New York

80 East 11th Street #407 NY NY 10003 (212) 388-1196 [email protected]. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with much experience working with variant gender identities gay/bi/transgender issues and/or alternative sexualities(BDSM polyamorous households) individually as well as incouples/families. Also train and supervise other clinicians in workwith gender non-conforming children and adults and non-traditionalsexual practices.

David Ortmann, co-author of the book "Sexual Outsiders: Understanding BDSM Sexualities and Communities," has a private psychotherapy and sex therapy practice in both Manhattan and San Francisco catering to the needs of people in the Kink, Fetish, Leather, BDSM, and Erotic Powerplay communities. It is my practice to work with anyone who is suffering or on a journey of self discovery. I have comfortably worked with pedophiles, ephebophiles, zoos, nullos, and other members of the communities who have been judged harshly by other providers. I am a licensed psychotherapist in the states of California and New York, a sex therapist, educator, keynote speaker, and author. I have been recognized as one of the foremost thinkers and activists in the areas of BDSM, Kink, Fetish, and Leather sexualities, concepts and theories of masculinity, models of relationship formation, and the processes of human attachment and differentiation.

Blue Canary Psychotherapy & Sex Therapy offers integrative, personalized therapy services in New York, both in-person and online. Their clinicians specialize in supporting diverse identities and experiences, ensuring genuine understanding and affirmation. Services include psychotherapy, sex therapy, and trans-affirming and queer therapy.

I have had the unconventional path of growing as a child of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. I switched from a Cornell Tech PhD to pursue the deeply meaningful work of living our all too human lives. I currently work as a Mental Health Counselor with Good Therapy NYC, a practice based in Brooklyn.

Starting therapy is brave. I aim to foster a relationship that is compassionate, free of judgment, and a place where you can express your truest thoughts and feelings. I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and the therapeutic space should be one that centers and honors your resiliency and strengths. Treatment is fluid and individualized uniquely for you. As such, I consider our work to be a co-created process and I endeavor to create a space where all expressions of selfhood and identity can be safely expressed. As a white, trans masc, nonbinary queer practitioner, my work is informed by my lived experience, motivated by personal connection to the communities I serve, and aspires to be as multi-dimensional as you are.
I provide therapy to individuals, intimate partners, and families of all kind with an aspirational anti-oppressive, anti-racist, trauma-informed, harm reduction, and client-centered approach. My practice is firmly rooted in anti-oppression. I believe examining relationships of power and privilege is often central to healing and meaning-making. I use narrative therapy, IFS, relational, and psychodynamic approaches, as well as mindfulness and somatic work in my practice. I also have specialized training and expertise working with people experiencing homelessness, struggling with substance use, experiencing anxiety and depression, and exploring their gender identities. I have extensive experience working with trauma and violence survivors, neuro-diverse clients, queer and TGNCNB+ people, HIV positive clients, immigrants, kink and D/S lifestyle relationships, sex workers, and polyamory/consensual non-monogamy, as well as many intersections of these lived experiences. 
I am also a Field Instructor through Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College in New York City.

When you feel comfortable being vulnerable and open, the opportunities for self-discovery and healing are infinite. It is my role to guide you through this process. I am here to facilitate healing, growth, and change, but this is a collaboration. Upon starting therapy with me, we will become a team. We will determine your priorities for this process and create a personalized therapeutic plan from there. Beginning therapy can be scary. Seeking out help is a critical first step to healing, so be proud of yourself for even considering it.

I provide individual, couples, and sex therapy. As your therapist, I'll focus on...developing a strong partnership with you. Helping you achieve a better understanding of yourself and your relationships.helping you identify your strengths. Helping you use your strengths and deeper understanding to overcome difficulties.

I am a kink-knowledgeable, trauma informed, LGBTQAI+ and polyamory friendly Marriage and Family Therapist in the Buffalo area. I am experienced in treating individuals, couples, families, and many forms of polyamory. I am well-versed in treating sexual dysfunction, infidelity, navigating life transitions, resolving trauma, and aiding communication breakdowns. Helping people better understand their needs and communicate them in healthy and succinct ways brings me great joy. In addition to my practice, I write about therapy in my column Smash Talks at QweenCity.com. Check it out if you would like to get a sense of my voice, methods, and style. I look forward to helping you :)

I'm a queer, kink-affirming and polyam-affirming therapist who specializes in issues around sexuality, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I use internal family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioral theory (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP) to help clients process and heal from their experiences.

Queer-affirmative psychotherapist with offices in Midtown and Lower Manhattan