Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Richmond, VA
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with verbal therapy alone? Try a different approach! I am an art therapist and licensed professional counselor who helps teens and adults explore, process and heal through creative expression.
I take a person-centered and holistic approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs. I encourage my clients to use art in ways that align with their therapy goals; whether that means painting through grief, using clay and sculpture for regulation, collaging to explore symbolism and identity, and many more modalities. You don't have to be an artist, or have any experience in art to do art therapy!
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with verbal therapy alone? Try a different approach! I am an art therapist and licensed professional counselor who helps teens and adults explore, process and heal through creative expression.
I take a person-centered and holistic approach, tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs. I encourage my clients to use art in ways that align with their therapy goals; whether that means painting through grief, using clay and sculpture for regulation, collaging to explore symbolism and identity, and many more modalities. You don't have to be an artist, or have any experience in art to do art therapy!
Hi, welcome to your journey!
I specialize in working with survivors, veterans, federal employees, caregivers and older adults who are struggling with trauma (including medical trauma), life transitions, burnout, anxiety, feeling “stuck,” or disconnected from meaning in their lives! Many of the clients I work with are highly capable, insightful individuals who nonetheless feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels authentic. I offer a sliding scale for financial need!
Hi, welcome to your journey!
I specialize in working with survivors, veterans, federal employees, caregivers and older adults who are struggling with trauma (including medical trauma), life transitions, burnout, anxiety, feeling “stuck,” or disconnected from meaning in their lives! Many of the clients I work with are highly capable, insightful individuals who nonetheless feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels authentic. I offer a sliding scale for financial need!
I’m an LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, and kink knowledgable therapist in Richmond, VA.
You'll never need to justify yourself or educate me on these issues. Your authentic identity, orientation, or relationship style will never be pathologized, questioned. or assumed to be your reason for choosing to be in therapy. You'll have the opportunity to show up as your complete self without the need to mask or compartmentalize. You can just "be".
I’m an LGBTQ+, ethical non-monogamy, and kink knowledgable therapist in Richmond, VA.
You'll never need to justify yourself or educate me on these issues. Your authentic identity, orientation, or relationship style will never be pathologized, questioned. or assumed to be your reason for choosing to be in therapy. You'll have the opportunity to show up as your complete self without the need to mask or compartmentalize. You can just "be".
Life moves swiftly, and it can be especially tough when we find ourselves trapped in outdated patterns that no longer benefit us. This often leads to feelings of disconnection, being unheard, and feeling unseen, causing us to question our identity and values. We may struggle with what it means to be our authentic selves, especially when we lack a space where we can truly express who we are. In the whirlwind of our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to feel lost. Therapy is the place to understand yourself. A good therapist can help give you alternative perspectives, support your goals, and help you see yourself in a new light.
Life moves swiftly, and it can be especially tough when we find ourselves trapped in outdated patterns that no longer benefit us. This often leads to feelings of disconnection, being unheard, and feeling unseen, causing us to question our identity and values. We may struggle with what it means to be our authentic selves, especially when we lack a space where we can truly express who we are. In the whirlwind of our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to feel lost. Therapy is the place to understand yourself. A good therapist can help give you alternative perspectives, support your goals, and help you see yourself in a new light.
Starting therapy is a huge step and can feel overwhelming. I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions with empathy and authenticity.
Starting therapy is a huge step and can feel overwhelming. I am passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions with empathy and authenticity.
Prince Kitty Co,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CSTIP
Richmond, VA 23219
Waitlist for new clients
At Prince Kitty Co, we offer trauma-informed therapy, neurodivergent-affirming assessment services, and accessible community mental health engagement rooted in anti-capitalist, queer-inclusive care.
Led by Angelica Gehlich, LCSW (she/they), our work centers survivors of hardships, addiction, cult/religious/extremism trauma, intimate partner and gender-based violence; queer and trans folks; neurodivergent individuals; and those healing from complex trauma and shame. Whether you're navigating grief, identity, sexual empowerment, religious trauma, or simply craving a space to be radically yourself—we’ve got room for you here.
At Prince Kitty Co, we offer trauma-informed therapy, neurodivergent-affirming assessment services, and accessible community mental health engagement rooted in anti-capitalist, queer-inclusive care.
Led by Angelica Gehlich, LCSW (she/they), our work centers survivors of hardships, addiction, cult/religious/extremism trauma, intimate partner and gender-based violence; queer and trans folks; neurodivergent individuals; and those healing from complex trauma and shame. Whether you're navigating grief, identity, sexual empowerment, religious trauma, or simply craving a space to be radically yourself—we’ve got room for you here.
My areas of specialty are Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID), Relationship Issues, Open Relationships Non Monogamy, and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied practice.
I work from a psychodynamic and attachment theory orientation. I believe that by developing a trusting and meaningful connection between therapist and client, each person can begin to create the relationship with themselves, others, and the world that works best for them.
My areas of specialty are Trauma and PTSD, Dissociative Disorders (DID), Relationship Issues, Open Relationships Non Monogamy, and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied practice.
I work from a psychodynamic and attachment theory orientation. I believe that by developing a trusting and meaningful connection between therapist and client, each person can begin to create the relationship with themselves, others, and the world that works best for them.
Hi, I’m Brandy. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASCT-certified sex therapist, EMDR-certified therapist, and certified drug and alcohol counselor. I’m also a military veteran and a mom of four. I’ve worked across multiple states and clinical settings with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of concerns.
My work focuses on trauma, relationships, sexual health, and addiction.
Together, we work to better understand what’s happening, reduce reactivity, and create more clarity in how you respond to yourself and others.
Hi, I’m Brandy. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, AASCT-certified sex therapist, EMDR-certified therapist, and certified drug and alcohol counselor. I’m also a military veteran and a mom of four. I’ve worked across multiple states and clinical settings with individuals, couples, and families navigating a wide range of concerns.
My work focuses on trauma, relationships, sexual health, and addiction.
Together, we work to better understand what’s happening, reduce reactivity, and create more clarity in how you respond to yourself and others.
I also have experience working with folks in the Poly, ENM, and Kink communities.
We all feel stuck, beat down, and demoralized sometimes. Whether it’s by
stress at work, feeling disconnected from friends, partners, maybe even
yourself, a recent devastating loss, or some other challenge in your life; you’re not alone and there is help.
My approach is best defined as evidence-based, highlighted with a warm, safe, welcoming, and understanding environment. I use science-based therapeutic techniques and approaches to empower clients with the tools to directly address their difficulties, while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for them to be who they truly are. También hablo español
I also have experience working with folks in the Poly, ENM, and Kink communities.
We all feel stuck, beat down, and demoralized sometimes. Whether it’s by
stress at work, feeling disconnected from friends, partners, maybe even
yourself, a recent devastating loss, or some other challenge in your life; you’re not alone and there is help.
My approach is best defined as evidence-based, highlighted with a warm, safe, welcoming, and understanding environment. I use science-based therapeutic techniques and approaches to empower clients with the tools to directly address their difficulties, while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for them to be who they truly are. También hablo español
Seeking help can feel overwhelming and scary, and learning a little about me and my views on the counseling process can help you decide if I am the right fit for you. As a humanist counselor, I provide a holistic, collaborative approach, emphasizing the inherent worth and potential of each individual. I create an inclusive, empathetic environment, focusing on self-awareness, empowerment, and resilience. I support clients facing systemic oppression, gender-based challenges, and identity issues using various therapeutic techniques like mindfulness, CBT, DBT, solution-focused and somatic experiencing to meet each client's unique needs.
Seeking help can feel overwhelming and scary, and learning a little about me and my views on the counseling process can help you decide if I am the right fit for you. As a humanist counselor, I provide a holistic, collaborative approach, emphasizing the inherent worth and potential of each individual. I create an inclusive, empathetic environment, focusing on self-awareness, empowerment, and resilience. I support clients facing systemic oppression, gender-based challenges, and identity issues using various therapeutic techniques like mindfulness, CBT, DBT, solution-focused and somatic experiencing to meet each client's unique needs.
I am a sex positive, kink-affirming & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate the complexities of life, love, and personal growth. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, going through a major life transition, or facing challenges in relationships and friendships, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space for insight, healing, and growth. Together, we explore emotions, clarify values, and strengthen communication and connection. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending emotion focused skills with reflective exploration. We’ll create an impact that support a more fulfilling and connected life.
I am a sex positive, kink-affirming & LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
You deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate the complexities of life, love, and personal growth. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, going through a major life transition, or facing challenges in relationships and friendships, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space for insight, healing, and growth. Together, we explore emotions, clarify values, and strengthen communication and connection. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, blending emotion focused skills with reflective exploration. We’ll create an impact that support a more fulfilling and connected life.
Are you navigating kink, repairing trust, or untangling shame that keeps you from fully embracing your sexuality?
I provide a collaborative, shame-free space to explore identity, relationships, sexuality, and trauma. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent, poly, kinky, and queer adults as they navigate consent, communication, and connection. Using trauma-informed and somatic approaches, I help clients reclaim pleasure, rebuild trust, and feel safe in their bodies.
Are you navigating kink, repairing trust, or untangling shame that keeps you from fully embracing your sexuality?
I provide a collaborative, shame-free space to explore identity, relationships, sexuality, and trauma. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent, poly, kinky, and queer adults as they navigate consent, communication, and connection. Using trauma-informed and somatic approaches, I help clients reclaim pleasure, rebuild trust, and feel safe in their bodies.
I work extensively with LGBTQIA+ clients, ENM relationships, the kink community, and sex workers.
I help clients slow down, tune into the wisdom of their body, and build a compassionate relationship with their inner world. Together, we uncover the roots of your reactions, not to judge them, but to understand them. This allows for deep healing rather than surface-level coping.
I work extensively with LGBTQIA+ clients, ENM relationships, the kink community, and sex workers.
I help clients slow down, tune into the wisdom of their body, and build a compassionate relationship with their inner world. Together, we uncover the roots of your reactions, not to judge them, but to understand them. This allows for deep healing rather than surface-level coping.
You deserve support that brings peace and comfort to your mind, body, and heart. You and your story deserve to be heard and held as you heal. No matter what part of life you are currently in, you deserve a therapist that you connect with. I help clients in all stages of life process feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, and post-traumatic stress. I offer a holistic method through a combination of mindfulness, movement, spirituality, and psychotherapy. My goal is for you to gain helpful coping skills, emotional processing, and a deeper sense of self. All parts of you are welcome and honored!
You deserve support that brings peace and comfort to your mind, body, and heart. You and your story deserve to be heard and held as you heal. No matter what part of life you are currently in, you deserve a therapist that you connect with. I help clients in all stages of life process feelings of anxiety, depression, loss, and post-traumatic stress. I offer a holistic method through a combination of mindfulness, movement, spirituality, and psychotherapy. My goal is for you to gain helpful coping skills, emotional processing, and a deeper sense of self. All parts of you are welcome and honored!
I believe the things we struggle to talk about—sex, kink, race, trauma, power—are often the ones we need most to explore without shame.
Hi there! I’m a bi, poly, kinky sex therapist who’s passionate about providing affirming, informed care for queer, trans, polyamorous, kinky, and other marginalized communities.
As a therapist and in completing my doctoral degree, I’ve spent years learning how to do therapy differently—by naming harm, pushing back on outdated ideas, and creating space where people feel seen, safe, and celebrated. If you've felt dismissed by past providers, you're not alone—and you're welcome here.
I believe the things we struggle to talk about—sex, kink, race, trauma, power—are often the ones we need most to explore without shame.
Hi there! I’m a bi, poly, kinky sex therapist who’s passionate about providing affirming, informed care for queer, trans, polyamorous, kinky, and other marginalized communities.
As a therapist and in completing my doctoral degree, I’ve spent years learning how to do therapy differently—by naming harm, pushing back on outdated ideas, and creating space where people feel seen, safe, and celebrated. If you've felt dismissed by past providers, you're not alone—and you're welcome here.
I’m sex-positive, kink-affirming, and open to any conversation you’re ready to have, especially the ones that feel hard to talk about anywhere else.
My clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling lighter, more confident, and more connected to their own strength. I bring warmth, humor, and a grounded presence to our work. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical; it can feel real, supportive, and transformative.
I’m sex-positive, kink-affirming, and open to any conversation you’re ready to have, especially the ones that feel hard to talk about anywhere else.
My clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling lighter, more confident, and more connected to their own strength. I bring warmth, humor, and a grounded presence to our work. Therapy doesn’t have to feel clinical; it can feel real, supportive, and transformative.
Riverbend is an outpatient psychotherapy program that offers a wide range of current and creative therapeutic interventions. Treatment is tailored to address complex issues and help each person access their own unique and ever-present resources for healing.
Riverbend is an outpatient psychotherapy program that offers a wide range of current and creative therapeutic interventions. Treatment is tailored to address complex issues and help each person access their own unique and ever-present resources for healing.
Hello! I'm Lim, an LCSW with a passion for empowering individuals from all walks of life and a particular interest in supporting at-risk youth in navigating challenges around coming of age. My personal experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by diverse communities. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empathetic space for clients to explore their mental health and well-being. I believe in a client-centered approach, where we work together to set and achieve your personal goals toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
Hello! I'm Lim, an LCSW with a passion for empowering individuals from all walks of life and a particular interest in supporting at-risk youth in navigating challenges around coming of age. My personal experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by diverse communities. I am committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empathetic space for clients to explore their mental health and well-being. I believe in a client-centered approach, where we work together to set and achieve your personal goals toward emotional well-being and personal growth.
You've always felt like something was wrong or different about you. Like everyone else has gotten the handbook on how to have healthy relationships and live a happy life, but you're too damaged or undeserving of those things. When good things happen, you're waiting for the other shoe to drop- and it feels like it almost always does. Complex trauma (C-PTSD) often leads us to cope in ways that are no longer serving us. With over 12 years of clinical experience supporting folks who are struggling with the impacts of C-PTSD, I can tell you that despite what that voice in the back of your mind tells you, there IS a pathway through.
You've always felt like something was wrong or different about you. Like everyone else has gotten the handbook on how to have healthy relationships and live a happy life, but you're too damaged or undeserving of those things. When good things happen, you're waiting for the other shoe to drop- and it feels like it almost always does. Complex trauma (C-PTSD) often leads us to cope in ways that are no longer serving us. With over 12 years of clinical experience supporting folks who are struggling with the impacts of C-PTSD, I can tell you that despite what that voice in the back of your mind tells you, there IS a pathway through.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. I believe therapy should be a space where you're seen, heard, and supported without judgment. I work with adults navigating difficult transitions, emotional pain, and patterns they’re ready to break. Together, we can explore your story, clarify your goals, and create a path forward that aligns with your values.
Life can be overwhelming, especially when you're carrying the weight of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. I believe therapy should be a space where you're seen, heard, and supported without judgment. I work with adults navigating difficult transitions, emotional pain, and patterns they’re ready to break. Together, we can explore your story, clarify your goals, and create a path forward that aligns with your values.
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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.