At Positive Regard Therapy, our therapists provide affirming, sex-positive counseling for individuals and couples exploring sexuality, desire, and intimacy without shame or judgment.
We offer kink-aware, LGBTQ+-affirming therapy in a safe and knowledgeable environment—supporting you in understanding your needs, improving communication, and building more fulfilling relationships.
We believe that healthy sexuality and emotional connection are essential parts of well-being. Our team combines clinical expertise, sex-positive education, and real-world understanding to help you grow with confidence and curiosity.
We meet you where you are. Whether you’re exploring new desires, navigating kink or polyamory, or repairing intimacy, we create a shame-free space to talk about what matters most to you.
Many clients seek therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust, or manage boundaries. We use integrative approaches to help partners listen deeply, express needs clearly, and strengthen emotional and physical connection.
We serve clients of all genders, orientations, and relationship structures—including monogamous, open, polyamorous, and non-traditional partnerships. Our therapists are kink-knowledgeable and trauma-informed, never pathologizing your desires.
In Sex Positive Counseling, we explore:
Every client’s goals are different. We’ll tailor sessions to your values, relationship style, and personal growth.
What you’ll find here:
✓ Respect, curiosity, and collaboration
✓ Evidence-based tools for communication & connection
✓ Therapists who affirm your sexual autonomy
What you won’t find here:
✖ Shame or judgment
✖ Assumptions about your identity or desires
✖ A “one-size-fits-all” approach
Our diverse, affirming team blends clinical expertise with warmth and real-world understanding to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Sex-positive counseling is therapy that views sexuality as a healthy, natural part of life — never something to be shamed or pathologized. At Positive Regard Therapy, our sex-positive therapists provide a space where you can explore pleasure, identity, and desire with curiosity and respect. Whether you’re discussing intimacy, kink, or communication, we focus on empowerment and authenticity rather than judgment or “fixing.”
Sex therapy typically focuses on resolving specific sexual concerns or dysfunctions (such as mismatched desire, pain, or performance anxiety). Sex-positive therapy, on the other hand, goes deeper — helping you understand your relationship to sexuality, identity, and intimacy as part of your overall well-being. At PRT, our clinicians integrate both approaches to help you heal, communicate, and grow in the way that fits your life and relationships.
Not at all. Many of our clients are individuals exploring sexuality, desire, or identity on their own. You don’t have to be partnered to talk about intimacy, communication, or pleasure. Our therapists help individuals and couples alike build self-awareness, confidence, and connection.
Yes. Positive Regard Therapy is kink-affirming, polyamory-friendly, and LGBTQ+ inclusive.
We understand dynamics like BDSM, ethical non-monogamy, D/s power exchange, and polyamorous relationships — and we approach these topics with informed curiosity, not judgment. You’ll never have to educate your therapist about your lifestyle or identity.
Absolutely. Many couples come to us to rebuild trust, express needs clearly, and deepen intimacy after conflict or disconnection. Our therapists use integrative approaches to help partners talk more openly about boundaries, expectations, and pleasure — creating a stronger emotional and physical connection.
Sex-positive counseling is a space to explore whatever feels relevant to your sexual or relational well-being, including:
Communication and emotional connection
Desire discrepancies or mismatched libido
Navigating non-monogamy or polyamory
Kink, BDSM, fetishes, or role play
Body image, shame, or past sexual trauma
Pleasure, fantasy, or identity exploration
Every session is tailored to your comfort level, boundaries, and goals.
Unfortunately, many people seeking sex-positive or kink-aware care have felt judged or misunderstood by previous therapists. At Positive Regard Therapy, you’ll find a different approach — one that is affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in unconditional positive regard. We take time to build trust and meet you where you are, honoring your story and your autonomy.
We accept many major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, and Optum/UnitedHealth.
Coverage varies depending on your plan, so our intake team can help you verify benefits before your first session.
We also offer private pay and sliding scale options when available.
You deserve therapy that celebrates authenticity and pleasure.
