Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Rutland, VT
If life feels like you are always bracing for the next thing and burnout has become your baseline, you’re not alone. You don't need fixing; you need someone who cares and has the skills to support you in getting out this cycle. I’m a trauma-informed licensed independent clinical social worker in Vermont. I offer virtual therapy for adults wanting to move out of survival mode, navigate burnout and chronic stress, and learn to thrive and live more joyfully. I work with adults from all walks of life. I particularly specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ and cognitively diverse adults in an affirming space.
If life feels like you are always bracing for the next thing and burnout has become your baseline, you’re not alone. You don't need fixing; you need someone who cares and has the skills to support you in getting out this cycle. I’m a trauma-informed licensed independent clinical social worker in Vermont. I offer virtual therapy for adults wanting to move out of survival mode, navigate burnout and chronic stress, and learn to thrive and live more joyfully. I work with adults from all walks of life. I particularly specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ and cognitively diverse adults in an affirming space.
I have lived experience and professional expertise in working with complex trauma, kink and non-monogamy.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. - Albert Camus
I'm Amie Koontz: a musician, sex and communication educator, integrative psychotherapist and specialist in the neurobiology of connection.
I know what it's like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to numb out or feel like an exposed nerve, to put everyone and everything else first... to try SO HARD and wonder if anyone really cares, living on auto-pilot until you shut down or wind up reacting in ways you aren’t proud of. It doesn't have to be that way.
I have lived experience and professional expertise in working with complex trauma, kink and non-monogamy.
The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. - Albert Camus
I'm Amie Koontz: a musician, sex and communication educator, integrative psychotherapist and specialist in the neurobiology of connection.
I know what it's like to try to control your world through endless schedules and to-do lists, to numb out or feel like an exposed nerve, to put everyone and everything else first... to try SO HARD and wonder if anyone really cares, living on auto-pilot until you shut down or wind up reacting in ways you aren’t proud of. It doesn't have to be that way.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
I have particular expertise working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and with concerns related to sexuality, the body, kink, polyamory, and alternative relationship structures.
You may feel emotionally unsettled, internally fragmented, or unsure how to make sense of recurring patterns in your relationships, desires, or sense of self. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling constrained, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied inside. Many people who seek my work are thoughtful, psychologically curious, and self-aware, yet sense that understanding alone has not brought the integration or ease they are seeking. Therapy may feel like a way to deepen self-experience, develop greater coherence, and live with more clarity, alignment, and emotional continuity.
I work with adults with ADHD, autism, PTSD, and other neurodivergent conditions. My clients are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and many are working towards body neutrality or fat acceptance. Some therapy days may look like making to do lists or deciding how to respond in a social situation. Other days include talking about your experience in school or childhood. I follow your lead, and we talk about what is most helpful for you.
I work with adults with ADHD, autism, PTSD, and other neurodivergent conditions. My clients are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and many are working towards body neutrality or fat acceptance. Some therapy days may look like making to do lists or deciding how to respond in a social situation. Other days include talking about your experience in school or childhood. I follow your lead, and we talk about what is most helpful for you.
You might be at a point in your life where things look “fine” on the outside—but internally, something feels unclear, unsettled, or ready to shift. Maybe you're navigating a transition: a relationship ending or beginning, a career change, a move, a shift in identity, or simply a growing awareness that the life you’ve been living no longer fully fits. These moments can feel disorienting, but they can also be deeply meaningful opportunities to reconnect with who you are and who you are becoming.
You might be at a point in your life where things look “fine” on the outside—but internally, something feels unclear, unsettled, or ready to shift. Maybe you're navigating a transition: a relationship ending or beginning, a career change, a move, a shift in identity, or simply a growing awareness that the life you’ve been living no longer fully fits. These moments can feel disorienting, but they can also be deeply meaningful opportunities to reconnect with who you are and who you are becoming.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
I offer a welcoming, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to share your story. Sometimes, problems we face — whether they come with a diagnosis or not — may be overwhelming, debilitating, paralyzing, unhealthy, or destructive to ourselves or our relationships. I work collaboratively to help people deconstruct and free themselves from the grip of problems that may be overwhelming and oppressive and move toward preferred ways of living and thriving.
My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending that everything's fine. That includes BIPOC clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks needing a therapist who gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you belongs here. Welcome.
My people are adults, kids, & teens who are done pretending that everything's fine. That includes BIPOC clients healing from racial trauma, LGBTQIA+ folks needing a therapist who gets it, gamers tired of being pathologized, and people wrestling with depression, grief, ADHD, or family chaos. They come when the usual coping isn't cutting it anymore. With 30+ years of experience, I bring warmth, humor, and zero judgment. All of you belongs here. Welcome.
I hold unconditional positive regard as the key to a great therapeutic relationship. I work to meet people where they are, to actively listen and understand their values, and to explore and support them to better connect with themselves and others. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while creating an awareness that the past doesn't have to dictate their present or future.
I hold unconditional positive regard as the key to a great therapeutic relationship. I work to meet people where they are, to actively listen and understand their values, and to explore and support them to better connect with themselves and others. My goal is to help people cultivate loving acceptance of themselves, and gain insight of how the past impacts the present, while creating an awareness that the past doesn't have to dictate their present or future.
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My specialties include LGBTQIA+ matters, gender dysphoria (and euphoria!), sex-positive approaches, PTSD, institutional trauma, and mood disorders.
I'm Eden, nice to meet you! I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in FL, LCMHC (068.0137195TELE) in VT, and LPC (license 9781504) in ID. As a queer person and therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe all folks have a right to an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent therapist. I provide talk therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART). I have experience serving folks in community mental health and dual-diagnosis settings.
My specialties include LGBTQIA+ matters, gender dysphoria (and euphoria!), sex-positive approaches, PTSD, institutional trauma, and mood disorders.
I'm Eden, nice to meet you! I'm a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in FL, LCMHC (068.0137195TELE) in VT, and LPC (license 9781504) in ID. As a queer person and therapist, I understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe all folks have a right to an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent therapist. I provide talk therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy (SFT), narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, and accelerated resolution therapy (ART). I have experience serving folks in community mental health and dual-diagnosis settings.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I provide neurodivergent-affirming, systems-focused, and sex-positive care.
I offer a judgment-free space where you can explore, understand, and strengthen the relationships that matter the most to you. Rooted in a non-blaming approach, I help you connect with your authentic self while also navigating the complexities of life and relationships with greater clarity and confidence.
Together, we’ll work to uncover and shift the unhelpful patterns that get in the way of trust and connection. I offer a grounded, collaborative, and therapeutic space for people who want real change — insight, tools, and a place to practice being the most authentic version of yourself
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I provide neurodivergent-affirming, systems-focused, and sex-positive care.
I offer a judgment-free space where you can explore, understand, and strengthen the relationships that matter the most to you. Rooted in a non-blaming approach, I help you connect with your authentic self while also navigating the complexities of life and relationships with greater clarity and confidence.
Together, we’ll work to uncover and shift the unhelpful patterns that get in the way of trust and connection. I offer a grounded, collaborative, and therapeutic space for people who want real change — insight, tools, and a place to practice being the most authentic version of yourself
High-functioning, self-aware people who have outgrown something — a pattern, a relationship, a life that looks successful but feels quietly misaligned.
I work with individuals, couples, and all relationship constellations, including non-monogamy.
Anxiety beneath a capable life. Relationships that feel stuck. Identity questions that won't resolve alone.
Sessions follow the person, not a script. I integrate attachment-based, psychodynamic, and systems approaches, with advanced training in sex therapy. Clinical depth, direct collaboration, and a shame-free space to meet the version of yourself that's ready to emerge.
High-functioning, self-aware people who have outgrown something — a pattern, a relationship, a life that looks successful but feels quietly misaligned.
I work with individuals, couples, and all relationship constellations, including non-monogamy.
Anxiety beneath a capable life. Relationships that feel stuck. Identity questions that won't resolve alone.
Sessions follow the person, not a script. I integrate attachment-based, psychodynamic, and systems approaches, with advanced training in sex therapy. Clinical depth, direct collaboration, and a shame-free space to meet the version of yourself that's ready to emerge.
Whether this is your first therapeutic rodeo or you need a tune-up and a fresh start, we will work together to help you reach your goals and create a a life that feels connected and aligned with your best self. If you struggle with eating, have an eating disorder, suspect you might have one; if you are struggling with anxiety, body image distress, depression, have endured trauma, or you just feel generally stuck, you can move towards recovery. Let's discover your path to a more peaceful and passionate life. Will it be fun? Sometimes. Will it be worth it? Yes, because you are.
Whether this is your first therapeutic rodeo or you need a tune-up and a fresh start, we will work together to help you reach your goals and create a a life that feels connected and aligned with your best self. If you struggle with eating, have an eating disorder, suspect you might have one; if you are struggling with anxiety, body image distress, depression, have endured trauma, or you just feel generally stuck, you can move towards recovery. Let's discover your path to a more peaceful and passionate life. Will it be fun? Sometimes. Will it be worth it? Yes, because you are.
I am queer, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and knowledgeable about non-monogamy.
I collaborate with my clients in our work together, drawing from a variety of methods. I believe every individual is an expert in their life and I have a collaborative approach to the therapeutic process. I utilize EMDR, DBT, somatic awareness, ACT, mindfulness, and resourcing techniques to help clients overcome PTSD, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
I am queer, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and knowledgeable about non-monogamy.
I collaborate with my clients in our work together, drawing from a variety of methods. I believe every individual is an expert in their life and I have a collaborative approach to the therapeutic process. I utilize EMDR, DBT, somatic awareness, ACT, mindfulness, and resourcing techniques to help clients overcome PTSD, addiction, depression, and anxiety.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
The most important element in therapy is creating a safe and empowering relationship. There are many barriers to seeking support and I believe it is my job to break those down. I encourage prospective clients to ask questions and develop trust in whatever way feels right to them. My background in social work has taught me to look at each individual as part of a larger picture, and to work with each individual from a place of empowerment and strength.
Welcome! I work with clients of all ages and adapt sessions to meet the unique goals of each individual. I view therapy as a collaborative and non-judgmental process in which we'll work together to achieve short and long-term goals such as: reframing long-held harmful thought patterns or behaviors, learning how to regulate big emotions, and developing skills with the ultimate goal of empowering you to make meaningful, lasting changes. I have worked with clients navigating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ challenges, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions.
Welcome! I work with clients of all ages and adapt sessions to meet the unique goals of each individual. I view therapy as a collaborative and non-judgmental process in which we'll work together to achieve short and long-term goals such as: reframing long-held harmful thought patterns or behaviors, learning how to regulate big emotions, and developing skills with the ultimate goal of empowering you to make meaningful, lasting changes. I have worked with clients navigating depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ challenges, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions.
Are you struggling to feel joy in your everyday life? Do you have difficulty managing your stress or worries? Are you looking to gain more insight into repeating patterns in your life? We all go through tough times in our lives, and talking to a professional can be incredibly helpful in not only learning new ways to approach the problems we face, but also in building resilience, finding joy and creating meaning through adversity. I have a focus on working with neurodivergent folks and helping them find their authentic selves.
Are you struggling to feel joy in your everyday life? Do you have difficulty managing your stress or worries? Are you looking to gain more insight into repeating patterns in your life? We all go through tough times in our lives, and talking to a professional can be incredibly helpful in not only learning new ways to approach the problems we face, but also in building resilience, finding joy and creating meaning through adversity. I have a focus on working with neurodivergent folks and helping them find their authentic selves.
My highest priority as a therapist is to foster a warm, collaborative, confidential environment in which we can focus on the challenges and goals that matter most to you. My therapeutic style is tailored to each client. I draw on a range of theoretical and practical traditions, but my core commitment is to understanding you and your experiences from an empathetic and non-judgmental perspective. I have availability during morning and evening hours and on weekends as necessary.
My highest priority as a therapist is to foster a warm, collaborative, confidential environment in which we can focus on the challenges and goals that matter most to you. My therapeutic style is tailored to each client. I draw on a range of theoretical and practical traditions, but my core commitment is to understanding you and your experiences from an empathetic and non-judgmental perspective. I have availability during morning and evening hours and on weekends as necessary.
Clients who come to my practice often seek a path through complex emotional challenges. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, troubling habits, esteem or relationship issues, grief, or existential crises, together, we can explore patterns that may feel overwhelming. We can work towards building stability and resilience while gathering a deeper understanding of where painful patterns come from. I offer a compassionate, structured space for clients from various backgrounds, and I also specialize in providing therapy to therapists who like to keep me on my toes. New to therapy? Give it a go, what if it works?
Clients who come to my practice often seek a path through complex emotional challenges. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, troubling habits, esteem or relationship issues, grief, or existential crises, together, we can explore patterns that may feel overwhelming. We can work towards building stability and resilience while gathering a deeper understanding of where painful patterns come from. I offer a compassionate, structured space for clients from various backgrounds, and I also specialize in providing therapy to therapists who like to keep me on my toes. New to therapy? Give it a go, what if it works?
Update 6/26/26: I have one private pay opening: I work with children, teens, families, and adults who are ready to heal from trauma and build healthy relationships. As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value. Working with me is like having a guide for you, your child, and partner(s) in building more loving and liberating relationships with yourself and others. With adults and children alike, I utilize a modality called Brainspotting to heal trauma as well as a sensory room for somatic play therapy.
Update 6/26/26: I have one private pay opening: I work with children, teens, families, and adults who are ready to heal from trauma and build healthy relationships. As a Queer therapist, I support marginalized people to build self-worth and live with a greater sense of wellbeing amidst systems that undermine our inherent value. Working with me is like having a guide for you, your child, and partner(s) in building more loving and liberating relationships with yourself and others. With adults and children alike, I utilize a modality called Brainspotting to heal trauma as well as a sensory room for somatic play therapy.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person carries an inner compass guiding them toward wholeness—even in the midst of confusion, grief, or overwhelm. In therapy, I work relationally, attending to how attachment, culture, and nervous system states shape our experience. My style is warm, relational, attuned, and down-to-earth, offering curiosity, creativity, and gentle challenge when helpful. I draw from depth psychology/Jungian frameworks, ACT & mindfulness, EMDR, polyvagal theory, expressive arts, somatic awareness, and embodied dreamwork.
My approach is grounded in the belief that each person carries an inner compass guiding them toward wholeness—even in the midst of confusion, grief, or overwhelm. In therapy, I work relationally, attending to how attachment, culture, and nervous system states shape our experience. My style is warm, relational, attuned, and down-to-earth, offering curiosity, creativity, and gentle challenge when helpful. I draw from depth psychology/Jungian frameworks, ACT & mindfulness, EMDR, polyvagal theory, expressive arts, somatic awareness, and embodied dreamwork.
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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.