Open List
The Open List is a list of professionals (therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, consultants, relationship and life coaches, doctors, lawyers, etc.) who are experienced and knowledgeable about alternative sexuality and lifestyles, open relationships, polyamory, nonmonogamy, swinging, etc. The people on this list submitted their information, and therefore I make no claims about them. At the end of the list are links to other similar lists and directories. To be added to the Open List, see instructions at the bottom of the page.
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ALABAMA
Keith R. Abrams, PhD
Sex Therapist, Sex Educator, Clinical Psychologist
Grayson and Associates, PC, 2200 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35222
205-871-6926, kdabrams (at) bellsouth.net
Brief statement: I have been a clinical psychologist for almost 20 years, and have devoted myself to working primarily with individuals and couples on sexual health and relationship issues since I completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Program in Human Sexuality 10 years ago. I have experience working with polyamorous couples, as well as with individuals and couples representing many sexualities and lifestyles that are non-conventional.
Astraea Bella, LCSW
Psychotherapist & Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Individual, couples, and group therapy
Location: 445 Bellevue Ave., Suite 104, Oakland, CA 94610, phone consultations and sessions available.
510.290.8303, therapy (at) astraeabella (dot) com
Brief Description: I provide affirmative therapy to people engaged in alternative relationships & sexual expression, and the folks who love them. This includes people who are in open relationships, erotic explorers, sexually fluid, bisexual, queer, pansexual, gender non conforming, butch, femme, sex workers, & questioning folks. Some people come for help navigating sex & eros, while others come for help with depression, anxiety, family, work, friendship, community, trauma recovery, or cultural issues. Individuals and couples of all cultures, ethnicities, races, genders, class backgrounds, and sexual orientations are welcome. To see if my approach is a good match for your needs, please visit my website.
Christy Calame, LCSW
445 Bellevue Ave., Ste, 300
Oakland, CA 94610
phone: 510-628-0877 x3
Brief Description: Skillful and compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, trios, etc. who identify as sexual outsiders, including people who are sex workers, queer, trans, poly and/or involved in BDSM. I have over 15 years experience as a clinician, and am committed to serving my communities by providing an open, exploratory space within a profession that often pathologizes these groups. I also work with substance users using the harm reduction model and issues of body image from a Health At Every Size perspective. My office is near Lake Merritt in Oakland and is wheelchair-accessible.
Cascade Spring Cook, M.A.
Relationship coach and incarnational ally
Rohnert Park, CA (Sonoma County); Sessions in person or by phone
707-794-7334; cascade(at)hisys.com
Brief Statement: Creating fulfilling relationships, especially polyamorous relationships, requires getting off autopilot and practicing awareness. It’s a process of exploration and discovery of what works for you and your partner(s), and of what calls to your soul. It’s your journey, but I can help you navigate.
Dossie Easton, M.A.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #27782
San Francisco, California (Video Conference sessions available)
415-752-7455; dossiemft (at) dossieeaston.com
Brief statement: Co-author with Janet Hardy of The Ethical Slut and other books about BDSM, I serve my communities and train interns in my practice in San Francisco, where I offer therapy and counseling to individuals, couples and more. Along with lifestyle issues, I have expertise and experience in working with survivors of child abuse and other traumas, people living with serious illness, and anxiety, depression, bipolar and other emotional difficulties.
Jeanna Eichenbaum, LCSW
870 Market St. Suite 461, San Francisco, CA
415-318-9584; jeanna(at)goldengatecounseling.com
Brief Statement: I am a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience working with those with a wide variety of emotional concerns. I specialize in work with the LGBTQQI communities, particularly with those who define themselves as transgender, gender-queer, bi or pan/omnisexual. I have areas of expertise as well with those in and/or exploring open relationships and polyamory, as well as members of the BDSM community. I recently presented at the Alternative Sexualities conference sponsored by the CARAS Institute in San Francisco on communication styles in polyamorous relationships. In addition to the topics mentioned, I work with various relationship configurations, and have extensive training in treating those with a history of trauma and PTSD. Phone sessions may be available after initial in-person meeting.
M. Francesca Gentille
Relationship empowerment coach, Clinical Sexologist, Cross Cultural Minister, Relationship By Design Counselor, Expertise in Aging & Sexuality, Expertise in Addiction Recovery & Recovery after Trauma.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Sierra and Reno, NV; phone consultations or sessions
510-759-3839, Francesca (at) LifeDanceCenter.com
Brief statement: Francesca Gentille is a nationally recognized empowering relationship expert, clinical sexologist, flirting instructor, Non-Violent Communication coach, award winning co-editor of The Marriage of Sex And Spirit: Relationships at the Heart of Conscious Evolution
Ondina Nandine Hatvany, MFT
Licensed Psychotherapist, Queer, alternative and traditional couples therapy, individuals in transitions, trauma + body image
Location: 2120 Market Street, Suite 108, (in the Castro) San Francisco, CA 94114; West California Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941; initial free phone consultations offered before in-person session, also skype sessions offered
415-381-1065; ondinah(at)gmail.com
Brief statement: I am a queer licensed psychotherapist whose clients include individuals and couples from the GLBTQQI, kink, and BDSM communities. I am very comfortable working with traditional, alternative and queer couples. I assist you and your partner(s) to develop better communication and understanding around sensitive topics such as betrayal, intimacy and trust. As Director of the Eating Disorders program at Community Institute of Psychotherapy in San Rafael, Marin. I also work with clients whose body has become their battleground and who struggle daily with food/ weight and body image struggles. I use a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach. Finally I help my clients move through trauma using EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing) and somatic psychotherapies. The latter is an approach that taps into body awareness and mindfulness, which does not involve touch.
Thomas Hogan, Attorney
Location: Thomas Hogan Law Office, 331 J St #200, Sacramento, CA 95814
916-756-0243; consultation_sacramento(at)tomhoganlaw.com
Brief statement: A CPA and Lawyer with 25 years experience in debt relief, taxes, filing chapter 13, chapter 7 & making sure that you are treated fairly! Free consultations.
Ms Rhonda Hughes
Mediator, Attorney at Law
Location: Northern California & National; phone consultations available
916-870-2043
Brief Statement: Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Support. Discreet Mediation Sessions for Poly, Leather, Kink and Power Exchange Relationships. Conflict is a normal part of everyday life. Sometimes, when directly involved in a conflict, we get stuck in our ability to negotiate these challenges. The aid of a trained mediator may be just what is needed to navigate the relationship in a direction of validation and fulfillment for everyone involved. Ms Rhonda is kink and poly friendly, experienced with power dynamics, and can help you find clarity and a path through the difficulties you face.
Danielle Harel, PhD
Sex Coaching and Therapy
Location: Lombard St. (At Buchanan), San Francisco, CA; Sunnyvale, CA; phone consultations or sessions
408-469-1989, danielle (at) celesteanddanielle.com
Brief statement: Dr. Danielle Harel is a clinical sexologist, and a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. Danielle brings her passion, depth, intuition, and magnetizing personality to her coaching session. Harnessing her extensive training as a sexologist and her background in psychology and body-based modalities, she leads people into the depth of their desires to support them in reaching their fullest sexual potential. She is particularly talented in helping her clients release shame and accept themselves fully. Danielle offers her clients a unique, experiential and exciting process to transform their relationships, create intense and loving connections and live their lives passionately.
Celeste Hirschman, M.A.
Sex Coaching and Therapy
Location: Cole Valley, San Francisco, CA; phone consultations or sessions
415-336-3258, celeste (at) celesteanddanielle.com
Brief statement: Celeste Hirschman has made a lifelong study of sexuality, intimacy and relationships. In her session, Celeste helps her clients have the most satisfying sex, intimacy and relationships, realize their full human potential, and deepen their experiences of pleasure and embodiment. Celeste brings her unconditional love and presence, as well as her training in sexuality and experiential work, in order to create an open, safe and exciting container where her clients can explore every aspect of themselves without guilt or shame.
Kathy Labriola, Counselor/Nurse
Counseling, coaching & hypnotherapy
1307 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA. 94702; phone sessions available
510-841-5307; anarchofeminist(at)yahoo.com
Brief statement: I am in private practice in Berkeley, California providing low-fee counseling, coaching, and hypnotherapy. I work primarily with people in alternative communities: polyamory, kink, LGBT (particular expertise in bisexuality and trans issues), sex workers, anarchist/punk/hippie subcultures, drug and alcohol addiction, chronic illness, class issues, political activism and burn-out. Couseling and Hypnotherapy for making changes to enhance your happiness and effectiveness in your life. Ninety minutes sessions, Sliding scale fees.
Keiko Lane, MA, MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 44341)
Location: Berkeley, CA
510-527-6188; keiko(at)keikolanemft.com
Brief statement: The impact of collective, historic and public events on lives marginalized by dominant cultures often goes unrecognized. Especially for women, LGBT and queer-identified people, people of color and other people marginalized by dominant power paradigms, the body is often a site of cultural dislocation. By working directly with the cultural messages and lessons that have been integrated, often unconsciously, onto the body and psyche, we can begin to create new stories, meanings and choices about being members of our communities and cultures. In my psychotherapy practice I work with people of all genders in the exploration of relationships to the self, to others, and to the communities in which we live. I have extensive experience working with queer, genderqueer, activist, and multicultural communities, queer parents and prospective parents, as well as kink/BDSM and poly communities, and the spaces where these identities overlap. I also teach queer and multicultural psychology and supervise students beginning their clinical fieldwork.
Kate Loree, LMFT, ATR, MBA
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist
Location: 15720 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 416, Encino, CA 91436; Free 30 minute consultation available.
310-422-7269; kloreelmft(at)gmail.com
Brief statement: I am a kink-poly-LGBT affirmative licensed Marital and Family therapist with a speciality in the lifestyle and polyamorous relationships. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2005 with a Masters in Marital and Family Therapy with a specialty in Art Therapy. My therapy style utilizes my understanding of alternative sexual communities in conjunction with an emphasis on insight, emotional healing, and empowerment to provide a therapy experience that allows for a higher level of safety and comfort. The therapy focus may or may not be about navigating the client’s sexual journey, but even if the focus of therapy is about something entirely different (trauma, grief, or anxiety), the client will know that I will provide a non-judgmental space should such topics come up.
Christine Milrod, PhD, LMFT, ACS
Licensed psychotherapist, sex therapy, Sex-and-Life Coaching
Location: West Hollywood, CA; worldwide on Skype
310-281-9658; info (at) sexandlifecoaching.com
Brief statement: I specialize in Sex-and-Life Coaching and psychotherapeutic issues with an emphasis on human sexuality, evolutionary psychology, sexual and gender identities, and dealing with socially constructed gender roles. I am a member of AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists,) CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists), SSSS (Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality) and WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health).
Pavini Moray, M.Ed
Somatic Sex Educator and Intimacy Coach
Serves San Francisco and East Bay
In-person sessions or phone consultations
510-333-2098
pavinimoray (at) gmail.com
Brief Statement: Pavini Moray offers somatic sex education and bodywork to individuals, couples and groups. Pavini’s work is grounded in deep listening and loving kindness. Sessions are collaborative, nurturing and quickly transformative. This helps clients to deepen their pleasure, joyfully engage their bodies more fully, and enjoy supportive intimate relationships. Pavini brings years of teaching experience, training in sexuality, and personal growth work, all which create a container of acceptance and fun exploration.
Charles Moser, PhD, MD, FACP
Internal Medicine and Sexual Medicine
45 Castro Street, #125, San Francisco CA 94114
415-621-4369, docx2 (at) ix.netcom.com
Brief statement: Non-judgmental medical care, as well as treating the medical aspects of sexual concerns and sexual aspects of medical concerns
Felice Newman
Somatic Sex Coach
Location: San Francisco Bay area; phone consultations available
510.703.7125
felice (at) felicenewman.com
Brief Statement: I’m a somatic coach and sex educator, and the author of The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us (Cleis Press). I believe that everyone can have a fulfilling sex life. Whether you have one partner or many, you can have intimate sexual relationships that expand and deepen over time. When you have sex, you bring with you the whole package of who you are: your sexual history, your beliefs about sex and gender, your accumulated sexual wisdom, your erotic imagination and yearnings, and your physical structure. My work addresses all of these aspects from the viewpoint of your concerns. What do you want? What’s missing now? Where are you “stuck”? What new competencies do you need to develop to reach your goals? I combine sex education with somatic bodywork (fully clothed). We use breathwork, self-observation, and simple movement exercises to guide you toward the new skills, practices, and perspectives that would have you say that you are thoroughly delighted with your sex life.
Adrienne Parker-Morano, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (License # MFT 39605)
Location: 341 Broadway Suite 409 Chico, CA 95928; phone counseling sessions available
530-321-6148, spiralcreations (at) sbcglobal.net
Brief Statement: I’m a psychotherapist licensed in the state of California. My specialties are alternative relationship styles, polyamory, communication, spirituality, sexuality,truth-telling and life-coaching. I do both in office and distance counseling sessions.
Kaye Porter CHT, CNLP
Life Design – Coaching & Consulting
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Phone consultations available
510-684-4819 (San Francisco), 323-848-9964 (Los Angeles); Kaye@KayePorter.net
Brief statement: Master Certified Hypnotherapist, NeuroLinguistic Programmer, and active board member & consultant to the Los Angeles chapter of California Association for Marriage & Family Therapists; I’ve spent over 10 years studying and educating individuals and groups on human behavior, psychology, communications, gender communications, relationships and personal development. I’ve appeared on television and written articles. I’ve also worked with individuals and groups to have satisfying lives and partnerships with those around them. Experience has included relationship coaching, presentation & public speaking, professional communication & web copywriting, entrepreneurial focus groups, and performance consulting.
Rachel Robbins, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Location: 425 Gough St, San Francisco CA. Initial brief consultation by phone available.
415-625-9778; rachel(at)drrachelrobbins.com
Brief Statement: I provide psychotherapy for adults, young adults, and couples. I focus on trauma recovery, substance use and behavior change, impulse control, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, I am a long time sex educator and sex therapist and specialize in providing non-judgmental supportive services for a range of sexualities including LGBTQQ, BDSM, Kink, non-monogamy, gender fluidity, and sex workers. I help with working through issues with sexuality, and supporting kinky/LGBTQQ individuals with non-sexual concerns. I offer a sliding scale. Please feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Suzie Sherman, MA, MFTI # IMF59099
Psychotherapy Intern
1676 Solano Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707
510-496-3454; suzie(at)suzieshermantherapy.com
Brief statement: I provide psychotherapy in a relational, nonjudgmental and direct style. LGBTQQI and straight clients welcome. I am committed to providing an open, culturally competent space for those identified with or exploring polyamory/nonmonogamy, kink/BDSM, butch/femme, and other frontiers of sexuality and intimacy. Individuals, couples, and triads/trios. Supervised by Cindy Blackett, MFT
Crista Underwood, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Location: 425 Gough St., San Francisco, CA 94102; free initial phone consultation
415-971-0654; cristaunderwoodlcsw(at)gmail.com
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Brief statement: I provide individual and relationship counseling and I specialize inworking with members of Bisexual, Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Queer and Polyamorous, Kink, and Sex-positive communities to help them overcome internal and external barriers, know themselves and live life to the fullest. I especially enjoy collaborating with people in alternative relationship structures to help them build strong, lasting connections with their partners while maintaining their individuality.
Geri D. Weitzman, PhD
Psychologist (License # PSY17963)
Location: 3884 24th Street (near Sanchez), San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone consultations or sessions: For California residents, I will sometimes agree to do phone sessions after the initial in-person consultation. Generally I will ask the client to come in person every 4th session or so.
415-517-7965, gdw (at) numenor.org
Brief statement: I am a licensed psychologist, practicing in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood. I enjoy helping people to find creative ways to solve problems and become more fully themselves. I offer a warm and supportive environment that affirms the diversity of each individual. My specialties include: relationship counseling, depression, anxiety, self esteem, substance abuse, internet addiction, personal growth, anger management, codependency, emotional abuse survivor issues, career issues, and coming out. I welcome clients from a variety of subcultures, including bisexual, lesbian, gay, transgender, bdsm, polyamory, hiv/poz, pagan, goth, geek, etc. For those with insurance: I am a member of the Blue Shield, UBH, Pacificare, United Health Care, and US Behavioral Health Plan panels.
Winston Wilde
Doctor of Human Sexuality, Marriage & Family Therapist (CA License MFC39060), Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT)
Location: 152 Lasky Drive, Suite 103 Beverly Hills, CA 90212
323-692-9120, docwilde(at)verizon.net
Brief statement: Dr. Wilde works mostly with erotic minority people (swingers, BDSM, polyfolk, fetishists) in individual, couple and family therapy.
Joe Zarate-Sanderlin, M.A.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (IMF 60400, supervised by Dossie Easton, MFT 27782)
Location: The Richmond District, San Francisco, CA. In person appointments only.
415 762-0225;: joe (at) joezarate-sanderlin.com
Brief Statement: I am an integrative therapist happy to work with individuals and couples of all gender and orientation identifications using depth psychology, family systems, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I spend time with clients exploring the negotiation of boundaries and agreements in kink and poly relationships, helping people find wholeness and fulfillment, cultivating rites-of-passage for significant events in people’s lives, and integrating past experience into present reality. Sandplay therapy also available.
Adam Zimbardo, MFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, AASECT-certified Sex Educator
Location: 719 Second Street, Davis, CA 95616
530-579-2706, adamz (at) adamzmft.net
Brief Statement: I have been working with nonmonogamous couples, open relationships, polyamory and BDSM/kink-identified clients for many years. I see individuals, couples, and triads, primarily focusing on short-term counseling and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Taryn Bostwick, MA
Counselor
Location: Serving Denver and Boulder areas in Colorado; free 30 minute consultation available.
720-304-5570; Taryn (at) thebutterflywithin.com
Brief Statement: I have 10 years of experience and I specialize in working with alternative relationships, alternative families and alternative sexualities. I also specialize in working with mixed relationships (poly/mono).
Tara Eastcott, Psy.D.
PsyD/ Psychotherapy and Psychological Assessments
Location: 1722 14th Street, Suite 130, Boulder, CO 8030 phone sessions on occassion with already established clients
720.236.2821; drt(at)tarapsyd.com
Brief statement: BENT: Psychological Services for Gender & Sexual Minorities.
Reed Lindberg, M.A., L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: 1140 Lehigh St., Boulder, CO 80305
303-494-0393; reed4321(at)indra.com
Brief statement: Reed Lindberg, M.A., L.P.C., is the Managing Director of the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute. Our Institute trains therapists in Applied Existential Psychotherapy and related approaches. Reed is a couples therapist with 20 years experience. He refers to his work as “Relationship, Sex and Romance Counseling”. Reed works with couples of all sexual orientations, and feels privileged to share in the inner and interpersonal worlds of his clients and to work with them on their personal and relationship issues. He works to restore playfulness and trust to a relationship that may have grown mired in everyday life. His therapy is a mutual exploration of a couple’s issues and strengths. He does work with both individuals and couples.
Tammy Nelson, MS, ATR, LPC, LADC
Director, Center for Healing
77 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT
357 Whitney Ave New Haven CT
203-438-3007, tammy(at)tammynelson.org
Brief Statment: Tammy Nelson is the author of “Getting the Sex You Want” and “What’s Eating You”, and offers specializes in working with couples to increase the passion in their relationship using empathic dialogue and other forms of intimate commnication. Tammy is a Certified Sexologist, a Certified Imago Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist. She is also the sexuality expert at the Mayflower Spa in Washington, CT, and teaches seminars around the country for DandS Associates on Relationship & Couples Therapy, Sexuality and Affairs & Infidelity.
P. Michele Sugg
MSW, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Location: 184 Maple St., Branford CT 06405
203-488-2630, michele@michelesugg.com
Brief statement: Over 25 years of experience, training at Masters and Johnson Institute, 18 years at Yale Psychiatric Institute prior to private practice. Sex Therapy Advisor to Alexander Foundation for Women’s Health. Philosophy: Every individual has the right to an enjoyable, guilt free, fulfilling sex life. Eclectic approach to help attain therapeutic goals. Caring, confidential, treatment.
Michael Giordano, LICSW
Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker – LICSW
Washington, DC – Dupont Circle; Sessions in person and by phone in specific cases
202-460-6384, Mike.Giordano.MSW(at)gmail.com
Brief Statement: I provide compassionate and affirming psychotherapy for individuals and folks in all kinds of relationships. You’re free to speak about your loves, desires, and sex life in all of its diversity without judgement. Whatever your concern – and it may have nothing to do with your sexuality – together we will find ways to enhance your creative thinking, express authentic emotions, and make effective actions.
Vincent T. Lyon, Attorney at Law
Location: Maryland and the District of Columbia.
240-210-4301; vlyon (at) law.gwu.edu
Brief Statement: I have been practicing law in Maryland and DC since 2005. I litigate in all areas of the law and have extensive experience in personal injury and family law cases. I have a particular fondness for law relating to the arts. I am open-minded about the many ways people choose to live and the ways they do (and don’t) get along. The law gets into everyone’s lives and if you find yourself needing legal help, you want someone you are comfortable with and who is comfortable with you.
Tamara Pincus, LICSW
Psychotherapist
Location: 1629 K St NW, Suite 300, Washington DC 20006
202-531-2780; tpincus76(at)gmail.com
Brief Statement: The goal of my practice is to provide a safe place for people to explore their lives and learn skills to help them cope. Developing new coping mechanisms through teaching and practicing new communication skills leads to a healthier relationships with others and oneself. One of the first things that you will notice is that I will not judge you and I will not think you are “crazy”. We will work together to help you figure out what issues you want to work on and how we can best address them. Together we can change behaviors, resolve issues and help reduce pain and suffering. I am certified to treat co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders and have extensive experience working with depressive and anxious symptoms. I have a special interest in supporting individuals through issues related to sexual exploration sexual identity and gender identity. I have experience working with kinky and polyamorous clients and I am interested in helping people create better communication in their relationships so that they can get what they need out of them. I have a sliding scale fee and I offer an initial free consultation.
George Kallas, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Location: The Orion Center for Psychotherapy, 2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 333-5
954-987-0280, drgjkallas (at) yahoo.com
Brief statement: GLBT, Lifestyle/Swinger, and Poly-Friendly therapist with an eclectic therapy style.
Natalie Elliott, LAPC
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
Location: 581-B N. Central Ave, Hapeville, GA 30354; brief phone consults are available
888-788-4624 ext. 11; NatalieElliott(at)AtlantaCounselingInstitute.com
Brief Statement: Providing support in a private practice setting with relational and sexual issues to help you love “more” successfully!
Issa Waters
Parenting Coach
Location: Greater Atlanta Area; phone and email consultations or sessions
678-508-8633, erosissa (at) gmail.com
Brief Statement: I have been a childcare professional in the Atlanta area for over ten years. I became a Parenting Coach when I realized that parents often have little situations that arise where they could use some direct, objective, personal advice, rather than the cookie-cutter answers from books or the time and expense of therapy. Coaching can cover everything from sibling rivalry, food issues, general discipline tactics, bedtime routines, potty training, educational concerns, blended family challenges, etc. and often also strays into adult issues like sexuality and finances – anything that affects the harmony of the home.
Rami Henrich, LCSW, psychotherapist
Chicago, IL and north suburbs
Consultation by appointment only
847-242-8888
ramihenrich[at]yahoo.com
www.psychotherapyevanston.com
I know that those attempting to live in a non-mainstream relationship may face special difficulties and challenges that sometimes complicate or aggravate their personal lives. I believe you already have what you need inside of yourself to have a meaningful life, to solve and resolve problems, to be joyful and content. As a therapist, my job is to help you access a deep sense of knowing, your own source of creativity and your true nature. I offer individual and relationship psychotherapy and also host several support groups including: Women’s Support Group, Queer Identity Support Group and a Polyamory Support Group.
Lara M. West, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, therapist
Location: 2512 Covington St., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Serving the greater Lafayette and northern Indianapolis area
765-497-3932, ext 95: 317-956-2030 for emergency or after hours contact
laramwest (at) yahoo.com
Brief statement: Using a realistic, strengths-based approach (and some humor), I work provide a safe, non-judgmental and objective atmosphere for clients to explore possibilities for acceptance and change.
Ann Newman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Location :Ottumwa Family Practice Clinic 623 Pennsylvania Ave Ottumwa Iowa 52501; serving all of SE iowa.
641-682-7571
Brief statement: I’m a licensed primary care physician assistant who is comfortable with poly, kinky, and LGBT patients.
The Oikos Institute, LLC
C. Shawn Oak, CEO, MSSW, LMFT, Relationship Coach
Location: 1313 Lyndon Lane, Suite 101, Louisville, KY
502.594.2829
csoak (at) oikos-institute.org
Brief Statement: At The Oikos Institute, LLC we provide sensitive, affordable, and expert mental health care in Louisville, Kentucky. Our unique approach blends empathic, client-centered counseling with the latest advances of brain science and alternative health techniques, from a family systems perspective. We treat individuals, couples, and families with a variety of problems including depression, addictions, anger management, sexual dysfunctions, and many others. All clients are seen in our private offices, where strict confidentiality is maintained.
Krista A. H. Haapala, M.S.W., Sexologist
Individual and Relational Coach
Location: Portland, Maine
207.415.1080; krista (at) livingbalancelifecoaching.com
Brief Statement: Krista Haapala is a life coach, sexuality educator and sexologist. Krista is the founder of Living Balance and a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists; she holds a Master of Social Work degree from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Her coaching with you is a holistic, forward-looking, solution-focused, educational and skill-building relationship. In cases where therapy is more appropriate or beneficial, she will provide a referral to another qualified professional. Krista enjoy working with individuals and diverse relationships, and is kink, poly and vanilla friendly and knowledgable embracing the diversity of sexuality.
(please also see Vincent Lyon, Attorney at Law under the District of Columbia listing)
Samantha Francis
Licensed Acupuncturist
Location: Brunswick MD and Columbia MD
703-400-7170; samanthal.francis(at)gmail.com
Brief Statement: Private acupuncture practice in Central Maryland or Columbia MD. I work with people with chronic conditions to bring ease to their symptoms and their lives, by using acupuncture and sharing tools for communication and seasonal living. When your head is getting in the way, acupuncture can reach that deeper place to bring you peace. Poly and Kink Aware.
Christiane M. Graham, LCSW-C
Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Location: 3720 Farragut Avenue Suite 103, Kensington, MD 20895. Phone consultations available after initial in-person session.
301-949-2624, 301-717-4204, 301-946-0340 fax; Chris(at)cgrahamconsulting.com
Brief Statement: My clients seeking individual, group and couples counseling have come from traditional backgrounds, and from the polyamory, GBLTI and kink communities. I offer a non-judgmental and open minded atmosphere, where people can explore personal issues that have made their lives stressful and unmanageable. My approach is eclectic, using cognitive behavior, psycho-educational and mindfulness techniques. In addition I use ritual and celebration as healing modalities. I also do workshops on stress reduction and recovering intimacy for low or no sex relationships
Joe James, Ph.D.
Psychologist
Location: 4400 East West Highway, Suite 712 Bethesda, MD 20814, in person sessions and phone consultations
301.657.1144
DrJoe (at) DrJoeJames.com
Brief Statement: I have been working with individuals, couples, triads, foursomes and moresomes from the swinging, polyamory and BDSM communities in the Washington, D.C. area since 1995. I strive to create a warm and nonjudgmental atmostphere in which people can comfortably explore the issues they are struggling with. Whether you are seeking therapy for reasons related to your lifestyle or for reasons unrelated, you can rest assured that I am knowledgeable and accepting of that aspect of your life.
Shervon Laurice, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Location: Silver Spring MD; phone consultations or sessions.
301-873-4457, slaurice (at) gmail.com
Brief statement: I work with clients on issues around depression, anxiety, sexual identity/GLBTQ, stress, traditonal & alternative lifestyle relationships, spirituality, and personal growth. I practice a holistic, mindfulness approach to therapy in which I walk with my clients on their journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. My focus is to facilitate life change by helping clients “clear away the mud” from the lens with which they view themselves, others and the world around them.
Cathy Roberts
Professional counselor/coach (MD LC1559)
Location: Gaithersburg and Bethesda, MD.
301-651-0019; cathy(at)cathyroberts.net
Brief statement: I promote and affirm healthy relationships. If your relationship with yourself, partner, parent, or child is unsatisfying, my empathic approach may appeal to you. I create a safe, accepting environment for you to explore your needs and connect with your desires. In addition, I am direct, practical and experienced working with poly and LGBT clients.
Tanisia Smith, BA, LMT, NCBTMB
Licensed Massage Therapist
Location: 8700 Old Harford Road, Suite L5B, Parkville MD 21234
443-803-4876; info (at) goddesswithinllc.com
Brief Statement: I offer massage therapies, Reiki healing, and intuitive counseling to help clients let go of muscle aches and pains, live better with anxiety, depression, and body image concerns, and experience a profound peace and physical reintegration. Treatments I offer help clients rediscover their joy, their freedom of movement, and their ability to fall wholeheartedly into the juicy pulp of life. I specialize in relaxation therapies, from an Esalen-influenced massage to hot stone therapy, myofascial release, and Reiki treatments. A kink-friendly, poly-friendly professional, I extend an exuberant welcome to plus-sized and transgendered clients.
Rachael Stern, LMSW, LGSW
Psychotherapist
Location: Baltimore/Towson, Maryland
Phone: (310) 383-1090
Email: rachaelstern (a) gmail.com
Brief statement: Ms Stern has several specialties; Eating Disorders, LGBTQ issues, Non traditional relationships or families, self injury and trauma. She has worked in both the Eating Disorder and LGBTQ fields in many roles and understands the multifaceted issues that people face. Rachael’s practice is highly integrated with local resources and she is experienced in working with a team approach. Rachael also understands that not every person is in the same financial situation and is committed to helping those in need, find what they need.
Melissa J. Kaplan
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Location: 2 Enon St., Beverly MA 01915; free phone consultations are available.
781-866-0511; mkaplanlmhc@gmail.com
Brief Statement: I provide client-centered non-judgemental individual therapy. I comfortable working with people who identity as polyamorous, kinky, queer, gay, lesbian, transgender, genderqueer and am familiar with the particular difficulties faced by people in these populations. In 2003 I received my Masters degree from Lesley University and have been practicing ever since. You can read more about my approach and training on my website.
Randi Kaufman, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
1218 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA, 02138
617-441-2100; randi.kaufman2(at)verizon.net
Brief statement : I am a poly/kink/GLBTQ-friendly psychologist, and have been providing psychotherapy for folks with alternative lifestyles for over 10 years.
Bill Slaughter, MD MA
MD psychiatrist, psychotherapist
49 Hancock St, Cambridge MA 02139 (serving Boston metropolitan area); some phone sessions possible
617-233-8957
Brief Statement: Since 1985 I’ve worked in the human potential/healthcare field with people in many situations. My initial training was at a buddhist school and since then Jungian analytic and contemporary psychiatric training have also been very influential to how I work. Polyamorous arrangements and sexuality/relatedness issues in general are issues which come up in my practice frequently, as well as other common challenges such as life choices, direction, and transitions, as well as mood, substance use, spirituality, attention and mindfulness, anxiety, and the like. I’m happy to talk initially briefly by phone if you like to see if an initial meeting might make sense and be possible. Sliding fee scale; flexible payment arrangements possible; many insurances accepted; out-of-network coverage likely for others.
Eric S Blumberg, Ph. D., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Bonaventure Center, 11111 Hall Road, Suite 303, Utica, MI 48317
office: 586-997-3153 (general clinic questions such as insurances accepted); cell: 248-416-0685 (for appointments)
esblumberg (at) pobox.com
Brief statement: Sexologist and counselor/therapist providing lifestyle sensitive counseling to poly, kink, and LGBT people. Knowledgeable about and accepting of alternative lifestyles. Provides warm and genuine therapy and relationship counseling/coaching to all, based on the issues brought in rather than vanilla community judgmental expectations about what “should” be worked on. With my sexologist hat I provide coaching in the areas Tristan writes about and films, and I am an expert at coaching men and women on extending their sexual pleasure to include multiple (mostly women) and extended up to 1/2 hour (men and women) orgasms. Very experienced in working with highly sexual women to discuss any issues that may be arising from this normal but higher than usual desire aspect of their lives.
Scott Bartell MSW/LICSW/ACSW/DCSW
Psychotherapist / Consultant
Location: 3204 18th Avenue S., Suite 5, Minneapolis MN 22407
Phone: 612-722-7877
Brief Statement: I am familiar with poly culture and is supportive to that and other minority groups, and a proponent of Sex Positivity. Theoretical approach is Ericksonian Utilization, using Cognitive-Behavioral Restructuring, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Gestalt as each client needs. I accept most insurance plans; individual adult clients only at this time.
Mary Woodward-Kreitz, MA, LP, CST
Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist
3345 Lexington Ave. S., Suite 102, Eagan, MN 55121
651-454-4343 (phone), 651-454-9494 (fax): mwk@sexandcouples.com
Brief Statement: I am a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist. I work with adults, kids, couples and families related to issues of sexuality and/or general practice. Most form of insurance accepted.
see: M. Francesca Gentille under California
Lee M. Faver, PhD PC
Licensed & Board Certified Psychologist
25 Carriage Lane, Westmoreland, NH 03467 (Serves the Monadnock region)
603-852-8238; lee@leemfaver.com
Brief Statement: I am a licensed and board certified psychologist, experienced with people age 15-75 years old who have a wide range of concerns. I provide individual and couple therapy from a highly integrated, self-psychology based approach, and practice on the NH/Vermont border. My experience in the arenas of sexuality, orientation, gender issues and reassignment, BDSM/kink and polyamory spans 20 years. I am a sex-positive professional with experience helping people in opposite-sex, same-sex and polyamorous relationships. I am an experienced trainer and teach about sexual orientation, therapy with GLBTQ people, sexuality, HIV and HIV prevention. Additionally, I supervise other mental health and sexuality professionals, and I’m a family/divorce mediator.
Bo Blaze, PCC.
Certified Professional Alternative Coach
Location: Asbury Park, NJ
(also NYC area for in-person sessions; anywhere in world via phone)
201-825-1313, 925-252-5293
coach(at)alternativelifecoach.com
Brief statement: Let me help you PLAY BETTER IN YOUR ALTERNATIVE LIFE!” – I’ll support & challenge you every step of the way towards creating your own authentic life, on your own terms! Together we’ll figure out what you really want, who you really are, what you really need, and then make it happen! I’ve been a leader in the Kink community for many years and specialize in Polyamory, BDSM, Power Dynamics, Alternative Relationships/Sexuality, the Entertainment Industry and other Non-Traditional Lifestyles. I’m PCC certified by the ICF – International Coach Federation and a graduate of the “Center for Coaching Mastery” at Coachville. I’m an Emeritus board member of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES) in NYC as well as their Novice Facilitator since 2002
Dr. Michael DeMarco
LMFT, LMHC, Executive Director of Our Collective Mental Health
New York, NY; phone & in person consultations available
212-343-7008; info(at)mytherapistnewyork.
Brief statement: Affordable and effective therapy that is down to earth. My staff and I want to teach you the tools to allow yourself to BE who you ARE and get what you want out of relationships. One size does NOT fit all.
Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson
Tantra Teachers
Location: New York Metropolitan area
914-962-7328, info (at) TantraPM.com
Brief Statement: We have been teaching Tantra and Kriya Yoga together since 1999. We are the authors of The Essence of Tantric Sexuality, a National Best Books 2007 Award-Winner in the Health: Sexuality category and an Award-Winning Finalist in the Religion: Eastern Religions category, and Tantra for Erotic Empowerment. We also wrote and appeared in two instructional DVDs: “Tantric Sexual Massage for Lovers” and “Advanced Tantric Sex Secrets” (Alexander Institute, 2008), and have contributed articles to various online and print publications, including Chronogram and Debonair. We’re available for group workshops and private instructions and honor all consensual forms of sexual expression.
Mark Murray, Murray and Hopkins, Esqs.
General Practice of Law
132 Clyde St., West Sayville, NY 11796; serving the NY Metropolitan Area & Long Island. Phone consultations available.
631-234-0909; mark(at)murrayandhopkins.com
Brief Statement: We are a small firm with extensive experience in handling all legal matters for our clients, many of whom live alternative lifestyles. We are a general practice litigation firm with a very good reputation in the areas of estate planning and business organization or succession. We get most of our new clients from other clients and lawyers satisfied with our service, compassion, discretion and results. Our office is conveniently located near the Fire Island Ferries and we will travel to meet with our clients. We have an international client base but most are located in southern NY state. We can also often help through electronic meetings but since we are admitted to practice in NY, we are most helpful to NY residents and businesses.
Reid Mihalko
Sex and Relationship Coach and Educator
Location: New York Metro Area (also San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas); in person and phone sessions and workshops
212.737.6368, 917.207.4554; reid@cuddleparty.com
Brief Statement: Reid Mihalko is a coach, writer and educator with a remarkable ability to create a profound sense of safety for clients upon meeting or speaking with them. His coaching focuses on opening up new space for sexual and sensual self-expression inside relationships through the use of role modeling, forthright communication, and a deeper, pragmatic understanding of how relationships and emotions work. Reid’s coaching approach is simple: He uses that sense of safety he so easily generates as a tuning fork to teach people how to make themselves feel safe and empowered. From their own foundation of safety, and applying the powerful communication tools and perspectives woven through Reid’s life and work, clients can then invite others into their “safe-space.” Reid has worked with thousands of individuals from all walks of life, all orientations, relationship “lovestyles,” countries and religions
Katherine Rachlin, PhD
49 West 24th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10010
212-206-3636; kitrachlin(at)gmail.com
Dr. Vittoria Repetto
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) - Certified Applied Kinesiologist
Location: 455 W. 23rd St (between 9th and 10th Ave), NYC, NY 10011
212-431-3724; drvittoriarepett(at)aol.com
Brief Statement: I have been helping people feel better naturally since 1987 and have had many patients who are involved in both the poly-amorous and BDSM world. In my office, you can safely and honestly voice your concerns without fear of judgement. I integrate manual muscle testing with standard methods of diagnosis. Through spinal, extremity, cranial (skull) and TMJ (jawbone) adjustments, acupressure, muscle balancing, stress reduction, lymphatic & vascular organ reflexes and nutrition, we work together to bring you to a higher level of health and help you to actualize your potential.
Laurel Steinberg, LMHC
Psychotherapist/Relationship Therapist/Board Certified Clinical Sexologist
Location: Union Square – 841 Broadway, Suite 302 New York, NY 10003; Sessions in the office, by phone and Skype
917-574-0825; LSteinbergLMHC (at) gmail.com
Brief Statement: Most of us have struggled with dating, relationships and communication at some point. Few of us are formally taught how to create rewarding relationships in which we may lovingly and effectively communicate our preferences and have our desires met. It’s time to transform your feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, low self-esteem or other emotions that are preventing you from enjoying your life and relationships. Take pleasure in experiencing emotional well-being and create a rewarding work life.
Three Sisters Midwifery Care
NYS Licensed Midwives/Vermont Licensed Midwives; Homebirth Midwifery, Waterbirth, Annual Well-woman
Location: 406 Fulton St Suite 513, Troy, NY 12180
518-526-1917; threesistersbirth(at)gmail.com
Brief Statement: We honor diversity in culture, relationships and sexuality in a safe space for our clients. We provide care for homebirthing families within 1-1.5 hours of Troy, NY and gentle gyn care for annual Paps and exams. We do not participate with insurance, but many policies will cover some services. Feel free to contact us for more information.
NORTH CAROLINA
Amy Stapleford, M.Ed.
Sexuality educator, coach, blogger, group facilitator, artist, activist, nerd and enthusiast
Location: Chapel Hill, NC; phone consultations or sessions
amy (at) embodiedsexuality.com
Brief statement: I am a sexual embodiment coach and sexuality educator who accompanies folks as they create relationships that work for them by assisting them in identifying and embracing their desires and boundaries, actively living in and through the body, and learning how to clearly communicate with partners. I believe there is no “Right” way to be a sexual being, as long as relationships and activities are all fully consensual.
Anna Marti
Intimacy Coaching, Sex and Spirit Coaching
Location: Portland, OR
503-705-7753, annamarti15 (at) hotmail.com
Brief statement: Anna Marti is an Intimacy Coach, passionate in supporting men and women of all ages, all orientations, alone or partnered, towards creating new and practical maps towards a vibrant and nourishing erotic connection with themselves and the world. She provides a bridge between more esoteric ‘tantric’ teachings and western psychotherapeutic and somatic practices that are congruent with personal values. Sessions contain a combination of teaching, counseling and experiential practices. She has been practicing for 17 years and is a member of AASECT, ASEP and SSSS.
Meg Jeske, M.A.
Professional Counselor
Location: 2100 NE Broadway Suite 319A, Portland, OR 97232
503.985.6344; meg(at)liontreecounseling.com
Brief statement: Individual and relationships counseling with a focus on queer and trans identified individuals. I am queer identified and have personal and professional experience with trans, kink and poly communities. My clinical interests include gender, sexuality, grief & loss, parenting, and adoption. I have a foundation in relational theory and my work with clients often explores how relationships of all kinds inform, entangle and enhance their lives. Initial consultation at no charge, sliding scale available.
Ursina Teuscher PhD
Decision Counselor
Location: 522 SW 5th Ave, Suite 1265, Portland, OR 97206
858-200-6887, 503-446-6166; ursina(at)teuscher-counseling.com
Brief Statement: I offer decision assistance and counseling to individuals as well couples or groups who want to address issues together. The focus of our work will be your decision situation, rather than your person. In other words, I will not try to change you (or your partner). Rather, I will work with you to find the best solutions to your decision problems by using decision-aiding techniques that enhance our creativity but at the same time help us think more systematically. For couples and groups, this process may also include negotiation and clarification of common and differing interests. In my approach I emphasize creative problem solving more than negotiation and compromises.
David Dean Schwartz, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), MSW, M.Ed., Ed.D (candidate)
Location: Orchard Counseling and Education, 8302 Old York Rd., Elkins Park, PA 19027; serving SE Pennsylvania and Southern NJ.
215-392-4636, dave (at) orchardcounseling.com
Brief statement: Alternative sexual lifestyles present wonderful opportunities, and also difficult challenges. Our empowering, sex-positive approach to individual and couples counseling balances respect for differences with a sensitivity to the real challenges of living a non-traditional lifestyle. Please see our website, www.orchardcounseling.com for more information.
(Also see: Andrew Royal Dugas under Oregon listing)
Susan Bushong, M.A., L.P.C., L.M.F.T
Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
3625 Manchaca Rd. Suite 202B Austin, TX. 78704; office and phone appointments available
512-415-9820; sbushong(at)nvgroup.com
Brief Statement: Practicing as a therapist for over 25 years, I stay on the cutting edge of the latest developments in the field of individual, couples and family counseling. I continue to learn and provide fresh, new and alternative ideas with compassion and understanding gained from both professional training as well as personal experience. Although I have experience and training working with nearly any individual emotional difficulty, I find my work with couples and families with alternative life styles most rewarding. The focus of my practice is relationship issues of all kinds with a particular emphasis on sexuality and intimacy problems, power struggles, sexual desire, sexual pain disorders and compulsive pornography use that may interfere with intimate connection. I also have specialized training in the area of eating disorders and body image concerns.
Denis “Woodja” Flanigan, M.S., L.P.A.
Psychotherapist
Location: 2600 Southwest Fwy, Suite 409, Houston, TX 77098. Offering brief phone consultations and in-office sessions. 713-589-9804
denisflanigan (at) aol.com
Brief Statement: Offering individual psychotherapy, relationship counseling, career counseling, personality assessments, and presentations addressing various issues. Active in the local GLBT and leather/BDSM communities and is accepting of persons from a range of genders (M, F, T), ethnicities, and sexual lifestyles (e.g., polyamorous, swingers/the lifestyle, Sir/boy, BDSM, GLBT/heterosexual, etc.). Initial consultation at no charge.
Paulette Lee, M.A., M.Ed.,
Licensed Professional Counselor
Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, 1245 Hurstview Drive, Suite #100, Hurst, TX 76053
817-793-6098; lee.paulette(at)yahoo.com (use “Open List inquiry” in subject line, please)
Brief Statement:
I do initial phone consultations and can arrange phone sessions, but prefer to have 2-3 face-to-face sessions, if possible, first.
Robert McGarey, M.A.
Poly Relationship counselor
Loction: Available nationally by phone. Located at The Human Potential Center, 2007 Bert Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
Phone consultations or sessions? Yes, and the first introductory half-hour session is free.
512-441-8988; Bob (at) HumanPotentialCenter.org
Brief statement : Personal Growth/Relationship Sessions for Individuals, Couples, Triads, Quads or Moresomes. Author of The Poly Communication Survival Kit. Frequent presenter at national poly conferences. Over 25 years experience with poly issues. Knowledgeable, insightful, non-judgmental. Phone sessions available. $120 for full 60-minute hour. Sliding scale available.
VIRGINIA
Amy Long
Lawyer, Practice Limited to Immigration & Nationality Law Exclusively
Location: Alexandria, VA, but representing clients nationwide; phone consultations available
703-270-9235; along(at)lawofficeofamylong.com
Brief Statement: We welcome clients from all 50 states, DC and abroad. We also encourage and welcome members of the GLBT community, Asylum applicants, etc. Other practice areas include family-based immigration, employment-based visas, TPS/NACARA, citizenship, and nonimmigrant visas (religious visas, student, visitor, etc). We offer a caring & respectful environment and an honest assessment of your legal concerns.
Sarah Sloane
Life coach / communications & relationship coach
Location: Northern Virginia / Washington DC area; phone / email consultations
sarah.sloane (at) gmail.com
Brief Statement: Sarah Sloane is an educator and coach focusing particularly on working with clients who self identify as polyamorous, kinky, queer, and other sexual / gender minorities. Sarah’s commitment to clients is to work with them to identify areas of challenge and blockage in all areas of their lives, and support them in goal creation and attainment, using her coaching skills, her compassion, and her knowledge in the areas of time management, organization, and mission statement / goal creation and planning.
Dr. Katie Baker, ND, LMP
Naturopathic Physician, Licensed Massage Therapist
Location: Stone Turtle Health, 6204B 8th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
206-355-4309, fax 206-297-6325; info(at)stoneturtlehealth.com
Brief statement: At Stone Turtle Health, we’re committed to the health of our community. We provide primary care services and therapeutic massage therapy (not relazation massage). In addition, we also have other providers onsite- family counselors, massage therapists and will be adding an acupuncturist soon. Our goal is to help you make health decisions that are best for you and the ones you love, not to judge. Please call or email today with questions or to schedule and appointment (or check out our website).
Kristen Knapick
Psychotherapist, MA, LMHCA
Location: Seattle, WA; offering free initial 20 min consultation by phone or in office
206-279-3140; reThinkTherapyNow(at)gmail.com
Brief statement: My “specialty” is working with what I like to call “sex and gender outlaws.” This is my way of affectionately describing those of us who live on the fringes of gender and sexuality, in whatever ways we might do so. I am proud to offer therapy from within the communities I serve, and am familiar with the subtleties of “alternative lifestyles” such as polyamory, kink, queer, sex work, gender variance, etc. I am qualified to write “Harry Benjamin” letters for hormones/surgery for those who meet WPATH standards of care. Please see my website for more info.
Jody Myers, MA
Therapist and/or consultant for individuals, couples, and families
Location: Seattle area
206-437-5623, jodymyers (at) mac.com; findingthebalance (at) oz.net
Brief statement: I accept and embrace the diversity of human experience and expression. Within that construct, I act as a catalyst stimulating growth and learning that can facilitate each unique situation to unfold and expand into more personal satisfaction.
Jennyfer Raden, MA, LMHC, CGE
Location: Greater Seattle area; in person consultations only
206-850-4624; jennyfer(at)healthycouples.org
Brief statement: At Healthy Couples you will experience confidential, couples counseling. Relax in a safe, comfortable sex positive environment. Learn to use tools applicable to your everyday life and build healthy habits without changing who you are. All sexual preferences welcome: GLBTQ, BDSM, Poly, Open, Swing, Het.
Kate Stewart, MA LMHCA
Psychotherapist and Dating Coach
Location: Serving the Seattle area
206-669-4912; info(at)katelstewart.com
Brief Statement: As a therapist, I focus on providing radical acceptance and non-judgemental support to people who may be misunderstood by other people. I specialize in working with polyamorous individuals, couples, triples, families, etc, as well as working with kinky-identified people. I also provide poly and kink friendly dating coaching and classes.
Jasmine St. John, MS, LMFT
Alternative Sex Therapist
Location: Madison, WI
608-279-3900, jsj(at)jsjtherapy.com
Brief statement: Specializing in alternative relationships configurations, GLBT, polyamory, alternative family formations, sexual identity, sex workers, fetishes, BDSM, sexual exploration, swinging, sexual abuse, sexual spirituality, introducing sexual ideas to your partner/s, self acceptance of sexual preferences, and non traditional approaches to sexuality. The therapist also works with traditional couples in regards to their relationship, sexual choices, and communication.
Wally Wolfe, LPC
Professor (Psychology and Human Sexuality) with part-time general counseling practice. The “LPC” reflects Wyoming licensure as a professional counselor.
Location: Northwest College, Frisby Building, 231 W. 6th St, Powell, WY 82435.
307-754-6132, wally.wolfe (at) northwestcollege.edu
Brief statement : 20+ years of experience as a therapist, 15+ years teaching Human Sexuality, research interest in alternative sexualities in rural communities (we don’t all live in NYC or Southern California), listed as a “kink friendly” professional with the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. Safe¸ non-judgmental, and (this is a rural area) very careful with confidentiality.
Shiva Rodriguez
Adviser / Non-Monogamy Lifestyle Coach
Brief Statement: I have been involved in various forms of non-monogamous lifestyles for over twenty years. I’ve also spent three years working as a Q&A columnist for an online magazine about human sexuality. My live advice line is geared toward helping newcomers to non-monogamy decide what relationship structure is best for their needs and assisting callers through any difficulties they may be experiencing in their relationships. Appointments are available day or night.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
Bisexuality-Aware Professionals Directory
list of professionals who are sensitive to the unique needs of bisexual clientele.
Kink-Aware Professionals
Resource for people who are seeking psychotherapeutic, medical, and legal professionals who are informed about the diversity of consensual, adult sexuality (maintained by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom).
Kink-Aware Professionals – Canada
Poly-Friendly Professionals
list of professionals who have been referred or who have identified themselves as being open-minded about polyamory and polyamorous issues.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to the Open List, email the following information to raymond (at) puckerup.com:
-Name
-Title/Occupation/License/What You Do (examples: MSW, PhD., relationship coach)
-Location: this can be a street address or the area you serve, like New York Metropolitan area
-do you do phone consultations or sessions?
-phone number(s)
-Email address
-website
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