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Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

October 13, 2025

What Is Solo Polyamory? Debunking the Term’s Biggest Myths

What Is Solo Polyamory? Debunking the Term’s Biggest Myths

Hint: It’s not about rejecting connection—it’s about reimagining it on your own terms.

What Is Solo Polyamory? Debunking the Term’s Biggest Myths

Brendan Yukins, LCSW, CST (he/him)

October 13, 2025

How Adults Can Show Up for Trans and Gender Diverse Youth

Reflections from a Queer Family Therapist

Hailey Hansen, LMSW (she/her)

September 8, 2025

Brain Fog? Here's Why You May Be Forgetting Things During or After an Argument

How stress responses shape what we remember and what we don’t.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

September 8, 2025

How Do I Cope With Shame Around My Line Of Work?

Tools and compassion from a veteran and therapist.

E.T. Townsend, LMSW, LCSW (they/them)

August 11, 2025

So You’re Anal-Curious?

A queer-affirming guide to safe and pleasurable anal play.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

August 11, 2025

My Partner Has Erectile Dysfunction. How Do I Support Them?

Showing up with tenderness when intimacy shifts.

Mary Hellstrom, CST

Why Your Orgasm is Ghosting You

What a sex therapist wants you to know about orgasms.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

How Do I Become a Sex Therapist?

What licensed therapists need to know about becoming certified sex therapists.

Laurel Galford, LCSW, LICSW (She/Her)

What Does Pride Without Capitalism Really Look Like?

Real ways to celebrate Pride that don’t involve corporate merch.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Saying No with Confidence

Scripts, strategies, and support to set boundaries without guilt.

Dr. Leah Goodman, LCSW, OTR/L (she/they)

Pelvic Health for Everybody: A Queer-Inclusive Guide

Why your pelvic floor deserves therapy, too.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

How Does My Family’s Immigration Impact My Mental Health?

The hidden mental health impact of immigration—and what you can do about it.

Jillian Angelini (she/her)

Your Vulva Knows What It’s Doing—Let It Do Its Thing.

You’ve probably been lied to about vulva care. Here’s the truth.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

Ask A Therapist: Why does my partner shut down during conflict?

Shutting down is usually an unconscious and self-protective tool that originates during childhood.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

Ask A Therapist: Can I be friends with my ex?

Redefining your relationship is possible! Here are some things to consider.

Lauren Bailey, LCPC (they/she)

Red, White & Royally Stressed

Protecting mental health during political mayhem.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

February 10, 2025

Ask A Therapist: I have a crush on my therapist—what now??

Your crush may be pointing you to a deeper longing.

Sammy Peachey, LMFT (she/they)

February 10, 2025

Feeling Secure in Polyamory on Valentine’s Day.

A therapist’s guide for navigating this uniquely tricky holiday.

Ari Torres, LSW, MEd (they/them)

January 13, 2025

Asexuality v. low desire. What’s the difference?

The lines between asexuality and low desire can feel blurry, and sometimes they overlap. Here are some tips to give language to your experience.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

January 13, 2025

Ask A Therapist: Is sexual desire important in a relationship?

Love and connection exist outside of sex. Let’s explore how your relationship can thrive, even when sexual energy ebbs and flows.

Brendan Yukins, LCSW, CST (he/him)

December 9, 2024

Healing After the Storm: Climate Anxiety Therapy

Lessons from a therapist supporting hurricane survivors in North Carolina.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

December 9, 2024

Ask A Therapist: How Can I Express My Rage About Global Violence?

When we silence our rage, we also silence the underlying message it’s trying to convey—that something isn’t right, and we care deeply about changing it.

Rae Jones, LMSW (they/them)

October 15, 2024

When self-improvement becomes self-sabotage.

There is such a thing as too much striving.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

October 15, 2024

Ask A Therapist: How do I heal from homophobia?

You’re ready to find peace and distance yourself from homophobic people. What next?

Rae Jones, LMSW (they/them)

September 9, 2024

How to Reset With Your Partner(s) After a Rough Patch

Although difficult, finding your way back to your partner can be a beautiful process.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

September 9, 2024

Ask A Therapist: Is masturbation possible after trauma?

If trauma is impacting your experience of masturbation, here are some tips to boost your healing and pleasure.

Rae Jones, LMSW (they/them)

August 12, 2024

The Difference Between Cheating & Ethical Non-Monogamy

Cheating is always about a violation of an agreement and a betrayal of trust. That said, it is up to you and your partner to define, agree, and consent to your specific arrangement.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

August 12, 2024

Ask A Therapist: How do I rewire my desire for toxic relationships?

Once you’re ready to change your toxic relationship patterns, you can start out by reframing your feelings about boredom, thrill, and more.

Rae Jones, LMSW (they/them)

Being Okay With the Inevitable: Reframing Jealousy in A Relationship

We all get jealous, and, despite how we are sometimes socialized to think that jealousy is a negative, scary, shameful thing, I’m here to tell you that jealousy can actually be a friend.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

Ask A Therapist: How do I cope with isolation after a breakup?

If you’ve lost a part of your support system, here’s how to cope with relationship loss and find hope.

Ava Shakib, ASW (she/her)

Ask A Therapist: How do I balance activism, my well-being, and relationships?

Is your activism affecting your health and personal connections? Here’s how to stay balanced and thriving.

Kiana Lewis (she/they)

Nature might be one of your best lovers.

Good lovers make you feel beautiful, embodied, satisfied, and nourished—–the Earth is one of them.

Dr. Leah Goodman, LCSW, OTR/L (she/they)

10 Tips To Be Kinder To Yourself.

A therapist debunks myths about self-compassion and shares 10 tools to be more inwardly kind.

Dr. Leah Goodman, LCSW, OTR/L (she/they)

Ask A Therapist: What’s The Big Deal With Attachment Style (And How Might It Show Up With My Therapist)?

THE Casey Tanner explains how your attachment style can impact your experience in therapy.

Dr. Leah Goodman, LCSW, OTR/L (she/they)

Ask A Therapist: Is Relationship Therapy Only For Couples?

Have you ever asked yourself if relationship therapy is for you? Here are some insights that may help you make an informed decision.

Dr. Leah Goodman, LCSW, OTR/L (she/they)

How To Communicate Hurt (While Owning Your Stuff).

Four prompts to initiate dialogue during hard moments.

Dr. Leah Goodman, LCSW, OTR/L (she/they)

Should I tell them it's my first time?

When you're new to queer dating, sometimes anxieties run high. Here are some helpful tips to consider when it's your first time (Hint: You're already doing just fine).

Lena Peak, MSW (she/they)

Ask A Therapist: What to expect the first time you go to sex therapy.

Discover what sex therapy is and why it might be right for you. It's less intimidating than you might think.