Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Conshohocken, PA
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Jenny Starosta
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
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I specialize in working with maternal mental health issues and family problems. I have great experience with moms, families of children with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and family relationships. The 'right treatment' is not the same for everyone and I work to understand and integrate the physical and mental health factors that impact your situation. I am not pretentious or judgmental. I am practical and personable. My success comes from my understanding and willingness to treat what you need first, and utilize all the expertise available to help you and your family function the way you want.
Sean Dinan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in working with teens and adults experiencing issues around substance abuse, depression, anxiety, life stage transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I enjoy meeting with clients who are motivated and willing to work collaboratively to address various life challenges. I have extensive experience working with clients in all levels of care with a focus on mental health issues including addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic focus is to use motivational interviewing and a humanistic approach to help empower clients to reach their true potential.
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Ryan O'Laughlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I help those who are feeling stuck, trapped, confused & need help making sense of everything that is going on so that they can put it into words and grow. My therapy is a safe space for those who need support. My practice is trauma informed and non judgemental. My practice is also anti racist,
sex positive
, LGBTQIA+ competent, and gender affirming. I work with artists, college students, mothers, sex workers, nuerodivergent idividuals, queer and trans community, & people who struggle with anxiety & trauma. I also offer gender affirming surgery letters.
Amber Lynn Connell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
If you are feeling stuck, unhappy,or unhealthy, I am here to help. I work with people struggling with Anxiety, Depression, trauma, abuse, grief, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, body image, relational issues, blended families, co-parenting, gender identity, sexuality, and sexual dysfunction. I utilize a body positive and
sex positive
lens and affirmative counseling practices with all clients, especially LGBTQIA+ individuals. I am passionate about the intersection of mental and physical health and enjoy working with athletes and non-athletes alike to enhance performance, maintain motivation, and enjoy living a healthy lifestyle.
Janna Frieman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
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1 Endorsed
I work with a variety of individuals and couples on challenges ranging from depression and anxiety, difficulty in relationships, sexual issues and conflict in partnerships, to grief, family trauma, and difficulty accepting change. A member of the queer community myself, I feel honored to work with LGBT/queer/trans individuals and couples. I am
kink
/BDSM competent and supportive, and well-versed in the joys and challenges of polyamory and open relationships.
Max Sheintoch
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
No matter what background we come from life tends to bring its own suffering and difficulties. I view therapy as a place where challenges and painful emotions can be confronted in a safe and caring environment. My personality is warm and empathetic, and I aim to provide a place where clients feel heard, cared for, and listened to. I view clients as being the author of their own lives. Thus, I aim to be collaborative and to help come up with goals that are important and meaningful to you. My style is action oriented, and I try to push clients out of their comfort zones, through the use of mindfulness and behavioral changes.
K. D. Ferrari- Virtual Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
I'm Dr. Kate Ferrari and am here to assist you with difficulties you may be encountering in your life through a compassionate and non-judgmental approach. Regardless of the problems you are experiencing, my goal is to provide support, work with you to set goals for your future and develop tools to reach them. I am nonreligion affiliated, believe in a holistic perspective to mental well-being, and am a proponent of neurodiversity, who will help you on your personal path towards the life you would like to live. Please note that all services are provided virtually and are tailored to fit your needs from the comfort of your home.
Sex Dr. Heather, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, CST, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Congratulations! Taking the steps to improve upon your current life is brave & deserves recognition as this is you taking charge of your future joy. We all have challenges whether past or present but what sets us apart is the ability to recognize what they are & move in a direction of healing. We will assist with you unlearning some of those unwanted behaviors that just won’t stop following you around. In addition, we will help you recognize patterns & explore experiences around emotions that might be troubling for your life. This will allow you to feel more joy & begin to paint new colors in your rainbow. Are You Ready to Grow?
Cora McElwain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We often have what we need within us to heal, but sometimes anxiety, depression, trauma, or internal conflict can get in our way from using that knowledge to make the progress that we want to feel. Do you want to wake up on time but depression makes it difficult? Or, have you been wanting to start or complete projects but have been procrastinating? Tele-therapy can help you cope with the stressful things in your life, so that you can move forward in how you want to. I enjoy virtually working with young adults. I have extensive experience and abundant joy working with folks in the LGBTQ+ & polyamorous/nonmonogamous communities.
Morgan Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My practice specializes in working with adults interested in therapy beyond just talk therapy. We have openings for clients located in Georgia and Washington DC. Our clients oftentimes say they struggle with symptoms such as recurring negative patterns in their life, anxiety, depression, anger, overwhelm, relationship issues, problematic family dynamics, trouble getting new habits to stick, compulsively using external things to feel better (i.e. work, people, alcohol), pain, headaches, and more. Through a mixture of talk therapy and body centered approaches, we will explore sources of trauma and healing with curiosity.
Dr. Whitney Quinlan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I’m so glad you’re here! Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily life stresses, relationship issues, or recent changes? Do you want to start to feel better? There are many aspects of our lives, our stories, our families, and our circumstances that we may not have chosen and may not be able to change. However, there ARE ways to work through these very important aspects of our lives. Therapy is a wonderful and fulfilling way to do just that. I provide services for life transitions, anxiety, depression, marital and premarital therapy, and other mental health concerns.
Office is near:
Gladwyne, PA 19035 & Online
Bethanne Frazer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ATR-P
Verified
Verified
We all need space to prioritize our thoughts and feelings, to say what we need to say out loud, to someone who will not judge us for how we think and feel. Oftentimes, we cannot expect the people in our lives to be impartial or unbiased. Sometimes the people in our lives are far too involved in what causes us to need this space, to process our trauma, and they might not realize why we are anxious or depressed. In the therapeutic relationship, it is all about what you want and need. I will listen and ask thoughtful questions and help you recognize patterns and make connections.
Office is near:
Gladwyne, PA 19035 & Online
Jessica Cydnee Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Therapy and the treatment of anxiety is challenging and ultimately highly rewarding work when clients receive relief from their symptoms. I value the balance of the interpersonal and relational components of the therapeutic relationship with the development of practical and evidence- based skills to achieve long lasting symptom reduction.
Sally Cranney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified
Verified
As an experienced psychotherapist for over 20 years, I have helped people with a variety of problems, including relationship issues, work and school-related stress, adult-child and parent issues, eating disorders, post-adoption stress, and young adult life transitions. My style is warm and accepting, and my work addresses each individual's unique experiences as related to cultural background, environment, and family of origin history.
Emily Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My clients describe me as warm, compassionate and supportive. Our first steps will be creating a space where you feel safe. The therapy process is then guided by your needs and preferences. Together we will explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. Difficulties in life are normal. You are not alone. And you will have me by your side as we figure out what feels right for you, and what are the best ways for you to achieve your goals.
Katelin McNally
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT, MEd, MS, CAADC
Verified
Verified
I am currently accepting clients both through telehealth and in person! My passion has been to help my clients manage their mental health and ability to grow from within. The clients I support are people who struggle with mental health issues, addictions, family, couples' concerns. I've helped clients successfully navigate through abuse and trauma, life transitions and grief and loss. I specialize in human sexuality: sex education, sexual dysfunction, sexual health, sexual pleasure, navigating sex after health crisis, women's issues, postpartum, miscarriage, LGBTQ populations, sexual trauma and sex addiction.
Kelly Wallace
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA-CMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling anxious, depressed or confused? Burnout from work? Still feeling the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic? Getting engaged or married? Struggling with intimacy? Do you need help with challenges related to gender, gender identity, sexuality, or sexual orientation? Are you nervous about asking friends, family or other important relationship about these things? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are ready to take the next step so let's talk about how to help!
Makin Wellness | Online Therapy & Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are welcoming new clients now & can help schedule your first session within a few business days with one of our expert providers at Makin Wellness! Do you worry all the time? Is it hard for you to turn your thoughts off? Would you like to enjoy the present moment, but feel like it's impossible because you are so focused on the future or past? So many people live their lives filled with negative thoughts, traumas & depression that eventually affect their work, relationships, and even health. They are unsure of how to let go of their troublesome thoughts or have tried things that made their problems even worse.
Zemi Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Have you ever found yourself wondering: why does this keep happening? Perhaps your relationships all tend to end the same or your friendships never seem as close as you thought they were. Or no matter what you do you can't seem to shake this feeling of worry or sadness. We are dedicated to helping you in understanding your depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, relationship distress/sexual difficulties, gender identity issues, & parent-child relationships (just to name a few) and assisting you in making the changes to improve.
Jeremy Richfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CAADC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Reaching out for help can be a difficult decision. It is crucial to find a therapist who displays warmth, compassion, empathy, attentiveness and a safe space to facilitate self-understanding and healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, my approach focuses on helping you find specific personality strengths to promote growth while increasing self-awareness. I have comprehensive experience and training in treating acute anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship conflict and addiction. I am flexible in adapting my therapeutic approach to support your unique needs.
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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.