How do I find a BDSM friendly therapist?

How do I find a BDSM friendly therapist?

NCSF (national coalition sexual freedom) have a list of kink aware therapists (https://www.ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals-59776)Jan 7, 2018

What is kink friendly therapy?

When you meet with a kink and poly friendly therapist, this area of your life is free to discuss without the worry of judgement, embarrassment or shame, and maybe more importantly, without your sexual interests, or relationship structure, being seen as “the issue.” Dec 1, 2020

What is a kink allied therapist?

Sex-positive and kink-allied therapists provide a safe and judgment-free atmosphere for those that experience kinks in their love lives or want to experiment. Having those connections with professionals provides a safe space for the individual and may shift what we consider “normal” in society.

What is a kink aware professional?

The Kink and Polyamory Aware Professionals Directory (KAP) is a service offered by NCSF dedicated to providing the community with a listing of psychotherapeutic, medical, legal and other professionals who have stated that they are knowledgeable about and sensitive to diverse expressions of sexuality.

What is kink therapy?

Kink Positive Therapy expands that idea to assure clients that the therapist understands that there is a wide variation of relationship dynamics that are also honored and valued. A Kink Positive Therapist: Understands that Kink ≠ Pathology, and does not need to be “cured”

What does kink and poly aware mean?

What does it mean to be 'kink aware'? The kink aware therapist is very aware that it is a normal part of the sexual spectrum, and is particularly aware of being able to distinguish from healthy BDSM practices to non-consensual abuse.Oct 6, 2017

What is kink-aware therapy?

A therapist who is kink-aware recognizes BDSM-play as a normal part of the sexual spectrum, and is able to distinguish healthy BDSM play from non-consensual abuse. Ideally, such a therapist has educated herself about BDSM, via books, articles, lectures, websites, and/or discussion groups.

How do I find a kink therapist?

Your local LGBT resource center may be another good referral source for kink-aware professionals. If you are unable to find a kink-aware professional, a therapist who maintains an LGBT- friendly practice may be a good choice.

What is kink informed?

Sexual Health Alliance along with Midori, have created KIC, the Kink Informed Certification Program that educates therapists, coaches, educators, as well as other sexuality experts about kink, BDSM, and alternative sexuality which provides you with all the tools needed to truly become a kink-aware or kink-positive