Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Austin, TX
I help people free themselves from the wrath of a harsh inner critic, get unstuck from unhealthy situations, and start living instead of just surviving. If you are living with anxiety, depression, unproductive anger, the impact of trauma, or relationship struggles--including parenting neurodiverse or gender-questioning children, I welcome you. I provide a safe, compassionate, emotionally attuned space so you can feel supported as we explore what brings you into therapy. Whatever your struggle, I believe it is possible to navigate pain, gain strength, and experience greater fulfillment through the therapeutic relationship we create.
I help people free themselves from the wrath of a harsh inner critic, get unstuck from unhealthy situations, and start living instead of just surviving. If you are living with anxiety, depression, unproductive anger, the impact of trauma, or relationship struggles--including parenting neurodiverse or gender-questioning children, I welcome you. I provide a safe, compassionate, emotionally attuned space so you can feel supported as we explore what brings you into therapy. Whatever your struggle, I believe it is possible to navigate pain, gain strength, and experience greater fulfillment through the therapeutic relationship we create.
Are you being challenged by emotional and psychological concerns? Are they preventing you from leading the life you’d like to be living? Are your usual ways of coping are becoming less and less effective? It would be an honor to be allowed to join you on your journey towards better well-being. In therapy we'll work with all aspects of yourself; the person and the performer. We integrate these in a way that is authentic and fulfilling to you. In addition to sport and performance psychology, my clinical interests include sleep, eating/body image concerns, romantic and sexual relationships, social anxiety, and emerging adulthood.
Are you being challenged by emotional and psychological concerns? Are they preventing you from leading the life you’d like to be living? Are your usual ways of coping are becoming less and less effective? It would be an honor to be allowed to join you on your journey towards better well-being. In therapy we'll work with all aspects of yourself; the person and the performer. We integrate these in a way that is authentic and fulfilling to you. In addition to sport and performance psychology, my clinical interests include sleep, eating/body image concerns, romantic and sexual relationships, social anxiety, and emerging adulthood.
My goal is not to treat dysfunction or illness, but rather to promote your emotional and psychological health; help you develop effective communication skills; and encourage you to create a lifestyle that reinforces self-exploration and personal growth. I help you strengthen skills you already possess and develop new ones, so that you can take charge of your life and feel better about yourself. Whether your main concern is your career, relationships, personal growth or spiritual growth, I can help you take the steps that are necessary to start truly enjoying your life. Some evening and weekend appointments are available.
My goal is not to treat dysfunction or illness, but rather to promote your emotional and psychological health; help you develop effective communication skills; and encourage you to create a lifestyle that reinforces self-exploration and personal growth. I help you strengthen skills you already possess and develop new ones, so that you can take charge of your life and feel better about yourself. Whether your main concern is your career, relationships, personal growth or spiritual growth, I can help you take the steps that are necessary to start truly enjoying your life. Some evening and weekend appointments are available.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who want therapy to be a collaborative, reflective process rather than a quick fix. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful change. I often work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting stress, and the impact of caregiving or high-stress roles. Clients who benefit most are open to mindfulness, values-based exploration, and gentle challenge. I am especially well-suited to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.
My ideal clients are adults and couples who want therapy to be a collaborative, reflective process rather than a quick fix. They may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and meaningful change. I often work with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, parenting stress, and the impact of caregiving or high-stress roles. Clients who benefit most are open to mindfulness, values-based exploration, and gentle challenge. I am especially well-suited to LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples.
Hi, I'm Andy. Welcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, spiritual trauma, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you reconnect with a deeper sense of meaning.
As a Jungian Analyst Candidate in training, I draw upon the insights of Carl Jung and existential philosophy to guide our work together. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate creativity, relationship dynamics, spiritual trauma, existential questions, and the search for purpose.
Hi, I'm Andy. Welcome to a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, spiritual trauma, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you reconnect with a deeper sense of meaning.
As a Jungian Analyst Candidate in training, I draw upon the insights of Carl Jung and existential philosophy to guide our work together. With over 10 years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals navigate creativity, relationship dynamics, spiritual trauma, existential questions, and the search for purpose.
I believe therapy should feel deeply human. You don't have to show up with the "right" words or have everything figured out, you just have to show up as you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, self-worth, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Together, we'll explore not only what's happening today, but also the experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
I believe therapy should feel deeply human. You don't have to show up with the "right" words or have everything figured out, you just have to show up as you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and accepted. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, trauma, self-worth, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. Together, we'll explore not only what's happening today, but also the experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I understand the complexities of intergenerational trauma. The weight of cultural and societal expectations can take a toll on one’s mental health. Family & religious pressure can also negatively affect our identity and self-perception. I believe that no matter what our past has given us or what our future holds, we are capable of working through our life challenges. I help clients embrace their authentic selves while navigating intergenerational trauma, perfectionism, family conflict, & life transitions like divorce.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. As the daughter of immigrant parents, I understand the complexities of intergenerational trauma. The weight of cultural and societal expectations can take a toll on one’s mental health. Family & religious pressure can also negatively affect our identity and self-perception. I believe that no matter what our past has given us or what our future holds, we are capable of working through our life challenges. I help clients embrace their authentic selves while navigating intergenerational trauma, perfectionism, family conflict, & life transitions like divorce.
I am an LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyA affirming therapist.
When clients can more easily identify and attune to their emotions, they are more present and engaged in their lives and able to form more meaningful connections. I help clients reconnect with their bodies and experience the interconnection of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
I am an LGBTQIA+, Kink, and PolyA affirming therapist.
When clients can more easily identify and attune to their emotions, they are more present and engaged in their lives and able to form more meaningful connections. I help clients reconnect with their bodies and experience the interconnection of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations.
I'm an AuDHD, queer therapist who works with other suspecting nueorspicy folx with trauma (including religious). I aim to fill the gap in testing/evaluation, neurofeedback, and therapy to help meet the demand of growing awareness. My experience has always been with the neurodivergent population, specifically the women like myself that were too high masking to be seen yet always felt different. If you suspect you have one or the other or both, lets work together to help you understand yourself.
I'm an AuDHD, queer therapist who works with other suspecting nueorspicy folx with trauma (including religious). I aim to fill the gap in testing/evaluation, neurofeedback, and therapy to help meet the demand of growing awareness. My experience has always been with the neurodivergent population, specifically the women like myself that were too high masking to be seen yet always felt different. If you suspect you have one or the other or both, lets work together to help you understand yourself.
Are you looking to reconnect with your body, find purpose, feel secure in yourself and in relationship, understand old patterns, and feel at ease in the therapy room? Welcome, my friend!
I work with teens and adults struggling with relationships, people pleasing, body image, family of origin trauma, grief, and anxiety. A lot of my clients initially seek me out searching for a place to show up authentically and restore a hope that life can get better; they leave feeling more embodied and equipped to handle the turbulence of life.
You've been holding it together for so long. Don't wait any longer to finally meet your own needs.
Are you looking to reconnect with your body, find purpose, feel secure in yourself and in relationship, understand old patterns, and feel at ease in the therapy room? Welcome, my friend!
I work with teens and adults struggling with relationships, people pleasing, body image, family of origin trauma, grief, and anxiety. A lot of my clients initially seek me out searching for a place to show up authentically and restore a hope that life can get better; they leave feeling more embodied and equipped to handle the turbulence of life.
You've been holding it together for so long. Don't wait any longer to finally meet your own needs.
What can I help you with?
If traditional indoor therapy feels restrictive, confining, or overwhelming to your nervous system, you are not alone. Sitting face-to-face in a sterile office can sometimes make it harder to open up or feel safe. I offer a holistic alternative by bringing clinical, trauma-informed mental health counseling outside into the grounding presence of nature. I specialize in helping adults navigating complex trauma (C-PTSD), chronic anxiety, severe burnout, and existential stress. You don't have to carry the weight of your struggles inside four walls. Let's find a grounded path forward.
What can I help you with?
If traditional indoor therapy feels restrictive, confining, or overwhelming to your nervous system, you are not alone. Sitting face-to-face in a sterile office can sometimes make it harder to open up or feel safe. I offer a holistic alternative by bringing clinical, trauma-informed mental health counseling outside into the grounding presence of nature. I specialize in helping adults navigating complex trauma (C-PTSD), chronic anxiety, severe burnout, and existential stress. You don't have to carry the weight of your struggles inside four walls. Let's find a grounded path forward.
Not currently accepting new clients. Are you ready for change and healing, but not sure how or where to start? Are habits and patterns that you found soothing in the past no longer serving you? Therapy that is solution-focused and relational can help get you where you want to be. Whether you are dealing with prior trauma, life transitions, or just a rough patch in your work or personal life, I'm here to help!
Not currently accepting new clients. Are you ready for change and healing, but not sure how or where to start? Are habits and patterns that you found soothing in the past no longer serving you? Therapy that is solution-focused and relational can help get you where you want to be. Whether you are dealing with prior trauma, life transitions, or just a rough patch in your work or personal life, I'm here to help!
I work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults, including those with Autism and ADHD, who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. Some individuals reach out to me when they are curious about an initial diagnosis. Others are seeking more effective strategies to navigate today's world. Clients come to me seeking clarity, practical tools, and a space where they don't have to mask. Together, we make sense of your experiences, build strategies that fit your brain and body, and help you move forward with greater confidence, self-understanding, and ease.
I work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent adults, including those with Autism and ADHD, who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck. Some individuals reach out to me when they are curious about an initial diagnosis. Others are seeking more effective strategies to navigate today's world. Clients come to me seeking clarity, practical tools, and a space where they don't have to mask. Together, we make sense of your experiences, build strategies that fit your brain and body, and help you move forward with greater confidence, self-understanding, and ease.
I work with individuals wanting to increase depth & intimacy in their relationships, through skill building & understanding. Gottman Level I trained clinician, & a sexual health specialist. I am committed to establishing a comfortable & confident setting for individuals to discuss their sexual health. I use a multitude of modalities to assist clients regarding libido issues, kink, pain with penetration, orgasm, relationship transitions, BDSM, erectile dysfunction, LGBTQIA+, poly & ethical non-monogamy, sexual pain disorders, sexual communication, sexual confidence, fetishes, and anxiety, depression.
I work with individuals wanting to increase depth & intimacy in their relationships, through skill building & understanding. Gottman Level I trained clinician, & a sexual health specialist. I am committed to establishing a comfortable & confident setting for individuals to discuss their sexual health. I use a multitude of modalities to assist clients regarding libido issues, kink, pain with penetration, orgasm, relationship transitions, BDSM, erectile dysfunction, LGBTQIA+, poly & ethical non-monogamy, sexual pain disorders, sexual communication, sexual confidence, fetishes, and anxiety, depression.
My goal is to help you make the best of your unique life circumstances and work towards being the person you want to be. I work with mood and anxiety disorders of all kinds, and also enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, people in substance use recovery, dieting recovery, and those setting boundaries with complex families of origin. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in public policy for over a decade, and have a deep understanding of the societal structures in place that feel immovable, and yet greatly impact our mental health.
My goal is to help you make the best of your unique life circumstances and work towards being the person you want to be. I work with mood and anxiety disorders of all kinds, and also enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, people in substance use recovery, dieting recovery, and those setting boundaries with complex families of origin. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in public policy for over a decade, and have a deep understanding of the societal structures in place that feel immovable, and yet greatly impact our mental health.
I aim to provide a safe space for anyone who is struggling, hurting, confused, or in the midst of processing life events. I want to assist my clients by holding space for their feelings, processing their thought patterns and behaviors, and helping them to grow as individuals. I enjoy working with preteens, adolescents, and adults 18 years and onward. If you are someone who wants to understand themselves more deeply, heal from past hurts, learn new ways to cope with difficulty, have a healthier relationship with yourself or others, or just need a place to talk something out, I'd love to work with you.
I aim to provide a safe space for anyone who is struggling, hurting, confused, or in the midst of processing life events. I want to assist my clients by holding space for their feelings, processing their thought patterns and behaviors, and helping them to grow as individuals. I enjoy working with preteens, adolescents, and adults 18 years and onward. If you are someone who wants to understand themselves more deeply, heal from past hurts, learn new ways to cope with difficulty, have a healthier relationship with yourself or others, or just need a place to talk something out, I'd love to work with you.
We specialize in kink, non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+, sexual trauma, sexual pleasure, religious sexual shame, religious deconstruction, & sexual pain.
Sex is a big part of many adults' lives. Yet somehow society often shames those who express themselves or dare to be different. The team at Renegade works with you to build your personal autonomy and embrace the identities that fit who you are today. Reducing shame is a huge part of this work. Many of us were raised to "fit in", rather than be ourselves.
We specialize in kink, non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+, sexual trauma, sexual pleasure, religious sexual shame, religious deconstruction, & sexual pain.
Sex is a big part of many adults' lives. Yet somehow society often shames those who express themselves or dare to be different. The team at Renegade works with you to build your personal autonomy and embrace the identities that fit who you are today. Reducing shame is a huge part of this work. Many of us were raised to "fit in", rather than be ourselves.
Maranda Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Austin, TX 78759
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! My name is Maranda and I believe finding the right therapist is crucial, akin to finding a life partner. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership, where we work together to achieve your goals while tapping into your inherent strengths. I believe that laughter, along with tears, is an important part of the healing process. In sessions, I bring curiosity and honesty, meeting you where you are and guiding you in challenging outdated beliefs. My philosophy is that therapy is simply for those who have exhausted their current coping skills and need to learn new ones.
Welcome! My name is Maranda and I believe finding the right therapist is crucial, akin to finding a life partner. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership, where we work together to achieve your goals while tapping into your inherent strengths. I believe that laughter, along with tears, is an important part of the healing process. In sessions, I bring curiosity and honesty, meeting you where you are and guiding you in challenging outdated beliefs. My philosophy is that therapy is simply for those who have exhausted their current coping skills and need to learn new ones.
Let’s face it – looking for a therapist isn’t easy. The process takes time, energy and bandwidth that are in short supply for you right now. Whether you need help for your yourself or your relationship, you're in the right place. I'm here to help you get curious about what's happening, start feeling better, find new solutions, and get back on track so you're living and loving with more ease, joy and vitality. You'll learn to express your feelings, work with negative thoughts, rewrite limiting beliefs, and explore what's holding you back from the past so you can move forward in your life.
Let’s face it – looking for a therapist isn’t easy. The process takes time, energy and bandwidth that are in short supply for you right now. Whether you need help for your yourself or your relationship, you're in the right place. I'm here to help you get curious about what's happening, start feeling better, find new solutions, and get back on track so you're living and loving with more ease, joy and vitality. You'll learn to express your feelings, work with negative thoughts, rewrite limiting beliefs, and explore what's holding you back from the past so you can move forward in your life.
Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you've landed on my profile. As a Black queer therapist, I recognize the necessity to provide culturally empowering services. Some of my passions include working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folx, neurodivergence, and those looking to process relational trauma. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on a number of different presenting concerns. (I am currently taking new clients, however, I have limited availability at this time. Please indicate your preferred meeting time for sessions if you decide to reach out. I will do my best to accommodate you! Thanks!)
Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you've landed on my profile. As a Black queer therapist, I recognize the necessity to provide culturally empowering services. Some of my passions include working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folx, neurodivergence, and those looking to process relational trauma. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on a number of different presenting concerns. (I am currently taking new clients, however, I have limited availability at this time. Please indicate your preferred meeting time for sessions if you decide to reach out. I will do my best to accommodate you! Thanks!)
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