Heather M. Garner, an AASECT certified sex therapist (CST) and Licensed Certified Social Worker Clinical (LCSW-C), operates a private group psychotherapy practice in Towson, Maryland, specializing in individual and relationship therapy. Heather brings her expertise as a kink and poly-knowledge therapist, catering to couples and individuals within the kink community.
With nearly two decades of experience, Heather has established herself as one of the Baltimore-Washington region's leaders in providing therapy to the kink and poly communities. Recognizing the unique challenges these communities face, she understands that initiating therapy can be particularly daunting for its members. Heather is dedicated to creating a safe space where individuals in the kink and poly communities feel understood and respected without having to educate their therapist on their lifestyle choices.
As your therapist, Heather offers a wealth of knowledge in kink and poly lifestyles, ensuring a non-judgmental, direct, and compassionate approach. Her extensive experience spans various interests, roles, gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. Beyond her specialization in kink and poly relationships, Heather excels in psychotherapy for anxiety disorders, ADHD, and life transitions.
Recognizing the unique challenges faced by members of the kink and poly communities, Heather ensures a safe and understanding space, eliminating the need for clients to educate their therapist on their lifestyle choices. Her approach is characterized by a non-judgmental, compassionate demeanor, backed by extensive experience working with diverse clients encompassing various interests, roles, gender identities, sexual orientations, and relationship structures.
Beyond her specialization in kink and poly relationships, Heather focuses on providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples/polycules dealing with sexual dysfunction, desire discrepancy, affair recovery, and navigating life transitions.