Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Pflugerville, TX
Finding yourself overwhelmed? Given our social and political climate, you're in good company! Perhaps you're navigating relationship difficulties, a big life change, past trauma, or just losing sight of yourself. Anxiety and depression drain our energies and can isolate us. Trusted support is crucial. I'd love to offer a safe space to process the heavy issues and uncover new ways forward. I'm happy to meet my clients where they are in life, without judgment. I work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based background, using foundations from ACT and EFT, among others. I bring experience from many years of counseling to my sessions.
Finding yourself overwhelmed? Given our social and political climate, you're in good company! Perhaps you're navigating relationship difficulties, a big life change, past trauma, or just losing sight of yourself. Anxiety and depression drain our energies and can isolate us. Trusted support is crucial. I'd love to offer a safe space to process the heavy issues and uncover new ways forward. I'm happy to meet my clients where they are in life, without judgment. I work from a trauma-informed and strengths-based background, using foundations from ACT and EFT, among others. I bring experience from many years of counseling to my sessions.
Expect Change Counseling and Wellness Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Are you looking to make real life changes in a space that feels safe and offers the support that you desire? Does it seem as if you have done all that you can to find the answers? Well, I am here to assist. I enjoy partnering with teens, young adults, and couples as they manage circumstances such as conflict management, anxiety, depression, navigate life and career changes, blended families, adoptions, and school issues; I utilize a trauma informed compassion based approach which focused on your individualized needs. I also offer Christian counseling. In life, one of the bravest things you can do is take ahold of your life journey.
Are you looking to make real life changes in a space that feels safe and offers the support that you desire? Does it seem as if you have done all that you can to find the answers? Well, I am here to assist. I enjoy partnering with teens, young adults, and couples as they manage circumstances such as conflict management, anxiety, depression, navigate life and career changes, blended families, adoptions, and school issues; I utilize a trauma informed compassion based approach which focused on your individualized needs. I also offer Christian counseling. In life, one of the bravest things you can do is take ahold of your life journey.
Kristen Pipes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
2 Endorsed
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Waitlist for new clients
Living life means dealing with transitions and coping with change. Sometimes this can be difficult, whether that is because we feel powerless in the midst of change or traumatic experiences continue to hold us back. Hi, I'm Kristen and I have a passion to empower my clients so that they recognize and utilize their own strengths and develop new skills to help reach their goals! Whether working through life circumstances or through mental illness, I hope to provide a safe environment to those seeking growth.
Living life means dealing with transitions and coping with change. Sometimes this can be difficult, whether that is because we feel powerless in the midst of change or traumatic experiences continue to hold us back. Hi, I'm Kristen and I have a passion to empower my clients so that they recognize and utilize their own strengths and develop new skills to help reach their goals! Whether working through life circumstances or through mental illness, I hope to provide a safe environment to those seeking growth.
Can’t slow your mind down? Insecure in your own skin? Held back by a complicated past? It’s okay. You can let it all out.
All Out Psychotherapy and Consultation, PLLC. was created with one thing in mind—to help you identify and accept how the pieces of your life fit together.
I specialize in providing mental health care to LGBTQ+ people, women, and BIPOC who seek guidance in acknowledging the past and enjoying the present.
Services are available for residents of TX, PA, ID, and WA.
If this is what you would like in your therapy journey, reach out to schedule a free 15 min consultation.
I look forward to meeting you.
Can’t slow your mind down? Insecure in your own skin? Held back by a complicated past? It’s okay. You can let it all out.
All Out Psychotherapy and Consultation, PLLC. was created with one thing in mind—to help you identify and accept how the pieces of your life fit together.
I specialize in providing mental health care to LGBTQ+ people, women, and BIPOC who seek guidance in acknowledging the past and enjoying the present.
Services are available for residents of TX, PA, ID, and WA.
If this is what you would like in your therapy journey, reach out to schedule a free 15 min consultation.
I look forward to meeting you.
I work with both individuals and relationships on topics related to: identity, coming out, more than monogamy/polyamory, expansive sexuality/ kink, fandom, stress, and relational conflict.
Let's decolonize mental health. Your well-being should not come at the expense of authenticity. No matter where you are in your life, the world can feel isolating and exhausting, especially when we do not fit neatly into narrow roles we are told are acceptable. Through connection and community, we develop the skills and language to describe our experiences. You get to define the terms of your own existence, you may already have the words or they could be difficult to find. Our therapeutic connection can provide a space for you to feel safe and supported in creating your space in the world.
I work with both individuals and relationships on topics related to: identity, coming out, more than monogamy/polyamory, expansive sexuality/ kink, fandom, stress, and relational conflict.
Let's decolonize mental health. Your well-being should not come at the expense of authenticity. No matter where you are in your life, the world can feel isolating and exhausting, especially when we do not fit neatly into narrow roles we are told are acceptable. Through connection and community, we develop the skills and language to describe our experiences. You get to define the terms of your own existence, you may already have the words or they could be difficult to find. Our therapeutic connection can provide a space for you to feel safe and supported in creating your space in the world.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a difficult one. Many times stressful life events lead us to seek help. My goal is to make the transition into therapy as smooth as possible, and help you acquire the skills you need to create the life you want, even in the midst of crisis.
Authentic & Intentional Minds, PLLC welcomes adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, identity, mood disorders, relationship stressors, & adjustment to life changes. Along with psychotherapy, we also offer holistic wellness options.
Individual and group clinical supervision is available for LMSWs Seeking their LCSW.
Making the decision to engage in therapy can be a difficult one. Many times stressful life events lead us to seek help. My goal is to make the transition into therapy as smooth as possible, and help you acquire the skills you need to create the life you want, even in the midst of crisis.
Authentic & Intentional Minds, PLLC welcomes adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, identity, mood disorders, relationship stressors, & adjustment to life changes. Along with psychotherapy, we also offer holistic wellness options.
Individual and group clinical supervision is available for LMSWs Seeking their LCSW.
Welcome! I'm here to support you on your healing journey. I specialize in working with teens and adults from the LGBTQ+ community, as well as navigating traumatic exposure, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Additionally, I offer a supportive space for individuals who wish to explore their relationship with religion or spirituality, whether that involves process processing past religious trauma or deepening their spiritual connection within the counseling process.
Welcome! I'm here to support you on your healing journey. I specialize in working with teens and adults from the LGBTQ+ community, as well as navigating traumatic exposure, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief. Additionally, I offer a supportive space for individuals who wish to explore their relationship with religion or spirituality, whether that involves process processing past religious trauma or deepening their spiritual connection within the counseling process.
I understand it can be difficult to choose someone you can trust to collaboratively guide you through your healing journey. My role is to meet you where you are in the process, in a non-judgmental and positive way towards the goals or changes you envision as possible. My experience is working with people struggling with Depression and Anxiety. Including Queer/Trans community, multilingual communities, intersectional identity issues, acculturative/cultural stress, identity development, chronically-ill and different-abled community, and Latinx/e community. I provide these services in English and Spanish.
I understand it can be difficult to choose someone you can trust to collaboratively guide you through your healing journey. My role is to meet you where you are in the process, in a non-judgmental and positive way towards the goals or changes you envision as possible. My experience is working with people struggling with Depression and Anxiety. Including Queer/Trans community, multilingual communities, intersectional identity issues, acculturative/cultural stress, identity development, chronically-ill and different-abled community, and Latinx/e community. I provide these services in English and Spanish.
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life who are ready to learn more about themselves—what shapes them, what’s working, and what’s getting in the way. Together, we’ll explore the influences that have brought you to where you are and begin the process of uncovering what makes you you. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you move from surviving to thriving.
I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life who are ready to learn more about themselves—what shapes them, what’s working, and what’s getting in the way. Together, we’ll explore the influences that have brought you to where you are and begin the process of uncovering what makes you you. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Our practice is home to a variety of counselors and social workers from different backgrounds all working together to help each other learn and grow. Our clinicians cover a wide range of specialties like LGBTQ+, couples, children/adolescents, aging issues, educators, trauma, anger management, life adjustments, and more. Nuestra práctica es hogar de diversos consejeros y trabajadores sociales de diferentes orígenes, trabajamos juntos para aprender y crecer. Abarcamos una amplia gama de especialidades, como LGBTQ+, parejas, niños/adolescentes, problemas relacionados con el envejecimiento, educadores, trauma, y ajustes de vida.
Our practice is home to a variety of counselors and social workers from different backgrounds all working together to help each other learn and grow. Our clinicians cover a wide range of specialties like LGBTQ+, couples, children/adolescents, aging issues, educators, trauma, anger management, life adjustments, and more. Nuestra práctica es hogar de diversos consejeros y trabajadores sociales de diferentes orígenes, trabajamos juntos para aprender y crecer. Abarcamos una amplia gama de especialidades, como LGBTQ+, parejas, niños/adolescentes, problemas relacionados con el envejecimiento, educadores, trauma, y ajustes de vida.
From our very first contact, I think you will find that I'm easy to talk to. I pride myself on being a good listener, and I believe you will experience me as warm, genuine, and supportive. I'm not one of those quiet therapists; I openly and honestly share my thoughts, questions, and perceptions. You will also find me to be (gently) challenging when you need and want to be challenged. I take your confidentiality and privacy very seriously. And, while much of what we discuss will be serious, I do have a sense of humor that I don't leave at the door.
From our very first contact, I think you will find that I'm easy to talk to. I pride myself on being a good listener, and I believe you will experience me as warm, genuine, and supportive. I'm not one of those quiet therapists; I openly and honestly share my thoughts, questions, and perceptions. You will also find me to be (gently) challenging when you need and want to be challenged. I take your confidentiality and privacy very seriously. And, while much of what we discuss will be serious, I do have a sense of humor that I don't leave at the door.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
Despite your best efforts, life is unknowable - you can't always predict or be prepared for what comes your way. You might need help sorting out what's going on. As a therapist, I have learned that we are not alone in our struggles. People hurt together, and we also must heal together. Through our relationships and experiences, we can grow and rediscover what we thought was once lost. I want to help you down that path of discovery while using psychotherapeutic approaches such as attachment theory, AEDP, IFS, interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
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.
I offer kink and polyamorous informed care, and have experience working with clients from across the gender and sexuality spectrums.
My current focus is sex informed counseling as it relates to trauma for couples and individuals. I help clients find inner strength and empowerment with 100% unconditional acceptance. Together we work to overcome the pain from the past and find peace with the present. I work with complex trauma, PTSD, porn addiction, infidelity, intimacy, and gender issues.
I offer kink and polyamorous informed care, and have experience working with clients from across the gender and sexuality spectrums.
My current focus is sex informed counseling as it relates to trauma for couples and individuals. I help clients find inner strength and empowerment with 100% unconditional acceptance. Together we work to overcome the pain from the past and find peace with the present. I work with complex trauma, PTSD, porn addiction, infidelity, intimacy, and gender issues.
Are you someone that wants to heal from trauma, would like to do EMDR therapy, or is currently going through divorce, separation, or relationship difficulty? The good news is that you have unique strengths that serve as a strong foundation to solve your problems. Seeking out therapy can be hard, so I commend you for taking the first step. My priority is to help you achieve your goals with an emphasis on acceptance, strengths, and empathy. If you are seeking a therapist that is collaborative and that will encourage you to accomplish your goals even when it is difficult, we will probably be a good fit.
Are you someone that wants to heal from trauma, would like to do EMDR therapy, or is currently going through divorce, separation, or relationship difficulty? The good news is that you have unique strengths that serve as a strong foundation to solve your problems. Seeking out therapy can be hard, so I commend you for taking the first step. My priority is to help you achieve your goals with an emphasis on acceptance, strengths, and empathy. If you are seeking a therapist that is collaborative and that will encourage you to accomplish your goals even when it is difficult, we will probably be a good fit.
Starting this journey—whether it feels overwhelming, hopeful, or somewhere in between—takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and the lasting impact of early family dynamics. My approach is rooted in compassion and curiosity, and is both relational and collaborative. I place strong emphasis on the mind-body connection and support clients in understanding the emotional, mental, and physical patterns that shape how they respond to stress, connection, and challenge.
Starting this journey—whether it feels overwhelming, hopeful, or somewhere in between—takes courage, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, and the lasting impact of early family dynamics. My approach is rooted in compassion and curiosity, and is both relational and collaborative. I place strong emphasis on the mind-body connection and support clients in understanding the emotional, mental, and physical patterns that shape how they respond to stress, connection, and challenge.
Are you making decisions that don’t align with your needs and goals? Do you feel weighed down by shame, stuck in the belief that you’re not enough, or caught ruminating on past choices? If you’ve been carrying too much, pushing through the days, or feeling like no one really understands, you don’t have to carry that alone. Together, we can work to meet your needs, strengthen your coping skills, and unravel the patterns that affect your ability to feel grounded, regulated, and connected with yourself and others.
Are you making decisions that don’t align with your needs and goals? Do you feel weighed down by shame, stuck in the belief that you’re not enough, or caught ruminating on past choices? If you’ve been carrying too much, pushing through the days, or feeling like no one really understands, you don’t have to carry that alone. Together, we can work to meet your needs, strengthen your coping skills, and unravel the patterns that affect your ability to feel grounded, regulated, and connected with yourself and others.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Book a free consultation with me now by clicking on my website! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
Please don't hesitate to text, call or email me to schedule a free consultation and learn more about counseling! My goal is to ensure that you are not alone while we work together to identify your goals and find the tools that suit you best. Mental health counseling isn’t just for when things feel wrong—it’s also a powerful way to maintain balance and strive for your best self. Whether you’re seeking stability, overcoming barriers, or discovering your goals, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Please don't hesitate to text, call or email me to schedule a free consultation and learn more about counseling! My goal is to ensure that you are not alone while we work together to identify your goals and find the tools that suit you best. Mental health counseling isn’t just for when things feel wrong—it’s also a powerful way to maintain balance and strive for your best self. Whether you’re seeking stability, overcoming barriers, or discovering your goals, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Regardless of what life has thrown at you, I am here to go through it and grow through it with you. As a queer woman of color, I can relate to those who feel marginalized as a result of life’s most challenging situations and experiences. My goal is to help you effectively manage painful emotions and educate you to respond to difficult situations, thereby leading to a healthier, happier life. My approach is direct, open, and empathic. Respect, optimism and advocacy are at the core of my work. I specialize in counseling with individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships within LGBTQ+, and heterosexual communities of color.
Regardless of what life has thrown at you, I am here to go through it and grow through it with you. As a queer woman of color, I can relate to those who feel marginalized as a result of life’s most challenging situations and experiences. My goal is to help you effectively manage painful emotions and educate you to respond to difficult situations, thereby leading to a healthier, happier life. My approach is direct, open, and empathic. Respect, optimism and advocacy are at the core of my work. I specialize in counseling with individuals, couples, multi-partner relationships within LGBTQ+, and heterosexual communities of color.
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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.