strive to build this kind of trust so that you can work through anxiety, grief, shame, or any other heaviness you're carrying in a safe space. I'm passionate about working with people navigating life transitions, and about supporting people navigating grief and loss. Whether you're about to graduate from college, contemplating parenthood, or struggling with career transitions, I'd love to talk with you about how you can feel empowered and make the best choices for you.
I think the basis for good therapy is a collaborative relationship that fosters an environment for healing and growth. As a therapist, I strive to build this kind of trust so that you can work through anxiety, grief, shame, or any other heaviness you're carrying in a safe space. I'm passionate about working with people navigating life transitions, and about supporting people navigating grief and loss. Whether you're about to graduate from college, contemplating parenthood, or struggling with career transitions, I'd love to talk with you about how you can feel empowered and make the best choices for you.
I work with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, coming out, identity changes, and relationship concerns (relationship repair, amicable separation, communication, co-parenting, managing transition/identity changes, kink, and ENM), I offer counseling as well as professional supervision and consultation.
Therapy is an active, authentic conversation, and goals are client-led. You will find compassion and humor in the room with me, as well as gentle reflection and challenge. We will work to free your from old patterns created by experiences with our families, significant relationships, and past traumas, as well as the culture and systems within which we live.
I work with issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, coming out, identity changes, and relationship concerns (relationship repair, amicable separation, communication, co-parenting, managing transition/identity changes, kink, and ENM), I offer counseling as well as professional supervision and consultation.
Therapy is an active, authentic conversation, and goals are client-led. You will find compassion and humor in the room with me, as well as gentle reflection and challenge. We will work to free your from old patterns created by experiences with our families, significant relationships, and past traumas, as well as the culture and systems within which we live.
As a queer & nonbinary therapist (they/them pronouns), I'm committed to providing an affirming and sex-positive space for queer and transgender clients, and folks in ethically non-monogamous relationships and kink communities.
My goal is to invite clients who have marginalized identities to feel both safe and challenged in my (virtual) office, and to build the skills and confidence they need to grow into the version of themselves they hope to be. We will focus on your whole self- your environment, relationships, and history - and how these impact your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs about yourself and the world. I enjoy working with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and relationship concerns.
As a queer & nonbinary therapist (they/them pronouns), I'm committed to providing an affirming and sex-positive space for queer and transgender clients, and folks in ethically non-monogamous relationships and kink communities.
My goal is to invite clients who have marginalized identities to feel both safe and challenged in my (virtual) office, and to build the skills and confidence they need to grow into the version of themselves they hope to be. We will focus on your whole self- your environment, relationships, and history - and how these impact your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs about yourself and the world. I enjoy working with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and relationship concerns.
I am kink knowledgeable and affirming of monogamous and polyam relationship structures.
I (they/them) am a mental health counselor, and an AASECT certified sex therapist. I prefer to build genuine relationships with my clients, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging your active participation in the counseling process. I'll welcome your humor and shared laughter while helping you to harness inner strengths, self-compassion, and newly developed skills to overcome the obstacles impacting your personal growth. I will bring a trauma informed lens and anti-oppression values to our work together and will trust you as the 'expert' of your own lived experience to help identify realistic solutions to life's challenges.
I am kink knowledgeable and affirming of monogamous and polyam relationship structures.
I (they/them) am a mental health counselor, and an AASECT certified sex therapist. I prefer to build genuine relationships with my clients, emphasizing teamwork and encouraging your active participation in the counseling process. I'll welcome your humor and shared laughter while helping you to harness inner strengths, self-compassion, and newly developed skills to overcome the obstacles impacting your personal growth. I will bring a trauma informed lens and anti-oppression values to our work together and will trust you as the 'expert' of your own lived experience to help identify realistic solutions to life's challenges.
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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.