BDSM is a lifestyle, preference, and interest that many people are becoming more accustomed to and interested in due to media coverage and social discussions. BDSM has long been used in marginalized communities to heal from lack of dominance, social status, and power. Although research shows that the majority of kink lifestyles do not originate from trauma, BDSM can be a powerful tool to increase communication, consent, pleasure, and joy in and outside the bedroom for those that have been disenfranchised. Join to learn more about how this lifestyle may enhance parts of your life that you never thought it could!

Rachael is an empathetic, driven, passionate individual and leader who provides high quality, person-centered therapy from acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR AIP, mindfulness, self-compassion, internal family systems, and strengths-based models. Rachael is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and holds the title of EMDR approved therapist.

Rachael is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Rachael works with populations that include people dealing with acute sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, low self-compassion, low impulse control, those with borderline personality disorder, the sex worker community, and the transgender community. Their specific specialty is trauma within marginalized communities.