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Are You Looking for Therapy Friendly to Kink, Poly Lifestyles, or Sex Work?
Are you in an ethically non-monogamous or polyamorous relationship, into kink, or a sex worker looking for meaningful support? Do you struggle with communication, boundary-setting, or questions about your identity? Have you faced judgment or pathologization from therapists in the past? If so, therapy tailored to alternative lifestyles could be beneficial for you.
Living an “alternative lifestyle” can present unique challenges. You may grapple with feelings of shame and fear of being judged. Previous counseling experiences might have left you feeling isolated and misunderstood. Our therapy aims to provide a supportive space to address these issues.
Discover the Benefits of Specialized Therapy
This therapy is designed to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for individuals in alternative lifestyles. It aims to:
- Embrace Kink and BDSM: Helping you introduce new elements into your sex life and communicate your desires without judgment.
- Navigate Ethical Non-Monogamy: Assisting you in managing feelings of guilt, jealousy, and setting healthy boundaries in polyamorous relationships.
- Support Sex Workers: Offering a safe space to discuss your personal and professional experiences without stigma.
Our goal is to help you embrace your identity, overcome societal shame, and improve your mental health. We understand the complexities of alternative lifestyles and are here to support you in overcoming them.
What Now?
You can begin to work independently with these helpful tips as you firm up your decision to engage and register for an appointment.
Learn more about what to expect from existential therapy, its benefits, and possible interventions used in sessions. If you are ready to journey together:
- Get more comfortable with not knowing.
- Reaffirm your values.
- Talk to loved ones.
- Keep a journal.
- Meditate.
- Take time for lightheartedness.
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What to Expect from This Therapy
Therapy at our practice helps you build resilience, manage stress, and create a fulfilling life. Here’s what you can expect:
- Welcoming Environment: Find acceptance and understanding, no matter how you identify.
- Comprehensive Intake Process: Starts with an intake to address your presenting issues, concerns, and therapy goals.
- Customized Treatment Plan: Work with culturally competent clinicians to create a tailored treatment plan.
- Trauma-Informed Approaches: Utilize techniques to reduce minority stress and treat the whole person.
- Empowering Sex Therapy: For individuals and couples exploring kink and other sexual appetites, focusing on curiosity and openness.
- Polyamory and Open Relationships Guidance: Support for couples creating or maintaining open relationships, understanding polyamorous lifestyles.
- Respectful Support for Sex Workers: A safe space to discuss personal and professional experiences with respect and dignity.
Alternative lifestyle choices like polyamory, kink, and sex work are often misunderstood and stigmatized. However, these identities are common and valid. Studies show that a significant portion of adults engage in ethical non-monogamy and have fetishes. Similarly, sex work is becoming more destigmatized and decriminalized, though societal biases still exist. These biases contribute to minority stress, often resulting in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
At the End of the Day, We’re Here to Help You Clarify Your Goals
Since everyone's values are different, we'll define what value-based living looks like for you. Then we’ll ask, "What would it look like if you were living more consistently with your values?" Instead of feeling powerless in your situation, we’ll explore what’s within your control.
We'll identify actions you can take to support your goals. Finally, we’ll help you establish maintenance practices for preventing and preparing for future life challenges independently.