Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST, CSWT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90080 (Online Only)
As a kink-identified psychologist & Certified Sex Therapist, my passion is helping motivated individuals and couples to reclaim their sexuality.
Is it challenging for you and your partner to talk openly about sex? Are barriers to intimacy leading to a growing disconnect in your relationship? Could you use the help of a trained professional to explore, understand, rethink, and overcome your sexual concerns? That's precisely how I can help. I work with kinky, non-monogamous, and LGBTQIA+ people to address communication difficulties, sexual performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, infidelity, and "addictions" to porn, sex, and substances. I also help straight-identified men to understand and appreciate their attraction to trans women.
As a kink-identified psychologist & Certified Sex Therapist, my passion is helping motivated individuals and couples to reclaim their sexuality.
Is it challenging for you and your partner to talk openly about sex? Are barriers to intimacy leading to a growing disconnect in your relationship? Could you use the help of a trained professional to explore, understand, rethink, and overcome your sexual concerns? That's precisely how I can help. I work with kinky, non-monogamous, and LGBTQIA+ people to address communication difficulties, sexual performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, infidelity, and "addictions" to porn, sex, and substances. I also help straight-identified men to understand and appreciate their attraction to trans women.
Rachael Tenerowicz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90082 (Online Only)
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating. Finding the right therapist, a daunting task. I aim to support you with all aspects of the therapeutic experience while co-creating your treatment. My goal in therapy is to support you by creating a safe, affirming space to communicate your needs. My therapeutic style is focused on creating a sex positive, culturally humble place for growth. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and related challenges faced by being LGBTQ+.
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating. Finding the right therapist, a daunting task. I aim to support you with all aspects of the therapeutic experience while co-creating your treatment. My goal in therapy is to support you by creating a safe, affirming space to communicate your needs. My therapeutic style is focused on creating a sex positive, culturally humble place for growth. I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and related challenges faced by being LGBTQ+.
Aliss C. C. Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012
As a leader in your field, someone who seeks to support everyone and everything is your calling. Even so, stressors, anxiety, depression, burnout, imposter syndrome, and navigating challenging life transitions is no stranger to you. Perhaps deep wounds or traumas are (re)surfacing for processing. Today marks an important step towards prioritizing yourself. I will support you through the journey of your wellbeing. Allow me to hold your process and difficulties with compassion, support your balancing of life's chaos, reinstate healthy boundaries, embrace positive transformations, and reignite your aliveness.
As a leader in your field, someone who seeks to support everyone and everything is your calling. Even so, stressors, anxiety, depression, burnout, imposter syndrome, and navigating challenging life transitions is no stranger to you. Perhaps deep wounds or traumas are (re)surfacing for processing. Today marks an important step towards prioritizing yourself. I will support you through the journey of your wellbeing. Allow me to hold your process and difficulties with compassion, support your balancing of life's chaos, reinstate healthy boundaries, embrace positive transformations, and reignite your aliveness.
Ciara Bogdanovic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Are you seeking clarity, peace, and stability? Perhaps you have been to therapy before and are seeking a new approach. Maybe you feel trapped by big emotions, anxiety, or trauma and can’t see a way out. Through my own healing, constant curiosity, and rigorous training I have developed an approach that allows my clients to thrive.
Are you seeking clarity, peace, and stability? Perhaps you have been to therapy before and are seeking a new approach. Maybe you feel trapped by big emotions, anxiety, or trauma and can’t see a way out. Through my own healing, constant curiosity, and rigorous training I have developed an approach that allows my clients to thrive.
Teresa B Martinez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Online Only)
My training and over 10 years of experience has enabled me to assist individuals in English and Spanish. Services have focused on issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and trauma.
My training and over 10 years of experience has enabled me to assist individuals in English and Spanish. Services have focused on issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Sagebrush Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Sagebrush Psychotherapy is dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. My practice specializes in stress management, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, and anger. I provide services for both adults and teenagers, and I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive environment for all my clients. When working with teenagers and young adults, I understand the unique challenges and experiences of the Gen Z generation. I have a special knack for building rapport with teens, ensuring that therapy is approachable, fun, and relevant to their lives.
Sagebrush Psychotherapy is dedicated to helping individuals find their path to healing. My practice specializes in stress management, anxiety, suicidality, self-harm, Borderline Personality Disorder, and anger. I provide services for both adults and teenagers, and I pride myself on creating a safe and supportive environment for all my clients. When working with teenagers and young adults, I understand the unique challenges and experiences of the Gen Z generation. I have a special knack for building rapport with teens, ensuring that therapy is approachable, fun, and relevant to their lives.
Elisa Pak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and now you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy can help. My approach is warm and collaborative and I do my best to understand and support you along your way.
Are you tired of the same old patterns and anxiety holding you back in life? Perhaps you know what your goals are and you would like to gain some more insight and coping skills as you work towards them. You've been putting a lot of pressure on yourself and now you're wanting support as you figure things out. You’re realizing it’s time to take care of you. You are motivated and ready for a change. Therapy can help. My approach is warm and collaborative and I do my best to understand and support you along your way.
Chris Parry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a somatic therapist trained in EMDR (a trauma modality) and EFT (couples therapy) and am a certified sex educator. I help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of non-monogamy, life transitions, grief, fertility challenges, anxiety management, increasing self awareness, developing coping/regulation skills, trauma recovery, and beyond. I see therapy as a relationship that can facilitate growth and healing (in the myriad ways you might define those words) - not in isolation, but in support of connecting more fully outside of therapy, with yourself and your communities.
I’m a somatic therapist trained in EMDR (a trauma modality) and EFT (couples therapy) and am a certified sex educator. I help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of non-monogamy, life transitions, grief, fertility challenges, anxiety management, increasing self awareness, developing coping/regulation skills, trauma recovery, and beyond. I see therapy as a relationship that can facilitate growth and healing (in the myriad ways you might define those words) - not in isolation, but in support of connecting more fully outside of therapy, with yourself and your communities.
Telehealth of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
Jane Flotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Jane. I join clients in figuring out what they’re trying to figure out. I have particular experience talking about anxiety, ADHD, artmaking, relationships, life transitions, loneliness, and managing chronic health conditions. My style is conversational and trauma-sensitive.
Hi, I’m Jane. I join clients in figuring out what they’re trying to figure out. I have particular experience talking about anxiety, ADHD, artmaking, relationships, life transitions, loneliness, and managing chronic health conditions. My style is conversational and trauma-sensitive.
Jayce Matthew Geesey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90013
I help creative and driven individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, anxiety/burnout, trauma, and difficulty in relationships. If you desire to live more authentically and to be freed from the burden of not feeling "good enough," therapy can be a helpful and safe space to work on shifting out of patterns that keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You won't be alone in the process as we will work collaboratively to help you discover a new path forward that leads to healing and growth.
I help creative and driven individuals who are struggling with self-esteem, anxiety/burnout, trauma, and difficulty in relationships. If you desire to live more authentically and to be freed from the burden of not feeling "good enough," therapy can be a helpful and safe space to work on shifting out of patterns that keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. You won't be alone in the process as we will work collaboratively to help you discover a new path forward that leads to healing and growth.
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Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
I am a trans woman and somatic therapist employed by Center for Mindful Psychotherapy. My clients tend to be transgender, nonbinary, and/or queer adults of all neurotypes, as well as couples of various identities and orientations. I may be a good therapist for you if you are seeking support in deepening your sense of agency, better understanding your embodied experiences, navigating life transitions, and/or recognizing and shifting behavior patterns, narratives, and impulses. I can also support you with managing anxious, dissociative, and/or depressive symptoms. I am here to support you towards living a more fulfilled life.
I am a trans woman and somatic therapist employed by Center for Mindful Psychotherapy. My clients tend to be transgender, nonbinary, and/or queer adults of all neurotypes, as well as couples of various identities and orientations. I may be a good therapist for you if you are seeking support in deepening your sense of agency, better understanding your embodied experiences, navigating life transitions, and/or recognizing and shifting behavior patterns, narratives, and impulses. I can also support you with managing anxious, dissociative, and/or depressive symptoms. I am here to support you towards living a more fulfilled life.
Christhmus (Christopher Chu) Presence
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Offering CA-based Telehealth ideal for BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, &/or People of Color, including white-passing & mixed-race BIPOC. Also welcoming Families & Partnerships with 1 or more BIPOC in regular attendance. I offer Xychotherapy: psychotherapy that recognizes therapeutic experiences existed long before psychotherapy was invented, and incorporates psychotherapy into global therapeutic wisdoms and practices.
Jacqueline Rafter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Online Only)
Relationship Trauma? I primarily work with clients who have concerns of past childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and religious trauma, which often cause struggles of depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, or relationship struggles, parenting problems, people pleasing, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I am non-judgmental, direct, and empowering in my counseling style. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Relationship Trauma? I primarily work with clients who have concerns of past childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and religious trauma, which often cause struggles of depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, or relationship struggles, parenting problems, people pleasing, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I am non-judgmental, direct, and empowering in my counseling style. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Therapy Lab Los Angeles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Accepting new clients! Therapy Lab offers therapy that's based on a plan. Check out our website to see a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress, so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
Accepting new clients! Therapy Lab offers therapy that's based on a plan. Check out our website to see a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress, so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
Dr. Ekta Kumar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90089 (Online Only)
It can be difficult to reach out for mental health support. It can be even more difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit. I recognize this difficulty, and my goal is to make the therapeutic process as supportive and affirming for you as possible. I'm passionate about working with clients from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, especially individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and I specialize in multicultural psychology. I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties.
It can be difficult to reach out for mental health support. It can be even more difficult to find a therapist who is a good fit. I recognize this difficulty, and my goal is to make the therapeutic process as supportive and affirming for you as possible. I'm passionate about working with clients from diverse and marginalized backgrounds, especially individuals from LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Psy.D.), and I specialize in multicultural psychology. I am trained in providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, mood changes, and other mental health difficulties.
Chandler Sims Chang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Dr. Chang, founder of Therapy Lab and TL Kids (formerly Golden Hour Therapy), has provided science-based psychological treatment in downtown Los Angeles since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU's Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.
Dr. Chang, founder of Therapy Lab and TL Kids (formerly Golden Hour Therapy), has provided science-based psychological treatment in downtown Los Angeles since 2008. Using evidence-based treatments and a compassionate approach, she offers expertise based on a decade of experience at prestigious research-oriented psychology programs, including UCLA and NYU's Child Study Center, with degrees from Princeton University and The University of Georgia.
Mia Raymond
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS, -S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90030 (Online Only)
It's tough to be human. I use a trauma-informed approach, working primarily from a place of wanting to understand your perspective. I believe in supporting you with reframing thoughts and narratives that may no longer serve you. I work relationally, supporting you identify themes in your life that may hinder you from having the most meaningful life possible. I believe in supporting you create an experience that is purposeful; the pace of therapy can move as slowly or quickly as you deem comfortable. I’m licensed in CA, OR and FL (telehealth). I can provide therapy anywhere in California, Oregon or Florida via telehealth.
It's tough to be human. I use a trauma-informed approach, working primarily from a place of wanting to understand your perspective. I believe in supporting you with reframing thoughts and narratives that may no longer serve you. I work relationally, supporting you identify themes in your life that may hinder you from having the most meaningful life possible. I believe in supporting you create an experience that is purposeful; the pace of therapy can move as slowly or quickly as you deem comfortable. I’m licensed in CA, OR and FL (telehealth). I can provide therapy anywhere in California, Oregon or Florida via telehealth.
Erica Marchand
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90050
Stuck? There are lots of reasons people get stuck. You're busy! Maybe you've tried to figure things out on your own and keep hitting a wall. Maybe there are family or generational patterns you're working against. Perhaps you and your partner love each other but keep having the same fights over and over again. Maybe there are some intimacy issues that you can't quite fix. I know that unresolved personal or relationship issues create heartache for everyone involved, and being stuck in them is frustrating and overwhelming. It doesn't have to stay that way, though.
Stuck? There are lots of reasons people get stuck. You're busy! Maybe you've tried to figure things out on your own and keep hitting a wall. Maybe there are family or generational patterns you're working against. Perhaps you and your partner love each other but keep having the same fights over and over again. Maybe there are some intimacy issues that you can't quite fix. I know that unresolved personal or relationship issues create heartache for everyone involved, and being stuck in them is frustrating and overwhelming. It doesn't have to stay that way, though.
Malia Gallegos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90050
You are a creative, dynamic person and I help you recover from complex trauma, dissociation, relationship concerns and identity wounds to meet your goals for living with success, safety and ease. In sessions, we explore your beliefs and work to reframe and release you from the burdens and behaviors of the past. We acknowledge what happened to you rather than judge what's wrong with you, and we uplift what's right with you. As you grow, we respect and understand how you found ways to survive and we celebrate how you are now living with autonomy, boundaries, connection, creativity, and choice.
You are a creative, dynamic person and I help you recover from complex trauma, dissociation, relationship concerns and identity wounds to meet your goals for living with success, safety and ease. In sessions, we explore your beliefs and work to reframe and release you from the burdens and behaviors of the past. We acknowledge what happened to you rather than judge what's wrong with you, and we uplift what's right with you. As you grow, we respect and understand how you found ways to survive and we celebrate how you are now living with autonomy, boundaries, connection, creativity, and choice.
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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.