Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Hedgesville, WV
LGBTQ affirming; sex-positive/ kink-allied; CNM supportive.
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
LGBTQ affirming; sex-positive/ kink-allied; CNM supportive.
You may look “fine” on the outside, but inside your nervous system feels like it is always on duty. You might be carrying trauma from sexual abuse, feeling anxious, numb, on edge, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Maybe sleep is light, your patience is thin, and your mind will not shut off. You may be navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or grief after loss, or trying to support a partner while you are falling apart too. You want relief, steadiness, and practical tools, plus a safe place to rebuild boundaries, self-trust, and a life that feels like yours again.
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.
My therapy practice is trauma informed, person centered, and affirming of the LGBTQ community. I work with general mental health experiences, including mood, stress, and anxiety. I identify as Genderqueer and Bi-Racial. I enjoy working with folks from different ethnicities and races, as well as those who are exploring their gender and sexuality. I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Environmental Studies. I went on to obtain Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University.
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
Life is full of transitions and challenges, and therapy offers a safe, supportive environment to develop the tools needed to navigate these experiences with resilience and confidence. My therapeutic style emphasizes the development of self-soothing and coping skills to process emotional difficulties while building practical strategies for daily life. I combine cathartic, engaging conversations with evidence-based strategies that support emotional healing and personal growth.
Common areas of focus in therapy include mood regulation, trauma recovery, gambling, substance use and misuse, supporting the family members of those that
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Nothing in your internal system is random. Even the parts of yourself that you hate have an important job to do.
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3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am kink- and poly-aware and affirming.
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Hi, I’m Kierra, a Licensed Professional Counselor in West Virginia and Virginia
I provide virtual therapy for women navigating trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, burnout, and identity exploration.
I specialize in working with individuals who:
- Have experienced trauma or abuse
- Feel emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves
- Mask their true feelings or identity to fit in
- Struggle with chronic self-doubt from being misunderstood
- Identify as neurodivergent or “neuro-spicy” in a neurotypical world
- Wants to rebuild intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in relationships after past harm
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Therapy is an incredibly vulnerable process that involves stripping down the emotional armor we have collected over years of struggle, insecurity, or fear. For some the idea of therapy feels like the sweetest release and for others this idea feels incredibly intimidating. Often times, individuals present for their first sessions after an acute stressor, a period of prolonged distress, or even a previously failed treatment. Regardless of the precipitating factor, people often enter therapy when they feel hurt and alone. Many come with bruised hearts and tired souls, uncertain of what their struggles mean about their ability to heal.
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I am poly and kink aware.
I assist individuals in addressing life challenges, both positive and negative, that come with a neurodiverse brain. I utilize solution-focused, trauma-informed and strength-based methods while working with adults, and individuals transitioning from adolescence to adulthood on self-esteem, talk therapy, organization, family & peer relationships, and problem solving.
I am poly and kink aware.
I assist individuals in addressing life challenges, both positive and negative, that come with a neurodiverse brain. I utilize solution-focused, trauma-informed and strength-based methods while working with adults, and individuals transitioning from adolescence to adulthood on self-esteem, talk therapy, organization, family & peer relationships, and problem solving.
Through supportive connection and partnership, I believe recovery is possible; and I am enthusiastic about being a part of that process. Having graduated from Shippensburg University with a BA in Psychology, I obtained my Masters in Social Work after working in the mental health field for over a decade. My experience includes working through symptoms of trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders. I passionately serve folks on the autism spectrum, and in the LGBTQ+ and aging populations. I also recognize and enjoy the challenges that come with working with diverse populations.
Through supportive connection and partnership, I believe recovery is possible; and I am enthusiastic about being a part of that process. Having graduated from Shippensburg University with a BA in Psychology, I obtained my Masters in Social Work after working in the mental health field for over a decade. My experience includes working through symptoms of trauma, anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, bipolar, and other mood disorders. I passionately serve folks on the autism spectrum, and in the LGBTQ+ and aging populations. I also recognize and enjoy the challenges that come with working with diverse populations.
I am supportive of all queer identities, and relationship structures, and am kink affirming.
Do you want to feel empowered and connected, having more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Now offering clinical supervision for LGPCs in Maryland!
I am supportive of all queer identities, and relationship structures, and am kink affirming.
Do you want to feel empowered and connected, having more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Now offering clinical supervision for LGPCs in Maryland!
What does a depressed tortilla say? "I don’t wanna taco ’bout it." I like to use a mixture of compassion, humor, and directness. I talk to people in a "real" way (not just cheesy "therapist" talk). I want you to feel truly seen and to share in some laughter, but I also want you to feel enough trust with me to be challenged out of your comfort zone a little - to try seeing or doing things in a different way so you can get closer to your goals/healing. I love helping people get past the things holding them back. I'm passionate about trauma, anxiety, and depression treatment.
What does a depressed tortilla say? "I don’t wanna taco ’bout it." I like to use a mixture of compassion, humor, and directness. I talk to people in a "real" way (not just cheesy "therapist" talk). I want you to feel truly seen and to share in some laughter, but I also want you to feel enough trust with me to be challenged out of your comfort zone a little - to try seeing or doing things in a different way so you can get closer to your goals/healing. I love helping people get past the things holding them back. I'm passionate about trauma, anxiety, and depression treatment.
Meagan Faraone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
3 Endorsed
Charles Town, WV 25414
Not accepting new clients
When you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and unfulfilled, sometimes it feels easier to stay stuck on the treadmill of life than take the terrifying step of figuring out where it is you really want to go. You’ve taken on the worries and responsibilities of those around you because it’s safer to help them with their problems and push yours off to “deal with later.” Then one morning, you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the person staring back at you. You realize that the life you have feels so different then how you expected it to be, leaving you feeling lost and confused.
When you find yourself overwhelmed, stressed out, and unfulfilled, sometimes it feels easier to stay stuck on the treadmill of life than take the terrifying step of figuring out where it is you really want to go. You’ve taken on the worries and responsibilities of those around you because it’s safer to help them with their problems and push yours off to “deal with later.” Then one morning, you look in the mirror and don’t recognize the person staring back at you. You realize that the life you have feels so different then how you expected it to be, leaving you feeling lost and confused.
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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.