Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Carnegie, PA

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Briana Whitehead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carnegie, PA 15106  (Online Only)
Briana is a Licensed Social Worker, gaining her Master’s at The University of Pittsburgh. Briana has worked at Western Psychiatric Hospital as an intern and inpatient social worker for over 7 years, working with clients with chronic psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Briana also has a background in child development, utilizing her education to help individuals identify how their development effects them today.
Briana is a Licensed Social Worker, gaining her Master’s at The University of Pittsburgh. Briana has worked at Western Psychiatric Hospital as an intern and inpatient social worker for over 7 years, working with clients with chronic psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Briana also has a background in child development, utilizing her education to help individuals identify how their development effects them today.
(412) 435-4374 View (412) 435-4374
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Maria Wojtasik
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSCP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Carnegie, PA 15106  (Online Only)
This is your journey - you’re driving, I’m sitting in the passenger seat to provide some direction when needed. Therapy is whatever you want it to be and I’m here for it! It’s not about my agenda or what I think you should work on. Just showing up for a session in an authentic way is productive. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis as well as interpersonal and relationship issues.
This is your journey - you’re driving, I’m sitting in the passenger seat to provide some direction when needed. Therapy is whatever you want it to be and I’m here for it! It’s not about my agenda or what I think you should work on. Just showing up for a session in an authentic way is productive. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and psychosis as well as interpersonal and relationship issues.
(412) 861-0102 View (412) 861-0102
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Pix Monaco
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carnegie, PA 15106
Y'all, there's no doubt about it - being human is hard sometimes. You find yourself exhausted by life and frequently have a nagging feeling that something is wrong with you and/or your life. In quiet moments, there is an empty loneliness inside that you're not sure what to do with and sometimes you're not sure where to begin. You've been through a lot and you've survived. But you're tired of surviving, and the idea of actually thriving in your life and relationships sounds glorious but elusive. You just haven't been sure how to get there, and you get stuck in overwhelm.
Y'all, there's no doubt about it - being human is hard sometimes. You find yourself exhausted by life and frequently have a nagging feeling that something is wrong with you and/or your life. In quiet moments, there is an empty loneliness inside that you're not sure what to do with and sometimes you're not sure where to begin. You've been through a lot and you've survived. But you're tired of surviving, and the idea of actually thriving in your life and relationships sounds glorious but elusive. You just haven't been sure how to get there, and you get stuck in overwhelm.
(215) 774-6136 View (215) 774-6136
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Jamie Harkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CYT-200
Verified Verified
Carnegie, PA 15106
Waitlist for new clients
I believe in providing an environment of understanding, encouragement, and hope to allow you work through overwhelming, stressful, and confusing life situations. My therapeutic framework is client-centered and strengths-based, meaning that I recognize you as the expert on your own lived experiences. My goal is to collaborate with you, concentrating on your inherent strengths, to help you work through difficult and uncomfortable emotions, change thought patterns, and support your personal growth.
I believe in providing an environment of understanding, encouragement, and hope to allow you work through overwhelming, stressful, and confusing life situations. My therapeutic framework is client-centered and strengths-based, meaning that I recognize you as the expert on your own lived experiences. My goal is to collaborate with you, concentrating on your inherent strengths, to help you work through difficult and uncomfortable emotions, change thought patterns, and support your personal growth.
(412) 960-1266 View (412) 960-1266
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Erynne Schoeneweis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, LAPC
Verified Verified
Carnegie, PA 15106
Hello! I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, and work towards achieving your personal goals. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I will apply my knowledge and lived experience to therapy to help those of us thrive in a system that was not built for us. I tailor my person-centered counseling approach to best meet your individual needs. I also am fully trained in EMDR therapy!
Hello! I aim to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, and work towards achieving your personal goals. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I will apply my knowledge and lived experience to therapy to help those of us thrive in a system that was not built for us. I tailor my person-centered counseling approach to best meet your individual needs. I also am fully trained in EMDR therapy!
(412) 912-2915 View (412) 912-2915
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David Loeffler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Carnegie, PA 15106
Not accepting new clients
I think we are all natural storytellers. The stories we create about ourselves and our experiences shape how we understand our lives and the world around us. These stories can offer us comfort and strength, but at times, they may also bring distress or hold us back from living the life we desire. When we feel stuck in these limiting stories, we can feel hopeless. But together, we can explore these stories—how they’ve impacted you and what they mean. Through this process, we’ll work to shape new stories that reflect your values, strengths, and hopes for the future—your preferred stories.
I think we are all natural storytellers. The stories we create about ourselves and our experiences shape how we understand our lives and the world around us. These stories can offer us comfort and strength, but at times, they may also bring distress or hold us back from living the life we desire. When we feel stuck in these limiting stories, we can feel hopeless. But together, we can explore these stories—how they’ve impacted you and what they mean. Through this process, we’ll work to shape new stories that reflect your values, strengths, and hopes for the future—your preferred stories.
(412) 365-4465 View (412) 365-4465
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Gregory Troup
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carnegie, PA 15106
Not accepting new clients
It is my goal to make you feel welcomed and comfortable as you begin the therapy process. I can offer treatment for a variety of needs including: anxiety, adjustment disorders, ADHD, depression, family issues, intimacy issues, mood disorders, parenting needs, relationship challenges, school/workplace stress, and trauma related disorders.
It is my goal to make you feel welcomed and comfortable as you begin the therapy process. I can offer treatment for a variety of needs including: anxiety, adjustment disorders, ADHD, depression, family issues, intimacy issues, mood disorders, parenting needs, relationship challenges, school/workplace stress, and trauma related disorders.
(412) 504-7198 View (412) 504-7198

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Megan Zurasky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
I am proficient in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, the neurodiverse community, am sex positive, and work from an anti-diet perspective.
If you experienced sexual violence in the state of PA, ask me about ways to help cover your costs. I use a relational and feminist framework to help clients understand the role of relationships, culture, and society in their path to find healing and joy. My past clinical experience includes complex trauma treatment, crisis management, community mental health, survivor advocacy, group psychotherapy, late diagnosis neurodivergence, chronic pain and illness, anxiety/depression, burnout & vicarious trauma, and disordered eating/body image work.
I am proficient in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, the neurodiverse community, am sex positive, and work from an anti-diet perspective.
If you experienced sexual violence in the state of PA, ask me about ways to help cover your costs. I use a relational and feminist framework to help clients understand the role of relationships, culture, and society in their path to find healing and joy. My past clinical experience includes complex trauma treatment, crisis management, community mental health, survivor advocacy, group psychotherapy, late diagnosis neurodivergence, chronic pain and illness, anxiety/depression, burnout & vicarious trauma, and disordered eating/body image work.
(412) 838-4052 View (412) 838-4052
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Molly Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15243  (Online Only)
Along with traditional therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, MI, and psychodynamics, I also have experience integrating additional concepts including trauma, self-esteem and compassion, healthy relationships, kink and poly-friendly, diet culture recovery / Health At Every Size, and spirituality.
I think that therapy doesn’t have to be complicated. As a client you can expect to highlight your strengths, speak to your individual experience in a non-judgmental environment, receive unconditional support from someone you trust, and learn new ways to lessen your pain. Therapy is a wonderfully transformative venture, where two people collaborate on how to navigate the human experience. My approach is strengths-based, person-first, and multifaceted to meet your specific needs.
Along with traditional therapeutic models such as CBT, DBT, MI, and psychodynamics, I also have experience integrating additional concepts including trauma, self-esteem and compassion, healthy relationships, kink and poly-friendly, diet culture recovery / Health At Every Size, and spirituality.
I think that therapy doesn’t have to be complicated. As a client you can expect to highlight your strengths, speak to your individual experience in a non-judgmental environment, receive unconditional support from someone you trust, and learn new ways to lessen your pain. Therapy is a wonderfully transformative venture, where two people collaborate on how to navigate the human experience. My approach is strengths-based, person-first, and multifaceted to meet your specific needs.
(412) 946-0951 View (412) 946-0951
Emani Wade
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15205  (Online Only)
Do you ever feel like you are doing all you can in life, checked off all the boxes of adulthood and it feels like life has not gone as planned? Everyone has a story and a voice that deserves to heard and told. Sometimes life can throw us curve balls placing us in situations that we wouldn’t normally find ourselves. Sometimes it makes us feel isolated, anxious, and withdrawn; preventing us from reaching the dreams we once envisioned for ourselves. When we are not able to live up to our expectations, it causes difficulties to fully show up in our relationship with ourselves, our partners and our work.
Do you ever feel like you are doing all you can in life, checked off all the boxes of adulthood and it feels like life has not gone as planned? Everyone has a story and a voice that deserves to heard and told. Sometimes life can throw us curve balls placing us in situations that we wouldn’t normally find ourselves. Sometimes it makes us feel isolated, anxious, and withdrawn; preventing us from reaching the dreams we once envisioned for ourselves. When we are not able to live up to our expectations, it causes difficulties to fully show up in our relationship with ourselves, our partners and our work.
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Holistic Counseling Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBTC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Online Only)
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
Holistic Counseling Services is committed to providing quality care using a tele-mental health platform. My goal is to provide good quality care in the privacy of your home or office without the hassle of taking extra time out of your busy schedule to travel to a brick and mortar office.
(484) 853-4775 View (484) 853-4775
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William Hasek
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Do you feel dissatisfied? Do you feel lonely or overwhelmed all the time? Are your relationships suffering? Does it feel like there is no hope? Now is the time to reach out for help! My passion is providing therapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.Each person I see is unique, so I individualize my approach based on your goals. Treatment will help you gain insight into how your life has been shaped by your family dynamics and developmental history. It will also help you create concrete strategies to further your self-development.
Do you feel dissatisfied? Do you feel lonely or overwhelmed all the time? Are your relationships suffering? Does it feel like there is no hope? Now is the time to reach out for help! My passion is providing therapy for adults struggling with depression, anxiety, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.Each person I see is unique, so I individualize my approach based on your goals. Treatment will help you gain insight into how your life has been shaped by your family dynamics and developmental history. It will also help you create concrete strategies to further your self-development.
(412) 896-0189 View (412) 896-0189
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Connor Shorts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
I am trained in EMDR trauma therapy .I received my masters in counseling from Duquesne University. Throughout my education and training I obtained experience working with individuals of all ages. My work focuses primarily on serving those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attachment disorders, and behavioral problems.
I am trained in EMDR trauma therapy .I received my masters in counseling from Duquesne University. Throughout my education and training I obtained experience working with individuals of all ages. My work focuses primarily on serving those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, attachment disorders, and behavioral problems.
(412) 453-8857 View (412) 453-8857
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Patrick S Gann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Whether you're a newcomer, or you've searched high and low for a therapist or counselor to help you through your struggles, I invite you to consider how I might be able to help. Perhaps you are struggling with a chronic mental health condition; perhaps you have experienced a significant stressor or trauma and need help processing it all. You may want insight on how to decrease your suffering, or how to overcome a challenge. Perhaps the intersection of belief and identity is a concern of yours. If any of this sounds like what you're experiencing, I am glad you found your way here.
Whether you're a newcomer, or you've searched high and low for a therapist or counselor to help you through your struggles, I invite you to consider how I might be able to help. Perhaps you are struggling with a chronic mental health condition; perhaps you have experienced a significant stressor or trauma and need help processing it all. You may want insight on how to decrease your suffering, or how to overcome a challenge. Perhaps the intersection of belief and identity is a concern of yours. If any of this sounds like what you're experiencing, I am glad you found your way here.
(717) 276-4891 View (717) 276-4891
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Carole Showell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Online Only)
For the past decade, my goal as a clinician has been to support others with marginalized identities in their journey of healing from trauma and navigating the challenges of daily life. I have 10 years of experience working in community mental health clinics and LGBTQIA+ health centers. I work with a diverse range of clients from a multitude of ethnicities and cultures. I specialize in the use of proven, evidence-based treatments to support clients in their recovery from trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), managing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders.
For the past decade, my goal as a clinician has been to support others with marginalized identities in their journey of healing from trauma and navigating the challenges of daily life. I have 10 years of experience working in community mental health clinics and LGBTQIA+ health centers. I work with a diverse range of clients from a multitude of ethnicities and cultures. I specialize in the use of proven, evidence-based treatments to support clients in their recovery from trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), managing depression, anxiety, other mood disorders.
(215) 515-2684 View (215) 515-2684
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Coreen Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Coreen! Are you struggling to manage stress? Are your relationships suffering? Do you feel disconnected from yourself? I will help you explore your core identity and values as you work toward building the life you want. Together we will determine what is and is not working for you - mind, body, and spirit. We will also work on building new skills along the way.
Hi there, I'm Coreen! Are you struggling to manage stress? Are your relationships suffering? Do you feel disconnected from yourself? I will help you explore your core identity and values as you work toward building the life you want. Together we will determine what is and is not working for you - mind, body, and spirit. We will also work on building new skills along the way.
(484) 559-5805 View (484) 559-5805
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Taylor Sczymecki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Parkway Center, PA 15220  (Online Only)
My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.
My ideal therapy client wants to put in the work to explore themselves and be willing to take me along that journey with them. I'm here to listen, validate and challenge when needed. While my speciality is DBT, I also enjoy psychodynamic and person-centered approaches. I provide individual supervision for LCSW candidates as well. My ideal LSW supervisee is willing to be open and honest with themselves and with me as a newer social worker. I'm excited to support you in your adventure towards being an independent mental health professional and help you equip yourself with the tools needed for introspection, sound ethics and success.
(215) 608-3327 View (215) 608-3327
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Amy Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Whether you suffer from the effects of a single trauma or a lifetime of overwhelming events, relationship distress, tough transitions, compulsive behavior, or addiction, we can help. We bring focused, informed attention to touch your concerns at a depth and pace respectful of your boundaries. Working together, stuck places move; painful, unsustainable states return to balance. Amy's decades of experience working with stress, intergenerational patterns, and chronic suffering via bodywork, movement therapy, group facilitation, and psychotherapy informs our work. Each provider enriches our approach to eliciting change.
Whether you suffer from the effects of a single trauma or a lifetime of overwhelming events, relationship distress, tough transitions, compulsive behavior, or addiction, we can help. We bring focused, informed attention to touch your concerns at a depth and pace respectful of your boundaries. Working together, stuck places move; painful, unsustainable states return to balance. Amy's decades of experience working with stress, intergenerational patterns, and chronic suffering via bodywork, movement therapy, group facilitation, and psychotherapy informs our work. Each provider enriches our approach to eliciting change.
(412) 515-8315 View (412) 515-8315
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Ingrid Pipes
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
You contain multitudes and each part of you is allowed to take up space. For those facing big decisions, our space will be a journey of exploration towards your values. For those who feel burnt out and overwhelmed in their relationship, our space will be a protected hour that is focused on you and your partners needs. For those who feel pressure from their trauma, our space will be a soft place to land and learn what empowers you. For those who wonder about ADHD/AuDHD, our space will be an accommodating classroom open to possibility.
You contain multitudes and each part of you is allowed to take up space. For those facing big decisions, our space will be a journey of exploration towards your values. For those who feel burnt out and overwhelmed in their relationship, our space will be a protected hour that is focused on you and your partners needs. For those who feel pressure from their trauma, our space will be a soft place to land and learn what empowers you. For those who wonder about ADHD/AuDHD, our space will be an accommodating classroom open to possibility.
(518) 543-9826 View (518) 543-9826
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Christy Nyakana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15220  (Online Only)
Hello! Over the years, I have been very fortunate to work with amazingly diverse and ever-resilient clients. I have provided therapy in psychiatric inpatient settings, schools, community mental health clinics, Dr.’s offices, private practice, and military bases. Currently, I provide teletherapy services for teens and adults. I specialize in adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, family-of-origin issues, co-dependency, disordered eating, pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling, and military life. I take diversity and racism seriously. I am a supporter of LGBTQ+, BLM, and Women's Rights.
Hello! Over the years, I have been very fortunate to work with amazingly diverse and ever-resilient clients. I have provided therapy in psychiatric inpatient settings, schools, community mental health clinics, Dr.’s offices, private practice, and military bases. Currently, I provide teletherapy services for teens and adults. I specialize in adjustment issues, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, family-of-origin issues, co-dependency, disordered eating, pre/post-surgical bariatric counseling, and military life. I take diversity and racism seriously. I am a supporter of LGBTQ+, BLM, and Women's Rights.
(814) 383-3037 View (814) 383-3037
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.