ENM, Kink-Affirming and BDSM Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink-Affirming, and Radically Open
Traditional relationship counseling isn’t built for everyone. Whether you are navigating polyamory, exploring power dynamics, or looking for a poly-friendly therapist who actually “gets it” without needing a dictionary, you are safe here.
Complimentary 20-minute virtual consultation.
No Judgement. No Explaining Basics.
Finding a therapist when you live outside the bounds of traditional monogamy or vanilla sexuality can be exhausting. You shouldn’t have to spend your therapy sessions educating your provider about your lifestyle, defining basic terminology, or defending the validity of your relationships.
At Level Up Wellness Group, we don’t treat your relationship structure or your kinks as the “problem” to be solved. We provide sex-positive, structurally-informed therapy to help you navigate the very real, very human challenges of communication, boundary setting, and emotional safety within your unique dynamics.
Therapy For Your Whole Life
Sometimes, you need therapy specifically to navigate the complexities of your kink dynamic or polycule. But sometimes, you just need therapy for regular life stuff, like anxiety, depression, career stress, or family grief, and you happen to be kinky or non-monogamous.
As a kink-aware and poly-friendly clinic, we understand the difference. We will never pathologize your lifestyle or assume it is the root cause of your mental health struggles. You are free to bring your whole, authentic self into the room without fear of stigma.
Navigating Multi-Partner Dynamics
Whether you are opening up your relationship for the first time or are a seasoned practitioner of polyamory, maintaining multiple connections requires profound self-awareness and communication.
Open Relationships & Swinging
Polyamorous Dynamics
Navigating hinge dynamics, triads, ‘V’ structures, and relationship anarchy.
Jealousy & Compersion
Communication Protocols
Boundary Setting
Moving from Monogamy to ENM
Transitioning a previously monogamous relationship into an open or polyamorous dynamic is a major life transition. It requires unlearning deep-seated societal expectations (“mononormativity”) and rebuilding your relationship contract from the ground up.
We provide a neutral, structured space for couples to discuss their desires, fears, and boundaries before opening up, helping to prevent miscommunications and emotional injury along the way.
Kink-Affirming Therapy
Kink is a valid expression of sexuality and connection. We provide a stigma-free environment to process, negotiate, and explore:
Power Exchange (D/S Relationships)
Navigating the psychological realities of dominance and submission.
Negotiation & Consent
Building robust communication around scenes, status indicators, and aftercare.
Pacing & Conflict Management
Addressing relational conflicts within the context of kink dynamics.
Specific Interests
Supportive Care for All Dynamics
Lyvia Hughes
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Lyvia provides a deeply warm, affirming, and radically open space for clients across the spectrum of relationship styles and sexual preferences. She works with intimacy and relationships of all dynamics.
- Sex-positive, Kink-Affirming, and ENM-Informed
- Working towards AASECT certification.
- Enrolled in the Sexual Health Alliance's (SHA) Couples and Sex Therapy certification program.
- Trained in Level 2 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Complimentary 20-minute virtual consultation.
Questions About ENM & Kink Therapy
Can I bring multiple partners to a therapy session?
Yes. We understand that relationship counseling for polyamorous folks doesn’t always fit into a two-person mold. Let us know during your intake process who will be joining you, and we will ensure the space and format accommodate your relationship structure.
My partner is "vanilla" and I am kinky. Can you help us?
Absolutely. Navigating mismatched sexual interests is incredibly common. We help couples communicate their desires, establish firm boundaries, and find mutually satisfying middle ground without anyone feeling shamed or pressured.
