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It is deeply important to me to provide comprehensive psychotherapy with a focus on interpersonal relationships, intimacy and sexuality. Through a trauma informed lens, I aim to help individuals and couples struggling with a variety of issues. These include relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and marginalized stress, to name a few. These life stressors affect each of us in unique ways, which is why I carefully tailor each person's treatment in a customized, individualized approach. My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate and safe space to provide comprehensive care to LGBTQAI+ folxs. Throughout life, we tend to develop unhealthy coping and survival mechanisms as a way to protect ourselves. Working together, you will become aware of these unhealthy mechanisms and learn new healthy ways to navigate the world. It is deeply important to me to provide psychotherapy with a focus on aligning core values in one’s life. I place the most value on the therapeutic relationship, developing a unique rapport with each of my clients. Using a collaborative approach with a core belief that you are the expert in your own life, together, we can heal and transform your world. I encourage you to take the next step in your journey and reach out to me for a brief consultation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/610ad7fb3f55812c5ecf59d9/74c6ed96-f891-4529-88a1-d4772aed7f42/AASECT_Certified-Sexuality-Therapist-Badge-RGB-250px.png About Kelly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://velvetcollective.org/contact daily 0.75 2024-05-20 https://velvetcollective.org/services daily 0.75 2025-04-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/610ad7fb3f55812c5ecf59d9/1651590997083-ARNLMRU7C75P5JVN6MVG/whoislimos-kFVmYjK6hZ8-unsplash.jpg Services - Individual Therapy Individual therapy at Velvet Psychotherapy Collective is designed to provide personalized, evidence-informed mental health support. Our approach is trauma-informed and affirming, ensuring that every client is met with care, respect, and understanding. We offer a collaborative process where your goals, preferences, and lived experiences shape the direction of therapy. Our clinicians address a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, intimacy issues, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. We prioritize a tailored approach that draws from multiple therapeutic models to best support your unique needs. How We Work Session Format: 45-minute sessions conducted virtually via Zoom for accessibility and privacy. Therapeutic Approach: Evidence-based methods, including CBT, ACT, Somatic Therapy, and trauma-focused care, tailored to your individual goals. Focus Areas: Anxiety, depression, trauma, intimacy challenges, self-exploration, and relationship issues. Session Fees Therapy fees vary by clinician and are discussed during the intake process. Full fee details are listed on each clinician’s bio page. How to Get Started To begin individual therapy, contact us for an intake appointment. Our intake coordinator will discuss your goals and preferences, answer your questions, and connect you with the clinician that best fits your needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/610ad7fb3f55812c5ecf59d9/4bd160f2-6e48-4864-b93a-ca32420d67cf/IMG-4211.jpg Services - Sex Therapy Sex therapy can be individual therapy or couples therapy offered by Kelly Ghweinem, LCSW in NY, NJ, FL & SC. Sex therapy is psychotherapy that is focused on treating clients with sexual issues and concerns. Velvet Collective offers sex therapy that is sex positive and pleasure focused. Sex therapy is purely talk therapy and does not involve any sexual activity between the therapist and client. Issues that Kelly treats; Low or mismatched sexual desire Erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation Painful intercourse (Dyspareunia, Genito-Pelvic Pain, Vaginismus) Difficulty communicating sexual needs and boundaries Navigating desire discrepancies between partners Exploring and understanding sexual fantasies, kinks, and fetishes Body image issues affecting sexual confidence Healing from sexual trauma or past negative experiences Addressing intimacy avoidance or emotional disconnection Orgasm difficulties (anorgasmia or delayed orgasm) Navigating non-monogamous or open relationship dynamics Rebuilding intimacy after infidelity or betrayal Anxiety or shame related to sexual performance Sexual identity exploration and self-discovery Impact of postpartum changes on intimacy and sexual desire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/610ad7fb3f55812c5ecf59d9/1651590577289-IHPCX5QVCQ7SDQD49F3X/allgo-an-app-for-plus-size-people-1VAmHZktns0-unsplash.jpg Services - Couples Therapy Couples therapy at Velvet Psychotherapy Collective offers partners a space to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and deepen emotional connection. Sessions are 45 minutes long and conducted via secure Telehealth platforms, providing flexibility and privacy for couples to engage in therapy from the comfort of their own space. Our clinicians are trained in a range of evidence-based couples therapy modalities, allowing them to tailor the approach to meet the unique needs of each partnership. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, our therapists work with you to address the root causes of relationship challenges, fostering long-term change rather than temporary fixes. At Velvet, couples therapy can also include sex therapy when intimacy, desire, or sexual issues are impacting the relationship. Our clinicians understand the profound role that sexuality plays in relational health and are equipped to guide couples through sensitive topics like mismatched desire, intimacy avoidance, or past relational trauma. Session Fees Therapy fees vary by clinician and are discussed during the intake process. Full fee details are listed on each clinician’s bio page. How to Get Started To begin individual therapy, contact us for an intake appointment. Our intake coordinator will discuss your goals and preferences, answer your questions, and connect you with the clinician that best fits your needs. https://velvetcollective.org/no-surprise-act daily 0.75 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/610ad7fb3f55812c5ecf59d9/1654552178785-2P9FT67493JDDVDRD15A/helena-hertz-K0FidtcDQik-unsplash.jpg No Surprise Act - If you are not using insurance to cover your appointment Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill. Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-877-696-6775. https://velvetcollective.org/about-candice daily 0.75 2023-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/610ad7fb3f55812c5ecf59d9/1654790916131-OUBFUU2YOB82T26GRXFE/Headshot+6.7.2022.jpg About Candice - Candice Davids, LCSW My primary aim as a therapist is to create a safe and comfortable environment where you can express yourself freely and without judgment. I believe in building a connection with those I serve, using humor and compassion as key tools in forging this bond. Witnessing the growth and transformation of my clients is what drives me. I recognize that reaching out to a therapist can be daunting, but my experience has equipped me to help individuals navigate and overcome the internal and external barriers they face. My approach is rooted in a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective, and by applying attachment theory, we can collaboratively work towards fostering healthy relationships with both yourself and the external world. I earned my Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University in 2019. Since then, my focus has been on working with underrepresented communities. Over the past four years, I have dedicated myself to assisting clients who are HIV positive, grappling with challenges such as housing instability and substance use. Each client I meet is a unique individual with their own story and life experiences, and I approach them with a sense of curiosity and a desire to understand their journey. I am eager to learn more about your story and to be a part of your path to growth and self-discovery.