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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.
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.
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3914 Murphy Canyon Road Suite A201
California 92123
USA
California 92123
USA
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I provide poly, kink, and queer celebratory therapy for people balancing the pressures of daily life while navigating the complex intersections of personal identity and relational structures that challenge the status quo.
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California 92105
USA
USA
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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.
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Texas 75243
USA
USA
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An #ActuallyAutistic coach and consultant. Helping autistic and ADHD adults create sustainable and authentic lives through neurodiversity-affirming life coaching. Guiding businesses (and beyond) towards greater understanding and inclusivity by sharing the autistic lived-experience from an I/O Psychology lens.
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California 91321
USA
USA
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Sex therapy private practice
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5055 W. Park Blvd, Suite 400
Plano, Texas 75093
Texas 75093
USA
Plano, Texas 75093
Texas 75093
USA
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New York 10025
USA
USA
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Queer-identified, kink-aware licensed professional counselor offering virtual mental and behavioral health services to clients throughout Illinois.
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Illinois 60626
USA
USA
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Current Marriage and Family Therapy Student practicing under supervision of Mark Reese, MA, LMFT at Edges Wellness Center.
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730 E 38th street
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55407
USA
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55407
USA
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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.
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Washington 98106
USA
USA
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840 Irving Park Rd
Suite 302
Chicago, IL. 60613
Illinois 60613
USA
Suite 302
Chicago, IL. 60613
Illinois 60613
USA
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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.
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401 E Memorial Road, Suite 500
Oklahoma 73114
USA
Oklahoma 73114
USA
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I help people with alternative sexualities who feel alone, abnormal, and unlovable. I show them how to accept themselves in their beauty and strength, so they can experience loving connection in their lives.
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Massachusetts 02155
USA
USA
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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.
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.
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2719 Encinal Ave #B1
Alameda
California 94501
USA
Alameda
California 94501
USA
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Poly- and kink aware and knowledgeable therapist working with individuals and relationships through a collaborative, non-pathologizing lens, and providing teletherapy to clients in Texas, as well as in-person sessions in Lubbock, TX.
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8212 Ithaca Ave Ste E7 "C"
Texas 79423
USA
Texas 79423
USA
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Private practice kink, poly, and LBGTQ therapist
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20 North Clark St suite 2650
Chicago IL 60602
Illinois 60602
USA
Chicago IL 60602
Illinois 60602
USA
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Serving Disabled, BIPOC, Queer, Trans/Gender-expansive, CNM individuals and relationships
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1188 Olive St
Oregon 97401
USA
Oregon 97401
USA
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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.
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11a Contessa Drive, Glenfield
Auckland 1026
New Zealand
Auckland 1026
New Zealand
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Expressive arts therapist: Queer, trans, kink and poly knowledgeable, trauma-informed; living experience of sex work, ADHD, neurodivergence and mental health
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113 Glenmount Park Rd, Toronto
M4E2N3
Canada
M4E2N3
Canada
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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).
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New York City, NY
New York 10017
USA
New York 10017
USA
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I see people and their experiences within the context of larger systems and have an understanding of how many of those systems can be oppressive and cause the very problems clients seek therapy for. My treatment framework is systemic, Trans affirmative, and anti-oppressive. Areas of focus include relationship issues, parenting, sexuality and gender, and couple/family adjustments. I am sex positive, sex worker and kink aware. I have experience working with polyamorous and non monogamous folks.
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Michigan 48223
USA
USA