Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Johnson City, TN
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Whitewood Counseling & Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, MHSP, AS
Verified
Verified
Working with the LGBT+ community (LGBT+ Affirming /
Kink
Allied), Veterans, and Adolescents.
Contact me (email preferred) if you are seeking counseling services ... or ... looking for someone to provide supervision for LPC licensure.
Robin Hebert
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with first responders and veterans. I understand the importance of having a counselor that is culturally competent in these professions. As a former first responder, I have a sincere and genuine motivation to continue helping others. I specialize in trauma, PTSI, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I work with many individuals from all walks of life, not just first responders.
Not accepting new clients
Daniel Robby Latham
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MSc, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
The most rewarding part of my job is when clients leave a session feeling better about themselves and their life. My goal is to use current, evidence-based approaches to help you find the answers to your challenges in life.
CSN Counseling and Consultation, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCMHSP, S, LMHC, MPA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
At CSN Counseling, Your better tomorrows can start today. If you are struggling with feeling "sucked into stuckness", overwhelmed with the stress of balancing family and work, needing support while confirming your gender identity and sexuality, or attempting to work through the lingering effects of previous trauma and/or abuse, then I would be honored to sit with you and listen to your story. We can work together to help you gain perspective and insight, while helping you to move through traumas, transitions, and stressors into a healthier and more productive life.
Emily Donald
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LPC
Verified
Verified
So, you’ve stepped back, looked at your relationships, and realized, “This is not even close to what I want!” UGH! What a moment. A part of you might even chime in to (not so helpfully) remind you that you should just be happy with what you have, especially since it could totally be worse. Maybe that part even suggests this is somehow as good as it gets for you. (Side note, this is your critical voice, and it tends to share, shall we call it “fake news.”) But you’re here because a part of you, even if it’s small and hesitant, wants something more. It feels scary to hope, but you’re here to try.
Brynn Burger
MA
Verified
Verified
Struggling with marriage or partnership conflict, sexual trauma/abuse/addiction, or exploring sexuality? I pair my lived experience and over 20 years serving in various forms of mental health as a clinician trained in Integrative Sex Therapy to support sexual addiction recovery, counseling couples, families, and individuals working toward healing from infidelity, struggling with communication, or navigating non-traditional relationships. I additionally work extensively with parents of difficult children in family, individual, and group settings.
Crysta Dunkerly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whether seeking therapy or Clinical Supervision the the learning/ change process doesn't have to be complicated/ unpleasant. "Not sure what to do"? "Need someone to talk to"? Who doesn't? An objective unbiased outside view on anything can be helpful for anyone/ any situation- am I right? Your comfort comes first! I have the skills, experience, and tools to help you with whatever you need or help you figure out what it is you even need. Feel free to reach out to me even to discuss what therapy is about and how it works if it is something you never tried or even thought you could. We're in this together if you'll have me along
Loren Biggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you navigating a transition in your life, experiencing an unusual amount of stress, or finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? Do you want to better understand yourself and your relationships with your partner, family, friends, or coworkers? You are wired for belonging and connection and want intimacy and authenticity in your relationships. When these needs are not being met, you feel detached, adrift, sad, and irritable. It is difficult, but this can be the perfect opportunity for creating a new, healthier "normal."
Not accepting new clients
Sarah Elizabeth Grove
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In our lives, we will experience many transitions; school, relationships, aging, medical needs, and numerous others. In our current state, Coronavirus is interrupting our lives in a major way and is likely one of our biggest challenges today. This is when mental health can become more difficult to manage. It is not unusual to experience difficult feelings during such times. We may even find that we are having severe anxiety or depression. We can work through these transitions and move beyond them to a better life. It will take work but it can be done.
Heidi V. Bailey, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
You work your ass off to make sure things are taken care of at work and at home. You are trusted, respected and known for going above and beyond. Your friends, family, and colleagues come to you for advice because they see you as having it all together, however, you know your truth. You don’t feel like you can keep it together much longer. What’s showing on the outside isn’t matching how you feel on the inside. Self-doubt and resentment are creeping in and you feel yourself sinking deeper. You're not loving the life you are living and that's not okay.
Mariah Williams Wooldridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified
Verified
I'm only taking telehealth clients at this time. I help clients honor their past, find their voice, and create their future. It's important that my clients feel valued and respected. My commitment to you is simple: to hold an open non-judgmental space where you may reflect, learn, and grow while feeling supported, safe, and gently challenged. Eventually our discoveries will become a part of your inner voice. You'll be able to notice patterns, challenge your thoughts, and consistently live according to your ideal values. You will become your own advocate. Our work will be together, but your success will be yours.
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Liza McFarland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Self-destructive behaviors and impulsivity (like binge eating, substance abuse, or self-harm), low self-esteem, and relationship issues are often signs that you feel lost or stuck in yourself and your life. Young adults and adolescents are especially prone to this kind of struggle and it is common for them to express feeling unheard and misunderstood by people in their lives. Do you feel you are totally lost in life? You are not alone! I would be honored to help you get to know yourself and work to get unstuck so you can live a more fulfilling life!
Lydia Haurez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-Tem, MS, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Does your child complain of stomach aches? Say they don't want to go to school? Do they struggle to sleep? Are they having issues with their siblings or other people? Is there a history of trauma? Do you feel at an impasse? Hope is not lost! I work with children and their parents on communicating and solving their struggles together. All children are welcome. I specialize in children, preteens, and teenagers. Anxiety, depression, and trauma can all show up as anger, fear, lethargy, and lack of sleep. The sooner it is addressed the sooner your child can feel better and more themselves.
Online Therapists
Alena Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I provide
sex positive
nonjudgmental sex therapy.
Sex is a normal, necessary part of human existence yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire, or an inability to reach orgasm. Have you been avoiding talking to a sex therapist because you are afraid they’ll judge you? I will never judge you. Nothing you say is going to shock me, scare me, or make me stop working with you. Some people need a safe place to explore their sexual or gender identity. If you have been waiting for someone to be able to help you understand sexual thoughts, behaviors, and preferences then email me today
Marci S Burroughs
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Verified
Verified
My main clinical focus is on sexual concerns and sexuality including gender identity, sexual orientation, mismatched libidos, ED and more. I provide a non-judgmental environment for people who identify as LGBTQ+, poly, nonmonogamous and
kink
to explore their concerns within the context of their lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience, I find it rewarding to work with clients to address their concerns whether it be a common problem of living, concerns with their sexuality/sex life, relationship issues, a mental health disorder or any combination of the above.
Psychotherapy & Forensic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We ARE scheduling new client appointments. We are invested in helping you meet your goals for a safe, whole, happy life. We are specialized in helping people manage &/or resolve anxiety, PTSD/trauma, depression & other mood disorders, family/community/workplace conflict. Shannon is an expert in the area of LGBTQ+ mental health, transgender & non binary health for all ages & religious trauma. Eden is skilled in the areas of LGBTQ+ health & is
kink
safe. Laila is an expert in the area of women’s health and postpartum depression and motherhood-related issues. We are an LGBTQ+ safe & affirming practice & we welcome everyone.
Waitlist for new clients
Starr Jones
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide counseling services to those in need of Hope, Help, and Healing. Suffering from Behavioral Management, Depression, PTSD, Adult and Child ADHD, Domestic Violence, Suicidal Ideation, Low Self-Esteem, and many other issues which affect your Mental Health; reach out! There is hope! I can help you!
Elizabeth Baker
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP, HSP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Accepting new clients with immediate openings! Taking the first step to engage in therapy is a big step and I'm so happy you have considered me as a possible companion on this journey. Whether you are new to the process of therapy or coming back , it can be hard to find a therapist that is right for you. Most often, I work with young and emerging adults as they are moving away from home, launching into new careers, and starting their own families. This is an exciting and challenging time in life, which can bring about a host of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, identity formation concerns, trauma, shame, and much more.
Lauren Green
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, NCC, T-LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I consider it one of my greatest privileges to partner with people as they navigate their stories. I know from personal experience that therapy can be invaluable when processing change, emotional turmoil, and questions about self. While I often utilize concepts from CBT, DBT, and other theories, I most often draw from Narrative Theory and take a Person-Centered approach in my work with clients. I am trained in TF-CBT and EMDR, and my professional history includes over four years working exclusively with survivors of sexual trauma.
Powell Counseling Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Powell Counseling Center's mission is to provide accessible and affordable counseling services for all people in our community in hopes of alleviating the stresses that come with mental health issues and life’s most challenging aspects. The staff at Powell Counseling Center is dedicated to providing compassionate, safe and evidence based care to our clients.
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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.