Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered

My skills and specialties include working with communication and conflict resolution, attachment issues, childhood trauma, self-compassion, and intimacy issues.

The population I currently serve is adult individuals and couples, with a focus on couples that are newly exploring poly and/or kink.

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with experience in relational counselling (individual and partnered), trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, personality disorders, LGBTQ2SIA+, domestic violence, families, and neurodiversity. I have completed Gottman Level 1, conflict resolution training, facilitation training, and attend annual poly, kink, and sex positive conferences, I have completed trainings in STAIR (skills training and interpersonal relationships) and narrative therapy. My modalities include drawing on solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative, and gestalt; all in a trauma informed practice. I prefer an eclectic approach to helping people that is suited to the client and their needs and goals.

I believe that polyamory can be an identity to some and a choice to others and that it is a spectrum like many things in life. Polyamorous configurations come in many forms and can be descriptively or prescriptively hierarchal, egalitarian or solo poly, some who are ethically non-monogamous identify as Relationship Anarchists. I am comfortable helping people in any configuration, including poly-mono, quads, triads, and open format polyamory. I believe the client is the expert in their life and my role is to provide tools and skills to help affirm choices and authenticity. I am gender affirming, polyamorous and kink friendly and will meet you where you are at in your journey, whether it is opening up, seasoned in non-monogamy, or working through breaches of trust. I am able to help anyone over the age of 10.

GROUP OFFERINGS: Are constantly changing and offered on a quarterly basis, please see website for current offerings.

Living and loving your way!! I specialize in helping adults cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship transitions, self discovery and actualization. I love working with individuals considering poly relationships for the first time; helping them develop a strong sense of self-love and trust, elevating self-esteem and being able to identify their needs and have their needs met. I believe life is too short to live by the rules and expectation of others, I help people live life on their own terms!! LGBTQIA/Poly-friendly. Call for a free 10 minute consultation.

Now Accepting New Clients

I am a reputable Licensed Mental Health Counselor pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology, with expertise in treating a wide range of mental health concerns. With over a decade of experience, I have successfully worked with individuals of all ages, addressing issues like Depression, Anxiety, family dynamics, stress management, trauma, and substance abuse. I am committed to fostering positive mental well-being and facilitating lasting changes in clients’ lives.

Through evidence-based practices, I tailor therapeutic techniques to suit each individual’s unique needs, creating a safe and non-judgmental space to explore emotions, experiences, and challenges. My goal is to empower individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth, using practical coping strategies, enhancing self-awareness, and promoting resilience.

Continual professional development ensures that I stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in psychological research and treatment modalities, enabling me to provide up-to-date and evidence-based interventions. Additionally, as a Certified Sexual Therapist with education in polyamory, I bring specialized knowledge and understanding in addressing related concerns.

With my experience, passion for mental health, and dedication to helping others, I am confident in my ability to assist individuals in overcoming psychological challenges and leading fulfilling lives.

Language(s) spoken - English

Populations served - ages, concerns, etc. – Adults 18yrs to 75yrs.

I am a therapist well-known to sexual subcultural groups in Minnesota with over 30 years experience. I offer client-centered Ericksonian approaches and a humanistic viewpoint and have such tools as Gestalt Therapy, Hypnotherapy and EMDR and can take almost all insurances. I hope to be here for individual adults (not taking new couples, triads, families at this point).

My name is Sebastian Earl and I am a licensed psychotherapist (license # MFT 40124). I work with individuals, couples and families. I aim to provide an opportunity for people to grow and heal, in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and nurturing environment.

I work primarily around self-acceptance, learning how to achieve intimacy and breaking free of conditioning. My experience is that this work helps to heal trauma/ PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), depression, low self-esteem, addictions (alcohol/drugs/sex) and anxiety. I do this work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents. My approach is holistic, meaning that I work with the mind, body and spirit.

I also welcome those who simply want the added flexibility good therapy can achieve, enabling them to live fuller, richer, happier lives.

I have a great deal of personal and professional experience with poly and open relationships, have done specific trainings on how to work with this non-traditional dynamic, and welcome those who want acceptance. non-judgment and understanding for their lifestyle choices from their therapist.

I primarily treat couples and specialize in the treatment of historically excluded, interracial and intercultural couples.

Currently on sabbatical from private practice. I can do some telephone consultation, but I'm not taking new psychotherapy clients at this time.

I see individuals and partners age 18 and over. I’ve been a sexual health educator, researcher and advocate for more than 20 years, and I strive to provide safe, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive care where you, not I, are the expert on your life. I look forward to hearing from you!

By creating a safe, non-judgmental, and exploratory space, healing and shifts can occur. I can support you to deepen your self-awareness, transform unhelpful beliefs and patterns, improve your relationships, and learn healthy ways to manage the challenges of your daily life.

I provide an empathic, humorous, supportive, and relational approach to my work. I am compassionately direct when needed. We will work together to ensure you are experiencing growth and healing. Together we will discover solutions and take steps to meet your goals.

I have experience with the issues of opening up, consensual non-monogamy, navigating polyamory, and polyamorous family systems. My approach is affirming, sex-positive, consent focused, with a deep appreciation and respect for all types of relationships.

I’m a trauma-focused behavioral therapist with experience working in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. I have additional training in sexual assault victims’ advocacy, play therapy, and crisis intervention. I understand therapy as a collaborative process honoring clients’ lived experiences while opening space for growth and change. I specialize in affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+, polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous, and kinky individuals, as well as providing inclusive education for practitioners who would like to work with these populations. I have lived experience as a queer polyamorous person.

I am a gender queer licensed psychologist (they/them/their pronouns) focused on intersectional identities and multicultural psychology. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I specialize in working with: trauma, dissociation, life transitions, depression & anxiety. I have experience working with the following populations: sexual and gender minorities, LGBTQ+, Latinx, BDSM/kink, poly, video gaming community, geek, furry, and more. I provide therapy for teens & adults; individuals, couples, polygroups, and families. I am available for consultation with other clinicians.

I teach courses at various local universities discussing topics of psychology of gender, multicultural psychology, diagnosis and assessment. In addition, I have given a variety of workshops in the community and at geek conventions about the above topics and about the populations I work with.

Although I am not on any insurance panels, I am able to provide you with documentation (superbill) which you can submit to your insurance to request possible reimbursement for out-of-network services.

I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Stress Management, LGBTQIA+, Self-Esteem, Grief/Loss, and Relationship Issues. I speak English. I work with Teens (16+), College Students, Young Professionals and Adults. I offer in person and telehealth services.

I specialize in chronic illness and chronic pain, anxiety disorders and OCD, life transitions, trauma, including medical trauma, and work extensively with young women and the LGBTQ+ community. I serve individuals ages 16 and up.

I’m a qualified sex and relationship therapist focusing on the queer community. My specialities are helping people understand their journeys with gender, sexuality, polyamory/non-monogamy and kink. I also have specialised training in sexual function issues. I see individuals and partners(2+). I’m ND, trans, non-binary, polyamorous and disabled, and have been existing at the intersections of these communities for over 10 years.

I approach my clients “pluralistically”, which means that I work collaboratively with you on the methods and interventions that might suit your specific experience and issues. I am humanistic and relational, and draw from various models and tools to see what might fit. I don’t judge and I will always be curious.

I also believe it is essential to work with an intersectional and anti-oppressive lens and will always be open to differences in lived experience. I won’t expect you to educate me and I will not pathologise, judge you or make assumptions about your experiences.

Whether it is two partners or more in a relationship — communication is key, but it sounds harder than it is in practice. I can help you and your partner(s) understand each others’ needs and find ways to work together, whether that is to help resolve conflict, improve trust and connection, work towards a more pleasureful sex life, open-up your relationship, or even come to an amicable ending of the relationship. It does not have to be an explicitly sexual issue you want to work on - it can be any issues that are coming up in your relationship.

I am also sex work, neurodivergence, kink and disability friendly. If there is anything I can do to accommodate any needs you might have, please ask.

Individual, relationship, and family therapy - virtual appointments only

• ENM, LGBTQ+, and kink
• English-speaking
• Populations served - 18+, life transitions, personality disorders, religious trauma, spiritual exploration

My speciality is relationships. I will help you with challenges around dating, relationships, breakups, affairs, intimacy, insecurity and self-esteem. I work with individuals and couples, LGBTQ+, and ENM. I’m trained in Psychosynthesis, Imago, and CBT therapy and use somatic practices in my work.

Professional specialties and skills: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Populations served - Serving ages 13+, Individuals with the following concerns: Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Couple’s Counseling, Trauma, Life Transitions, Families, Communication Deficits

Therapy focused in both individual and relational concerns. Individual and tandem sessions available which would normally be up to one hour.

Professional specialties and skills: Sex Therapy, Trained in Gottman Couple’s Therapy Levels 1 & 2, Substance Use and Addiction Treatment

Language(s) spoken: English

Populations served - ages, concerns, etc.: 18+, Presenting concerns commonly addressed in therapy are patterns of substance use, anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, desire discrepancy, and gender affirming care.

Do you often find yourself thinking, “Part of me wants X, but part of me wants Y”? Do you feel stuck because it seems as though you are being pulled in multiple directions at the same time? Do you feel like you are sure about what you should do, but you “just cannot” get yourself to act? Do you see yourself acting out the same destructive pattern over and over again (i.e. lying awake at night worrying instead of going to sleep)? Do you feel like you are happy, but want to overcome emotional blocks to becoming the more sort of person you want to be? My partners and I do a form of counseling known as Internal Family Systems. We are all poly friendly. We also provide a number of other services, such as nutrition and exercise counseling, advice on procrastination, and much more. Check out our website for our blog and more information! Warmly, Shannon Friedman - Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

I am an educator, gender justice activist, and a psychotherapist. I was clinically trained at the Smith School for Social Work and the Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society in New York City. I currently reside and practice in the Pioneer Valley, however, I lived in New York City for over a decade and during that time founded the advocacy and education organization, TRANSLATE GENDER, Inc. I utilize a transfeminist therapeutic approach in working with differently gendered adolescents, individuals, and families. My interests extend to working with couples, polyamorous relationships, BDSM relationships, as well as, working with those in alternative family structures.

My clinical orientation is influenced by both the narrative and the open dialogue traditions, and I have a broad range of expertise having completed clinical trainings in anxiety disorders, depressive and mood disorders, dual diagnosis, sexuality and gender identity concerns, grief and loss, and trauma.

I also work with Arlene Lev at TIGRIS (Training Institute for Gender, Relationships, Identity, and Sexuality), in Albany, NY. My most recently published paper, in Women and Therapy Journal, introduces the transfeminist therapeutic approach; Gender Disorder as Gender Oppression: A Transfeminist Approach to Rethinking the Pathologization of Gender Non-Conformity. - Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

Spanish & English * Ages 13-99+ * Individual, Couple, Family & Group

Specialties:

Trauma and PTSD * LGBTQ * Consensual Non-Monogamy / Polyamory * Women’s Issues * Racial Identity &/or Racial Issues * Immigration Issues * Anxiety & Depression * Stress Management & Coping Skills * Self Esteem * Integrated Care * Illness; Chronic &/or Terminal * Grief & Loss * Testing and Evaluation * Intimate Partner Abuse or Violence * Sexual Abuse *Addiction (Gambling, Internet, Gaming) * Substance / Alcohol Use or Abuse * Dual Diagnosis * Self-Harming &/or Suicidal Ideation

Types of Therapy:

Culturally Sensitive & Multicultural * EMDR & DeTUR * NADA Acudetox * Person-Centered & Humanistic * Strength-Based & Trauma Focused *Integrative * Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) * Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) * Dialectical (DBT) * Existential * Feminist * Gestalt *Motivational Interviewing * Narrative * Reality Therapy * Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) * Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

The Lotus Connection supports individuals, partners, and families in the process of gaining awareness, intra/interpersonal growth, and the journey towards optimal emotional health & wellbeing. Services are provided in-home and include: integrative psychotherapy (Comprehensive Energy Psychology & Reiki), pre-commitment counseling, co-parenting, and family mediation.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State (# 012174-1) and received my doctorate in clinical psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, Bronx, NY. My Postdoctoral training in Medical Psychology/AIDS was completed at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center, NYC. I hold a Master's Degree in Music and my interests in psychology, music, gender and sexuality are an integral part of my work. This includes working with GLBT people as well as those involved in polyamory and kink. I have a wide variety of experience as a clinician, teacher, writer and speaker and offer services in several specialty areas. Memberships include the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, Association for the Study of Dreams, and the American Federation of Musicians, Local 802.

As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I believe that psychotherapy is most beneficial when it can address both broad and specific problems and help people find solutions to life's conflicts and stressors. Chronic stress and chronic relational conflicts often become obstacles to leading an emotionally healthy and rewarding existence. Ultimately, I believe the goal of therapy is to enable people to make decisions that will allow them to feel most satisfied, productive and in control of their lives. Likewise, learning to cope with life's everyday stressors, as well as crises can be an important part of psychotherapeutic work. My approach is tailored to individual needs and focuses on building a collaborative dialogue in which to work towards identified therapeutic goals. This includes symptom reduction (anxiety, depression, self-harm), as well as issues pertaining to gender, sexuality, creative blocks, performance anxiety, infertility and parenting issues, among others.

Services: Offering in office and online individual and couple’s therapy for adults that is LGBTQ and poly/LS/kink affirming. Treatment specialization: Relationship issues, communication issues, intimacy issues, sexual issues, codependency, navigating/exploring consensual nonmonogamy

I am trained in family and “couple” therapy, but I adapt this skill set to fit the greater systemic needs of folks in the LGBTQ community and those navigating polyamory and/or kink. I work with individuals exploring their sex and gender identities (and individuals exploring any patterns or notions of the “self”/“group” that fall outside those categories!). I work with ages 11 and up for help around general adjustment concerns, issues regulating mood, life transitions, trauma recovery and resilience, family power struggles, self esteem, couples’ therapy, and writing therapy. I am also certified in PREPARE/ENRICH, an assessment tool and counseling program for those considering marriage, coparenting, or cohabitation as a couple.

Registered psychologist with over ten years' clinical experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Provides psychotherapy for a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management, interpersonal relationships, cross-cultural issues, sexuality, spirituality, life transitions, and personal growth. Experience working with clients from a range of sexuality and alternative lifestyles.

Office locations in Vancouver and Burnaby, BC, within easy access of major transit routes. Evening appointments available.

Counseling, Art and Photo Therapy and Hypnotherapy with individuals and couples in Queen Anne, Seattle. Welcoming to alternative lifestyles, GLBTQ, poly and kink friendly. Accepts insurance payments.

Is life feeling overwhelming? Do you feel stuck in old patterns, out of control or just freak’n frustrated? Okay, so here is some good news: getting started is one of the hardest parts of change, you are already on the road to change by seeking help. My job is to help you have a great life. It’s a big goal, but the challenge and process are deeply gratifying in their own right. Therapy with me rests on two core principles: a gentle, warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship and a scientifically based approach which supports you in achieving your goals.

My client’s are creatives, entrepreneurs and change makers (or those that want to be). As a Registered Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Therapist and Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator I create a safe space where creative people of all genders and sexual orientations can explore and find new awareness that will fuel change in their life.

I’m a sex and kink positive; LGBTTQQIAAP affirmative, poly and non-monogamous relationship friendly therapist. If you are tired of feeling stuck with your status quo, or you want to bring even more goodness into your life, I invite you to give me a call at 647-992-2253 or email me from www.shaunacake.com.

(Psychology Today listing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/shauna-cake-toronto-on/141246)