Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Dickson, TN
I believe healing happens in the presence of compassion, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and even able to laugh at times. I strive to create an environment where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that no one is “broken.”Many of us are simply carrying experiences that are too heavy to hold alone.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your values, and your lived experience. I want to help you feel grounded, empowered and connected to yourself and others.
I believe healing happens in the presence of compassion, authenticity, and genuine human connection. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical—it can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and even able to laugh at times. I strive to create an environment where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with empathy, curiosity, and respect. I believe that no one is “broken.”Many of us are simply carrying experiences that are too heavy to hold alone.
I tailor therapy to you—your goals, your values, and your lived experience. I want to help you feel grounded, empowered and connected to yourself and others.
Hey there, great job at taking the time to focus on your self-care! I know this process can be scary but let’s see if we can walk through it together. I work with a wide variety of clients that have been affected by substance use & addiction(individual struggling themselves or their support systems & those affected by their use). Whether you’re not sure about this whole therapy thing or you know it’s time to make a change, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. I have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community in providing gender & trauma informed care while working towards a happy and fulfilled life.
Hey there, great job at taking the time to focus on your self-care! I know this process can be scary but let’s see if we can walk through it together. I work with a wide variety of clients that have been affected by substance use & addiction(individual struggling themselves or their support systems & those affected by their use). Whether you’re not sure about this whole therapy thing or you know it’s time to make a change, you don’t have to figure out your next steps alone. I have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ community in providing gender & trauma informed care while working towards a happy and fulfilled life.
I believe you deserve the opportunity to meet your most authentic and confident self and to find joy in the journey of doing so. Whether that means healing from trauma, finding where you belong, or learning how to get out of your own way— we can work together to make space in your life for what matters, and that's you. I also acknowledge that each of us exists within larger systems (some of which can be inherently unjust) and that building such a life often requires you to find belongingness and support both from within and from without. I strive to make therapy a healing space but also approachable, safe, and even silly sometimes!
I believe you deserve the opportunity to meet your most authentic and confident self and to find joy in the journey of doing so. Whether that means healing from trauma, finding where you belong, or learning how to get out of your own way— we can work together to make space in your life for what matters, and that's you. I also acknowledge that each of us exists within larger systems (some of which can be inherently unjust) and that building such a life often requires you to find belongingness and support both from within and from without. I strive to make therapy a healing space but also approachable, safe, and even silly sometimes!
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I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their journey of healing and growth, while honoring their cultural context, respecting their individual experiences, and embracing the interconnectedness of their relationships and communities. Grounded in a liberatory, abolitionist framework, I practice anti-carceral care and refuse to pathologize the impact of systemic harm. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” I want to embolden you to alchemize your emotions into fuel for the life you envision. I support clients with a wide range of issues, including challenges with mood, trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
I am committed to walking alongside my clients as they navigate their journey of healing and growth, while honoring their cultural context, respecting their individual experiences, and embracing the interconnectedness of their relationships and communities. Grounded in a liberatory, abolitionist framework, I practice anti-carceral care and refuse to pathologize the impact of systemic harm. If you’ve ever felt “too much,” I want to embolden you to alchemize your emotions into fuel for the life you envision. I support clients with a wide range of issues, including challenges with mood, trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of religious trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, or the burnout of being a healthcare professional, your struggles are signals—not character flaws. In our work, we’ll go beyond the surface; unlearning rigid expectations of perfection and quieting the voice of shame. When a plant wilts, we don’t blame the plant; we look at the soil, the light, and the water. As a trauma therapist, I help you identify the missing "nutrients" in your life. My goal is that you leave our sessions not just with insight, but with a body that feels like home and a heart that feels seen.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of religious trauma, narcissistic family dynamics, or the burnout of being a healthcare professional, your struggles are signals—not character flaws. In our work, we’ll go beyond the surface; unlearning rigid expectations of perfection and quieting the voice of shame. When a plant wilts, we don’t blame the plant; we look at the soil, the light, and the water. As a trauma therapist, I help you identify the missing "nutrients" in your life. My goal is that you leave our sessions not just with insight, but with a body that feels like home and a heart that feels seen.
As an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor working with individuals and couples, I combine evidence-based best practices with experience as a Tantric Sexuality Educator and practitioner, offering a supportive environment for thorough and constructive exploration of sexual matters. Questions and concerns may be talked about openly without fear of embarrassment or criticism. As a Mind-Body Psychotherapist, I help clients talk through issues and learn to utilize emotions as embodied resources for healing and growth, encouraging awareness of connection between body, mind, and spirit. My background as a pastoral psychotherapist and experience with body therapies such as yoga, breath-work, and meditation inform my work.
As an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor working with individuals and couples, I combine evidence-based best practices with experience as a Tantric Sexuality Educator and practitioner, offering a supportive environment for thorough and constructive exploration of sexual matters. Questions and concerns may be talked about openly without fear of embarrassment or criticism. As a Mind-Body Psychotherapist, I help clients talk through issues and learn to utilize emotions as embodied resources for healing and growth, encouraging awareness of connection between body, mind, and spirit. My background as a pastoral psychotherapist and experience with body therapies such as yoga, breath-work, and meditation inform my work.
I work with people who have complicated family relationships, which often include addiction, boundary conflicts, or a lack of emotional understanding. They tend to be anxious overthinkers, striving to break intergenerational cycles, but they struggle to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Our work together will focus on increasing emotional understanding, identifying the patterns that are keeping you from living the life you desire, and moving into a space of self-acceptance.
I work with people who have complicated family relationships, which often include addiction, boundary conflicts, or a lack of emotional understanding. They tend to be anxious overthinkers, striving to break intergenerational cycles, but they struggle to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Our work together will focus on increasing emotional understanding, identifying the patterns that are keeping you from living the life you desire, and moving into a space of self-acceptance.
You're tired of always feeling overwhelmed, on autopilot, or stuck in your head with anxiety and insecurities. Self-defeating beliefs and patterns are seriously getting in the way of your goals, work, or relationships. And maybe you also struggle with food, body image, or past events / traumas that make you wonder if you'll ever feel okay in your own skin. Did I just just describe you? Let's talk. I'm not a passive therapist— I roll up my sleeves and give you tangible strategies to deal more effectively in the moment with difficult experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
You're tired of always feeling overwhelmed, on autopilot, or stuck in your head with anxiety and insecurities. Self-defeating beliefs and patterns are seriously getting in the way of your goals, work, or relationships. And maybe you also struggle with food, body image, or past events / traumas that make you wonder if you'll ever feel okay in your own skin. Did I just just describe you? Let's talk. I'm not a passive therapist— I roll up my sleeves and give you tangible strategies to deal more effectively in the moment with difficult experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
One of the most meaningful parts of the human experience is being in relationship. Whether it’s premarital, marital/partnership or divorce adjustment, I love to help couples discern the kindest, safest, most loving way to navigate their world. The relationships we had with our primary caregivers often serve as a template for how we negotiate romantic partnership, and those models don’t always work for us. We carry the stories of all attachment relationships with us, and they impact the way we interact with our partners. When the going gets tough and love itself is not enough, how do we turn toward our chosen ones instead of away?
One of the most meaningful parts of the human experience is being in relationship. Whether it’s premarital, marital/partnership or divorce adjustment, I love to help couples discern the kindest, safest, most loving way to navigate their world. The relationships we had with our primary caregivers often serve as a template for how we negotiate romantic partnership, and those models don’t always work for us. We carry the stories of all attachment relationships with us, and they impact the way we interact with our partners. When the going gets tough and love itself is not enough, how do we turn toward our chosen ones instead of away?
Many of us struggle with defenses and behaviors we have developed in order to escape the pain of our lives, whether it be in the form of substances, food, sex/relationships, work, perfectionism, dissociation, or something else, and in our understandable attempts to avoid this pain we become disconnected from our authentic self and body in the process. As a result, we can often wind up creating even more suffering for ourselves and begin to not only numb the pain, but the joys as well.
Many of us struggle with defenses and behaviors we have developed in order to escape the pain of our lives, whether it be in the form of substances, food, sex/relationships, work, perfectionism, dissociation, or something else, and in our understandable attempts to avoid this pain we become disconnected from our authentic self and body in the process. As a result, we can often wind up creating even more suffering for ourselves and begin to not only numb the pain, but the joys as well.
My passion lies in helping young adults and adults navigate the challenges of PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD and relationship struggles. Whether you're facing trauma from the past, current stress and intrusive thoughts, I'm here to walk alongside you—offering honest reflection, practical tools, and compassionate support. Therapy with me is a collaborative process grounded in trust, clarity, and forward movement.
My passion lies in helping young adults and adults navigate the challenges of PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD and relationship struggles. Whether you're facing trauma from the past, current stress and intrusive thoughts, I'm here to walk alongside you—offering honest reflection, practical tools, and compassionate support. Therapy with me is a collaborative process grounded in trust, clarity, and forward movement.
I specialize in trauma, life transitions, stress, and divorce. My presence is warm, attentive, and authentic. I believe that by accessing what exists inside ourselves, we become clear and confident in who we are. From here we are able to make effective choices aligned with who we really are, guiding us through life with openness, lightheartedness and less struggle.
I specialize in trauma, life transitions, stress, and divorce. My presence is warm, attentive, and authentic. I believe that by accessing what exists inside ourselves, we become clear and confident in who we are. From here we are able to make effective choices aligned with who we really are, guiding us through life with openness, lightheartedness and less struggle.
Tired of your therapist nodding while you're silently screaming "whats WRONG with ME?" I'm Jenna; happy to say the shit your other therapist won't say. If that scared you a bit, keep reading; compassion colors it all. I know what it's like to be so frustrated living a life for others that you've almost forgotten yourself. Pause here. What do you notice? Do your traps kiss your ears, chronically tight? It's exhausting to search & not be found. How the hell do you begin to find yourself if no one lets you take up space? If you've worn the label of too much, not enough, too intense or sensitive; bring every part of yourself, you belong
Tired of your therapist nodding while you're silently screaming "whats WRONG with ME?" I'm Jenna; happy to say the shit your other therapist won't say. If that scared you a bit, keep reading; compassion colors it all. I know what it's like to be so frustrated living a life for others that you've almost forgotten yourself. Pause here. What do you notice? Do your traps kiss your ears, chronically tight? It's exhausting to search & not be found. How the hell do you begin to find yourself if no one lets you take up space? If you've worn the label of too much, not enough, too intense or sensitive; bring every part of yourself, you belong
Blakely Madison Hunze-Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, LPC, NCC, MA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Now serving Tennessee and Colorado residents. Let’s be honest-therapy is uncomfortable! There’s no getting around that squirmy “I can’t believe I have to tell this stranger my problems” feeling. The only way to make progress is to move through those feelings. I am here to be by your side and guide you through the numerous emotions that come up in session. I admire my clients for their ability to face the challenges of therapy with veracity, strength, and sometimes humor. I’m here to make the therapy process marginally less uncomfortable by providing a safe, non-judgmental space along with my therapy dog Jasper.
Now serving Tennessee and Colorado residents. Let’s be honest-therapy is uncomfortable! There’s no getting around that squirmy “I can’t believe I have to tell this stranger my problems” feeling. The only way to make progress is to move through those feelings. I am here to be by your side and guide you through the numerous emotions that come up in session. I admire my clients for their ability to face the challenges of therapy with veracity, strength, and sometimes humor. I’m here to make the therapy process marginally less uncomfortable by providing a safe, non-judgmental space along with my therapy dog Jasper.
We are the interns at a mental health counseling center and provide counseling services to adults, children (ages 6+), and adolescents in individual, couple/family, marital/premarital, and group sessions. We strive to create a safe place for each client to explore and be their best self so they can live their best life. We are a very diverse group of professionals united by our care for you, our clients. We are proud to offer affordable services to the community at a reduced cost of $50 for sessions provided by our interns. All are actively pursuing completion of masters-level counseling programs with intent to pursue licensure.
We are the interns at a mental health counseling center and provide counseling services to adults, children (ages 6+), and adolescents in individual, couple/family, marital/premarital, and group sessions. We strive to create a safe place for each client to explore and be their best self so they can live their best life. We are a very diverse group of professionals united by our care for you, our clients. We are proud to offer affordable services to the community at a reduced cost of $50 for sessions provided by our interns. All are actively pursuing completion of masters-level counseling programs with intent to pursue licensure.
We all navigate some combination of painful experiences and traumas just by making our way through life, and these experiences can lead you to construct a story of yourself that is anything but empowering. My goal is to mirror your strengths and your worth back to you— to remind you of the truth, despite what your parents, partners, friends, church, or society have told you. Through a creative, holistic blend of art and talk therapy, I support my clients (individuals, families and couples) to integrate mind, body and spirit in service of deeper healing, connection, and personal + collective growth.
We all navigate some combination of painful experiences and traumas just by making our way through life, and these experiences can lead you to construct a story of yourself that is anything but empowering. My goal is to mirror your strengths and your worth back to you— to remind you of the truth, despite what your parents, partners, friends, church, or society have told you. Through a creative, holistic blend of art and talk therapy, I support my clients (individuals, families and couples) to integrate mind, body and spirit in service of deeper healing, connection, and personal + collective growth.
If a part of you is feeling intimidated by therapy and another part is trying to talk yourself out of needing it, you’re in good company. Before becoming a therapist myself, I sat in the client’s chair—both in individual and couples counseling. I’ve experienced firsthand the courage it takes to find the right therapist, risk vulnerability with a stranger, and step into the unknown.
If a part of you is feeling intimidated by therapy and another part is trying to talk yourself out of needing it, you’re in good company. Before becoming a therapist myself, I sat in the client’s chair—both in individual and couples counseling. I’ve experienced firsthand the courage it takes to find the right therapist, risk vulnerability with a stranger, and step into the unknown.
Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision. I recognize that sharing your life story with someone you are just meeting can feel very uncomfortable. In our sessions, I will try to bring a sense of calm confidence between you and me based on trust. Trust that I use evidence-based practices… trust that I will work just as hard as you do each session… trust that I use affirmative practices… and trust that I am ready to listen.
Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision. I recognize that sharing your life story with someone you are just meeting can feel very uncomfortable. In our sessions, I will try to bring a sense of calm confidence between you and me based on trust. Trust that I use evidence-based practices… trust that I will work just as hard as you do each session… trust that I use affirmative practices… and trust that I am ready to listen.
I believe we all have the innate capacity for healing and it is not something you need to do alone. As a non-binary autistic therapist, I specialize in working with Neurodivergent (ND) and queer people of all ages. I often support clients healing from complex trauma, including relational/attachment trauma and religious trauma, as well as anxiety, stress and depression. My knowledge and experience with ND extends beyond just ADHD/Autism as I have experience working with BPD, DID/plurality, learning disabilities and other ND experiences. Chronic illness/pain is also a familiar topic given the presence in queer/ND communities.
I believe we all have the innate capacity for healing and it is not something you need to do alone. As a non-binary autistic therapist, I specialize in working with Neurodivergent (ND) and queer people of all ages. I often support clients healing from complex trauma, including relational/attachment trauma and religious trauma, as well as anxiety, stress and depression. My knowledge and experience with ND extends beyond just ADHD/Autism as I have experience working with BPD, DID/plurality, learning disabilities and other ND experiences. Chronic illness/pain is also a familiar topic given the presence in queer/ND communities.
My ideal client is thoughtful, capable, and often seen as “put together”; yet something feels off inside. They may feel disconnected from their body, frustrated in their relationship, or unsure how to express desire without shame. They want more: deeper connection, honest intimacy, and permission to rediscover themselves. They’re tired of masking, minimizing, or settling. Their goal is to feel whole, seen, and sexually alive. They seek a space that’s affirming, confidential, and attuned to their inner experience; where they can finally say what hasn’t been said. My practice is free from judgement and open for exploration.
My ideal client is thoughtful, capable, and often seen as “put together”; yet something feels off inside. They may feel disconnected from their body, frustrated in their relationship, or unsure how to express desire without shame. They want more: deeper connection, honest intimacy, and permission to rediscover themselves. They’re tired of masking, minimizing, or settling. Their goal is to feel whole, seen, and sexually alive. They seek a space that’s affirming, confidential, and attuned to their inner experience; where they can finally say what hasn’t been said. My practice is free from judgement and open for exploration.
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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.