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​Queer &/or Trans Therapists
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A Bartko, PsyD
https://abartkopsyd.com/
Queer - white - Anti-oppression lens, Trauma-informed, Committed to Anti-Racism Work - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Groups - Specialties: Gender/Sexuality & Identity, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns

Abigail Garner, MSW, LSW
[email protected]
Bisexual/Queer - Cisgender Woman - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Families - specialties: Depression/Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQIA, Relationship Concerns, Substance Use, Current and Former Sex Work, HIV

Adriana Castro-Convers, PhD
www.castro-converscounseling.com
Transgender – Female - She/Her – Black/Latinx - language: English/Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Affirming/Knowledgeable – works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups – specialties: Gender Spectrum (transitioning), Mood Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Interpersonal Relationships, Clinical Supervision

Alex Hyde, MEd, MSW, LSW
https://www.phillycouplesandsextherapy.com/alex
Queer - Non-binary: They/them - white - fat - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Adult Individuals & Couples - specialties: Sex Therapy, Sexuality, Gender Development

Alexandra Gordon, LPC, ATR-BC
therapyfinder.com/therapist/alexandra-gordon-lpc-atr-bc-philadelphia-pa
Queer - Trans/Non-binary: They/Them - white, Jewish - language: English - Psychodynamic/Relational, Harm Reduction, Anti-Capitalist, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems - COVID-Conscious - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: Individuals, Adults - specialties: Queer & Trans Experience, Substance Use, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Dynamic Disabilities/Chronic Illness, Neurodivergence

Alexander Stefanini, LPC
arrivetherapy.com
Trans male - He/Him - white - language: English/Spanish- Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals (Adolescents, Adults), Families, Groups - specialties: Gender, Family Counseling, PTSD & Trauma, Two Monthly Support Groups: Trans Teens & Trans Adults

Alice Wang, LCSW
https://www.alicelcsw.com/
Queer, Demisexual - Cis Woman (she, her) - Mixed Race (white and Chinese) - Trauma Informed, Relational, Anti-Oppressive Approach - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - language: English - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Trauma, Grief & Loss, Relationship Concerns, Chronic Health Challenges, Identity Development in Older Adolescents & Young Adults

Alicia Dlugos, LCSW
aliciadlugostherapy.com
Bisexual/Queer - Cis Woman - She/her- white - Relational, Anti-Racist, Intersectional Feminist, Trauma-Informed, Harm Reduction - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgable - works with: Adult Individuals, Couples - specialties: LGBTQIA+ identities, ENM/Polyam issues, Sexual trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, EMDR

Alicia Chatterjee
https://www.theaskingroup.com/ 
Queer - Mixed Race white/South Asian - provisionally she/her - relational, decolonial, somatic, trauma-informed approach - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialities: Trauma, Grief, Identity Development, Gender & Sexuality, Chronic Health Challenges, Belonging, Family of Origin, Sexual & Intimate Violence

"Aloe" Sarah Michelson, LSW 
https://breadandrosestherapy.clientsecure.me/
Queer - Non-binary: They/Them - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals: Teens/Adults, Families - specialties: Kink & Polyamory, LGBTQIA+, Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, "Mood Disorders," "Personality Disorders," Gender Identity/Expression, Sex & Sexuality, Sex Work, Body Neutrality

Amanda Colon, LCSW
www.amandacolon.com
Queer - Non-binary - white - Puerto Rican - Relational, trauma-informed, decolonial, anti-oppressive lens - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals - specialties: Trauma, Traumatic Grief, Latinx Mental Health, Identity Development, Creativity, Immigration-Related Stress/Trauma

A. Onyx Fujii, LCSW
www.kintsugimentalwellness.com
Queer - Non-binary - POC (Mixed race East Asian, first generation) - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Relationships, Families - specialties: Attuned Care for QTBIPOC folks with a focus on Attachment, Trauma (C/PTSD), Chronic Illness & Disability

Anemone Schlotterbeck, MSS, LSW
​www.anemonetherapy.com
Queer - Trans Woman - white - Fat Positive - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals (Adolescents & Adults), Families - specialties: Gender Identity & Expression, Trans Teens, Anxiety/Depression, Trauma/PTSD

Ariana Zeno, LCSW, MCP
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1002090
Queer - Cis Woman -she/her- white, Jewish - Psychodynamic, Relational, Attachment Theory, CBT,  EMDR, Mindfulness, trauma informed - language: English, Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Affirming/Knowledgeable - works with: Adults & Teens: Individuals, Partnerships - specialties: Depression/Anxiety,  Couples/Relationships, LGBTQIA+ identities, Queer/Trans youth &/or their families, ADHD/skill building/neurodivergence, First Responders

Athena Turek, LSW
www.phillycouplesandsextherapy.com
Pansexual/Queer - Femme: She/Her - Biracial Filipino-white - Decolonial & Intersectional Feminist Orientation, Somatic & Relational - language: English - Kink/Polyam: friendly - works with: Adults, Individuals, Couples - Specialties: Complex & Collective Trauma, Couples Therapy, Non-monogamy, Shame, Racial/Ethnic Stress, Queer Identity Formation, EMDR and Somatic Experiencing

Aybala Warner Ozturk, LCSW
https://www.radicaltherapycenter.com/
Queer - Non-binary: They/Them - Biracial - Bicultural - languages: English, Turkish - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals - specialties: Trauma, Gender Identity, Sexuality, Substance Use, Current and Former Sex Work

Basil Guyer-DeWitt, LCSW
bgt-pllc.com
queer - trans (he/they) - white - neurodivergent - Relational/psychodynamic, anti-oppressive, EMDR, EFT - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Couples/Relationships - specialties: Mixed-identity Relationships (race, gender, neurotype, health status, etc), Uncoupling, ENM/Polyam, Parenting, Complex Trauma, Systemic Contextualization, Conflict Cycle Disruption, Developmental stages/Context


Bea Mitchell-Rodriguez, LSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/bea-mitchell-rodriguez-philadelphia-pa/976415
Queer - Gender Fluid/Non-Binary: They/Them - Mixed Race: white/Latine (Chicanx, socialized American) - Harm Reduction & Abolition-Oriented - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Teens, Mixed-Race Identity Development, Gender & Sexuality Identity Development, Attachment & Sexual Trauma, Conflict, Neglect 

Billy Parker, LCSW (FKA Libby Parker)
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/billy-fka-libby-parker-philadelphia-pa/480624
Queer - Trans/Non-binary/Genderqueer - white - Neurodivergent/Disabled - Harm-Reduction approach - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Groups specialties: OCD (ERP), Disability & Chronic Illness, Mood Disorders, Clinical Supervision (PA, NY, NJ)

Brian Swope, LMFT
www.PHLTherapyCollective.com
Gay/Queer - Cis Male - he/him - white - Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Eclectic approaches, Client-focused - Language: English - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: adult Individuals, Relationships, Families & Sex Therapy - specialities: Life Transitions, Grief, Trauma, Identity, Affairs, Anxiety & Depression

Bridget Horan, LCSW, MEd

evernewpsychotherapy.com
Queer/bisexual/pansexual - Genderqueer (they/them) - White, chronically ill - Relational, prolonged exposure, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy modalities - works with: Individuals over 18 - specialties: Trauma, trans & queer sex, sexual pain, chronic illness & disability, anxiety/depression

Cameron O'Mara, LCSW, PhD
https://www.cameronomaratherapy.com/
Queer - Trans man - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Gender Identity/Transition, Depression, Existential Concerns, Relationship Concerns, Life Transitions, Academia 

Catalyst Geraci, LCSW
www.eclectichealing.org
Queer – Nonbinary, They/Them - White - Narrative, Racial/Social Justice, Anti-oppression, Harm-reduction Approach - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Trauma/PTSD, EMDR & IFS/Parts work, Gender ID & Sexuality, Substance Use, Sex work/Industry, Veterans

Challes Foley, LSW
https://kindredtherapyllc.com/challes-foley/
Queer - She/They - Black - Trauma-Informed, Anti-Oppressive, Collaborative, Client-Centered - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialities: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, Disability, Life Transitions, Anxiety/Depression, Stress/Trauma, Sex/Sexuality, Identity, Relationship Concerns, Mindfulness, ACT, Somatics

Chan Shanshan, MFT Intern
https://www.phillycouplesandsextherapy.com/chan
Queer - Trans/Non-binary - Asian - Systemic, Attachment, Parts, Collaborative, Psychodynamic - languages: English, Mandarin - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Relational systems - specialties: Identity, Cultural/Historical Trauma, Nonmonogamy, Discernment counseling, Intercultural/Interracial Relationships

Charles Grove, PhD, LCSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/charles-grove-philadelphia-pa/366228
Gay/Queer - Cis Male - white - Intersectionality, Trauma Informed, Harm Reduction - language: English - Kink/Poly: Aware - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Complex Trauma, Attachment, LGBTQIA Identity, Substance Use/Recovery, Problematic Sexual and Romantic Behaviors

Charmaine Ensinger, LMFT
https://www.riverwardswellness.com/charmaine-ensinger
Queer - Cis: she/her - white & Filipino mixed-race - Trauma-Informed, Anti-Racist, Feminist, Yoga & Holistic Wellness - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Adults, Individuals, Couples, Families - specialties: Sex Therapy, Non-monogamy/Kink/BDSM, Sex Work, Alternative Lifestyles, Addiction, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, LGBTQIA+, Body Positivity

Christine Stewart, LSW
https://kindredtherapyllc.com/christine-stewart/
Queer - Non-binary: They/Them - white - Neurodivergent - Trauma Informed, Harm Reduction, Sex Work Affirming, Accepting VCAP Clients - language: English - Kink/Polyam: aware - works with: Adults: Individuals, Couples/Relationships - specialties: Queer & Gender Expansive Individuals, Trauma Recovery/PTSD, Survivors of Sexual and/or Intimate Partner Violence, Substance Use/Harm Reduction, Current & Former Sex Workers, Neurodivergence: Particularly ADHD and Autism

Christopher Famiglietti, LCSW
https://www.keytherapywellness.com/chris-famiglietti
Gay/Queer – Cisgender male - He/Him– white- language: English- Kink/Polyam: Affirming/Knowledgeable – works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups – specialties: Gender & sexuality exploration, Gender Spectrum (transitioning), Mood Disorders, OCD (ERP), PTSD (PE) Interpersonal Relationships, Clinical Supervision

CJ Mooney, MFT, CTP
https://www.phiirst.com/therapists-philadelphia/cj-mooney
Queer - AFAB Genderqueer/Non-conforming (they/she) - white Euro - Trauma-Informed, Relational, Systemic, Emotionally-Focused Sex Therapist & Psychotherapist - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - Works with: Individuals, Couples, Families, Polycules - Specialties: Sexuality & Gender Identity, Adult Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, HSPs), ENM & Polyamory, BDSM/Kink, Life Transitions, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Artistic/Creative Professions, Attachment, Trauma Processing

Colby Agostinelli, LMFT, CST 
www.phillycouplesandsextherapy.com/colby

Queer - Nonbinary: They/Them - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Couples - Specialties: Sex Therapy, Nonmonogamy, Kink, Sex Work 

Cory Kim, MSS, LCSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cory-kim-philadelphia-pa/1390381
Queer - Non-binary & Trans Masculine: They/Them - East Asian (1st/2nd generation Korean diaspora) -  Relational/Collaborative, Trauma-Informed, Decolonial, Anti-Oppression Oriented - language: English - Kink/Polyam Friendly - works with: Individuals, Families, Groups - specialties: Grief/Loss, Trauma & PTSD, Identity Development, Adoption, Trans/GNC Youth Development, Neurodifference, Dissociation/Multiplicity, Chronic Illness/Disability, Migration, Harm Reduction

Courtney Douds, LSW, MSW, MEd
www.courtneydouds.com
Queer - Woman - white - language: English: Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Psychoanalysis, Nonmonogamy, BDSM/Kink, Sex Work, Anxiety

Damon Constantinides, PhD, LCSW
www.TherapistDamon.com
Queer - Transman - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Anxiety, Teens, Sex Therapy, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity

Dana Joud, LCSW
https://www.phillycouplesandsextherapy.com/dana
Queer - Gender Fluid/Non-Binary: They/Them - Arab (Syrian)- Psychodynamic, Decolonial & Abolition-Oriented - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: CPTSD, Sex therapy, Gender & Sexual Identity Development, Sexual Trauma, Sex Therapy, Emotional Neglect, Attachment, Dissociation, Plurality

Deidre Ashton, LCSW
https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Deidre_Ashton_LCSW_Philadelphia_Pennsylvania_85381
Queer - Ciswoman - African American - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families - specialties: Socially & Racially Just, Context-Centered, Queer affirmative, Systemic, Narrative, Attachment Based Therapies

Dese'Rae L. Stage, MSW, LSW
deseraestage.com
Queer - cis woman - white - Relational, Trauma-informed, Harm Reduction - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Teens/Young adults - specialties: Grief/Traumatic Grief, Suicidal Ideation/Suicide Attempts, Self-injury, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Gender & Sexual Identity, Relationships, Trying to Conceive/Infertility/Pregnancy/Pregnancy Loss, Queer Parenting

Dr. Lanza, LCSW, M.Ed., CST
www.maveriquetherapeuticservices.org 
White, Trans, Nonbinary, Queer - Trans/Non-binary - white - AuDHD, Chronically ill - Neuro-affirming, Anti-racist, Anti-ABA - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals (12+) - specialties: EMDR, Trauma (Sexual - childhood onward), Gender/Orientation/Sexuality, Neurodiversity, Chronic Illness & Disability, Supervision & Consultation. 

Elaine Dutton, LCSW
https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/L.+Elaine_Dutton_LCSW_Philadelphia_Pennsylvania_282820
Queer - Non-binary - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families - specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Gender Identity/Exploration, Relationship and Communication Concerns, Grief/Loss

Elio Beckman, LCSW
eliotherapy.com
Queer - Trans - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals - specialities: Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity Exploration, Relationships

Elizabeth Kingfield, PsyD
www.therapy.lgbt
Bisexual/queer - Cisgender Woman - white - Feminist/Multicultural Orientation - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals (Adolescents & Adults), Couples, Groups - specialties: LGBTQ+, Identity Formation, Religion/Spirituality & Intersecting Identities, Emerging Adults, Relational Trauma, Sleep Disorders

Ellie Wolfe Taylor, LSW
[email protected]
Queer - Trans/Non-binary: They/Them - white - language: English - Psychodynamic, Relational, Psychodrama - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Groups - specialties: Queer & Trans Experience, Substance Use, Trauma, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions

Em Gormley, MSW, LCSW
www.emgormley.com
Queer - Transmasculine - He/They - white - Relational, Psychodynamic - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals - specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Sexuality, Gender Identity/Exploration, Harm Reduction 

Emet Bergman, LCSW
transformativetherapyllc.com
Queer - Non-binary transmasculine - they/them - white & Jew - Relational, Psychodynamic, Harm Reduction, Intersectional - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: Individuals, Relationships, Families - specialities: Gender/Identity/Transition, Trauma/PTSD, Grief/Loss, Anxiety & Depression, Embodied/Somatic Practice, Queer youth/Family, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy

Emma Gabriner, LCSW
https://www.bloomgarden-ostroff-associates.com/about/emma-gabriner/
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Queer - Gender fluid - she/her - white - Jewish - Psychodynamic, Trauma-Informed, Anti-Racist, Feminist- language: English, Kink/Polyam: Aware- works with: Adult Individuals- specialties: Anxiety, Mood Disorders, PTSD, LGBTQ+, EMDR

Erin O'Brien, MA, LPC
www.ErinOBrienLPC.com
Queer - Cis Woman - white - Relational-Cultural, Intersectional, Anti-Racist, Feminist - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Relationships, Groups - specialties: Trauma, EMDR, Attachment, LGBTQIA+, Clinical Hypnosis​

Finn Siepser, M.Ed., M.A., M.F.A.
https://radicalandrooted.com/
Queer - Genderqueer/Nonbinary/Nope/Trans - white - Neurodivergent - Disabled - Fat - Jewishish - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Artists, Eating Disorders/Body Image, Fat Liberation, Sexuality, Gender, Grief & Loss, Trauma, White Racial Identity Formation, Interracial Interactions, Depression & Anxiety, Goofiness and Adult Playfulness

Forogh Rahim, PhD, LMFT
foroghrahimlmft.com
Queer - Cis - She/Her - Afghan - Central/South Asian - Muslim - Refugee/1.5 Generation - Decolonial, Relational, Person-centered, Collaborative, Trauma-informed, Intersectional, Contextual, Spiritual, Somatic - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families - specialities: Home, Belonging, Identity, Family of Origin, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Relational Conflict 

Grace Molloy, LCSW, ESFT
www.growgracetherapy.com
Queer- white - Relational, Trauma-informed, Systems-Oriented - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Families - specialties: Gender & Sexuality, Family Relationships, Depression & Suicidality, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, Neurodiversity, Trauma

Haley Mills, LCSW

haleydawetherapy.com
Queer- Cis: She/Her - white - Psychodynamic, Attachment-based, Somatic -language: English - works with: Individuals, Relationships - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - specialties: Relationship Concerns, Life Transitions, Complex Grief and Loss, Living Loss, Family Conflict, Infidelity, Binge Eating

Hannah Dolinger, MSW, LCSW
www.thrivewellness.net
Queer - Non-binary: They/Them - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Trans/Gender Identities, Sexuality/LGBTQIA Identitieas, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety

Hannah Heffner, ATR-BC, LPC
http://creativehealingphilly.com/hannahheffner
Queer/Lesbian - CisWoman - white - Trauma-Informed- language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with : Individuals, Groups (teens and young adults) - specialties: Art Therapy, DBT, LGBQAI+  & TGNCNB Folk, Self Harm, Eating Disorders, Depression/Anxiety

Heather Frost, LCSW, M.Ed
 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/heather-frost-philadelphia-pa/1055622
Queer – Non-Binary Femme (She/They) – White – Language: English – Trauma-Informed, Relational, Anti-Capitalist – Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable – works with: Individuals (Adults) – specialties: Relationships, Non-Monogamy/Polyamory, Gender + Sexual Identity, Trauma, Sexuality + Intimacy, Anxiety, Family-of-Origin, Life Transitions, Mindfulness

Iris Bowen, LCSW
[email protected] | www.welcomewellbeing.org
Queer - Cis: She/Her - Black - Neurodivergent - EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, and CT-R trained; Relational, Liberation-focused, Anti-oppressive, Trauma-informed, Intersectional Feminist, Harm Reduction, Somatic, S
ex+ and Sex Work Affirming, Health at Every Size - language: English, AAVE - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Adult Individuals - specialties: Neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism), Trauma (C-PTSD and PTSD), Anxiety, Burnout, Boundaries, Interpersonal Difficulties, Perfectionism, Black Racial Identity Development

Jacob Glickman, MA, NCC, LPC
https://emergewellnessphilly.com/providers/
Gay/Queer - Trans Man: He/Him - Ashkenazi - Relational-Feminist - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Partners, Families - specialties: Transition Challenges, Relationships, Sex Challenges, Trauma, Depression


Jae Swanson, MMT, MT-BC, LPC
www.jaeswansonlpc.com
https://lifestance.com/location/philadelphia-pa-3535-market-street/
Queer- Genderqueer- white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Families, Groups - specialties: Music Therapy, Grief and Loss, LGBTQ+, Anxiety & Depression, Autism Spectrum, Terminal Illness

Jen Smith, LCSW
[email protected]
Queer - Cis - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Transitions

Jo Grey, MSS, LSW
https://linktr.ee/jogreylsw
Queer - trans & nonbinary - they/them - white - pluralistic & integrative, client-centered, humanistic, neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Addiction/Recovery; Neurodivergent Adults; Grief/Loss; Identity Exploration; Queer, Trans & SGM folks; Boundaries; Codependency; Self-compassion; Acceptance & Change

John Giugliano, LCSW, PhD
[email protected]
Gay/Queer - Cis Male - caucasian / white - Multiculturally-focused - Committed to Anti-Racism Work - Fat Positive - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals - specialties: Relationship Issues, Out of Control Sexual Behavior, Coming Out/Sexual Identity, Depression, Anxiety

Jordyn Occhipinti, M.Ed, LPC
jordynocchipinti-lpc.clientsecure.me
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jordyn-occhipinti-philadelphia-pa/1101909
Bisexual/Queer - Cisgender Woman - She/Her - white - Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Oriented - language: English - works with: Individuals, Groups (Adults & Adolescents) - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - specialties: Trauma/PTSD, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol & Substance Use, Gender & Sexual Identity, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns

Josh Freker, MSS, LSW
joshfreker.com
Queer - Cis/Genderqueer - white - Commitment to Anti-Racist Awareness and Practice - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Anxiety, Identity, Existential Concerns, Trauma, Grief/Loss

Jourdan Porter, MA
collagetherapycollective.com  |  [email protected]
Queer/Lesbian - Cisgender Woman - She/Her - Black - Relational Psychoanalytic, Feminist, Social Justice Oriented, Trauma informed - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: individuals and groups (QTPOC weekly group) - specialties: Sexual Trauma, Marginalized Populations & Identities, Mood Disorders, Interpersonal Difficulties 

Julia Gottlieb, LCSW
https://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/name/Julia_Gottlieb_LCSW_Philadelphia_Pennsylvania_260460
Queer - Cis Female - white - Intersectional Feminist, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: PTSD, Trans/Gender Non-Conforming, Anxiety/Depression, Substance Use

Julia Taylor, SEP, LMT, BFA
https://www.bodyvoto.com
Queer - Genderfluid - she/they - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - Trauma-informed, gender affirming bodywork.  Somatic Experiencing, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Massage Therapy

Julie Lipson, MA, MT-BC
InnerRhythmsMusic.com
Queer - Genderqueer - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Groups - specialties: Music Therapy, Creative Expression, Gender and Sexual Orientation

Justin M. Voss, MSW, LSW
www.mtrtherapy.com
Gay/Queer - Cis Male - caucasian/white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Addictions/Substance Abuse, Coming Out/Sexual Identity Formation, LGBTQ Youth Work, HIV/AIDS

Kai Thigpen, LCSW
https://www.kaizthigpen.com/
Queer - Non-binary: they/them - white - language: English - Internal Family Systems, Relational - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: Individuals - specialties: Gender, Sexual Orientation, Trauma & Complex Trauma, Attachment, Borderline Personality Features

Kat Steele M.ed., NCC, LPC
arrivetherapy.com 
Pansexual/Queer - Genderqueer/fluid - They/Them - white - Eclectic approaches, Client-focused - Kink/Polyam: Aware -  language: English - works with: Individuals (Adolescents, Adults), Couples - specialties: Gender, Neurodivergence, PTSD & Trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationship Dynamics, Learning Differences, Disabilities, Career Exploration

Katie Cohen, LCSW
Katiecohentherapy.com
Queer - Cisgender Woman - she/her - White - Language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Adult Individuals - specialities: Gender Identity, Sex & Sexuality, Depression, Grief, LGBTQIA, Relationship Challenges, Clinical Supervision

Katie Greeley, LCSW
Psychotherapist/ Licensed Social Worker ​
Queer - Non-Binary: She/They - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals - specialties: LGBTQIA+, Young Adults, Trauma/PTSD and EMDR, Gender Identity/Formation, Anxiety/Depression, Addiction, Sex/Sexuality

Katie Schank, MSW, LCSW
https://www.katieschanktherapy.com/
​Queer/Bisexual - Cisgender Woman - white - Trauma-Informed, Anti-Racist, Feminist - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Relationships, Families - specialties: Chronic/Complex PTSD (EMDR), Mindfulness Practice, LGBTQIA Life Issues

Katie Chockley, LSW, MPH
bmhealth.com
Lesbian/queer - cis woman - white - EMDR, parts work, psychodynamic - language: English -  Kink/Polyam: friendly - works with: Complex Trauma, Sexual Assault/CSA/Incest, Anxiety, Emerging Adulthood

Kay Cohen, LCSW, MEd, SEP
Psychology Today profile
Queer - Trans / Non-Binary: They/Them - White - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Queer and Trans experience, Trauma, Sex Therapy, Life Transitions

L DeFelice, M.Ed.
https://kindredtherapyllc.com/l-defelice/
Queer - Non-binary (they/them) - Black - Neurodivergent - Queer - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Polycules - specialties: Polyamory, QTPOC, Autism, ADHD, Gender & Sexuality, Relationship concerns, Family issues, Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety, Existential concerns, IFS 

Lane DiFlavis, LCSW
www.lanediflavis.com
Queer - Trans-masculine: He/Him - white - Anti-Racist, Intersectional Feminist, Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals - specialties: Gender & Sexuality, Substance Use/Addiction, Trauma, HIV/Chronic Health, Depression/Anxiety

Laura Hawley, Lic Ac, LCSW
http://acuphilly.com/therapy
Queer/Lesbian - Ciswoman - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals - specialties: Emotional Barriers to Growth & Self-Awareness, Mood Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness, Work/Home Relationships

Louise Helferty, MFT
www.louisehelfertytherapy.com
Queer- Ciswoman: she/her, Black/white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families, Queer & Trans Youth (9+) - specialities: Blended/Non-Traditional Families, Cross-Cultural Relationships, Interracial Relationships, High conflict, Infidelity, Queer Identity

Lulu Duffy-Tumasz MSS, LSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lulu-duffy-tumasz-philadelphia-pa/1000849
Queer - Non-binary/transfemmine (They/Them) - white - Trauma-informed, Relational Psychodynamic, Harm Reduction, Sex Work Friendly - language: English- Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Youth - specialties: Gender Identity, Sexuality, Relationship Concerns,  Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Substance Use

Mallory Hanfling, LCSW
couragetogrowcounseling.org
Queer/Bisexual  -  Cis Woman: She/Her/Hers - white - Jewish - Committed to Anti-Racist & Trauma-Informed Practice, Intersectional, Feminist, Psychodynamic, Systems-Oriented - language: English, proficient Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups- specialties: Identity Formation/Expression, Coming Out while in a "Hetero" Relationship, Substance Use/Abuse/Recovery, Mindfulness, Relationships/Attachment


Maria Karkabi, AMFT 
bgt-pllc.com
Queer (she/they) - Palestinian - Daughter of Immigrants - Relational, EFT, Narrative, Contextual, Anti-oppressive - languages: English (native), Arabic (proficient) - works with: Individual Adults, Couples & Families - specialities: Complex Trauma (intergenerational, developmental, collective, systemic), Identity Shifts, Cultural Disconnection, Relationship Challenges
 

Mariana Pardes, Somatic Practitioner & Therapist-in-training (M.Ed. '27)
www.somaticphilly.com
queer/lesbian - ciswoman - raised in Latin American-Jewish immigrant family, white body - languages: English & Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals - specialties: Somatics, Parts Work, Self-compassion, Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Parentification, Enmeshment, Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)


Marla Cobin, PhD, LCSW
www.drmarlacobin.com
Queer - Cis Woman - white - Raising Black Children - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy; Sexuality/Orientation, LGBTQ, Trauma, EMDR, Gender Identity

Marli Schecker, MSS, LSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marli-schecker-philadelphia-pa/733898
Pansexual/Queer - Cisgender Woman: She/Her - white - Jewish - Psychodynamic, Humanistic - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly  - works with: Individuals (Adolescent & Adult), Families, Groups - Specialties: Gender/Sexuality identity Development/Formation, Relationships, Life Transitions, ASD

Mary L. Cerulli, MSS, LSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mary-l-cerulli-philadelphia-pa/943030
Bi/Queer - Cis woman: She/Her - white - Relational trauma-informed approach, Social justice values & systemic lens, Somatics/embodiment, IFS - English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Groups - specialties: Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety/depression 

Melissa Krechmer, MSW, LCSW
www.melissakrechmertherapy.com
Queer - Cis Woman - white - Fat, Jewish - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Fat Positive Process Group, Sexuality, Gender Identity, Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Fat positivity, Intergenerational & Cultural Trauma

Melissa Sziga Dessereau, LMFT, MA, CST
https://www.phiirst.com/therapists-philadelphia/sziga/
Queer - Non-Binary/Genderqueer: They/Them - White - Client-Centered, Relational, Intersectional Sex Therapist & Psychotherapist - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - specialties: Sexuality, Gender & Identity Development, BDSM/Kink, Polyamory, Fat & Body positivity, Parenting, Aging, Life Transitions

Michael Galarraga, LPC, ATR-BC, CSAC, CSOTP
www.intersectiontherapy.com
Gay - Cis Male - Latino - Person centered, Developmental, Art Therapy, Harm reduction - languages: English, Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals (Children, Adolescents & Adults), Couples - specialties: Sexuality/Orientation, Gender Identity, Trauma, Mood disorders, Art Therapy, EMDR, Substance Use, Sexual Deviance, Phase of Life Changes

Michael Tyler Ramos, LCSW, CAADC
http://www.mtrtherapy.com
Gay - Male - Puerto Rican - Multiculturally focused, Sex Positive, Harm Reduction - languages: English, Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Trauma, Mood Disorders, Gender Exploration, Identity Development, Drug & Alcohol

Milo Giovanniello, LSW 
https://kindredtherapyllc.com/milo-giovanniello/
Queer - Trans-masculine: They/Them - white - neurodivergent - Trauma-Informed, Relational, Anti-oppression Approach - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals:  Individuals, Relationships- specialties: LGBTQIA+, Complex/Trauma, Neurodiversity, Anxiety, Gender Identity/Expression, Sex & Sexuality, Sex Work, Body Neutrality, Disability, Chronic-Pain/Illness, Relationship Concerns, Kink & Polyamory

Naomi Berner, LSW, MEd
https://phiirst.com/therapists-philadelphia/naomi-berner/
Queer/Pansexual - Cisgender Woman: She/Her - white, neurodivergent, Jewish - Fat positive, Trauma-informed, Relational, Emotionally-focused Sex Therapy - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Partnerships, Older Adults - specialties: Queer Community, Non-monogamy, Sexual Exploration, Sexual Functioning, ADHD, Anxiety/Depression

Nico G. Betancourt, LCSW
[email protected]
Queer - Gender non-conforming (they/she) - white - Latinx - languages: English, some Spanish - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals - specialties: Depression, Relationships, Identity, Transitions, Artists

Nicollette Airhart, LCSW
https://nicollette-airhart.clientsecure.me/
Queer - Nonbinary: They/Them/She/Her - white - Sex Positive, Fat Positive, Social Justice Oriented, Identity Affirming, Trauma Informed - language: English – Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: Individuals - specialties: Gender & Sexuality, Anxiety, Depression

Öykü Nur Potuoğlu Cook, PhD, LSW
[email protected]
Queer - Cisfemme (She/Her) - Middle Eastern/SWANA - zero-gen - Muslim - liberation-focused somatic co-healer - languages: Turkish, English, and Arabic (beginning) - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals and Groups (Adults) - specialties: Complex trauma (developmental, systemic, collective, and generational), Belonging/Home, Decolonial Attachment, Grief & loss, Ancestral healing wisdom(s), Creative expression & joy, Somatic Experiencing (BIPOC cohort), EMDR, Embodied Social Justice

​Patrick Walden, LICSW
​​www.patrickwaldentherapy.com
Trans male - He/Him - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals (Adolescents, Adults, Elders), Groups - specialties: PTSD & C-PTSD, Grief & Loss, Narrative Based Therapeutic Writing Support Groups: Trans Teens and Trans Adults


Patti Ventura, LCSW
patriciaventuralcsw.com
Queer - Cis Female - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals - specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression

Peter Zook, MSW, LCSW
peterzook.com
Gay/Queer - Cis Male: He/Him - white - language: English - Multiculturally Focused, Committed to Anti-Racism Work, Fat Positive - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Family/Relationship Conflict, Identity Development, Grief/Loss

Phoenix Wood, LCSW, SEP
www.restorativeconnection.com
Queer - Trans / Non-binary: They/Them - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Groups - specialties: Somatic Experiencing, Complex Trauma (Attachment, Developmental, Sexual, Oppression-related), Dissociation/Multiplicity, Complex Grief & Loss, Intersection of Trans Identity & Autism

Rachel Simon, MSW, LCSW, MEd
www.neighborhoodtherapygroup.com
Queer - Cis - white - Jewish - Psychodynamic, Relational, Trauma-Informed - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Kids and Families - specialties: Gender exploration, Issues in Sexuality, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Adjustment, Relationships

Rebecca Alvarez, LCSW, MEd
www.rebeccajalvarez.com
Queer - Non-binary - Mixed Race white/Latinx (socialized as American) - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Sexual Orientation, Gender, Trauma, Equity, and Intimate Partner Violence

Renya NeoNorton, MFT
https://cometogethercounseling.net/
Trans - Queer - Non-binary - white - narrative, attachment, parts, trauma informed, collaborative, consent based - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Partners, Friends, Family - specialties: Nonmonogamy, Trauma (Family of Origin; Cultural/Societal; Psychiatry & Medical), Authoritarian Religions/Cults, Identity & Connecting with Self

Sara Rosenberg, NCC, LPC

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sara-rosenberg-philadelphia-pa/704716
Queer/Bi/Pan - Cis female - White - Jewish - Intentionally Eclectic, Systematic and Intersectional, Culturally Affirming, Trauma Informed, Harm Reduction - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Trauma/PTSD, Sex Therapy, Identity Exploration, Kink/Taboo, CNM, Life Transitions, and Relationships

Sara Yassky, MSS, LCSW, SEP
www.sarayassky.com
Queer - Non-binary - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Somatic Psychotherapy, Trauma (Complex & Shock), Depression/Anxiety, Life Transitions, Exploring Identity, Chronic Illness

Sarah Marcus, LCSW
www.sarahmarcustherapy.com
Queer - cis woman (she/her) - white - Relational, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Harm Reduction - language: English - Kink/Polyam: aware - works with: Individuals, Relationships - specialties: Identity Exploration, Grief & Loss, Relationship Changes, Intimate Partner Violence, Emerging Adults

Sarah Trotta, DSW, LCSW
http://sarahtrotta.com
Pan/Bi - Cis - white - Quaker, Feminist - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Complex Trauma/Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression/Anxiety, Eating Disorders

Shana Williams, MHS
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shana-williams-philadelphia-pa/373554​
Queer - Cis Woman - African American - Relational-Cultural, Intersectional, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed - language: English - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families - specialties: Addiction/Substance Abuse, Coming Out, LGBTQ Youth Work, Fat/Size Acceptance, Depression/Anxiety


Shawnese Givens, LMFT
https://www.shawnesegivenslmft.com

​Bi - Cis Woman - Black American - Psychodynamic, Systemic, Narrative, Trauma-Informed  - language: English - Kink: Aware, Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families, Teens, Groups - specialties: LGBTQ, POC-specific Issues, Gender Exploration, Substance Abuse, Relational Issues, Anxiety/Depression

Shay Selden, PsyD, MEd
www.SeldenPsychotherapy.com
Queer - Nonbinary AFAB: They/She - Mixed Black - Relational Psychoanalytic, Culturally Affirmative, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed - language: English - Kink/Poly: Aware - works with: Individuals - specialties: Complex Trauma, PTSD, Substance Use, Identity Exploration

Shoshana Trager, LCSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shoshana-trager-philadelphia-pa/958667
Queer - Cis Woman - white, Jewish - Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic, Attachment Theory - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Adult Individuals, Teenagers, Couples &/or Partnerships, Dyads (friends, family, co-workers etc.) - specialties: Relationships/Friendships, Queer/Trans teens &/or their families, Depression/Anxiety, Grief/Living Loss and Spirituality

Silvina Duchini, LCSW, CCTP-II
https://somatictherapyphiladelphia.com/
Queer/ Pansexual - Cisgender Female - pronouns: she/ her/ ella - white, Latine/x, multicultural (Mexican, Argentine living in US) - 1.5 gen immigrant - languages: Spanish & English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals, Groups - specialties: Somatic/Brainspotting certified, Trauma & CPTSD, mild dissociation, cultural & racial identity, anxiety, acculturation/immigration, family of origin issues, grief/ loss

Stephanie Vituccio, MSS, LSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/471061 
Queer- Cis Woman - Black POC (Biracial) - Trans and Queer Affirming, Psychodynamic, Intersectional, Relational - language: English- works with: Individuals - specialties: Trauma, Identity Exploration, Anxiety/Depression, POC-specific Issues, Young Adults

Shira Collings, MS, NCC
https://www.rachelmillnertherapy.com/shiracollings
Queer - Demisexual - Nonbinary woman - white - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: Individuals (Adolescents, Adults), Couples, Families - specialties: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Body Image, LGBTQIA+, Neurodiversity, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Substance Use, Trauma & PTSD, Religious Trauma 

Sylvie M. Beauvais, MLA, MSW, LCSW
https://sylviebeauvais.com/
Bisexual - Cis Woman - white - Bicultural French-American - languages: English, French - Kink: Aware, Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples, Families, Groups - specialties: Artists, Activists, Healers, Mood Disorders/Anxiety, Relationship Issues

Tia Pinkson-Burke, MSS, LSW
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tia-pinkson-burke-philadelphia-pa/362363
Queer - Femme - white - language: English- Kink/Polyam: Knowledgeable - works with: Individuals, Couples, Groups - specialties: Fat/Size Acceptance, Trauma, Young Adults/Emerging Adulthood, Interpersonal Relationship Dynamics, Mood Disorders

Timothy Reider, MA LPC
https://www.reiderlpc.com
Gay - Cis-Man: he/him - white - Psychodynamic approach / Expressive Arts - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Aware - works with: Individuals (14+) - specialties: LGBTQIA+, Depression/Anxiety, Identity Development, Neurodivergent Friendly, Grief/Loss

Varney Glassman, LCSW, LICSW
https://www.varneyglassmantherapy.com/
Queer - genderqueer (they/she) - White - Psychodynamic, Relational, Attachment-Focused - language: English - Kink: Aware - Polyam: Friendly - works with: Individuals, Couples - specialties: Complex Trauma, PTSD, Identity Exploration, Anxiety/Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Emerging Adults

Zee Worthington, LSW
https://kindredtherapyllc.com/zee-worthington/
Queer - Trans / Non-binary (they/them) - white - neurodivergent - relational, anti-oppression, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach - language: English - Kink/Polyam: Affirming - works with: Individuals, Couples, Relationships - specialties: trauma/PTSD, interpersonal relationships, gender and sexuality, recovery from sexual and domestic violence, neurodiversity, anxiety, family of origin concerns and conflict


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