Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Redmond, WA

Welcoming the Smart and Unusual - Counseling and coaching services tailored to people who are ready for "Life, Version 2.0." Tired of the doldrums? Together we can discover and extinguish patterns that keep you from moving forward in life. Feeling stuck? Out of sync? Let's resolve issues of self-esteem and life purpose and neutralize traumatic experiences that hold you back from having the life you want and deserve. Want to retool so that you can take your next steps towards personal stardom? Why not rewrite the outdated scripts and programs that keep you from moving forward and getting great results?

I provide caring, compassionate & open-minded counseling to individuals, couples & families; specializing in Sex Therapy, relational/marital counseling, LGBTQ+ issues & adolescent/family communication & Multiracial/Multicultural counseling. Counseling can be a difficult process & my goal is to help you through that process in the most comfortable & successful way, as it is a lasting investment in an improved sense of self & life. I pride myself on creating & maintaining an open, honest & non-judgemental environment, allowing & supporting personal growth in all areas of your life. As a LMHC, Certified Sex Therapist, Ethnic Minority Mental Health Specialist & KINK Knowledgeable Professional, I enjoy providing therapy & advocacy for those I counsel.

Sexuality and gender are integral to our lives, so experiencing discomfort or uncertainty in those areas can be difficult. Whether it is questioning gender or sexual orientation, figuring out dating, relating to a partner, exploring desire or alternative relationship models, or adapting to the changes of aging, sex therapy can help people navigate these challenges and build skills for improved health, pleasure, and connection. Sex therapy is very similar to other forms of mental health counseling, often focused on talking through your concerns, thoughts, and emotions. I see individuals, couples, constellations, and family groups.

I provide therapy with adolescent and adult individuals and partners (e.g., couples, polycules). Some of my particular areas of interest include polyamory and non-monogamy, jealousy, sexual identity, singlehood, impact of neurodiversity and ADHD on relationships, communication skills, women’s issues, and interpersonal trauma. I’m considered polyam-friendly, Queer-friendly, kink -aware, and trauma informed. Collaborative therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice. It’s of utmost importance that my clients feel heard, supported and respected, while simultaneously challenged.

As you enter counseling, I want to applaud you for having the courage to embrace growth and vulnerability. You may be feeling stuck, withdrawn, or emotionally overwhelmed. It can be cathartic and healing to address wounds that leave us feeling disconnected. Therapy can help build a deeper connection to yourself, gain awareness, and develop a stronger foundation to live a life you desire. In our sessions, I incorporate your lived experience and intersecting identities to understand the person you are. I practice from an anti-oppressive, sex-positive and kink -affirming, multicultural and social justice lens.

You are here because you're looking for help - anxiety, depression, life's transitions, or just a final attempt to “make it better.” I am here to sit with you, hear your story, and look at what's not serving you. While I work best with those who lead with openness, curiosity and a true desire for personal growth, I also recognize folx show up in different places in life's emotional experience. I am able to suspend judgment because I believe in you. I will help you find your own strength and amplify it in your life for the better. Therapy is a journey back to a place of hope and belonging, and it is my honor to join you.

I'm queer, sex-positive, and body-positive. Are you LGBTQIA+, large-bodied, or living with chronic illness and dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD? Are you a therapist dealing with burnout or mental illness? For marginalized folx, the intersection of identity, oppression, and mental health issues are complex. You need a therapist who understands that. For therapists, you're likely feeling stretched and burned out under the combined weight of life and work. Others assume we have it handled and we feel we should too. My specialties align with my personal experiences and identity so you will have a therapist who truly gets it.

Engaging in therapy is an act of bravery and self-love. I have immediate in person, telehealth, & weekend availability. I offer a safe and sex positive place where you will feel seen and heard. My approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and gently direct. I work with clients who may be healing from trauma, experiencing grief and loss, exploring their identity, or grappling with anxiety. I tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients. If you suffer from awful panic attacks, I'll give you strategies to tolerate and manage them so you can stop canceling plans at the last minute and gain control over your anxiety

/// Securely request an appointment via this link: https://intakeq.com/new/blqMSU /// LightHeart provides therapy, medication management & assessment for children, adolescents & adults. We provide individual, family, and couples therapy. We work with all variety of concerns, including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, abuse & trauma, LGBTQ issues, conflicted relationships, & personality disorders. We also have experience working successfully with child behavioral problems.

I am a psychotherapist trained in systems theory. I have a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science - Systems Counseling from the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) at Bastyr University. Systems counseling embraces each client as an individual living system. It examines how clients' memberships in other living systems (such as family, friends, co-workers, partnerships, etc.) interrelate, influence, and impact each other.

Are you struggling to find a queer and ND affirming therapist who might better understand your experience? As a therapist who specializes in working with neurodiverse clients, my approach is grounded in understanding and accepting the unique ways in which my clients' brains function and their varied life experiences. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients can feel understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.

It may not feel like you make sense right now, but you do. Your behavior, thoughts, and actions provide vital information about how you adapt to your environment. Unfortunately, many of us are stuck with old patterns that made sense at one time but don’t work now.

I particularly have experience with and enjoy working with individuals (13+), and couples who are expecting a child, helping clients navigate through perinatal health issues, including postpartum depression and anxiety, as well as helping parents’ transition into their new roles as parents. Additionally, I enjoy working with clients to process and heal past sufferings, traumas, and attachment injuries in relationships. I view therapy as a holistic process involving physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects.

Healing occurs when there is an acknowledgement and readiness for help. None of us, as humans, walk this earth without wounds. But wounds are not the sole problem. It is how these wounds are tended to - often not tended to, and sometimes worse, which determines one's capacity to embrace and feel security within themselves and others. Tending to wounds, not forced healing, is the key mentality of individuals I work best with. Your wounds deserve the time they need to heal and healing requires medicine which is uncomfortable and requires effort. I work best with individuals who struggle with PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-insecurity,

Thanks for your interest in my profile. As a marriage and family therapist, I am specifically trained to see couples and families, but I very much enjoy working with individuals as well. Developing insight towards learning how to love others and be loved by others is the key to building healthy, connected relationships. If you are finding that you are struggling in maintaining or developing relationships with others, if you have experienced betrayal, or if you struggle to maintain connection with others, especially your partners, then I am the therapist you are looking for. I also enjoy working with a variety of individual issues.

My ideal client is ready to make a change in their life, humble and ready to work hard. A client willing to come into session engaging in a relaxed manner with the clinician working on goals and objectives that supports healing and improving quality of life. The client should want to have dialogue and productive sessions with their clinician in order to find meaning and importance of attending and engaging throughout session. Building rapport and finding long-term connection with their clinician so as to find growth and development both internally and externally.

Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Does a basic discussion turn into an all day argument? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved and there is no better time than now to take charge of your relationship's success. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. The client is the expert. Our therapeutic relationship will help put the pieces of your puzzle together in a meaningful way. I believe therapy goes beyond crisis intervention. Let’s bring happiness back to your relationship as I emphasize healthy behaviors over unhealthy behaviors.

My name is Kelley O'Hanlon and I am a therapist in Redmond, WA. I support clients in their desire to live more fulfilling lives by means of individual and couples therapy. I help clients dealing with anxiety, life-transitions, family issues, couples/relationship issues, and depression. One of my strengths is tailoring my approach and methods to what works best for you. My goal is to help and empower you to uncover the answers you already have, but may presently find just out of reach.