Considering an LGBTQ poly friendly therapist? Well, if you are thinking about your sexual orientation, that is a good idea. Or, if you are non binary and want a non binary affirming therapist, our team can help! Likewise, working with a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist can help you reach your gender identity goals. At Wisdom Within Counseling, a practice for marriage and family therapy near East Lyme, Connecticut, Katie Ziskind, is open and affirming to the LGBT population.
How does the expressive painting and art group support LGBTQ poly friendly counseling?
Well, the art group involves clay, painting, and crafting in counseling. And, for middle schoolers and adolescents who are gender questioning, the group provides belonging. Further, painting, talking together, and self-esteem develop in this art group for LGBTQ non binary adolescents. Also, the art group promotes leadership and inner connection. The Expressive Art Group For Middle Schoolers welcomes non binary youth and transgender teens who like art. To enroll you middle schooler in the expressive arts group with Katie Ziskind, LGBTQ poly friendly therapist, call/text 860-451-9364.
What to look for in a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist?
In session, we get to talk openly and without judgment about sex, what you like, what you don’t like, what turns you on, and what triggers you. At times, sex therapy and kink are taboo topics in the American culture. However, sexuality, gender, intimacy, sexual intercourse, and foreplay are essential parts of who we are as people. Sometimes, if someone experienced childhood trauma, that plays a role in their adulthood and sexual relationships. I pride myself in being a poly friendly therapist because often, members of the LBGT community don’t get enough support as it is right now.
Why work with a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist regarding sexual orientation, gender, and identity?
There is enough hate and prejudice in the world. As a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist in Niantic, Connecticut, I try my very best to share loving kindness. And, I help my clients do the same. I am open and affirming to all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Therefore, I am one of the few kink friendly professionals located in Niantic, Connecticut and along the Shoreline of Southeastern Connecticut. So, call or text for a phone consultation 860-451-9364.
What does a polyamory therapist do?
As a holistic LGBTQIA therapist at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut, I help you create and live a life that you love. On that note, love can take many forms. I support all expressions of love and all variations of relationships, long-term non-married couples to long-term marriages. There is no research starting whether polyamory or monogamy is better, more fulfilling, or satisfying. It is a personal choice and both types of relationships can lead to happiness and love. First, a polyamorous friendly therapist, kink friendly counselor, and open relationship friendly counselor, such as myself, works with both partners or a single person to help them reach their goals and feel self-confident. Contact Katie Ziskind in Niantic, Connecticut for LGBTQIA therapy today for a phone consultation by texting or calling 860-451-9364.
Holistic LGBTQIA Therapy: What happens next?
Then, a poly-friendly therapist and kink-friendly therapist helps build trust through gentleness and compassion. Also, I tend to be more creative, flowy, and bubbly in my style. For example, you can go outside for a nature walk in therapy. Also, walking is a healthy tool that you can take with into life. You are setting a foundation of emotional confidence for years into your future. Overall, we help you let go of negative emotions like anger is healthy ways. Furthermore, creative, alternative marriage and family therapy supports all members of your family. Along the Niantic Bay Boardwalk, you can walk with your therapist. Walking also naturally helps mild depression. Call/Text for a phone consultation 860-451-9364.
How can I do creative art in my therapy session?
In your session, you can paint, draw, and use art materials to express your emotions. Sometimes, talking is hard. Therefore, you have go beyond talk counseling to communicate what is going on inside. From yoga poses, breathing, and meditation, you’ll have a positive toolbox after each session. You can learn relaxation skills for panic attacks. As a yoga therapist that is supportive of LGBT youth and LGBT teens, you can use breathing exercises to help anxiety.
Therapy at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut is focused on your desires, goals, and wishes for your future.
You get to talk about your sex life and your fetishes. Also, you can explore safe ways to get your needs and desires met and ways to connect with similar people. And, you can share about sexual urges in sex therapy. You can talk about gender roles and gender stereotypes and how they effect sex. Overall, a poly-friendly therapist helps a person sort out feelings and communicate with their partners in a better way. Overall, if you are looking for a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist in Niantic, Connecticut, Wisdom Within Counseling would love to help. Call/Text 860-451-9364 for more information on a phone consultation.
Looking for a transgender friendly, non binary, LGBTQ poly friendly therapist in Niantic, Connecticut?
What is the difference between polyamory and monogamy?
Polyamory or, “poly” for short, means that someone has multiple partners. Monogamy means that someone dates one person and may be married to one person. When you are seeking open relationship therapy, many feelings can come up including, jealousy, excitement, insecurities, and joy. It can be helpful to talk about these feelings about your partners with your therapist, as soon as possible. If you are across the miles, I also offer telehealth sessions, here. As an East Lyme marriage and family therapist, I have supported many transgender children, parents of transgender children, and step parents of transgender children and teens. Contact Wisdom Within Counseling today for a phone consultation by texting or calling 860-451-9364.
Having a LGBT therapist will help you feel safer about being vulnerable.
Do you feel like it is hard to trust your significant other? And, this can help you get closer in your relationships. Further, you can gain positive coping skills for anxiety and depression. Read more about my services for the LGBT community, here. Sometimes people who are poly are married also and seek polyamory marriage counseling.
Ho Do I Find a Polyamory Therapist and Kink Aware Therapy?
Finding the right therapist can be difficult. Start by googling and then look on therapist websites. Read their about pages, information and resources on LGBT youth and adults, and understand whether or not they are an ally of the LGBT community. Contact Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut today for a phone consultation for LGBTQ counseling by texting or calling 860-451-9364.
We are a LGBTQ poly friendly therapist group in Niantic, Connecticut that is affirming to non binary youth and same-sex families!
You may find distance video counseling to be a great resource if you are in an area with not too many LGBT friendly therapists. Read more about that, here. A therapist who is an ally and affirming of the LGBT community will have rainbow flag pictures on their site and phrases such as ,”I am open and affirming to the LGBT population.” From there, make a phone call and ask your questions.
Call for your free 15 minute phone consultation 860-451-9364. Read more in book your session online and WisdomWithinCt.com!
Written By Katie Ziskind, Licensed marriage and family therapist
PTSD and trauma specialist, creative child therapist, marriage counselor
This article was written by Katie Ziskind, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, 500-hour Registered Yoga Therapist, is the owner and clinical director at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut. Finding a holistic family therapist in Niantic has been very difficult until now. Katie also offers teletherapy and distance counseling. Katie Ziskind LMFT, RYT500 combines her highly effective holistic specialties of art, yoga, music, and animal therapy alongside talk counseling. She is an expert with LGBTQ children, adolescents, teenagers, and couples, young adults. She offers therapy for teens in Niantic. Parenting sessions and holistic couples therapy for parents challenged by their children, are also part of her practice. She is affirming and open to the LGBT community. Further, she specializes in yoga therapy for athletic individuals who have a sports injury and have been through trauma. Contact Katie Ziskind today for a phone consultation by texting or calling 860-451-9364.
