Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Austin, TX
Christy Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759 (Online Only)
Christy (he/him) offers sex-positive, compassionate and trauma-informed care. He’s a counselor and activist with a focus on religious trauma and romantic and sexual relationships of all sorts and sizes. Together we explore questions of gender and orientation, kink and polyamory, sex work, out of control sexual behavior, healing from religious shame and the everyday sadness and anxiety of life. Counseling is available online to anyone located in Texas or in-person in Central Austin.
Christy (he/him) offers sex-positive, compassionate and trauma-informed care. He’s a counselor and activist with a focus on religious trauma and romantic and sexual relationships of all sorts and sizes. Together we explore questions of gender and orientation, kink and polyamory, sex work, out of control sexual behavior, healing from religious shame and the everyday sadness and anxiety of life. Counseling is available online to anyone located in Texas or in-person in Central Austin.
LGBTQ, People who want introspection and support, Kink and Polyamory Folk, Artists, Agnostics, Skeptics, and Humanists, People who feel misunderstood or invisible, Individuals experiencing life transitions, young professionals, eggheads, introverts Nerds, Geeks, Misfits, Butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers.
Hello, I’m Karen Goldsum. I earned my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the Texas State University, and my bachelor's degree in psychology. And, I love dinosaurs.
LGBTQ, People who want introspection and support, Kink and Polyamory Folk, Artists, Agnostics, Skeptics, and Humanists, People who feel misunderstood or invisible, Individuals experiencing life transitions, young professionals, eggheads, introverts Nerds, Geeks, Misfits, Butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers.
Hello, I’m Karen Goldsum. I earned my master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the Texas State University, and my bachelor's degree in psychology. And, I love dinosaurs.
John Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78753 (Online Only)
My practice is kink friendly and affirming.
Sometimes our lives can feel like an exercise in frustration. We may feel trapped, isolated and disconnected from people around us, including our families. Discordant relationships, anxiety, PTSD issues, LGBTQ issues, physical & emotional abuse, and substance use may impact us in harmful and destructive ways. Working together in a safe atmosphere, we can examine your particular struggles, find your hidden strengths, challenge outmoded habits, and develop solutions. Step by step, you will find ways to move forward out of the frustration of anxiety and depression, finding renewed hope, motivation and fulfillment: even joy!
My practice is kink friendly and affirming.
Sometimes our lives can feel like an exercise in frustration. We may feel trapped, isolated and disconnected from people around us, including our families. Discordant relationships, anxiety, PTSD issues, LGBTQ issues, physical & emotional abuse, and substance use may impact us in harmful and destructive ways. Working together in a safe atmosphere, we can examine your particular struggles, find your hidden strengths, challenge outmoded habits, and develop solutions. Step by step, you will find ways to move forward out of the frustration of anxiety and depression, finding renewed hope, motivation and fulfillment: even joy!
Amy Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
I specialize in all forms of relationship dynamics both monogamous and non-monogamous and have experience both personally and professionally with non-monogamous relationships. Clients come to me when they are looking to navigate a new dynamic or are feeling stuck in their current relationship style. Let’s face it, communication is complicated. Nobody teaches us how to do this in life. Emotions can become overwhelming leaving us feeling alone and stuck. This is why I’m here. I believe in providing you with skills and resources to navigate all difficulties that may come to you in life. I don’t just sit and passively listen. We work.
I specialize in all forms of relationship dynamics both monogamous and non-monogamous and have experience both personally and professionally with non-monogamous relationships. Clients come to me when they are looking to navigate a new dynamic or are feeling stuck in their current relationship style. Let’s face it, communication is complicated. Nobody teaches us how to do this in life. Emotions can become overwhelming leaving us feeling alone and stuck. This is why I’m here. I believe in providing you with skills and resources to navigate all difficulties that may come to you in life. I don’t just sit and passively listen. We work.
Marian Wall Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78704
I am sex positive and work hard to create a nonjudgmental space for clients of all orientations and lifestyles.
Now accepting new clients! You've finally found the relationship you want and you’ve worked hard to be a good partner. You can be kind and supportive and attentive. But then there are moments when it’s like you can’t find the logical part of your brain. You find yourself overcome with anxiety, anger or fear. You know you should probably walk away to take some space but it’s so hard to do in those moments. Or maybe you freeze up and you can’t come out of it. Sometimes you do or say things that you later regret. And each time this happens it feels harder to come back from. Things don't have to be like this though!
I am sex positive and work hard to create a nonjudgmental space for clients of all orientations and lifestyles.
Now accepting new clients! You've finally found the relationship you want and you’ve worked hard to be a good partner. You can be kind and supportive and attentive. But then there are moments when it’s like you can’t find the logical part of your brain. You find yourself overcome with anxiety, anger or fear. You know you should probably walk away to take some space but it’s so hard to do in those moments. Or maybe you freeze up and you can’t come out of it. Sometimes you do or say things that you later regret. And each time this happens it feels harder to come back from. Things don't have to be like this though!
Adam Maurer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
23 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78745 (Online Only)
My own life experiences and education have provided me with insights into working with clients on topics such as: coming out, unsupportive families, kink, more than monogamy, HIV/AIDS, gender exploration, work stress, sex, and relationship issues.
Life can be challenging, especially when you are perceived as different. The world can be truly rotten to people who are unique and it can lead to feelings of: shame, loneliness, anxiety, fear, and sadness. Please know that you are not alone in this. I offer a safe place where you can allow your authentic self to emerge. Through our connection in therapy, we can explore your strengths and challenges. Using our relationship in session as a guide, you will have the opportunity to discover new insights and move towards your goals. My work centers on helping relationships and adults.
My own life experiences and education have provided me with insights into working with clients on topics such as: coming out, unsupportive families, kink, more than monogamy, HIV/AIDS, gender exploration, work stress, sex, and relationship issues.
Life can be challenging, especially when you are perceived as different. The world can be truly rotten to people who are unique and it can lead to feelings of: shame, loneliness, anxiety, fear, and sadness. Please know that you are not alone in this. I offer a safe place where you can allow your authentic self to emerge. Through our connection in therapy, we can explore your strengths and challenges. Using our relationship in session as a guide, you will have the opportunity to discover new insights and move towards your goals. My work centers on helping relationships and adults.
I use a Sex Positive, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered approach.
In a session with me as your counselor, what you see is what you get. I model authenticity by being present with my clients. You’ll find me to be compassionate, empathetic, perseverant, and even silly at times. I’m a strong believer in the power of talk therapy to ‘get the poison out’ – poison in the form of fear, anxiety, depression, worry, and feeling stuck. I will help you improve your self-esteem, enhance your communication skills, and manage your emotions more effectively. I am also a couples therapist and a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Therapist.
I use a Sex Positive, Solution-Focused, and Person-Centered approach.
In a session with me as your counselor, what you see is what you get. I model authenticity by being present with my clients. You’ll find me to be compassionate, empathetic, perseverant, and even silly at times. I’m a strong believer in the power of talk therapy to ‘get the poison out’ – poison in the form of fear, anxiety, depression, worry, and feeling stuck. I will help you improve your self-esteem, enhance your communication skills, and manage your emotions more effectively. I am also a couples therapist and a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Therapist.
Adam MacDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78731 (Online Only)
My clients may also need support in poly/open and kink-focused relationships, body-acceptance, and sex.
Do you feel overwhelmed by work, your relationships, or changes in your life? Do you ever find yourself wondering “Why do others look like they have their lives together and I’m struggling to just be me”? It can sometimes feel too painful to explore these questions alone and even scarier to let someone else be there to explore them with you. I understand that struggle and would be honored to work with you at your pace to figure out what it takes for you to feel satisfied and fulfilled.
My clients may also need support in poly/open and kink-focused relationships, body-acceptance, and sex.
Do you feel overwhelmed by work, your relationships, or changes in your life? Do you ever find yourself wondering “Why do others look like they have their lives together and I’m struggling to just be me”? It can sometimes feel too painful to explore these questions alone and even scarier to let someone else be there to explore them with you. I understand that struggle and would be honored to work with you at your pace to figure out what it takes for you to feel satisfied and fulfilled.
Alex Paro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78723
As a queer, non-monogamous, ADHD, cis-gendered woman, I welcome the opportunity to talk about neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, open relationships, kink, and sexuality as whole with adult couples and individuals.
You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a nonjudgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy - the YOU that you want.
As a queer, non-monogamous, ADHD, cis-gendered woman, I welcome the opportunity to talk about neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, open relationships, kink, and sexuality as whole with adult couples and individuals.
You’re here, and that’s a huge first step. Finding a nonjudgemental, compassionate therapist to share your struggles with isn’t easy, I definitely understand that. Together we’ll tackle those struggles, your desires, your pain points. We’ll fight together within the confines of society to discover your authentic self and learn to share your magic outwardly. Let’s work together to find the relationships you want, the love you want, the sex, the job, the life that brings you joy - the YOU that you want.
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.
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.
Grace Lawrie
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78748
Childhood trauma and attachment wounds often show up later in life as roadblocks to connection. As a somatic IFS therapist, I hold space for my clients to get to know these stuck parts and offer tools and strategies to increase embodiment and nervous system regulation. My niche is supporting neurodivergent individuals and their relationships, particularly around sexual and gender identity exploration, pleasure, and dating. I am an LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyA affirming therapist.
Childhood trauma and attachment wounds often show up later in life as roadblocks to connection. As a somatic IFS therapist, I hold space for my clients to get to know these stuck parts and offer tools and strategies to increase embodiment and nervous system regulation. My niche is supporting neurodivergent individuals and their relationships, particularly around sexual and gender identity exploration, pleasure, and dating. I am an LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyA affirming therapist.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
As a sex therapist in training, I offer a sex-positive approach and warmly welcome LGBTQIA+, BDSM/ kink, and ethically non-monogamous clients.
I love working with adult individuals, couples, and family members who are looking to grow and heal in ways that emphasize their unique human experience and authenticity. This might look like someone who is trying to forge a new path after being stuck in a negative pattern like codependency or perfectionism. It may be a couple who wants to improve communication or deepen their emotional or sexual intimacy. It may be family members who are hoping to resolve past issues to create space for more authentic connection. I tailor my approach to fit my clients' needs while providing a warm, compassionate space for exploration and growth.
As a sex therapist in training, I offer a sex-positive approach and warmly welcome LGBTQIA+, BDSM/ kink, and ethically non-monogamous clients.
I love working with adult individuals, couples, and family members who are looking to grow and heal in ways that emphasize their unique human experience and authenticity. This might look like someone who is trying to forge a new path after being stuck in a negative pattern like codependency or perfectionism. It may be a couple who wants to improve communication or deepen their emotional or sexual intimacy. It may be family members who are hoping to resolve past issues to create space for more authentic connection. I tailor my approach to fit my clients' needs while providing a warm, compassionate space for exploration and growth.
Polyamory, Swinger, Kink / BDSM, LGBT+ Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Austin, TX 78746 (Online Only)
We specialize in open, nonmonogamous relationships such as polyamory and swinging, alternative lifestyles such as kink / BDSM, LGBT+, and secular or alternative faiths such as paganism. Trying to live more freely and authentically can be hard. Some struggle feeling something is wrong with them. Some people have just been polybombed, the love of their life seeming to say they’re not enough. Others, having taken the leap can’t seem to stop fighting. Feeling isolated, scared, tired, and like they're going to lose everything.
We specialize in open, nonmonogamous relationships such as polyamory and swinging, alternative lifestyles such as kink / BDSM, LGBT+, and secular or alternative faiths such as paganism. Trying to live more freely and authentically can be hard. Some struggle feeling something is wrong with them. Some people have just been polybombed, the love of their life seeming to say they’re not enough. Others, having taken the leap can’t seem to stop fighting. Feeling isolated, scared, tired, and like they're going to lose everything.
Jonathan Holmsten
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78746
I believe in client feedback for setting goals and evaluating whether therapy is working for them. It's not my goals or "success rate" that is important but what the client experiences. I value working with clients who know what a 'better life' will look like, will work on getting there, and will provide feedback about progress or resistence. Of course I'm there to provide help when stuck but I value clients to provide their feedback and be engaged in the therapeutic process.
I believe in client feedback for setting goals and evaluating whether therapy is working for them. It's not my goals or "success rate" that is important but what the client experiences. I value working with clients who know what a 'better life' will look like, will work on getting there, and will provide feedback about progress or resistence. Of course I'm there to provide help when stuck but I value clients to provide their feedback and be engaged in the therapeutic process.
Jack Subtle Kemp
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78753 (Online Only)
I primarily work with clients within queer community, especially trans folks, and lifestyles such as kink, polyamory, or sex work. My hope is to provide a safe space (and a sliding scale!) where you don't have to spend your time in therapy educating your therapist on the concepts that are everyday within your own life. I love work around emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, with individuals and with multiple people within a relationship, to help develop healthier coping mechanisms, processing techniques, and self-acceptance/self-care methods to improve feelings of empowerment, security, and life satisfaction.
I primarily work with clients within queer community, especially trans folks, and lifestyles such as kink, polyamory, or sex work. My hope is to provide a safe space (and a sliding scale!) where you don't have to spend your time in therapy educating your therapist on the concepts that are everyday within your own life. I love work around emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution, with individuals and with multiple people within a relationship, to help develop healthier coping mechanisms, processing techniques, and self-acceptance/self-care methods to improve feelings of empowerment, security, and life satisfaction.
Natalia Amari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78744 (Online Only)
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a relational trauma therapist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression to reclaim their peace, power and pleasure. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/ kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Howdy, I'm Natalia and I'm a relational trauma therapist working at the intersections of culture, power, and personhood. I am honored to help adults overcome experiences of trauma and cultural oppression to reclaim their peace, power and pleasure. Over time, I have expanded into working with couples to cultivate connection, play and pleasure. I am especially passionate about supporting survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, poly/ kink communities, and indigenous and immigrant peoples.
Dr. Tricia Blewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78726 (Online Only)
Are you looking to improve your sex life and/or relationship? I recently graduated with my Ph.D in sexology, becoming the most advanced in the sex therapy field to offer my clients the most up-to-date practices and information in regards to sex, sex/porn addiction, low libido, sexual abuse, sexual traumas, sexual dysfunctions, desire differences in partnerships, identity issues, kink and polyamory. I am sex positive and welcome all sexual orientations. I am a Certified Sex Therapist who uses a direct, compassionate approach to help you and your sex life. I work on goals, meaning, and clarity to help you best help yourself.
Are you looking to improve your sex life and/or relationship? I recently graduated with my Ph.D in sexology, becoming the most advanced in the sex therapy field to offer my clients the most up-to-date practices and information in regards to sex, sex/porn addiction, low libido, sexual abuse, sexual traumas, sexual dysfunctions, desire differences in partnerships, identity issues, kink and polyamory. I am sex positive and welcome all sexual orientations. I am a Certified Sex Therapist who uses a direct, compassionate approach to help you and your sex life. I work on goals, meaning, and clarity to help you best help yourself.
I am passionate about helping others enhance connections in their lives and live more authentically. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma by utilizing deep listening, collaboration, mindfulness, vulnerability, and building trust. I offer support around pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum issues, parenting, divorce, men’s issues, career goals, and intergenerational trauma. Currently, I offer two therapy groups: a group for New Moms (babies welcome!) and a Men's Processing Group.
I am passionate about helping others enhance connections in their lives and live more authentically. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma by utilizing deep listening, collaboration, mindfulness, vulnerability, and building trust. I offer support around pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum issues, parenting, divorce, men’s issues, career goals, and intergenerational trauma. Currently, I offer two therapy groups: a group for New Moms (babies welcome!) and a Men's Processing Group.
Meghan Kane
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78736
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.
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.
Respark Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-S, CST, AASECT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78756
Clients have issues related to communication, desire discrepancy, infidelity, sexless marriage, relationship conflict, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, problematic sexual behaviors, swingers, open or polyamorous relationships, painful sex, LGBTQQIA, sex or porn addiction," trauma or PTSD, body image, spirituality, kink or non-traditional relationships.
Need an expert? Struggling with your relationships or sexuality? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. Maybe you have difficulties communicating about relationships or sex. Lacking desire or skills in your relationship can be frustrating but there is hope. Respark Therapy has 8 therapists with flexible schedules and fees. All therapists are highly trained, confident professionals. Discussing intimacy is sometimes scary, especially if don't have the language to talk about it. Together we can work toward gaining confidence, rebuilding trust, and learning new techniques to light the fire.
Clients have issues related to communication, desire discrepancy, infidelity, sexless marriage, relationship conflict, sexual dysfunction or dissatisfaction, problematic sexual behaviors, swingers, open or polyamorous relationships, painful sex, LGBTQQIA, sex or porn addiction," trauma or PTSD, body image, spirituality, kink or non-traditional relationships.
Need an expert? Struggling with your relationships or sexuality? I'm an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Relationship Specialist. Maybe you have difficulties communicating about relationships or sex. Lacking desire or skills in your relationship can be frustrating but there is hope. Respark Therapy has 8 therapists with flexible schedules and fees. All therapists are highly trained, confident professionals. Discussing intimacy is sometimes scary, especially if don't have the language to talk about it. Together we can work toward gaining confidence, rebuilding trust, and learning new techniques to light the fire.
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