Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Woodstock, VT
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 completed numerous Autistic, ADHD, and OCD affirming trainings, Level 1 Gottman Method for couples therapy, and trainings on kink/BDSM, polyamory/CNM, and decolonizing mental health.
If you are seeking a neurodivergent affirming autism/ADHD assessment OR self-diagnosis consultation with an AuDHD therapist who specializes in recognizing/diagnosing adults who have been overlooked and/or misdiagnosed- including those who were assigned female at birth (AFAB), transgender/nonbinary/gender diverse people, high masking individuals, BIPOC individuals, and women- then you have absolutely arrived at the right place, and I am so glad you are here!
I have completed numerous Autistic, ADHD, and OCD affirming trainings, Level 1 Gottman Method for couples therapy, and trainings on kink/BDSM, polyamory/CNM, and decolonizing mental health.
If you are seeking a neurodivergent affirming autism/ADHD assessment OR self-diagnosis consultation with an AuDHD therapist who specializes in recognizing/diagnosing adults who have been overlooked and/or misdiagnosed- including those who were assigned female at birth (AFAB), transgender/nonbinary/gender diverse people, high masking individuals, BIPOC individuals, and women- then you have absolutely arrived at the right place, and I am so glad you are here!
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to become happier, stronger and more resilient. Numerous studies have shown that one of the most important factors in helping people in therapy achieve change is a strong and trusting relationship with their therapist. I am committed to creating a warm and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their challenges, learn new skills, and find and use the innate strengths that they possess.
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to become happier, stronger and more resilient. Numerous studies have shown that one of the most important factors in helping people in therapy achieve change is a strong and trusting relationship with their therapist. I am committed to creating a warm and supportive environment in which my clients can explore their challenges, learn new skills, and find and use the innate strengths that they possess.
I offer relationally centered counseling for adults and couples of all identities. I specialize in relationship dynamics, attachment, family systems, grief, and life transitions. I take a systems approach to empower you in personal, interpersonal, and institutional pursuits.
I offer relationally centered counseling for adults and couples of all identities. I specialize in relationship dynamics, attachment, family systems, grief, and life transitions. I take a systems approach to empower you in personal, interpersonal, and institutional pursuits.
Are you overwhelmed by the demands of adult life: a demanding career, complex relationships, the weight of parenting, the pressure of your own high expectations? Maybe you're navigating a major shift like becoming a parent and finding it's stirred up more than you expected: anxiety, self-doubt, grief for who you used to be. You might feel stuck, or like you're holding it together for everyone but yourself. I want to help you make sense of it all, however tender or complicated it feels. Therapy can be hard, but it should also be a warm, steady place to bring all parts of yourself and find clarity.
Are you overwhelmed by the demands of adult life: a demanding career, complex relationships, the weight of parenting, the pressure of your own high expectations? Maybe you're navigating a major shift like becoming a parent and finding it's stirred up more than you expected: anxiety, self-doubt, grief for who you used to be. You might feel stuck, or like you're holding it together for everyone but yourself. I want to help you make sense of it all, however tender or complicated it feels. Therapy can be hard, but it should also be a warm, steady place to bring all parts of yourself and find clarity.
I have experience and expertise in working with adoptive children and families. My practice has shown me that I have a particular skill with adolescents and young adults in particular. Clients in the LGBTQ+ community and in alternative lifestyles will find an open-minded and welcoming presence in me. I have expertise in and enjoy working with transgender teens and young adults. I seek to help empower clients to find inner resources to fulfill their life goals. We are all on our own journeys and finding folks to accompany us are well worth the time and effort. Walk with me.
I have experience and expertise in working with adoptive children and families. My practice has shown me that I have a particular skill with adolescents and young adults in particular. Clients in the LGBTQ+ community and in alternative lifestyles will find an open-minded and welcoming presence in me. I have expertise in and enjoy working with transgender teens and young adults. I seek to help empower clients to find inner resources to fulfill their life goals. We are all on our own journeys and finding folks to accompany us are well worth the time and effort. Walk with me.
Clients come to me looking for a therapist who specializes in sex and communication and who is knowledgable in working with the polyam/open, kink/BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ communities, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported.
You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe even for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working the way you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
Clients come to me looking for a therapist who specializes in sex and communication and who is knowledgable in working with the polyam/open, kink/BDSM, and LGBTQIA+ communities, because therapy should be a place where you feel understood and supported.
You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe even for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working the way you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
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.
I strive to live by Irvin Yalom’s counsel to “create a new therapy for each patient.” From a theoretical foundation of attachment, neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, and with an eye to the client's unique environment, circumstances, strengths and lived experiences, I collaborate with clients to understand and map a course of treatment. I utilize the frameworks of psychodynamic theory, narrative therapy, IFS, EFT, mindfulness, and existential psychology throughout the course of therapy as relevant. My orientation to therapy is predicated on the therapeutic relationship and the development of an authentic and caring connection
I strive to live by Irvin Yalom’s counsel to “create a new therapy for each patient.” From a theoretical foundation of attachment, neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, and with an eye to the client's unique environment, circumstances, strengths and lived experiences, I collaborate with clients to understand and map a course of treatment. I utilize the frameworks of psychodynamic theory, narrative therapy, IFS, EFT, mindfulness, and existential psychology throughout the course of therapy as relevant. My orientation to therapy is predicated on the therapeutic relationship and the development of an authentic and caring connection
I provide virtual and in-person counseling. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) counselor providing sessions via a HIPAA-compliant virtual office. I am licensed in Alabama and also registered in Florida to provide telehealth services. Email is my preferred contact method and has faster response time. Our emails can be encrypted if needed.
I provide virtual and in-person counseling. I am a Board Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) counselor providing sessions via a HIPAA-compliant virtual office. I am licensed in Alabama and also registered in Florida to provide telehealth services. Email is my preferred contact method and has faster response time. Our emails can be encrypted if needed.
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.
I have connections to/experience with a variety of social subcultures, and an understanding of their unique respective relational dynamics, including but not limited to queer, ENM, kink, punk, SCA, rave and burner communities.
I’m Tanya, a Queer, Xennial, I was born and raised in New York City by a blended family. Mental health is a second career for me, after working over 15 years in business and corporate finance, a world I left in 2012 after an experience with psychedelics that changed my self-concept as well as the trajectory of my life. Since that experience, I have immersed myself in advocacy for people who use drugs, using a harm reduction lens. I don’t believe in psychedelic exceptionalism, but I do believe in them as a possible alternative means healing and self discovery. In addition to understanding social norms with the psychedelic community
I have connections to/experience with a variety of social subcultures, and an understanding of their unique respective relational dynamics, including but not limited to queer, ENM, kink, punk, SCA, rave and burner communities.
I’m Tanya, a Queer, Xennial, I was born and raised in New York City by a blended family. Mental health is a second career for me, after working over 15 years in business and corporate finance, a world I left in 2012 after an experience with psychedelics that changed my self-concept as well as the trajectory of my life. Since that experience, I have immersed myself in advocacy for people who use drugs, using a harm reduction lens. I don’t believe in psychedelic exceptionalism, but I do believe in them as a possible alternative means healing and self discovery. In addition to understanding social norms with the psychedelic community
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker out of California & Vermont. My passion as a therapist is helping my clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders with confidence. My clients will gain motivation to take back control of their lives and seek out fulfilling life experiences more centered around their own values.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker out of California & Vermont. My passion as a therapist is helping my clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders with confidence. My clients will gain motivation to take back control of their lives and seek out fulfilling life experiences more centered around their own values.
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.
Many of my clients are the ones who are being called to a more vivid version of their lives. They may have gotten off track with life purpose, or they may have long sensed something beyond familiar paths, but they’ve not had the support they needed to answer the invitation to a different way of doing or being. What I offer is mirroring, skillful inquiry, and spirited co-creation in creating this new life. I have been a practicing psychologist for 38 years, and I have also worked many years as a wilderness guide, facilitating explorations of life purpose, inner truth, and self-transformation.
Many of my clients are the ones who are being called to a more vivid version of their lives. They may have gotten off track with life purpose, or they may have long sensed something beyond familiar paths, but they’ve not had the support they needed to answer the invitation to a different way of doing or being. What I offer is mirroring, skillful inquiry, and spirited co-creation in creating this new life. I have been a practicing psychologist for 38 years, and I have also worked many years as a wilderness guide, facilitating explorations of life purpose, inner truth, and self-transformation.
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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.