Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA

Iris Bowen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can be such an overwhelming process to get started with, especially when you may also be struggling with ADHD, trauma symptoms, or anxiety that make everyday tasks feel monumental. For marginalized people in particular, feeling safe and truly seen by their therapist may be particularly challenging. As a Black, queer, neurodivergent therapist with 10 years experience, my approach is liberatory, relational, strengths-based, person-centered, affirming, and anti-oppressive. Together we'll implement accessible, functional strategies to help you close the gap between the life you're living and the life you envision for yourself.
Therapy can be such an overwhelming process to get started with, especially when you may also be struggling with ADHD, trauma symptoms, or anxiety that make everyday tasks feel monumental. For marginalized people in particular, feeling safe and truly seen by their therapist may be particularly challenging. As a Black, queer, neurodivergent therapist with 10 years experience, my approach is liberatory, relational, strengths-based, person-centered, affirming, and anti-oppressive. Together we'll implement accessible, functional strategies to help you close the gap between the life you're living and the life you envision for yourself.

I am a queer and neurodivergent art therapist who is passionate about supporting people on their journey toward a healthy, authentic life. I have 5 years of experience and I am specifically trained to utilize creativity, metaphor, and images to support you. I work to create a safe space for healing from past experiences, exploring identity, and navigating life's challenges.
I am a queer and neurodivergent art therapist who is passionate about supporting people on their journey toward a healthy, authentic life. I have 5 years of experience and I am specifically trained to utilize creativity, metaphor, and images to support you. I work to create a safe space for healing from past experiences, exploring identity, and navigating life's challenges.

Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels—your relationships falling short, or past traumas still weighing you down? Perhaps you're a high-achiever, yet you know something is holding you back from the success or fulfillment you desire. You want deeper connection, clarity, and the confidence to live authentically and thrive both personally and professionally.
Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels—your relationships falling short, or past traumas still weighing you down? Perhaps you're a high-achiever, yet you know something is holding you back from the success or fulfillment you desire. You want deeper connection, clarity, and the confidence to live authentically and thrive both personally and professionally.

Sarah Pallivalapil-Karerat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Please note: I am accepting clients as of 1/27/25. My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised. I understand experiences as shaped by larger sociopolitical and cultural contexts of power, and am invested in supporting you to explore the manifestations of complex, collective, and vicarious trauma in your life. My professional background lies primarily in supporting survivors of partner violence and queer and trans individuals.
Please note: I am accepting clients as of 1/27/25. My therapeutic approach is anti-oppressive and decolonial, rooted in my own experiences as queer, South Asian, immigrant, and Muslim-raised. I understand experiences as shaped by larger sociopolitical and cultural contexts of power, and am invested in supporting you to explore the manifestations of complex, collective, and vicarious trauma in your life. My professional background lies primarily in supporting survivors of partner violence and queer and trans individuals.

Denise Lori Moser
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Wherever you are on your journey, I look forward to welcoming you and providing a safe nurturing space to explore, grow, and practice new ways of being. My practice focuses on working with both cisgender and transgender women, from college age to elders, as they navigate relationship dynamics, life transitions, and processing thoughts and feelings related to the experiences of their lives. I help clients gain clarity, decrease anxiety, and increase feelings of empowerment.
Wherever you are on your journey, I look forward to welcoming you and providing a safe nurturing space to explore, grow, and practice new ways of being. My practice focuses on working with both cisgender and transgender women, from college age to elders, as they navigate relationship dynamics, life transitions, and processing thoughts and feelings related to the experiences of their lives. I help clients gain clarity, decrease anxiety, and increase feelings of empowerment.

Do you ever find yourself excessively ruminating, "beating yourself up," or feeling trapped in those "worst case scenarios"? Do you talk to yourself in ways you would never talk to a friend? I'm here to help you take the first step in challenging those self-critical cycles. Together, we can start the journey of cultivating self-love and acceptance.
Do you ever find yourself excessively ruminating, "beating yourself up," or feeling trapped in those "worst case scenarios"? Do you talk to yourself in ways you would never talk to a friend? I'm here to help you take the first step in challenging those self-critical cycles. Together, we can start the journey of cultivating self-love and acceptance.

Hola! I'm Aurelio. I provide IFS-informed EMDR and relationship therapy in English and Spanish for adults, including those who identify as people of color, polyam/non-monog, neurodiverse, kinky, LGBQ+, and trans/gender expansive. I also support folks exploring identities, and those healing from trauma and emotional pain. My liberation and healing are bound up with yours. I see healing as an ongoing process that we do for ourselves, our community, our ancestors, and the ones who will come after us. A process where we collectively hold space for each other, tend to our wounds, laugh, and strengthen our capacity to survive and thrive.
Hola! I'm Aurelio. I provide IFS-informed EMDR and relationship therapy in English and Spanish for adults, including those who identify as people of color, polyam/non-monog, neurodiverse, kinky, LGBQ+, and trans/gender expansive. I also support folks exploring identities, and those healing from trauma and emotional pain. My liberation and healing are bound up with yours. I see healing as an ongoing process that we do for ourselves, our community, our ancestors, and the ones who will come after us. A process where we collectively hold space for each other, tend to our wounds, laugh, and strengthen our capacity to survive and thrive.

Dr. Angela Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, FT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You miss your old, capable self. Your days are now busy with appointments, interrupted by the side effects of your disease or treatment, and flooded with emotions. Life is sometimes difficult, but chronic illness has made your circumstances even more complicated. You're so tired of feeling lost and waiting for life to return to normal. As others dismiss your concerns with well-meaning statements of hope or offers of vague promises of help, your isolation grows. Hopelessness and fear creep in. You know you need support or guidance, but figuring out who or what will be helpful feels overwhelming. Where do you even begin?
You miss your old, capable self. Your days are now busy with appointments, interrupted by the side effects of your disease or treatment, and flooded with emotions. Life is sometimes difficult, but chronic illness has made your circumstances even more complicated. You're so tired of feeling lost and waiting for life to return to normal. As others dismiss your concerns with well-meaning statements of hope or offers of vague promises of help, your isolation grows. Hopelessness and fear creep in. You know you need support or guidance, but figuring out who or what will be helpful feels overwhelming. Where do you even begin?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are or where you’re headed, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, identity exploration, or life transitions. Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are, how to connect more deeply with others, or how to create a life that feels aligned with your true self. Whatever your challenges, my goal is to help you uncover the strength, clarity, and confidence you already have within you.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are or where you’re headed, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, identity exploration, or life transitions. Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are, how to connect more deeply with others, or how to create a life that feels aligned with your true self. Whatever your challenges, my goal is to help you uncover the strength, clarity, and confidence you already have within you.

Hi! My name is Shira Collings (she/they). I am a feminist, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ affirming, fat affirming, and disability justice aligned therapist. I am passionate about supporting people in living a life that is aligned with their true values, and healing from both external and internalized oppression that may be impacting their well-being. I strive to create a space in which clients can express their full, authentic selves and share their stories without shame or judgment. I regularly incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts, philosophy and pop culture, and self-advocacy skills into my approach.
Hi! My name is Shira Collings (she/they). I am a feminist, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQ+ affirming, fat affirming, and disability justice aligned therapist. I am passionate about supporting people in living a life that is aligned with their true values, and healing from both external and internalized oppression that may be impacting their well-being. I strive to create a space in which clients can express their full, authentic selves and share their stories without shame or judgment. I regularly incorporate mindfulness, self-compassion, expressive arts, philosophy and pop culture, and self-advocacy skills into my approach.

Let’s get you to where you want to be. I feel strongly that my clients are the experts in their own lives and I bring to the work: lived experience, training, and a sincere commitment to you living your best life. I follow your lead while also speaking up when something sounds like it might be harmful internalized messaging. I am invested in working with people of a wide range of relationship models and social identities including polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans and nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, fat, disabled, neurodivergent, and sex workers. Being a therapist is a second career from art and education work.
Let’s get you to where you want to be. I feel strongly that my clients are the experts in their own lives and I bring to the work: lived experience, training, and a sincere commitment to you living your best life. I follow your lead while also speaking up when something sounds like it might be harmful internalized messaging. I am invested in working with people of a wide range of relationship models and social identities including polyamorous/non-monogamous, trans and nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, fat, disabled, neurodivergent, and sex workers. Being a therapist is a second career from art and education work.
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Ames Ryan Capomacchio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA , LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.
Does this sound like your internal dialogue?: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do better, be better? Will I always feel this broken?” What if the answer is that there is NOTHING wrong with you. What if you were to find out that you are fundamentally, at your core, a deeply good and capable human. What if love and acceptance for self and others were your status quo? We will explore aspects of yourself that may be difficult to love and accept, to help you better understand why you are repeating patterns that are harming you or the people around you, and to find a place where you can safely express all of who you are.

NOT accepting new clients
I enjoy the challenge of each individual and assisting them in reaching their goals and living life at their greatest potential. I see each client as a puzzle that we are going to work together to solve. Clients can address goals like needing direction in their career or needing coping strategies for addressing depression both are equally important and something I am ready to pair with them and accomplish. Trauma work can be scary so I will use humor to put my clients at ease in session. no matter the issue, i look forward to getting to know my clients and helping them
NOT accepting new clients
I enjoy the challenge of each individual and assisting them in reaching their goals and living life at their greatest potential. I see each client as a puzzle that we are going to work together to solve. Clients can address goals like needing direction in their career or needing coping strategies for addressing depression both are equally important and something I am ready to pair with them and accomplish. Trauma work can be scary so I will use humor to put my clients at ease in session. no matter the issue, i look forward to getting to know my clients and helping them

Life has been pretty wild lately. If you find yourself feeling totally lost or completely overwhelmed, you are not alone. Having an objective ear to talk to can be incredibly helpful and calming. Whether you are looking for a safe space to vent, or for someone to help you gain a new perspective, I'm ready to help you find your way. When you're ready to take that next step, call or e-mail me and we can get that conversation started.
Life has been pretty wild lately. If you find yourself feeling totally lost or completely overwhelmed, you are not alone. Having an objective ear to talk to can be incredibly helpful and calming. Whether you are looking for a safe space to vent, or for someone to help you gain a new perspective, I'm ready to help you find your way. When you're ready to take that next step, call or e-mail me and we can get that conversation started.

Hello ! My name is Kate. I am a virtual therapist. I want to help you resolve the pain and struggle that keeps coming up and blocking your happiness. I specialize in helping people who are fighting complicated symptoms often related to trauma history. My experience and specialized training mean I am skilled at treating PTSD, Major depression, Social Anxiety, OCD, and Borderline Personality. The types of therapy I utilize will keep you motivated .Working together we can expect small changes to start soon. Small changes lead to big changes and the life you have dreamed about.
Hello ! My name is Kate. I am a virtual therapist. I want to help you resolve the pain and struggle that keeps coming up and blocking your happiness. I specialize in helping people who are fighting complicated symptoms often related to trauma history. My experience and specialized training mean I am skilled at treating PTSD, Major depression, Social Anxiety, OCD, and Borderline Personality. The types of therapy I utilize will keep you motivated .Working together we can expect small changes to start soon. Small changes lead to big changes and the life you have dreamed about.

Grace Bella Harman
Licensed Professional Counselor, BC-DMT, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this first step towards healing is a big deal, and you're not alone in this journey. No matter what trauma you are carrying, what grief you are bearing or what relationship challenges you are navigating, you are not broken. If you are feeling disconnected from your authentic self and inner life force and longing to feel whole again, this may be the place for you. I specialize in supporting folks who are navigating life transitions, grief, trauma processing and healing attachment wounds within themselves and/or their relationships.
Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Taking this first step towards healing is a big deal, and you're not alone in this journey. No matter what trauma you are carrying, what grief you are bearing or what relationship challenges you are navigating, you are not broken. If you are feeling disconnected from your authentic self and inner life force and longing to feel whole again, this may be the place for you. I specialize in supporting folks who are navigating life transitions, grief, trauma processing and healing attachment wounds within themselves and/or their relationships.

Gosh, Life can be hard sometimes. Let's make it better! Are you ready to Reclaim your Confidence and Embrace a new way of viewing life? Are you feeling the impact of past trauma and the desire to unpack the baggage and Move Forward in FREEDOM? Let's work together and find healthy ways to live and embrace LIFE again. Taking the first step to seek help is sometimes hard, but the lasting impact of that decision is WORTH that risk. Taking the time to focus on yourself, your relationships, and your FUTURE is never a wasted investment. I'm here to support you. Let's take that first step together. You got this! You aren't alone.
Gosh, Life can be hard sometimes. Let's make it better! Are you ready to Reclaim your Confidence and Embrace a new way of viewing life? Are you feeling the impact of past trauma and the desire to unpack the baggage and Move Forward in FREEDOM? Let's work together and find healthy ways to live and embrace LIFE again. Taking the first step to seek help is sometimes hard, but the lasting impact of that decision is WORTH that risk. Taking the time to focus on yourself, your relationships, and your FUTURE is never a wasted investment. I'm here to support you. Let's take that first step together. You got this! You aren't alone.

Constance L Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and DONA-trained Birth Doula, who has worked in maternal mental health, veteran health, and healthcare for unhoused individuals. I have experience working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the effects of sexual and race-based traumas.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and DONA-trained Birth Doula, who has worked in maternal mental health, veteran health, and healthcare for unhoused individuals. I have experience working with those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and the effects of sexual and race-based traumas.
I welcome working with anyone interested in the therapy process regardless of their issues or goals. There are many options for coping skills such as from EMDR/IFS (emdria certified); Gestalt, Existential, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness. Past/ current clients have worked through generational trauma, disordered eating, sexual assault, family and/ or marital concerns, trauma, depression and anxiety, attention deficit, career and direction of life concerns. It is common to struggle with the first step of reaching out to a provider.. typically people feel relief once they start talking to and then selecting a provider.
I welcome working with anyone interested in the therapy process regardless of their issues or goals. There are many options for coping skills such as from EMDR/IFS (emdria certified); Gestalt, Existential, DBT, CBT and Mindfulness. Past/ current clients have worked through generational trauma, disordered eating, sexual assault, family and/ or marital concerns, trauma, depression and anxiety, attention deficit, career and direction of life concerns. It is common to struggle with the first step of reaching out to a provider.. typically people feel relief once they start talking to and then selecting a provider.

I am a liberation and embodiment-oriented healing companion, empowering people seeking a trauma-certified practitioner with support through the things that make living life, understanding ourselves, and connecting with others feel so hard. I bring a curious and expansive approach to support the exploration and integration of life experiences and authentic identity: relational, familial, cultural, gender, sexuality, race, ability, etc. I specialize in Complex (Sexual/Relational/Intergenerational) Trauma, intimate and familial relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, Queer/Trans support, and decolonial care.
I am a liberation and embodiment-oriented healing companion, empowering people seeking a trauma-certified practitioner with support through the things that make living life, understanding ourselves, and connecting with others feel so hard. I bring a curious and expansive approach to support the exploration and integration of life experiences and authentic identity: relational, familial, cultural, gender, sexuality, race, ability, etc. I specialize in Complex (Sexual/Relational/Intergenerational) Trauma, intimate and familial relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, Queer/Trans support, and decolonial care.
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