KIRSTEN LYONS, LCSW MEd
Kirsten (they/them) is a clinical social worker, sex therapist, and trauma therapist. They hold a Masters of Social Work and a Masters of Education in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, with a concentration in Sex Therapy. Kirsten also completed a post-graduate trauma treatment certificate at
Widener University.
Kirsten has been working directly for and with the LGBTQIA+ community in various roles for the past 10 years. They provide training and organizational
coaching on gender and sexuality.
Who I work with
As a queer and nonbinary person, I understand the importance of shared identity with a therapist, and work to foster a safe space for LGBTQIA+, kinky, and non-monogamous folks to bring their full selves into therapy. I also live with chronic pain and value the opportunity to support others in navigating chronic illness, pain, and disability.
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I specialize in working with:
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Queer and trans community
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Chronic pain and disability community
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Polyamorous and nonmonogamous community
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Kink community
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Folks navigating trauma or relationship and sexuality concerns
Issues I can help with
​My specializations include:
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Sexuality and gender exploration
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PTSD, Complex PTSD, and Trauma, including sexual trauma and abuse, medical trauma, relational trauma
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Chronic Pain, including migraine, fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain and painful sex, and other chronic pain conditions
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Anxiety
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Relationship Issues
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Mood Disorders
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Personality Disorders
How it works
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Sessions are 50-minutes
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In-person or virtual appointments available
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I am an out-of-network provider for all major insurance companies. This means I am happy to provide detailed invoices for clients interested submitting for reimbursement through their out-of-network benefits