Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Union County, OH
If you are seeking a therapist to help you make positive changes in your life, I'm here for you. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, Military Service Members & Veterans. To assist you with the transitions you are facing in your life, I'll create a therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self.
If you are seeking a therapist to help you make positive changes in your life, I'm here for you. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, Military Service Members & Veterans. To assist you with the transitions you are facing in your life, I'll create a therapeutic environment where you can be your authentic self.
My ideal client is the client that is willing to do the mental and emotional work that a therapeutic relationship requires, regardless of the issue they are bringing. These clients are desirous of change and growth and have some degree of motivation to achieve them. They want to understand themselves better in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. They commit their time and energy to themselves and the process and are respectful of my time.
My ideal client is the client that is willing to do the mental and emotional work that a therapeutic relationship requires, regardless of the issue they are bringing. These clients are desirous of change and growth and have some degree of motivation to achieve them. They want to understand themselves better in order to develop and maintain healthy relationships with themselves and others. They commit their time and energy to themselves and the process and are respectful of my time.
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I help clients seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and desire to live more authentically. Examples of issues I’ve helped clients with are: navigating trauma, struggling with self-esteem, exploring gender or sexual identity, or working to improve communication in your relationships. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where clients can process difficult experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop tools for emotional resilience. I help clients to feel more confident, empowered, and aligned with their values—because they want to build a life that reflects who they truly are.
I help clients seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and desire to live more authentically. Examples of issues I’ve helped clients with are: navigating trauma, struggling with self-esteem, exploring gender or sexual identity, or working to improve communication in your relationships. I strive to create a safe, affirming space where clients can process difficult experiences, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop tools for emotional resilience. I help clients to feel more confident, empowered, and aligned with their values—because they want to build a life that reflects who they truly are.
I work with individuals in their teens/20s/30s navigating through life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, and challenges with self-esteem just to name a few. If this is something you are experiencing, please reach out to schedule!
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, supported, and be empowered to make meaningful changes that I know we all have the ability to do. With experience in crisis counseling I know how easy it can be for our lives to be flipped onto the side. Using a collaborative and compassionate approach, you can get back to a place of stability for long-term change.
I work with individuals in their teens/20s/30s navigating through life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, and challenges with self-esteem just to name a few. If this is something you are experiencing, please reach out to schedule!
I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, supported, and be empowered to make meaningful changes that I know we all have the ability to do. With experience in crisis counseling I know how easy it can be for our lives to be flipped onto the side. Using a collaborative and compassionate approach, you can get back to a place of stability for long-term change.
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.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, overthinking, identity, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients—especially men and LGBTQ+ individuals—feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They’re looking for more than coping—they want clarity and real change. I offer a supportive, straightforward space and use evidence-based approaches to help you gain insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical tools to move forward with confidence.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, overthinking, identity, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients—especially men and LGBTQ+ individuals—feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. They’re looking for more than coping—they want clarity and real change. I offer a supportive, straightforward space and use evidence-based approaches to help you gain insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical tools to move forward with confidence.
I am a Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. I obtained my Masters from the University of Cincinnati in 2012. I have worked in the field of social work since 2004. My experiences has allowed me to work with many populations. Accepting challenges is the foundation of my life’s experiences and something I believe that I do with confidence. I am personable and I approach treatment with the belief that clients should be treated with a caring approach. I am a totally committed individual with pride in being direct, spontaneous and communicative.
I am a Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. I obtained my Masters from the University of Cincinnati in 2012. I have worked in the field of social work since 2004. My experiences has allowed me to work with many populations. Accepting challenges is the foundation of my life’s experiences and something I believe that I do with confidence. I am personable and I approach treatment with the belief that clients should be treated with a caring approach. I am a totally committed individual with pride in being direct, spontaneous and communicative.
My current practice is focused on helping the helpers. I enjoy working with a large range of human service professionals and caregivers from therapists to parents to teachers to first responders, nurses, and doctors to hairdressers. Those who are on their feet providing for others are my cup of tea. Burn out, secondary trauma, and re-aligning purpose are some of my specialties. I would love to create space where you can process, grow, and replenish your passion.
My current practice is focused on helping the helpers. I enjoy working with a large range of human service professionals and caregivers from therapists to parents to teachers to first responders, nurses, and doctors to hairdressers. Those who are on their feet providing for others are my cup of tea. Burn out, secondary trauma, and re-aligning purpose are some of my specialties. I would love to create space where you can process, grow, and replenish your passion.
I support parents, POC and couples 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, POC and couples 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.
Tanisha Richardson is devoted to those who want to improve their mental health. She supports and guides individuals who are facing mental anguish. Together with you, she develops a restorative approach through the use of interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods that move you forward.
Tanisha Richardson is devoted to those who want to improve their mental health. She supports and guides individuals who are facing mental anguish. Together with you, she develops a restorative approach through the use of interventions, tailored coping techniques, and personalized methods that move you forward.
Welcome! I’m Hannah Armbruster and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. My passion is helping women and girls who feel trapped by their past and want to move forward but fear the uncomfortable parts of healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem challenges. My job as a therapist is to guide you through this process and help you to keep going, especially when it gets difficult or scary. I'm not here to do the work for you, I am simply a tool for you to use in your journey of self-discovery.
Welcome! I’m Hannah Armbruster and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. My passion is helping women and girls who feel trapped by their past and want to move forward but fear the uncomfortable parts of healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem challenges. My job as a therapist is to guide you through this process and help you to keep going, especially when it gets difficult or scary. I'm not here to do the work for you, I am simply a tool for you to use in your journey of self-discovery.
Do you struggle with anxiety, emotional pain, or a loss of your sense of self that affects your ability to connect with others and live your life to the fullest? Do you feel lost or frustrated from making an effort for years to handle your distress? Do you ever wonder if there is anything left to try? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed with finding their place in life and navigating their own minds.
Do you struggle with anxiety, emotional pain, or a loss of your sense of self that affects your ability to connect with others and live your life to the fullest? Do you feel lost or frustrated from making an effort for years to handle your distress? Do you ever wonder if there is anything left to try? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed with finding their place in life and navigating their own minds.
From the moment you step into our therapy room, you will always be considered as a whole person inherently capable of growth, change, and the ability to thrive when provided the safe space and therapeutic support to do so. Your strengths, experiences, interests, stuck points, values, and core beliefs will guide our process as we work towards creating connection, balance and greater fulfillment in your life. I work collaboratively with clients in a space filled with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity. Sessions are uniquely designed for you and what works for you, as we move together along your path back to yourself.
From the moment you step into our therapy room, you will always be considered as a whole person inherently capable of growth, change, and the ability to thrive when provided the safe space and therapeutic support to do so. Your strengths, experiences, interests, stuck points, values, and core beliefs will guide our process as we work towards creating connection, balance and greater fulfillment in your life. I work collaboratively with clients in a space filled with empathy, curiosity, and authenticity. Sessions are uniquely designed for you and what works for you, as we move together along your path back to yourself.
Cassy Unkraut
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , MA, LPCC-S, CST
6 Endorsed
Cincinnati, OH 45236
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and mood disorders. I have a particular interest in the intersection of sexual dysfunction and trauma, and the impacts that has on a person’s well-being and relationships. Additionally, I provide couples counseling to couples struggling with desire discrepancy, communication issues, and the impacts of sexual dysfunction on the relationship.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S), licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky, specializing in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, and mood disorders. I have a particular interest in the intersection of sexual dysfunction and trauma, and the impacts that has on a person’s well-being and relationships. Additionally, I provide couples counseling to couples struggling with desire discrepancy, communication issues, and the impacts of sexual dysfunction on the relationship.
My name is Barb Reszko, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has worked with a variety of populations. I work with client's using holistic healing including I have worked with people struggling with trauma, chronic pain and illness, depression, anxiety, social and relationship concerns.
I am also a progressive, inclusive Episcopalian priest. I respect the dignity of every human being. I love to learn about how others understand the world and what they believe. This doesn't have to come up in therapy but I am open to exploring spirituality and belief if that will help you in your healing journey.
My name is Barb Reszko, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker who has worked with a variety of populations. I work with client's using holistic healing including I have worked with people struggling with trauma, chronic pain and illness, depression, anxiety, social and relationship concerns.
I am also a progressive, inclusive Episcopalian priest. I respect the dignity of every human being. I love to learn about how others understand the world and what they believe. This doesn't have to come up in therapy but I am open to exploring spirituality and belief if that will help you in your healing journey.
" 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."
As a couples counselor and individual therapist, I provide a confidential, and compassionate environment in Lancaster Ohio, or throughout Ohio via telehealth, to explore your relationships, thoughts and feelings and promote a positive, evidence based therapy outcome. Communication, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes are just a few of the challenges that are part of our ever changing lives and relationships. Be seen and heard in an understanding and accepting environment or connect via telehealth from the privacy of your home.
As a couples counselor and individual therapist, I provide a confidential, and compassionate environment in Lancaster Ohio, or throughout Ohio via telehealth, to explore your relationships, thoughts and feelings and promote a positive, evidence based therapy outcome. Communication, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes are just a few of the challenges that are part of our ever changing lives and relationships. Be seen and heard in an understanding and accepting environment or connect via telehealth from the privacy of your home.
This wild world; let's talk it out and help each other. I don't know how anyone could do it alone these days. It takes volumes of stories, skills, and spirit to be you.
Everyone can benefit from therapy, a designated person and time to sit down and unfold the many arenas of your life, to examine your strengths, weaknesses, fears and hopes, and see how to be happy.
I work with people dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and relationship issues using EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and meditation. Let's chat and see what we can do :)
This wild world; let's talk it out and help each other. I don't know how anyone could do it alone these days. It takes volumes of stories, skills, and spirit to be you.
Everyone can benefit from therapy, a designated person and time to sit down and unfold the many arenas of your life, to examine your strengths, weaknesses, fears and hopes, and see how to be happy.
I work with people dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and relationship issues using EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and meditation. Let's chat and see what we can do :)
Cofield Counseling and Clinical Supervision (3CS)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, LPCS, LPCC-S, CCS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You good, bruh? Welcome to the first step in your healing journey! I specialize in helping clients (re)discover themselves, work through unresolved issues, and cope with life transitions while providing an authentic, comfortable and supportive environment. I believe the counseling relationship is crucial in the healing journey and I provide a laid back and relatable approach to therapy. Together we will work to process long standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that are impacting your life. I have over 10 years of experience working with men, particularly Black men, to achieve a better, healthier and healed life.
You good, bruh? Welcome to the first step in your healing journey! I specialize in helping clients (re)discover themselves, work through unresolved issues, and cope with life transitions while providing an authentic, comfortable and supportive environment. I believe the counseling relationship is crucial in the healing journey and I provide a laid back and relatable approach to therapy. Together we will work to process long standing behavior patterns and negative perceptions that are impacting your life. I have over 10 years of experience working with men, particularly Black men, to achieve a better, healthier and healed life.
You're a Caregiver on the cusp of burnout. You're struggling to know and identify your own wants/needs. You want to start setting boundaries but don't know where to start. You're over-stimulated and finding it hard to co-regulate in an environment of kids, endless demands, and a growing mental load. You find yourself at a crossroads in your romantic relationship/marriage and need a safe, non-judgmental space to sort out what to do next. If any of this resonates with you, you're not alone and deserve to have clarity, peace, and support in your journey.
You're a Caregiver on the cusp of burnout. You're struggling to know and identify your own wants/needs. You want to start setting boundaries but don't know where to start. You're over-stimulated and finding it hard to co-regulate in an environment of kids, endless demands, and a growing mental load. You find yourself at a crossroads in your romantic relationship/marriage and need a safe, non-judgmental space to sort out what to do next. If any of this resonates with you, you're not alone and deserve to have clarity, peace, and support in your journey.
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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.