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LIFESTYLE FRIENDLY THERAPY OPTIONS
Alternative demographics have a harder time finding mental health professionals who understand and accept them. It may take time, but never give up! Try the variety of resources we've listed.
Helpful Definitions
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Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. They are able to prescribe medications.
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Psychologist: A psychologist has a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology, which is the study of the mind and behaviors. They can offer counseling and psychotherapy.
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Counselor: A licensed psychological counselor is a mental health professional who has a master's degree (MA) in psychology, counseling, or a related field. They can offer counseling and psychotherapy.
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Counseling: Counseling usually focuses on specific issues or life events and is more short term than therapy.
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Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy focuses on a broad range of issues and underlying patterns of thinking and behavior. It is usually long term.
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Therapy Den
Search by your zip code, then use the filters to narrow the results. Filters include Body Positive/Health at Every Size, Sex Positive/Kink Friendly, Trans Competent, Queer Competent, Sex Worker Positive, Open Relationships/Non Monogamy,
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National Coalition for Sexual Freedom: Kink and Poly Aware Professionals Directory
A detailed online directory. Search options include Kink, Poly, or Swinger awareness levels. Search by country, zip code, city, or remote/online options.
Poly Friendly Professionals Directory
Click the Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered option and find your state in the list.
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Psychology Today
An extensive list of therapists. Search by zip code. There are no clear sex positive filters, so reading each therapists description is necessary.
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Pride Counseling
Professional online counseling for the LGTBQ community. Answer questions about yourself and get matched to a therapist.
7 Cups
An online space for emotional support. Free online chatting with volunteers (active listeners willing to hold space as you share) as well as group chat rooms are available here.
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