Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in 77072
Amina Omar Ali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Houston, TX 77072
If you are making major life changes, transitioning to the next stage, questioning, feeling depressed, anxious, and are ready to put in the work for yourself to be a better you, then mental health therapy is a good way to guide that process.
If you are making major life changes, transitioning to the next stage, questioning, feeling depressed, anxious, and are ready to put in the work for yourself to be a better you, then mental health therapy is a good way to guide that process.
Thrive! with Dr. Ivi PLLC
Psychologist, MFA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Houston, TX 77072
Feeling slightly off or disconnected? Feeling blocked and unable to move forward in life? Sometimes speaking to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends can help alleviate these and many other symptoms. Dr. Acuna is a licensed clinical psychologist who has helped many clients overcome various seemingly insurmountable challenges to help them move towards the life they envisioned for themselves. For many people challenges may come about in the midst of transition (graduation, career shift, relocation, grief) and support is much needed. Dr Acuna can help you maneuver through these changes.
Feeling slightly off or disconnected? Feeling blocked and unable to move forward in life? Sometimes speaking to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends can help alleviate these and many other symptoms. Dr. Acuna is a licensed clinical psychologist who has helped many clients overcome various seemingly insurmountable challenges to help them move towards the life they envisioned for themselves. For many people challenges may come about in the midst of transition (graduation, career shift, relocation, grief) and support is much needed. Dr Acuna can help you maneuver through these changes.
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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.