Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Pacific County, WA
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
Accepting New Clients! For years I wondered why I struggled with focusing, poor memory, high energy, listening, deadlines, or remembering to eat. It was only after I was diagnosed with ADHD before I realized "hey, I am not making this up," or "I am not dumb- I learn differently." Attempts to meet the expectations of a neurotypical society creates a harmful cycle where we feel it is relentless and never ending. Past life experiences can and still haunt us, as society continues to "inform" us of what "normal" looks like. Trying to mask who we are daily is exhausting and painful, and only breeds more pain and internal hurt.
NC Counseling & Telehealth
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-TX, LPC-OR, LPC-MI, LMHC-WA
Online Only
My cash fee is $50 for 50 minutes for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic approaches. I take a practical, solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
My cash fee is $50 for 50 minutes for telehealth sessions payable at the beginning of the session. I offer, when appropriate, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapeutic approaches. I take a practical, solutions focused approach to behavioral health care and addiction recovery.
Online Therapists
My allyship to diverse communities is essential to my work, and I value my connections with African American, LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, & faith-based communities.
I understand that talking through hardships can sometimes be really difficult. That’s why I believe in balancing a judgment-free and safe space alongside techniques that help decrease feelings of being overwhelmed or unsafe. These techniques are supported by research, and are tailored to empower you in your journey towards feeling better.
My allyship to diverse communities is essential to my work, and I value my connections with African American, LGBTQ+, kink, polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, & faith-based communities.
I understand that talking through hardships can sometimes be really difficult. That’s why I believe in balancing a judgment-free and safe space alongside techniques that help decrease feelings of being overwhelmed or unsafe. These techniques are supported by research, and are tailored to empower you in your journey towards feeling better.
Visit our website to schedule a free consultation! I provide counseling & med management to individuals & families. Everyone experiences significant anxiety, sadness or emotional distress at some point in their lives, and most people have experienced some sort of traumatic event in their past. Seeking support during times when life feels overwhelming can help you build awareness of yourself, your personal needs and how to manage stress without destructive behaviors and thoughts. My tailored, trauma-informed and evidence-based therapy will help you navigate your unique struggles and reach your personal goals.
Visit our website to schedule a free consultation! I provide counseling & med management to individuals & families. Everyone experiences significant anxiety, sadness or emotional distress at some point in their lives, and most people have experienced some sort of traumatic event in their past. Seeking support during times when life feels overwhelming can help you build awareness of yourself, your personal needs and how to manage stress without destructive behaviors and thoughts. My tailored, trauma-informed and evidence-based therapy will help you navigate your unique struggles and reach your personal goals.
Sometimes the family and/or relationship process breaks down and people feel stuck. Relationships require us to be close in some ways and apart in other ways. This helps people be authentic with themselves and trusting of each other. With this trust and authenticity, people develop a new process for solving problems.
Sometimes the family and/or relationship process breaks down and people feel stuck. Relationships require us to be close in some ways and apart in other ways. This helps people be authentic with themselves and trusting of each other. With this trust and authenticity, people develop a new process for solving problems.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
Many of my clients need help with anxiety, pain, bad habits, relationships, sexuality, fears, and phobias. Issues my clients have and specific treatment areas (see my web site) range from tooth grinding, reducing chronic pain, improving performance in sports, stopping smoking, weight loss, anxiety about medical or dental procedures, sex issues, sleep problems, spiritual conflicts, setting goals and addressing mental "blocks," resolving past issues in life, to improving relationships. I help people learn to relax and how to have personal "tools" to "dial down" stress, pain, and anxiety to become healthy, happy, and centered.
Many of my clients need help with anxiety, pain, bad habits, relationships, sexuality, fears, and phobias. Issues my clients have and specific treatment areas (see my web site) range from tooth grinding, reducing chronic pain, improving performance in sports, stopping smoking, weight loss, anxiety about medical or dental procedures, sex issues, sleep problems, spiritual conflicts, setting goals and addressing mental "blocks," resolving past issues in life, to improving relationships. I help people learn to relax and how to have personal "tools" to "dial down" stress, pain, and anxiety to become healthy, happy, and centered.
Imagine a life where you feel more confident, connected, and at peace. Maybe right now you’re struggling with stress, relationship challenges, or finding your footing in life. I work with youth, couples, and families to help them navigate these challenges, uncover strengths, and create lasting change.
Imagine a life where you feel more confident, connected, and at peace. Maybe right now you’re struggling with stress, relationship challenges, or finding your footing in life. I work with youth, couples, and families to help them navigate these challenges, uncover strengths, and create lasting change.
I practice from a fully fat positive stance/HAES, I'm LGBTQIA affirming, and kink-aware.
I am accepting new clients and I am in the process of being paneled with additional insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance company listed, please reach out and I can verify if I will be in-network in the near future.
I practice from a fully fat positive stance/HAES, I'm LGBTQIA affirming, and kink-aware.
I am accepting new clients and I am in the process of being paneled with additional insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance company listed, please reach out and I can verify if I will be in-network in the near future.
Jaime Di Giovanna
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, MHP
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Jaime (she/her/hers), and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I provide individual therapy services to adults of all genders seeking support for a broad range of mental health and life issues. I am a strong advocate and ally, and work to help my clients on their path toward healing, acceptance, balance and growth. I am in the process of earning my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) through Tulane University. Email is the best way to contact me.
My name is Jaime (she/her/hers), and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I provide individual therapy services to adults of all genders seeking support for a broad range of mental health and life issues. I am a strong advocate and ally, and work to help my clients on their path toward healing, acceptance, balance and growth. I am in the process of earning my Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) through Tulane University. Email is the best way to contact me.
You've lost yourself. There was a time when you knew yourself well and felt strong in who you are, but life, relationships, uncertainty, and doubt have crept in and now you're not so sure of yourself anymore. You feel like you're always trying to please others, or making excuses for not being what you think you should be, and you feel like a fraud. Like there are different parts of you showing up for different people, and it's hard to be authentically you. And it's exhausting! Hi, I'm Katie! I love helping women overcome stress, burnout, and grief, heal from trauma, create fulfilling relationships, & live the life you want to live.
You've lost yourself. There was a time when you knew yourself well and felt strong in who you are, but life, relationships, uncertainty, and doubt have crept in and now you're not so sure of yourself anymore. You feel like you're always trying to please others, or making excuses for not being what you think you should be, and you feel like a fraud. Like there are different parts of you showing up for different people, and it's hard to be authentically you. And it's exhausting! Hi, I'm Katie! I love helping women overcome stress, burnout, and grief, heal from trauma, create fulfilling relationships, & live the life you want to live.
I work with adults trying to process the complex issues in life, especially when these stressors are related to healthcare and major life transitions. This includes new medical diagnoses, chronic illness, grief processing, quarter- and mid-life transitions, caregiver burnout, healthcare trauma, stress working as a medical provider, health anxiety, aging, and changes in family/household. These concerns impact other aspects of your life and I'm able to help you work through many of life's major obstacles. Everyone's struggle is different and my goal is to help you work through the things that are holding you back from joy.
I work with adults trying to process the complex issues in life, especially when these stressors are related to healthcare and major life transitions. This includes new medical diagnoses, chronic illness, grief processing, quarter- and mid-life transitions, caregiver burnout, healthcare trauma, stress working as a medical provider, health anxiety, aging, and changes in family/household. These concerns impact other aspects of your life and I'm able to help you work through many of life's major obstacles. Everyone's struggle is different and my goal is to help you work through the things that are holding you back from joy.
I aim to work with musicians and others in the creative field who experience the negative consequences (such as anxiety and depression) of issues such as employment precarity, financial instability, marginal status, exploitation, overwork, relationship strain, and a poor social safety net. Expanding internal/external resourcing, improving your sense of self-value and worth, processing trauma, addressing mental health concerns, and feeling seen, heard and supported may be a handful of the needs/goals you have. Caring for yourself, connecting with community, and making intentional choices can vastly improve your overall well-being.
I aim to work with musicians and others in the creative field who experience the negative consequences (such as anxiety and depression) of issues such as employment precarity, financial instability, marginal status, exploitation, overwork, relationship strain, and a poor social safety net. Expanding internal/external resourcing, improving your sense of self-value and worth, processing trauma, addressing mental health concerns, and feeling seen, heard and supported may be a handful of the needs/goals you have. Caring for yourself, connecting with community, and making intentional choices can vastly improve your overall well-being.
“There are Infinite Possibilities to the resolution of any problem.”
- Dr. Sharon Young, LMFT.
NEW Clients Welcome! We have immediate openings!
We offer a space for ALL people by providing individual therapy, couple/relationship therapy, and whole family therapy.
At Infinite Possibilities we specialize in helping people resolve problems that have a negative impact in their lives. These can be issues related to relationships, work, school, family, friendships and more. We value the trust you have placed with us and we're committed to providing you with a safe space to learn and grow.
“There are Infinite Possibilities to the resolution of any problem.”
- Dr. Sharon Young, LMFT.
NEW Clients Welcome! We have immediate openings!
We offer a space for ALL people by providing individual therapy, couple/relationship therapy, and whole family therapy.
At Infinite Possibilities we specialize in helping people resolve problems that have a negative impact in their lives. These can be issues related to relationships, work, school, family, friendships and more. We value the trust you have placed with us and we're committed to providing you with a safe space to learn and grow.
Clients of mine are aged 19-59 from a variety of cultures and socio-economic statuses seeking help to manage mental disorders. Seeking therapy for depression, loss, hopelessness, isolation, and self-depreciation, they may experience anxiety around expectations, uncertainty and life changes. Perhaps there is a history of trauma, substance use, or they come from a dysfunctional family. They have issues with identity or occupational, sexual, and spiritual problems. They need to decrease stress and make changes to heal. They desire stability, life fulfillment, connection, healthy relationships and love as these are the keys to recovery.
Clients of mine are aged 19-59 from a variety of cultures and socio-economic statuses seeking help to manage mental disorders. Seeking therapy for depression, loss, hopelessness, isolation, and self-depreciation, they may experience anxiety around expectations, uncertainty and life changes. Perhaps there is a history of trauma, substance use, or they come from a dysfunctional family. They have issues with identity or occupational, sexual, and spiritual problems. They need to decrease stress and make changes to heal. They desire stability, life fulfillment, connection, healthy relationships and love as these are the keys to recovery.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Perhaps you are wanting to discover more about who you really are. Therapy is not a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can assure you that I am as real as it gets! I will work with you to create a supportive relationship that will allow us to face the problems you are experiencing and create a path to healing. It is through connection and trust that healing happens.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Perhaps you are wanting to discover more about who you really are. Therapy is not a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can assure you that I am as real as it gets! I will work with you to create a supportive relationship that will allow us to face the problems you are experiencing and create a path to healing. It is through connection and trust that healing happens.
Rachel Krokus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, BCD
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be beautiful and it can be overwhelming at times. Transitions in life can rock our confidence, sense of meaning, and relationships. If you have a hard time communicating with others, difficulty getting and staying organized, or get stuck in self destructive patterns, let's talk. If you worry about things more than you wish you would, or feel overwhelmed by your compassion and empathy, let's talk . Together we can deepen your understanding of self, navigate acceptance and change, and cultivate some ways to find more balance in your heart and mind, more freedom from guilt and shame, and more trust in your inner wisdom.
Life can be beautiful and it can be overwhelming at times. Transitions in life can rock our confidence, sense of meaning, and relationships. If you have a hard time communicating with others, difficulty getting and staying organized, or get stuck in self destructive patterns, let's talk. If you worry about things more than you wish you would, or feel overwhelmed by your compassion and empathy, let's talk . Together we can deepen your understanding of self, navigate acceptance and change, and cultivate some ways to find more balance in your heart and mind, more freedom from guilt and shame, and more trust in your inner wisdom.
Are you overwhelmed by what this country is going through? As a Queer Latina Immigrant, I'm here for you. I believe our lives are political and we are constantly being affected by what happened to us and by the people around us. I like to be direct and I enjoy working with neurodivergent humans and people who feel like they don't fit the mold. I understand what is like to be part of communities who feel targeted and I'm proud to serve them. I'm familiar with immigration issues, neurodivergence challenges and couples navigating the changes in their relationships.
Are you overwhelmed by what this country is going through? As a Queer Latina Immigrant, I'm here for you. I believe our lives are political and we are constantly being affected by what happened to us and by the people around us. I like to be direct and I enjoy working with neurodivergent humans and people who feel like they don't fit the mold. I understand what is like to be part of communities who feel targeted and I'm proud to serve them. I'm familiar with immigration issues, neurodivergence challenges and couples navigating the changes in their relationships.
I hold a value that each person has a story that impacts who they are and how they interact with others. I understand the feelings of vulnerability in opening up about yourself in therapy. That is why I place priority on building trust with clients first and continuing to approach my practice with gentle transparency. Often when we have been through difficult times we begin to simply survive. This survival can feel never ending and lead to physical, emotional, relational, spiritual and employment problems. I have seen in my work that it is possible to thrive when we have someone to help us navigate and encourage these tough times.
I hold a value that each person has a story that impacts who they are and how they interact with others. I understand the feelings of vulnerability in opening up about yourself in therapy. That is why I place priority on building trust with clients first and continuing to approach my practice with gentle transparency. Often when we have been through difficult times we begin to simply survive. This survival can feel never ending and lead to physical, emotional, relational, spiritual and employment problems. I have seen in my work that it is possible to thrive when we have someone to help us navigate and encourage these tough times.
Michael 'bucky' Hourigan
Counselor, MM, MT-BC, LMHC
1 Endorsed
University Place, WA 98466
Waitlist for new clients
If you are someone who "breaks the mold," or someone who always felt out of place, I am here to help explore that experience. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+, Neurodiverse, or even a "gamer," you have unique parts of yourself that require an understanding that one size does not fit all. Depression, anxiety, and trauma responses can all be a result of living in a world that might not understand you; I want to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe to be authentically you.
If you are someone who "breaks the mold," or someone who always felt out of place, I am here to help explore that experience. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+, Neurodiverse, or even a "gamer," you have unique parts of yourself that require an understanding that one size does not fit all. Depression, anxiety, and trauma responses can all be a result of living in a world that might not understand you; I want to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe to be authentically you.
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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.