Health and Wellness (non M.D.)

Interested in solutions for your personal life or business without having to hide your kink?
A breakdown of my practice is:
43% - relationship/personal focused
42% - therapists/psychologists/counselors
12% - career focused
3% - other

Catherine Gross is a multi-certifed International Federation Coach (ICF). The ICF evaluates coaching skills independent of paid coaching schools to ensure quality and expertise. She is also a Board Certified Coach, a certified Mentor Coach and a graduate of University of Florida (psychology major). If you're seeking a coach, seek quality.

Catherine Gross successfully lobbied the NCSF in 2007 to include coaches in their KAP listing and was successful in 2008 in gaining inclusion for coaches. I provide a non-judgmental partnership with my clients to lessen pain, shift their emotional blocks, and create a feeling of self-determined living. For more information, please visit my website www.ForYourLifeCoach.com or connect with me on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.

Irene Greene MSED / 2100 First Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55404 612.874.6442 www.irenegreene.com irene@irenegreene.comFINALLY - A Relationship Workshop for kink/Poly/LGBTQ folks. Facilitated by Irene Greene. May 7, 2016, Minneapolis. Contact me if interested. Over 30 years experience. Individual counseling. Counseling with relationships of all kinds: Poly BM/Ds fetish lifestyle, LGBTQIA. Issues: relationship & intimacy, healthy communication. Anxiety, depression, stress. PTSD, abuse & trauma healing. Sexuality, gender & sexual identity. Self-esteem. Sex-positive. Non-judgmental. Confidential HIPPA protected. Relationship Workshops: communication & intimacy. LGBTQ, and kinky lifestyle folks welcome.Trainings and consultation to mental health professionals

I work with leather/power-exchange sex as one of the varied manifestations of the male soul, focusing on its unique meaning for the man/men involved. It's my privilege to work as an ally to other men and to the male soul. I take a male-affirmative approach to counseling and therapy, looking to uncover and honor a man's often unrecognized gifts and accomplishments. Gay or straight (or unlabeled), older or younger, partnered or single, men face a lot of challenges in our lives, and our society complicates them by sending us very mixed messages. We are supposed to be more caring and sensitive and we are also supposed to "man up." The woes of the world are somehow our fault because we're just too...male. And men who don't fit the standard model feel like outsiders. All this adds to the confusion when we develop stressful problems with our sexual lives, our jobs, our relationships or our own habits, thoughts and emotions (and yes, men do have emotions!).Having a respectful, thoughtful and confidential ally can help.I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #MFC37350.My basic therapeutic orientation is rooted in the work of CG Jung.

Hello. I help you live the life you truly want. The NLP changework we use is like installing software updates for your brain. How many old outdated programs (from childhood, from parents and society) are still running for you in there? Let's update the way your brain experiences yourself, your life, and the world. My work is especially good for creating changes around sex and sexuality, including: releasing sexual shame embracing your kinks having more satisfying sexual experiences Sessions are conducted either in person in San Francisco, or remotely by phone or Skype. Curious to learn more? Go to nlpsanfrancisco.com and book a free consultation call.

Indigo Mental Health is an open and affirming psychotherapy practice welcoming the diversity of the Seattle community. I have experience counseling and supporting the specific needs of adults, families and young adults with compassion and a deep respect for the unique experiences that color our lives.I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, trained to provide in-depth psychotherapy, specialized in treating clients experiencing sexual issues, as well as being experienced in working with the poly, sex positive, and kink communities.Many of us have worked through the coming out process, found our authentic sexual expressions, and are comfortable with our sexual orientation and gender identity. However, we often remain concerned about professionals who may not be accepting or culturally aware. I provide a warm and supportive environment for those who are kinky, polyamorous, identify as sex positive, or as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersexed and questioning. It is my desire to create an environment that can help you to address and recover from emotional issues while affirming your unique identity.

Tried counseling and felt disappointed, frustrated, and/or misunderstood? Does the idea of "being in therapy" not appeal to you? There is another way: Personal Development Mentoring. Personal Development Mentoring is a peer-mentoring process that takes the judgment out of the interaction completely by focusing on what you want your life to be like, then figuring out how to get there. All in the comfort of your own home (or a private space in a public library, if you aren't comfortable meeting in your home). In addition, the Personal Development Mentor is available by phone, email, and/or text for consultation outside of the weekly session, when you need help most--in the moment of one of your life's challenges. Personal Development Mentoring emphasizes a non-judgmental, natural-consequences approach, which can help an individual recognize, evaluate, and change the thoughts that lead to goal-impeding behavior. While Personal Development Mentoring has its basis in cognitive-behavior therapy, the method is both less than and more than traditional counseling/therapy, and helps you find new ways of achieving the life you want to live by looking at things from a different perspective, and, thus, seeing a new path to build that life. Not counseling. Not therapy. Real help--without judgment--that works. Gretchen Alder, founder and practitioner of Personal Development Mentoring, has been exploring this method of helping people for the past seven years, and has a wide variety of success stories of the benefit of Personal Development Mentoring. She has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University in 2001, Certification in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling from the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Certification Association in 2011, and a Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2012. Her experience working in the social services field motivated her to develop Personal Development Mentoring, which she describes as “not walking ahead of you and pulling you; not walking behind you and pushing you; but walking beside you and pointing out things you might not see along the way.” She uses both her education and personal life experience--within and outside of the LGBTQ, Kink, Swinger, and Polyamory communities--to act as a mentor for those who are finding life's challenges to be overwhelming. New Mind Paradigm is the non-profit organization that supports both the research and practice of Personal Development Mentoring. Its unique donation-only system is structured to help those in greatest need regardless of ability to pay; as such it bills no insurance organizations, but accepts donations from those it serves and from the general public. Interested? Send an email to gretchen@newmindparadigm.org to set up a 30-minute consultation.

It takes courage and creativity to shape your life according to what works best for you, and it helps to have a therapist who understands your context.I am a sex-positive, LBGTQAI-affirmative therapist. I work with individuals and partners to explore issues of fidelity and self-expression in relationship constellations from monogamy to polyamory and kink. I help people recover from setbacks, address trauma, decrease anxiety, build resilience, and create authentic and enjoyable lives.Please call or e-mail to set up a consultation. My web site is: keefecounseling.com.

New clients are welcome during Summer 2013! I am here for you all summer, including August! Sometimes we all need to talk to a great listener in a safe place. I am happy to provide individuals in kinky or polyamorous relationships with a place where you are welcome to speak freely, honestly, and openly about relationships and sexuality as well as other important areas of your life. Choosing this support allows you to regain a sense of control and feel stimulated and challenged by life instead of overwhelmed. I've devoted the last 8 years to becoming an excellent listener capable of understanding you, even when you aren't quite sure what you are trying to say. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I work with individuals and couples around relationships, life transitions, sexuality, and parenting. I have shared my expertise through teaching university courses on Adulthood and Aging, Human Sexuality, and Child Development. My practice is LGBTQ and kink friendly.I work on a simple fee-for-service basis and have a reasonable sliding-fee scale. For those with out-of-network insurance coverage, I am happy to provide invoices for reimbursement at your request. Flexible weekday and Saturday appointments are available. My offices are located in elevator buildings in Chelsea and Union Square, easily reached from most parts of the city and accessible by PATH, NJTransit, and LIRR trains. To arrange an appointment please email me at urbanLMHC@gmail.com or leave a voicemail or text message at (646) 580-7097. I look forward to working with you!Chelsea Office275 7th Avenue @ 26th StreetSuite 2501, Office 2NY, NY 10001Union Square Office841 Broadway @13th StreetSuite 302, Office 5NY, NY 10003

Relationship & Sexuality Coach for Kink, Polyamory, & Swinging | Dr. Lanae St.John
Are you looking for a kink-aware, poly-aware, or swinger-aware relationship and sexuality coach? Look no further. Dr. Lanae offers online courses, coaching services, and resources for adults, including those in the kink, polyamory, and swinging communities.

If you're part of the kink, polyamory, or swinging communities, you know that finding quality relationship and sexuality coaching can be a challenge. But with Dr. Lanae St.John, you don't have to look any further. So if you're ready to take your sex life and relationships to the next level, click the link to book a time to chat.

Your kink may be a big or small part of who you are and the problems you are seeking help with. You can be assured that I will help you to define and reach your goals. You can have a life you can live with, thrive in, and relish. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist who is in-network with multiple insurance panels. I specialize in alternative lifestyles and/or sexual relationships, LGBTQ, asexual, polyamory, alternative family formations, sexual identity, fetish, BDSM, sexual exploration, swinging, kink, introducing sexual ideas to your partner/s, integrating spirituality and sexuality, 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 in conjunction with medical/physiological problems. For more information, please visit my website www.meganpollocktherapy.com