Psychotherapists - Licensed

I provide affirming and knowledgeable psychotherapy to individuals and romantic partners, with a focus on the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, and BDSM/kink communities. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and careers who are navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity development. To me, therapy is both an avenue for processing our personal struggles, and also part of combating the oppressive systems that undermine well-being. In that vain, as a queer cis white man, I strive to cultivate an antiracist and anti-oppressive practice. My work is informed by internal family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic theory, but I will work with you collaboratively as we walk down this path together.

I have been working with the GLBT population for many years, beginning at the UCSF AIDS Health Project back in 2000. Since then, I have worked at various agencies and began my private practice offices in 2004. I am open to working with Poly couples or couples who wish to diverge from the mainstream standards. Many of my clients want to know they can talk comfortably with their therapist about various issues including poly relationships, BDSM, Sex work, etc. I have locations in SF and Oakland, and I offer sliding scale fees for those in need.

My practices focuses on assisting my clients with problem resolution as well as identifying and realizing their personal and interpersonal goals.

I specialize in alternative lifestyles, alternative sexual relationships, LGBTQ, asexual, polyamory, alternative family formations, sexual identity, fetish, BDSM, sexual exploration, swinging, kink, introducing sexual ideas to your partner/s, self acceptance of sexual preferences, and non-traditional approaches to sexuality. Additionally, I work closely with sexually-related medical professionals to address mental health problems exacerbated by medical/physiological problems.

I work with individuals (ages 14 and older), couples, and polygroups in a non-judgmental, community informed, and sex positive way.

I have authored articles for YourTango.com as well as been featured in videos for them.

I am a bisexuality aware professional that works on the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. As the voted San Francisco Bay Area American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) leader, I am extremely active in promoting positive sexual health in various Bay Area communities. Within these communities there are members that identify as bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgendered, kink & BDSM friendly, swingers, cisgendered and polyamorous.

In my work, I constantly strive to grow and learn as a therapist in order to provide the best opportunities to my clients and the communities in which I serve. These include reading various articles in the field of sexual health and bisexuality, attending on-going trainings and workshops held by SSTAR, AASECT, Good Vibrations and other well-known sexual health organizations, and working with clients that identify as bisexual. Some of my areas of focus include kink, BDSM, polyamory, high-low desire, pornography, grief & loss, infidelity, self-esteem, career counseling, and overall relationship counseling. Additionally, I have a podcast called Lets Do It With Melissa Risso which focuses on promoting healthy conversations around both mental and sexual health.

With patience and persistence, my clients cultivate greater confidence and self-esteem, richer relationships, and more emotional balance and health. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. Because of this, I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment- a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing people from living the life they want.

Professional specialties and skills: I have 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist. i provide individual and couples psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, as well as clinical supervision to mental health professionals. I am sensitive to and accepting of both alternate and traditional lifestyles including, but not limited to, bisexuality, polyamory, and BDSM. Over the past seven years, I have presented on bisexuality and polyamory at professional conferences and training seminars for mental health professionals and students. I am a Value Options (GHI and some Empire plans) provider and I have a sliding scale fee schedule for all others clients.

I specialize in the specific sexual needs of marginalized groups, ranging from coming out issues to addressing negotiating relationship styles (open relationships, polyamory, etc). I provide sessions in French and English.

I provide compassionate and affirming psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I have special expertise working with folk who are bisexual, lesbian, gay, transgender, and queer. I identify as a gay man myself, am sex-positive, and non-judgemental about the diverse ways we express our love and desires. I have been working and volunteering in the DC community since 1996.

I strive to create a space where you can feel safe speaking of any concern or thought. I won’t judge you, think that you’re crazy nor immoral. Together we find ways to enhance your creative thinking, express authentic emotions, and make effective actions. We explore your life and the ways you feel you can change.

While I am not with any insurance companies, my services may be reimbursable through your plans out-of-network benefits. I have limited availability for negotiated fees. Feel free to call for a phone consultation at no charge.

Michele O-Mara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana. She earned a Masters of Social Work degree from Indiana University and has been a practicing therapist since graduating in 1992. Michele has various credentials which enhance her education and qualifications for counseling. These include: ACRPS (Accredited Relapse Prevention Specialist); ABS (Academy of Bereavement Professionals), ACSW (Accredited Clinical Social Worker). In addition to this, Michele is also a member of the Harry Benjamin Association for gender issues. Since 1994 Michele has focused primarily on the needs of oppressed, diverse, and highly-stigmatized populations, such as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons.

Professional specialties and skills:

I offer a comprehensive range of services, including Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychosexual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, and Couples Therapy. I also provide Gender, Sexuality, and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy, all tailored to meet your unique needs.

Brief Psychodynamic Therapy

This approach focuses on unconscious processes and how they manifest in current behaviours, helping clients gain self-awareness and understand the impact of past experiences on present actions. It aims to uncover unresolved conflicts and patterns from dysfunctional relationships that may contribute to emotional distress or issues like substance abuse.

Sessions are structured around a central focus, agreed upon early in therapy, allowing for a targeted approach. Typically lasting 20 to 25 sessions, this therapy aims to address key concerns efficiently, with ongoing evaluation to determine the need for further work.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, also known as insight-oriented therapy, focuses on the unconscious processes that shape present behaviour. The goal is to increase self-awareness and understand how past experiences influence current actions. Through this approach, clients can explore unresolved conflicts and symptoms stemming from dysfunctional past relationships.

In long-term therapy, which typically spans at least two years, the process fosters deeper emotional development and helps clients address core aspects of identity and personality. A strong therapeutic alliance is essential, encouraging open self-disclosure and empathetic support from the therapist, allowing for meaningful change over time.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented talking therapy designed to help you manage problems by altering the way you think and behave. It is particularly effective in addressing specific mental health conditions and is both “problem-focused” and “action-oriented.”

CBT operates on the principle that thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours are interconnected. Negative thought patterns can trap individuals in a cycle of distress, and CBT helps break this cycle by challenging and transforming unhelpful cognitive distortions (such as beliefs and attitudes) and maladaptive behaviours.

The therapy emphasises improving emotional regulation and developing practical coping strategies to address current issues. CBT is grounded in the belief that by changing thought distortions and behaviours, distress and psychological symptoms can be significantly reduced, empowering clients to regain control over their mental health.

Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy

Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) Therapy is an inclusive therapeutic approach that supports clients from a wide spectrum of identities and relationships, extending beyond the LGBTQ+ community to include individuals who identify as intersex, non-binary, asexual, kink, non-monogamous, and more. This therapy recognises the unique experiences, challenges, and concerns of GSRD individuals, such as facing discrimination, trauma from past medical procedures, or internalised and external phobias related to their identity.

In GSRD Therapy, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their gender, sexuality, or relationship structures without fear of pathologization. I have specialised training from organizations like Pink Therapy and Gendered Intelligence (GI), along with experience working in GSRD-focused settings. My approach is to meet clients at their pace, addressing specific issues they wish to explore, while acknowledging that these topics may not always be central to their therapy.

As a GSRD rights advocate and campaigner for the ban on conversion therapy, I aim to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel understood and respected in their identities. Whether you are exploring issues related to gender and sexuality or other aspects of life, such as grief, anxiety, or work-related stress, I provide a supportive and informed perspective.

My practice is open to clients from all backgrounds, including heterosexual and monogamous individuals, with the goal of providing a space where everyone feels heard and valued. My pronouns are “he,” “him,” and “his.”

Neurodivergent-Affirmative Therapy

At my Private Practice, I understand that neurodivergence is part of the diverse ways people think, feel, and process the world around them. I approach neurodivergence with respect and empathy, acknowledging that it brings both unique strengths and distinct challenges.

My Neurodivergent-Affirmative Therapy is tailored to meet these complexities, ensuring that neurodivergent individuals feel seen, heard, and supported in their personal, familial, and relational dynamics.

​I offer Neurodivergent-Affirmative Counselling and psychotherapy both in person and online through different locations across London.

Psychosexual and Sex Therapy ​ Psychosexual and Sex Therapy addresses sexual and intimate relationship concerns, offering support for individuals or couples facing challenges in their sexual lives. These challenges may range from psychological issues to physical factors or a combination of both, and they can cause distress and dissatisfaction.

In therapy, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore various issues related to sexuality and relationships. My approach is tailored to the unique needs of each client, with a focus on emotional concerns, relationship dynamics, and practical interventions. Together, we work on identifying your therapeutic goals, and I offer insights and customised strategies to help you reclaim or establish a fulfilling and satisfying sexual life.

Intimate Partners Therapy (IPT) or Couples Therapy ​ In Intimate Partners Therapy (IPT), the focus is on fostering constructive communication, strengthening emotional bonds, and addressing relational challenges between partners. The aim is to create a safe, neutral space where both partners can express their thoughts and feelings openly, knowing that their perspectives will be heard and understood without judgement.

I adhere to the ethical standards set by the BACP, BPC and COSRT and I am fully DBS-checked.

Language(s) spoken: English and Brazilian Portuguese

Populations served - all adult ages, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent clients

Licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified Sex Therapist serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community. Offering individual and couples counseling using a short-term model for relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, and career or goal-setting issues.

Molly is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who believes in a holistic approach to wellness through personal empowerment. Her approach is collaborative and interactive, encompassing mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, trauma-informed neuroscience, internal family systems, person-centered therapy, with an intersectional feminist and social justice lens. She is honored to collaborate on another’s journey of self-discovery.

Molly’s approach uses body-based mindfulness throughout her work. Staying grounded and present is key to being able to grow and work through trauma and hurt. She enjoys helping people learn to be with uncomfortable emotions and face challenges that may seem overwhelming at times. You have the strength within you to meet these challenges. Change is possible.

I serve adults, couples, and up to 2 partners at a time.

I am a licensed psychologist in private practice in Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. I completed my pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Fenway Community Health, a health center that serves primarily the BGLT community, and I remain affiliated with both. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults of all ages, and my specialty area is with Bisexual individuals, Transgender and Gender Variant individuals, and Gay and Lesbian individuals. Other specialties include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, mindfulness-based therapies, and trauma. My past research has addressed anti-BGL hate-crime victimization, and I have taught and made professional presentations concerning that topic, as well as the commonalities between the Bisexual and Transgender movements. My standard fee is $125 per session. I am a pending provider for BC/BS and other private insurance companies, and may be able to offer a sliding scale depending on availability. My private practice is located in Harvard Square, quite accessible by subway and bus. Currently my hours are Thursday afternoons only.

Philosophy and Approach: I believe that each person deserves to thrive and create the best life possible for them. I utilize a multifaceted approach that is tailored to the client depending on their presenting concerns, goals, needs, and strengths. Sessions are person centered and address treatment goals by applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness techniques.

I specialize in gender and sexual minority support. I have experience with youth and adults in the LGBTQIAQ and Poly-Alt-Kink communities. I believe that individuals have the right to get support from someone that is familiar with the unique considerations of these communities. I also understand how membership in these communities is not one’s entire identity. As individuals all people face a complex range of ups and downs in life which may or may not be impacted by intersectional identities.

Fees: Group facilitation, individual counseling and partners counseling services are all offered at a standard rate of $40 per 50 minute session after an initial $75 fee for a 90 min intake session. I offer a sliding scale in situations of significant financial hardship so that finances are not a barrier to receiving support. I provide a quarterly support group for current clients at no fee.

I work with individuals 18 and over who are looking to gain skills and insight to address challenges that are showing up in their lives, improve their quality of life, and deepen their understanding of self. I work with individuals of all identities and and can support you with the following:

• Identity Exploration
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life transitions
• LGBTQIA+ sexuality and gender identity (self and others)
• Gender affirming care
• Navigating ablism, neurodivergence, and living with chronic illness
• Healing from trauma and fostering resilience
• Developing healthy relationship (alternative family structure, poly, kink, and relationship anarchy affirming)
• Multi Cultural Issues
• Parenting challenges related to processing identities that children hold

I have been an LGBTQI+, poly and kink friendly therapist for more than 10 years. I serve this 18+ population exclusively.

Hello there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate working with individuals, relationships/couples, and families. As a systemically trained therapist, I take a holistic approach when working with my clients. I work with adolescents and adults, and I specifically focus on addressing concerns of individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those in the kink/BDSM community and consensual non-monogamy.

I am trained in addressing individual and relational concerns including (but not limited to) areas of substance abuse, body image and eating disorders, technology use/concerns, trauma, sexual and/or gender identity, diversity/minority issues, acculturation/assimilation concerns, depression/anxiety, stress, relationship concerns and pre-marital counseling, infidelity, grief & loss, and family communication/conflict.

I am currently finishing my doctorate degree in Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy at Texas Tech University, and I have published several articles and presented workshops around issues of disordered eating, substance abuse, technology use, and bisexuality/sexual identity.

I am fluent in English and Russian.

I also provide online/teletherapy to clients residing anywhere in Texas.

Hey there! I am Nyx Melody. I use they/them/their and fae/faer/faers pronouns. I am a queer and non-binary, genderqueer, trans femme New York State licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, educator and consultant on anti-oppression, mental health, and LGBTQIPA2S+ issues. I have had experience working with individuals, couples, and groups who are struggling with various issues, including but not limited to: trauma/abuse, gender/sexual identity, anxiety, depression, substance use, acculturation, racial identity exploration, and dismantling internalized inferiority and/or superiority.

I only speak English

I work with clients ages 10-70+

I am a queer therapist whose clients include individuals and couples from the GLBTQ, kink, and BDSM communities.

Although often difficult periods of change can give us opportunities to bring our lives more in alignment with what has true value and meaning for ourselves. I work with people during important transitions in their lives, for instance either starting or leaving a significant job or relationship.

Communication, trust, intimacy and/ or sexual issues with your partner? I am very comfortable working with traditional, alternative and queer couples. I assist you and your partner to develop better communication and understanding around sensitive topics such as betrayal, intimacy and trust.

As former Director of the Eating Disorders program at Community Institute of San Rafael, Marin, I work with people who obsess that if they only had the perfect weight their lives would work out. So many of us through overdieting and body hatred have lost our connection to ourselves. The body instead of being home for our psyche/ spirit becomes the battleground. I work with clients to get off the fasting/ feasting cycle and reclaim their appetite for life. I also lead support/ psycho-educational groups for women with food/ weight and body image struggles.

Do you feel emotionally stuck in the past? You might be suffering from trauma. I help my clients move through past traumatic experiences using EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) This well researched method has fast and effective results in working with people suffering from trauma. I also help my clients release the cellular and muscular memory of the trauma (which is where trauma is often stored) using somatic psychotherapy. This is an approach that taps into body awareness and mindfulness, which does not involve touch.

Please check my website (above) for more information and articles written.

Specialties:

I am a bisexuality-affirming, kink-allied, poly-friendly relationship therapist seeing clients in-person in Denver CO and online throughout Colorado. I work from both attachment (EFT) and IFS lenses. I can help you courageously question the way things have always been done so you can have the relationships you’ve always wanted, including polyamory/consensual non-monogamy/ethical non-monogamy. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in-person only to help you process lingering trauma through transformational medicine journeys.
I speak English and serve clients ages 14 and older.

I believe that all people have common experiences to share, cultural differences to celebrate, and unique experiences that can be understood through these similarities and differences. I practice existential/humanist therapy, which tailors therapy to individuals and uses a variety of techniques to help people heal themselves through the therapeutic relationship. I work with adults (18 and up). I work with individuals, same- and mixed-orientation couples, and people in other relationship structures. I am an activist in the bisexual community and a board member of BiNet USA.

Mission Statement: To create a warm and accepting therapeutic space where people have the freedom and safety to express all facets of their authentic selves and explore the challenges of existence.

I provide individual, couples and group psychotherapy, consultation, and Life Coaching. I have been in private practice since 1989. I am a holistic psychotherapist using energy therapies; EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), mind/body/spirit connection, imaginal therapy, Breathwork, expressive therapies and integrative bodywork. My integrative approach to treatment utilizes a wide variety of tools an techniques to bring the most effective therapy to each clients specific needs. I have specialized in working with anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, weight and body issues, PTSD, addictions, trauma, alternative lifestyles, transgender, sexual orientations and sexuality. As a bisexual individual I bring personal understanding of these issues. Current ongoing groups for weight & body image using EFT. Monthly Breathwork workshops. Life coaching is about targeting the goal, plan the steps, eliminate inner sabotage, and celebrate achievement!

I work with adolescents (aged 12 and above), adults, families, couples, and other relationship constellations to improve relationships and facilitate personal growth. I have experience working with gender, sexual, and relational diversity and am open-minded and non-judgmental. As your therapist, I will strive to create a warm, collaborative relationship with you. My goal is to create a meaningful therapeutic context in which each client feels safe, seen, and heard. Whether your concerns relate to life transitions, depression, anxiety, relationships, external stressors, or personal growth, our work will be in a caring environment. My therapeutic approach is grounded in the most current, culturally-aware, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

My own experiences of personal transition have shown me that life affords us many opportunities for growth and change - as individuals, and in our relationships with family members, partners, and friends. In my practice I focus on thinking and attachment patterns, and on the many personal, social, and cultural factors that contribute to resilience. Whatever your goals for therapy, I’m here to help.

Please note: Since I’m active in the local community and attend local events, it’s possible that we may know some of the same people, and this is something we should discuss at the outset. If it’s a concern, I’ll provide you with appropriate referrals.

As a psychotherapist who has a background in social justice, mental health, substance use, trauma, and harm reduction, I bring a unique perspective to the therapy room. For some, it is refreshing and welcoming and facilitates exploration of the self. For others, this approach is unfamiliar and perhaps even distinctly different from past therapeutic relationships. I work with a variety of adults ranging in age, gender, experience, race, sexuality, spiritual path, relationship structure, and family dynamics.

I have been working in behavioral health field since 1994, been in private practice since 2004 and a sex positive sex therapist since 2008.

Although I have experience in working with a wide range of sexual dysfunctions, I have an expert focus is in atypical sexual expressions and emerging definitions of healthy sexuality. My professional and personal coaching services are unique and different than most practicing professionals in that it incorporates various mainstream clinical best practices like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, with depth psychological approaches to understanding conscious and unconscious forces contributing to long held and frustrating patterns. At its detriment, modern training and practice of counseling and therapy primarily focus on behavioral changes, which are minimally impactful and do not address long term, unresolved core psychological issues. These unresolved issues present themselves as sexual dysfunctions, psychiatric illness, maladaptive behaviors or substance abuse/dependence which impede or block healthy professional and personal growth and development. Core psychological issues involve, in part, male and feminine energy; sexual and non-sexual power dynamics; as well as the “shadow” aspect of the unconscious self, which drives uncontrollable (conscious & unconscious) desires and ineffective redundant behaviors. It is because of this and other limitations; traditional counseling and therapy results in short lived success, increased frustration and the eroding of hope each time the individual or couple returns for additional treatment. Like professional consultations, educational seminars and trainings, psychotherapy and sex therapy sessions are dynamic and tailored to the clients specific needs and goals.

Personally, I identify, in part, as bisexual/Queer man.

I am an openly bisexual licensed psychotherapist and personal coach, practicing in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. I offer psychotherapy, couple counseling and personal coaching, based on psychodynamic and behavioural theory and practice. Age group: 18 years and older. I have experience working with members of the g/l/b/t community, kink/bdsm communities. Other specialities include relationship work, work related issues, PTSS, depression, anger, anxiety, burn-out, problems related to senior age. I speak fluently dutch, english and german.

I work with BIPOC LGBTQAI2S+ artists, women, and femmes to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Through a range of holistic services, including healing arts, life/career coaching, and spiritual guidance, the center empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves and live fulfilling lives.

• Professional specialties and skills: Psychodynamic individual and couples therapy for adults specializing in bisexual clients ; I address attachment concerns, codependency/people pleasing, coming out, navigating bisexuality in mixed-orientation relationships
• Language spoken: English
• Populations served - ages, concerns, etc.: adults and couples

I am a queer psychotherapist practicing in Los Angeles, California. I provide LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, using a psychodynamic, humanistic, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approach. I work with adults and adolescents, with a focus on treating symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, and anxiety. I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ adults and adolescents, with a focus on treating symptoms related to borderline personality disorder, addiction, trauma, and anxiety. I am the author of Hiding In Plain Sight: Why We Need to Pay Attention to Bi/Pan Erasure and other articles on Out On the Couch.

Affirming and empathic psychotherapy and sex therapy for those who wish to enjoy life’s pleasures and face its challenges. I am LGBTQIA+/GNC/Kink/Polyamory/Sex Worker affirming, I hold a certificate in LGBTQ psychotherapy from the Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality with a background in sex education. My services are provided in english to adults over the age of 18 in NY state of any gender or sexuality.

Affirming and empathic psychotherapy and sex therapy for those who wish to enjoy life’s pleasures and face its challenges. I am LGBTQIA+/GNC/Kink/Polyamory/Sex Worker affirming, I hold a certificate in LGBTQ psychotherapy from the Psychotherapy Center for Gender and Sexuality with a background in sex education. My services are provided in english to adults over the age of 18 in NY state of any gender or sexuality.