Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Philadelphia, PA
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Sara Rosenberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am LGBTQ* affirming,
kink
and poly-aware and have experience in the field of addiction.
I am now offering EMDR. Are you looking to gain a better understanding and acceptance of yourself? Do you need support but worry about “bothering” others with your concerns? Do you want to feel more in touch with your body and your sexual self? Do you and your partner(s) want to refocus on the relationship and strengthen your connection? Do you want to take back control from the problems you feel are ruling your life? These things are all achievable when therapy includes the two most important aspects of successful treatment: hope and an authentic connection with an empathetic therapist who sees, accepts and validates the true you.
Waitlist for new clients

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.

Tia Pinkson-Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialties include: sexuality/gender identity development, LGBTQIA+, emerging adulthood, young adults, trauma, survivors of sexual violence,
kink
/BDSM, non-traditional relationship and family structures, family of origin concerns, chronic health and pain concerns, sex work(ers), radical fat liberation, and positive body esteem development.
I utilize an eclectic, psychoanalytic, and relational approach while employing a strong racial justice, feminist, and queer theory lens. I practice from a fat-lib, sex-positive, and intersectional feminist perspective. I believe that one's past informs how they interact with and experience the world. Healing takes place as one fosters empathy and consideration for their past and present selves. The therapeutic relationship allows for gaining deeper perspective and understanding of oneself. I strive to build genuine and earnest rapport with my clients by being deeply nonjudgmental and always practicing with respect.

A Bartko
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I have special interest and experience with LGBTQIA+ individuals, trauma survivors, polyamorous/CNM &
kink
/BDSM relationships, neurodivergent folks, & artists.
Seeking an intentional space for healing and discovery is a meaningful choice. Through curiosity, warmth, and honesty, I work collaboratively to support clients in connecting their history, relationships, environment, to their current challenges and future goals. I believe that all of our stories are contextual, therefore I work towards identifying oppression-based barriers and explore the environmental impact through an anti-oppressive and liberation lens. My focus is to create a space where you can be empowered, express your pain, learn new ways of coping, and continue to grow into your most authentic self.
Not accepting new clients

Honora Feinberg
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a member of the queer community, I am passionate about establishing therapeutic spaces that are LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming, and allied towards BLM, Poly/
Kink
/Non-Monogamous, Sex Worker and Alternative Lifestyle communities.
Hi! I am a graduate-level intern, working on my Master’s of Mental Health Counseling coursework at University of Pennsylvania. My counseling approach incorporates modalities like ACT (acceptance and commitment) Therapy, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create an environment that honors the client’s lived experience.

Hilary Bucell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you feel as though the intensity of your emotions overwhelm you? Maybe you're often anxious throughout the day? Are you incredibly aware of the "why" behind your thoughts and actions, yet still haven't successfully created lasting change? Or, maybe you're doing "all the right things," but are wondering why you still feel so numb? If any of these experiences resonated with you, you're not alone. I am specially trained to support anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship stress. Together we are a team. Using evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral therapies and mind-body tools, you can heal, change and create the life you desire.

Christopher J Famiglietti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
sexuality, culture,
kink
, etc).
Through my personal and professional life experience I have been fortunate enough to support members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. A community I continue to learn how to navigate personally. I aim to create an affirming space for folx in search of identity exploration, building a chosen family, and learning “where to go next?” I have grown my network of support in Philadelphia to provide the best referral source for those in search of gender affirming healthcare and organizations. Also, I am trained in ERP to support alleviation in distress with OCD. I receive consultation through Rogers and CBI.

Elizabeth Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified
Verified
As a CNM/Poly/
Kink
friendly provider, I create safe spaces for nuanced needs.
True lasting healing requires safety & trust in relationships. I am a collaborative therapist providing warmth, caring & guidance as you work to reach your goals. My clients describe me as an invested therapist who remembers the smallest details & plays an active role in helping facilitate the change you want to make. I specialize in life transitions and the self talk/beliefs & communication skills that affect positive change. I’m most passionate about helping you live as your true self, beginning/ending relationships, regaining connection with & prioritizing oneself, and helping people navigate changes in their health & well-being.

Emma Shakarshy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am sex,
kink
, polyamory, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
My goal as a therapist is to provide the space for my clients to explore and understand themselves. I believe in the power of therapy as a space to connect and to name one's truths and desires aloud. I provide clients with an empathic, nonjudgmental space where they can explore the stories they have learned about themselves over time. Much of my work is focused around the intersections of identity, trauma, and mental health, and I am committed to exploring the ways that race, gender, and other social identities show up in the world and in the therapy room.

Janna Frieman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Ruby Alice Revel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified
Verified
**Sex/pleasure positive**LGBTQIA+ affirming**Poly/non-monogamous/
kink
affirming**Sex worker affirming**Weight/body positive**Anti-racist**Harm reduction**Client-centered**Trauma-informed**.
Are you looking for a radical therapist with a sense of humor to support you and someone you care about in navigating an interpersonal issue? Is anxiety and/or depression overwhelming you? Are you an individual who has been engaged in care work, community organizing work, or movement work who doesn't want to feel burnt out anymore? Reach out to me! I offer an integrated, holistic approach rooted in an anti-supremacy perspective. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that feels accepting and nonjudgmental without compromising opportunities for growth and expanded possibilities.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
& Online

Erica Hochanadel
LSW, MSW, MEd
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Erica Hochanadel (she/her/hers). I am a queer identified human sexuality professional providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and folks in non-dyadic relationships. My specialization is sex and relational therapy, although I am adept at working with folks presenting with a wide spectrum of concerns. Areas of focus include: LGBTQIA+, Gender Exploration and Transitions, Ethical Nonmonogamy,
Kink
and BDSM, Sexual Trauma, Erectile Dysfunctions, Infidelity, Infertility and IVF, Anxiety Disorders, Developmental and Life Transitions, Interpersonal Communication and Connection.
Not accepting new clients

K.C. Wuebbling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC, CAADC
Verified
Verified
I value creativity and a non-pathologizing approach to care, considering myself sex/
kink
/body positive.
Therapy is a great place to begin your journey of self-exploration and healing. Are you seeking a change in your life? Are your default ways of coping not effective? Are you looking to form more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, or hoping to gain a better understanding of your gender/sexuality? I’m K.C. (they/them), and I’m an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor in Philadelphia, offering individual therapy and gender affirming surgery letters. I view therapy as a collaborative process where we can explore the ways your past impacts your present, and how these identities interact within larger systems.
Not accepting new clients

Cynthia Closs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I offer an informed perspective when working with persons in polyamorous relationships and/or the
kink
community.
People often seek therapy to resolve past experiences and life complexities and the decision to enter therapy may carry feelings of ambivalence and uncertainty. I believe that therapy is most effective when persons are offered an environment that is inviting, attentive, collaborative, affirming, and safe. Subsequently, my goal is to provide a challenging, but non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere for persons to explore concerns and difficulties as a means of achieving desired change.

Anemone Schlotterbeck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I seek to be gender-affirming, anti-racist, sex-positive, fat-positive, poly/non-monogamous/
kink
aware, and committed to non-pathologizing approaches.
With each person I see in therapy, I start from a space of curiosity for exploration and affirmation without judgement. I view therapy as a tool to support your growth, healing and self-awareness, founded on a unique relationship with each person I see in therapy. Many people I work with have experienced traumatic events and oppression from systems that target certain people for exclusion and violence. Despite the obstacles that can prevent us from experiencing connection, I believe that every person is worthy of love and community.

Heather Doughty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Using an intersectional lens, I strive to offer an affirming space for people of all identities and experiences, including LGBTQIA2S+, poly, and
kink
communities. I work collaboratively with clients to create a supportive, safe and healing environment, free of judgment, that strives to honor their history and individual experiences. I use an eclectic approach to therapy drawing from psychodynamic, relational, social justice-oriented, and strength-based approaches.
Not accepting new clients

Caroline Storer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified
Verified
My clients are individuals experiencing anxiety & depression, symptoms of trauma, body image struggles, identity challenges, and significant life changes. I work with couples on building strong communication, conflict resolution, fostering intimacy, and navigating polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships. I also enjoy working with individuals and couples around shame & guilt surrounding sex, communication regarding physical desires & fetishes, and navigating
kink
/BDSM dynamics.

Rachel Oristano
Pre-Licensed Professional, DSCM, MSEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to my professional training, I have over 15 years of lived experience engaging as a member of and advocating for the LGBTQIA/
Kink
community.
We are connective, social beings, and we all need a support system to help guide us out of the ruts in which we find ourselves. I want to empower you to harness your own strengths, meet the world on your own terms, and make your needs heard, even if you're having trouble finding your voice.
Philadelphia, PA 19129
& Online

Mylisa Kesselman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I welcome individuals who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum and those in open, poly, or
kink
relationships.
It takes courage to recognize and accept when we might need help. Finding the right therapist to help may be even more challenging. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the idea that each of us has the capacity for healing and growth within ourselves. Therapy should provide you with the space to be your true and authentic self, without judgment, allowing you the freedom to realize your capacity to create meaning in your life. We will work together to develop a relationship rooted in safety and trust so that you can make choices and changes at a pace that feels right for you.

Makkah Hayes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I provide insightful and support services for sexual and intimacy issues focused on self-pleasure,
kink
including BDSM and fetishes, polyamory and consensual nonmonogamy.
Peace and Blessings beautiful Beings. I have always been interested in the mental processes of individuals based on biopsychosocial factors. I am passionate about mental health and self-care, providing client-centered and systems approaches. I enjoy working with all ages, but currently focused on adults. I am passionate to assist young adults (18-24) with: career exploration, self-esteem and self-confidence, identity and personal establishment, and development of intimate relationships. I am passionate to assist adults (25+) with: life changes, stress management, boundaries and family and partnership issues.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists
Sex-positive counseling in Philadelphia for sex-positive clients
If you are sex-positive or are looking for help with being sex-positive in Philadelphia or for a Philadelphia sex-positive therapist, these professionals provide kink allied therapy in Philadelphia and counseling for sex-positive clients.
If you are sex-positive or are looking for help with being sex-positive in Philadelphia or for a Philadelphia sex-positive therapist, these professionals provide kink allied therapy in Philadelphia and counseling for sex-positive clients.