Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Austin, TX
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Shannon Stavinoha
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified
Verified
My practice is fat positive, sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ and gender affirming,
kink
- and poly-friendly, and allied towards anti-oppressive frameworks.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I work with people from a variety of different backgrounds and across a broad range of human experiences. I enjoy helping clients find meaning, strength, and growth after surviving difficult, painful, and traumatic experiences. I enjoy working with adults and emerging adults. I feel grateful that I get to play a part in the lives of the clients I work with and share in their experiences.

Embrace Therapy Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am a sex-worker positive therapist and
kink
-aware.
*We have clinicians with immediate availability* Do you feel like you are too much and not enough all at the same time? Are you craving new, enduring, and healthy relationships but don’t know how to find them? Do you want a more peaceful, satisfying relationship with your body or sexual desires? If so, you have found the right place to explore your identity and relationships in a supportive, compassionate and judgment-free environment. Exploring yourself or finding your voice may sound daunting, but you don’t have to take on this journey alone.
Austin, TX 78748
& Online

Emily Bridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I can help you manage distress around low libido, sexual pain, sexual shame, open relationships,
kink
, and many other sexual health topics.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
Not accepting new clients

Vanessa Roy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
***I am not currently accepting new clients*** Struggling with life transitions, creative ruts, and relationships are difficult in any situation but especially so if you do not follow the heteronormative path. It can be difficult to open up to someone when you are not certain that they understand Queer and Alternative relationship structures. I use an individualized approach with each client to build a therapeutic relationship based on specific goals. I focus my work around issues regarding LGBTQ+, sexuality, non-binary and transgender, complex relationships, power dynamics, sexual health, BDSM/
Kink
, and other dynamics.

Side Quest Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Doc Davis and as a person who has often lived outside the "mainstream" of society, I enjoy working with others from the gamer, cosplay, fandom, nerdom, LBGTQ+,
kink
, and other so called "fringe" communities. It is often hard enough to feel like we fit in throughout our lives, and when we align ourselves with things that some may shun, it can be infinitely more complicated and sometimes devastating. With issues around social anxiety, self-identity, navigating the nonacceptance of others, and self-acceptance being just some the things people have to deal with, it can often get in the way of a truly authentic self.

Amy Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to find a
sex positive
therapist where you feel comfortable discussing your relationship and sexuality? I strive to create a safe and open environment for you to discuss your feelings, thoughts and experiences. I specialize in all forms of open/poly and
kink
lifestyles. Clients come to me when they are looking to navigate a new dynamic or are feeling stuck in their current relationship style. Other issues include communication, desire differences, sexual dissatisfaction or dysfunction, infidelity, low libido, and “porn/sex addiction”. I welcome the LGBTQ+ and
kink
communities.

Jessica Warner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified
Verified
I'm a
Kink
Aware Professional and believe that relationships and sex are building blocks to our lives no matter in what form they come. I have experience working with a variety of sexual and relational issues and have worked with people from varying backgrounds, from BDSM to open marriage.
Austin, TX 78701
& Online

Brandi Hotop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
kink
/fetish), communication challenges, family and relationship dynamics, issues related to sex and sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
It feels like you're no longer connecting or not connecting in away that feels fulfilling with yourself or your partner(s). Something has to give. You feel as you have said everything you can to help the other person understand your needs and wants. Explaining, negotiating, yelling. All in hopes that something will change. You don't know how it's gotten so painful and lonely. It's starting to feel a little helpless, maybe even hopeless, that you'll ever be able to have the connection that you once hoped to have. You feel you need a safe place to explore current and past struggles to reunite the spark in yourself and/or together.

Jaime Nichols
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am an ally to LGBTQ folks and am
kink
and poly aware.
Hardly anybody I know aspires to be that average, center-of-the-bell-curve person. In different ways, we all deviate from the norm, which explains our own uniqueness. My aim as a therapist is to work with individuals, couples, triads, and families in a way that celebrates their uniqueness and "incurable deviance." By meeting you where you are, with who you are, in a way that makes best use of your unique strengths, hopes, dreams, and quirks, we can work together as client(s) and therapist to help you address your current challenges, get lots more of what you want, develop skills, transform, and explore new choices available to you.

Lori Finkel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are each incredible, unique, complex, and wonderful beings who are deserving of love for being exactly who we are, even if society tells us otherwise! Whether you’re struggling with anxiety/depression, loneliness, grief, low self-esteem, relationships, boundary-setting, sex and sexuality, LGBTQ+/gender identity, life purpose or meaning, we'll work together to brush away cobwebs of shame, find your voice, and strengthen your sense of self so you can allow your true "you" to shine through. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives and our work together is a collaboration to create functional, desirable outcomes.
Waitlist for new clients

Katie Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CST
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Issues I’m especially passionate about are increasing emotional and sexual intimacy, communication issues,
kink
/BDSM, grief and loss, shame, self-compassion, consensual non-monogamy, boundaries and assertiveness skills, mismatched libidos, sexual performance anxiety, body image issues, LGBTQ+ and gender identity issues.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist who strives to create a safe, non-judgmental environment that is welcoming to all bodies, orientations, relationships, and lifestyles. I have completed hundreds of hours of sex therapy education and training, seek out the latest research, and provide practical exercises, homework, and resources to maximize your therapeutic benefit between sessions. My counseling style is warm, collaborative, curious, and playful! I integrate mindfulness and self-compassion into my sessions and have a particular knack for asking insight-generating questions.
Not accepting new clients

Rowan Hartin (Not Currently Accepting New Clients)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
"I have GOT to get my shit together." If this feels like the refrain of your 20-30something life, I can help. I specialize in the struggles with angst, anxiety, ADHD or adulting that keep you from building the life that you want. Your 20's and 30's are the defining decades of a lifetime - the time to invest in therapy is NOW. If you are tired of feeling stuck, I can help you shift from insight to action and really get things moving in the right direction. Ideally located for clients in East Austin, downtown / Central Austin, and the Mueller area! Online therapy and evening/weekend appointments are available.
Austin, TX 78703
Not accepting new clients

Lindsay Lyle
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am
kink
-poly alternative affirming clinician, so if that is you, please don’t feel shy.
Is that wave of anxiety making you feel so paralyzed that it is just easier to do nothing? Are you wanting a clinician that just… gets it? I'm a very dynamic, energetic, hopeful, insightful, quirky, loud, direct, and inquisitive clinician. I believe taking a look at our past and how it impacts us today is an essential part to answering the big “now what”?
Austin, TX 78704
& Online

Jessica Ebel
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Seeking counseling can feel intimidating, and I am so glad you're here! You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what is holding you back in life and how you can become more comfortable with yourself and how you relate to others. You are the expert on yourself, even if some days it may not feel like it - and if you're longing for "more", counseling can help you become more attuned to those feelings and navigate yourself towards a brighter path. I gravitate towards working with adults and children in the LGBTQIA+ and Health At Every Size (HAES) communities, as well as working with adults in the
kink
and poly communities.

Patricia Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Using a
Sex Positive
and Solution Focused approach, we will discover the strength to solve our own issues.
Whether you’re an individual, a couple, or a family, I have room for you. I offer Telehealth, walk-and-talk, and home sessions. Together, we can face the challenges in your life. I’m an open-minded, nonjudgmental person, so I’ll make you feel safe to explore your thoughts and feelings, and we can move forward together. I have experience in mental health, couple intimacy, family dynamics, trauma, and I welcome all people, all types of relationships (both monogamous and polyamorous), and all sexual preferences (such as LGBTQ+). I am currently working to acquire my Sex Therapy Certification through the Southwest Sexual Health Alliance.

Meghan Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see individuals and couples and am consensual non-monogamy and
kink
affirming.
I know how difficult it can be to feel like you belong and matter. This feeling can make hard experiences seem overwhelming. Maybe the hard things you're holding are a challenging psychedelic experience, or struggles with a traumatic event. Maybe you're feeling stuck, struggling with meaning-making, questioning your sexuality or gender, or feeling not "good" enough. Whatever brings you to therapy, together we can create the space for you to feel truly seen and understood. I specialize in psychedelic integration, trauma, sex and sexuality, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Dr. Shakira Smith
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
My practice is intended for and inclusive of folks who identify as: LGBQIA+, transgender, nonbinary, gender-expansive, Black, Indigenous, POC, sex-workers, kinky, polyamorous, sex-positive, plus-sized/fat, disabled, and/or neurodivergent... I think of my practice as dual-focus: relationship-to-self & relationship-to-others... You know the value of equitable, vulnerable, caring relationships. And you want more of those connections. Or perhaps you’ve been exploring (or re-exploring) some element of your queerness and are feeling uncertain on how to make space for that in your life.
Austin, TX 78701
& Online

NextQuest Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
I am also fat positive,
sex positive
, neurodiversity affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly, ethical non monogamy, and
kink
affirming and am allied with those engaged in sex work.
When seeking care, nothing is scarier to transgender and non binary folx than winding up with a provider who is poorly informed about the issues that face our community. From understanding discrimination and harassment and the various intersectionalities of our personhood to the process of transitioning and navigating this process, having a mental health provider who is affirming and competent makes a huge difference, whether your current mental health concerns are or aren't related to your gender.

Daniel Wendler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have special expertise in helping autistic people, college students, entrepreneurs, people experiencing religious doubt or a faith crisis, and people who have a minority sexual identity such as
kink
/poly.
People weren't made to go through life alone. If you're struggling with depression, trauma, loneliness, or just the everyday stresses of life, it's helpful to have someone in your corner. That's where I come in. I help clients like you make peace with painful emotions, learn practical strategies for solving problems, and chart a course towards a better life. Whatever your challenges, let's face them together.

Michele Quintin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am LGBTQ+ affirming and very polyamorous/
kink
knowledgeable.
If you feel stuck in your trauma or unhealthy patterns, I can help. I specialize in doing the deep work that helps people heal from complex trauma and PTSD, childhood abuse/neglect and other big wounds. My style is caring, compassionate, and direct. Expect me to listen deeply and help you heal from the inside out. We will work together to help you gain insight and learn new skills for managing difficult situations. You will learn to attune to how your body is experiencing the world and how to let emotions move through you. So much is possible when you have determination and the right guide. Together, let's make good shift happen!
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists
Sex-positive counseling in Austin for sex-positive clients
If you are sex-positive or are looking for help with being sex-positive in Austin or for an Austin sex-positive therapist, these professionals provide kink allied therapy in Austin and counseling for sex-positive clients.
If you are sex-positive or are looking for help with being sex-positive in Austin or for an Austin sex-positive therapist, these professionals provide kink allied therapy in Austin and counseling for sex-positive clients.