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Kink + BDSM Affirming Care

Kink-affirming therapy - no judgment, no explaining required.

A space where your identity, preferences, and relationships are respected - not questioned.

You're In The Right Place If...

  • You want a therapist who understands kink dynamics

  • You're exploring identity or boundaries

  • You've had negative experiences with non-affirming providers

  • You want support that aligns with your values

You deserve support where you can talk openly about your interests, relationships, and boundaries without fear of judgment, shame, or needing to educate your therapist.

Kink and BDSM can look different for everyone.

Including: 

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Exploring interests in power exchange, restraint, or sensation

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Communication, consent, and negotiating boundaries

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Establishing safety practices and hard/soft limits

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Using safe words, check-ins, and aftercare

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Building trust, respect, and mutual enjoyment

You don't need to have it all figured out. 

How therapy can help

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Therapy isn​'t about judging your interests or telling you what's "right" or "wrong". It's about creating a space where you can explore your desires, relationships, and boundaries with honesty, safety, and self-awareness.

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In therapy, you can:​

  • Explore your interests without shame or fear

  • Understand the emotional & psychological meaning behind your desires

  • Communicate clearly about needs, limits, and expectations

  • Build trust, consent practices, and healthy power dynamics

  • Process past experiences or stigma that may impact your sexuality

  • Integrate kink into your identity in a way that feels authentic and empowering

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Find a therapist who understands kink

The right fit matters. Therapy works best when you don't have to explain or defend your identity.

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Margaret Bean

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Kelly Clarke

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Madyson Newberry

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Sabrina Hrynyshyn

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Disclaimer:
We are NOT an emergency or crisis facility. If you feel that you are in crisis and in need of immediate assistance, please call 911 or visit your nearest ER.

Office Hours

Mon-Thurs: 9am - 5pm

Fri: 9am - 1pm 

Weekends: Closed

Therapy sessions are by appointment only. 

Colonnade I

9901 IH-10

Suite 640

San Antonio, TX 78230

© All Rights ABC Counseling Inc. TX, S-Corp April 2026

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