queer

The core value of Affirming Therapy Center (ATC) is in our name. “Affirming” is both the nature and the goal of ATC’s work as a dedicated resource supporting Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) in California. This core value is embodied by providing you with professional, open-minded care in a space that acknowledges and celebrates your unique personhood and distinct challenges.

You are welcome and valued here.

Helping you in understanding, accepting, and embracing your own beliefs, identities, and lifestyles is cornerstone in providing the support and encouragement you need to grow, to bring clarity to your choices, and to enhance your life and relationships. We focus on making you feel safe to explore your feelings and to express yourself.

Each member of the ATC team is a professionally-trained Psychotherapist qualified to address topics such as gender and identity, sex and sexual health, non-monogamy, trauma, Out of Control Sexual Behavior, BDSM, kink, and fetishes. We all have additional and continuing education in Sexual Health and in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples; certain clinicians have unique areas of expertise, including advanced specialized training in the following areas: Sex Therapy, Brainspotting and TF-CBT (for trauma), Motivational Interviewing, Family Therapy, and Gender Affirming Therapy.

This additional knowledge and training is a reflection of our commitment to GSRD. We enthusiastically affirm all GSRD identities including, but not limited to, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Pansexual, Heterosexual, Trans, Cis, Gender Non-Conforming, Queer, Asexual, Questioning, Intersex, Kink, BDSM, D/s, M/s, DD/lg, Fetish, Sex Work, Monogamy, Non-Monogamy, Swinging/LS, Polyamory, and a Variety of Relationship Dynamics and Family Configurations. Please see each practitioner’s summary for areas of specialization.

I believe the professional relationship we form together is the building block for the connection that is needed to change, grow, and evolve. My role as a therapist is to set up a safe and affirming space for you to tell your story and for you to explore ways to unlock your hidden gems.

Sex therapy private practice

Queer-identified, kink-aware licensed professional counselor offering virtual mental and behavioral health services to clients throughout Illinois.

Heartfelt Mental Health provides medication management and therapy services for the explorers and non-conformers. We focus on clients who are LGBTQ, kinky, poly, sex positive, gender queer, drag, ace, demisexual and all those who explore outside the norm. We strive to provide our services in an informed, welcoming, safe and fun environment.

This practice works to create a safe environment for individuals and families looking to live an authentic life. We work hard to help each client feel seen, heard, and valued. Kayla enjoys working with the Queer community, helping individuals with identity struggles, relationships and is kink-aware and affirming.

​Krystal (she/they) is an Alameda based certified massage therapist who has been practicing since 2012.
Every session is always customized to fit each client's individual needs, and great care is taken to make sure the massage environment is always positive and affirming.

Private practice kink, poly, and LBGTQ therapist

I provide affirmative counselling for people who identify as queer, kinky, polyam, trans or any part of the rainbow community. My aim is to allow you the opportunity to explore your issues in a safe counselling setting, and empower you with tools to effectively achieve your goals.

I approach therapy from a holistic and trauma-informed lens, utilizing emotion-focused, body-based, mindfulness-informed modalities as well as more traditional therapeutic approaches like psychodynamic and CBT (cognitive-behavioral).