For Clinicians & Referral Partners

Referral Guide for ENM, Kink, and LGBTQIA+ Clients

Clinicians and coaches often want to refer clients to providers who will not pathologize their sexuality, identity, kink, or relationship structure. This guide explains when Shame Free Therapy may be a fit and what to consider when referring.

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This may be right for you if

You recognize yourself in one of these starting points

A client needs affirming specialist support

This may include sex therapy, relationship therapy, kink-aware care, ENM/polyamory-aware support, or LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

You want a shame-free referral path

The practice is designed for topics that clients may have been judged for elsewhere.

Scope and fit matter

Therapy, coaching, education, and referral pathways should be clearly distinguished.


How support can help

A clearer referral pathway for complex relational and sexual concerns

Use this page to orient around common referral reasons, adjacent service pages, relevant providers, and ethical considerations. It is not a substitute for clinical consultation or emergency care.

What sessions may focus on

  • ENM/polyamory-aware referrals
  • Kink-aware and consent-centered referrals
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming referrals
  • Sex therapy, relationship therapy, and coaching distinctions
  • When an outside referral or crisis pathway may be more appropriate

Who on our team works with this

Team members connected to this topic

Rachel Wright, MA, LMFT

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Sex, relationship, communication, mental health, shame-free education, and media-facing expertise.

Kaycie Crossley, MA, LMFT

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Trauma, sexual trauma, attachment, relationship repair, anxiety, ENM/polyamory, kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Shelby Terrell, MA, LMSW

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

Anna Lei, MA, LMFT

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

Crystal

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Somatic intimacy coaching, secure attachment, communication, consent practice, desire, and body-aware coaching.

Meryl

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

Amanda Katherine Giles

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


Related services and pages

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FAQ

Common questions

Is this a supervision page?

No. It is a referral guide. Supervision, consultation, or hiring claims should be confirmed by Rachel before being published as offers.

Can clinicians refer directly?

Use the inquiry/contact pathways and include relevant context while respecting client privacy and consent.


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’s sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming, ENM/polyamory-aware education makes her a relevant point of connection for referral partners. Visit Rachel’s full profile for her credentials, approach, related services, and booking pathways.