Shame-Free Support

Sex-Positive Therapy

Sex-positive support means sex, desire, fantasy, pleasure, orientation, identity, and relationship structure are not automatically treated as problems. The work focuses on consent, values, wellbeing, and honest communication.

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This may be right for you if

You recognize yourself in one or more of these starting points

You are tired of shame-based advice

You want support that can talk plainly about sex without sensationalizing it.

Desire feels confusing or loaded

Therapy or coaching can help you explore pleasure, confidence, libido, boundaries, and scripts.

Sex intersects with identity or relationship structure

Sex-positive care can include LGBTQIA+, kink, ENM/polyamory, trauma, and relational context.

How this can help

Support that makes the next conversation easier

Support can help reduce shame, clarify values, improve communication, support consent, explore pleasure, and make room for honest conversations about sex and relationships.

What sessions may focus on

  • Sexual shame and sex education gaps
  • Pleasure, libido, desire, and confidence
  • Consent and communication
  • Kink, fantasy, and relationship structure
  • Identity, orientation, and body trust

Who on our team works with this

Team members connected to this topic

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

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Sex, relationships, mental health, communication, shame-free education, and professional visibility.

Kaycie Crossley, MA, LMFT

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Trauma, attachment, relationship repair, LGBTQIA+, ENM/polyamory, kink-aware care, and virtual therapy in CA/ID.

Anna Lei, MA, LMFT

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Somatic psychotherapy for trauma, CPTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, identity, sex, relationships, and embodiment.

Shelby Terrell, MA, LMSW

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LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy/polyamory, kink, religious or purity-culture recovery, shame, communication, and life transitions.

Crystal

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Somatic intimacy coaching, secure attachment, communication, consent practice, and queer/poly/kink-affirming coaching.

Meryl

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Somatic sex and intimacy coaching for embodiment, communication, vulnerability, erotic self-knowledge, and pleasure.

Amanda Katherine Giles

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Somatic mentorship for embodiment, self-trust, people-pleasing recovery, helper burnout, and queer/non-monogamous support.

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FAQ

Common questions

Does sex-positive mean anything goes?

No. Sex-positive support centers consent, ethics, care, values, and wellbeing.

Can I talk about embarrassment or shame?

Yes. Shame is one of the main reasons sex-positive therapy or coaching can help.

Ready to find the right support path?

Start with the inquiry form. The team can help you confirm fit, availability, and whether therapy, coaching, or another resource is the right next step.


Relevant Provider

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

Rachel is one of the primary sex-positive voices behind Shame Free Therapy and Rachel Wright, Inc. Visit Rachel’s full profile for her credentials, approach, related services, and booking pathways.