Kink & Poly Inclusive Therapy

Kink-affirming therapy is a therapeutic approach that recognizes BDSM, D/s dynamics, fetish, Leather culture, and other consensual kink practices as valid expressions of identity, intimacy, and embodiment. Rather than viewing kink as inherently pathological or something to “fix,” this approach understands that power exchange, sensation, and erotic exploration can be meaningful, growth-oriented, and deeply personal.

In kink-affirming therapy, we explore how your desires intersect with attachment patterns, trauma history, nervous system regulation, consent practices, and relationship dynamics—without judgment. The focus isn’t on eliminating kink, but on understanding how it functions in your life and how it can support your sense of agency, safety, and connection.

You won’t need to justify your desires or translate your lifestyle into clinical language. We begin from respect, curiosity, and the assumption that your erotic self is part of your whole self—not separate from it.

Poly-inclusive therapy (also called poly-affirming therapy or ethical non-monogamy counseling)is simply therapy that does not assume monogamy is the only healthy or legitimate relationship structure. It recognizes that polyamory, open relationships, and other forms of ethical non-monogamy can be viable, secure, and meaningful ways of relating.

The therapy does not have to focus on your non-monogamous relationship—although it absolutely can, and that exploration is welcome. You might already identify as polyamorous, be questioning, be exploring, or not currently be in a relationship at all. Poly-inclusive therapy simply creates space where the possibility of non-monogamy is not pathologized or treated as inherently problematic.

You don’t have to defend your curiosity, your identity, or your relationship structure. We begin from the understanding that there are many healthy ways to love and build partnership—and we work within the framework that fits you.

Yes. Somatic trauma therapy is highly effective for PTSD, anxiety, and chronic stress. By addressing the physiological roots of trauma—rather than just the thoughts about it—it helps calm hyperarousal, reduce flashbacks, and resolve the body’s freeze or collapse responses. Because somatic therapy does not require describing traumatic events, it can address trauma without causing overwhelm or re-traumatization. Over time, clients experience improved sleep, emotional regulation, and a stronger sense of safety in their daily lives.

To learn more about how Somatic Therapy can help address trauma, check out my blog post on 7 Steps to Healing Trauma.

Absolutely. Complex trauma (cPTSD) often develops in the context of early or ongoing attachment wounding—when safety, consistency, or emotional attunement were missing in key relationships. Somatic trauma therapy helps repair those patterns by combining gentle body awareness with a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship.

A central part of this work is building a strong therapeutic alliance—a relationship grounded in trust, pacing, and presence. As that safety grows, your nervous system learns that connection can feel secure rather than threatening. From there, we work with the body to release protective patterns of hypervigilance, collapse, or emotional shutdown that formed in response to past relational harm.

Over time, somatic therapy supports deep attachment repair—not only helping you process trauma, but also expanding your capacity for closeness, regulation, and self-trust in the present.

Yes. I offer somatic trauma therapy online for clients throughout Colorado and in-person in Boulder. Virtual sessions use the same trauma-informed, body-based approach—adjusted for your space and comfort. Online therapy allows you to engage in healing work from the safety of your home while still receiving real-time support and connection.

That’s completely normal, especially after trauma or due to over-intellectualization. Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body gently and safely. We start small—by noticing neutral sensations like your feet on the ground or the movement of your breath. I am trained in helping those who cannot connect to their feelings or sensations build this capacity slowly. Over time, your nervous system learns that it’s safe to feel again. You don’t have to force anything; the process unfolds naturally, at your own pace.

Healing looks different for everyone, but most clients notice subtle changes—like better sleep, reduced anxiety, or more emotional awareness—within a few sessions. Sustainable trauma recovery usually develops over many months of consistent work, as the body learns new patterns of regulation and safety. When it comes to trauma work, rushing and retraumatizing yourself creates many more problems than taking your time. The focus is not on speed, but on building a steady foundation for long-term change.

Somatic therapy is a good fit if you feel disconnected from your body, stuck in talk therapy, or overwhelmed by stress. It’s especially effective for trauma survivors, highly sensitive people, and anyone seeking a more embodied, holistic approach to mental health. If you’re in Colorado and want to heal from the inside out, somatic trauma therapy can help you feel more grounded, alive, and at home in yourself.

Yes. I specialize in working with members of the kink, poly, and queer communities. I believe healing happens when you can bring your full self into the room—without judgment or the need to explain who you are. Whether you’re exploring identity, relationships, or trauma recovery, this is a space where you are welcome exactly as you are.