You’ve spent enough time compartmentalizing parts of yourself — your desires, your power, your kink identity. Whether you’re new to kink, a seasoned player, or part of a power exchange dynamic, you deserve a space where you can speak openly and be fully seen.
At Laike Rising Therapy, with offices in Indianapolis and New York City, we provide sex-positive, kink-aware therapy for individuals and couples. We understand the unique emotional, relational, and cultural dynamics of kink and fetish practices — and we meet you with compassion, curiosity, and clinical expertise.
Kink and fetish therapy supports consensual, nontraditional sexual expression — including BDSM, fetish interests, and power exchange relationships. These practices are not pathological. They’re personal, meaningful, and worthy of informed therapeutic support.
Relationship Structures
24/7 power exchange and ownership dynamics
Kink-aware non-monogamy and polyamory
Negotiating dual identities (vanilla + kink)
Community-based relationship models
BDSM Dynamics
Bondage & discipline
Dominance & submission (D/s)
Sadism & masochism (S&M)
Protocols and negotiated power exchange
Fetish Practices
Material and object fetishes (e.g., latex, leather)
Body part-specific arousal
Roleplay, fantasy, and sensory play
Voyeurism, exhibitionism, and edging
Whether you’re meeting with us in Indianapolis, New York City, or via telehealth, you’ll receive care that’s attuned to the full spectrum of your experience — including how kink intersects with trauma, identity, pleasure, and power.
We support clients navigating:
Safety & Consent Practices
Implementing SSC (Safe, Sane, Consensual) & RACK (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink)
Emotional safety planning for intense dynamics
Processing triggers, limits, and scenes
Building consent culture into your relationship
Relational & Emotional Dynamics
Introducing kink into existing relationships
Managing mismatched desires or boundaries
Strengthening communication and aftercare
Repairing ruptures in trust or consent
Personal Exploration
Understanding your kink identity and desires
Working through shame, guilt, or confusion
Coming out to family, friends, or partners
Integrating kink into your broader self-concept
Community & Identity Support
Navigating kink spaces, events, and lifestyle
Managing stigma in personal or professional settings
Holding both kink and vanilla parts of your identity
Finding belonging in community without losing self
Dr. Richard Mills, a Certified Sex Therapist (CST), leads our practice with specialized training in alternative sexualities, including kink, fetish, and BDSM-related therapy. We’re not just “kink-friendly”—we’re kink-informed and kink-affirming.
What sets our approach apart:
Clinically Grounded: We draw from IFS, EMDR, somatic therapy, and CBT to explore your internal world alongside your external expressions.
Non-Pathologizing: We don’t see kink as a problem to fix — we see it as a language to understand.
Collaborative & Client-Led: You set the pace. We follow your boundaries, values, and desired outcomes.
Relationship-Focused: Whether solo or partnered, our work supports intimacy, consent, and repair.
Initial Sessions
Sexual and relational history
Current kink practices or interests
Emotional safety, boundaries, and goals
Exploration of dynamics, identities, and communities
Therapeutic Tools May Include:
Individual or couples therapy
Shame and stigma resolution
Aftercare planning and emotional processing
Communication coaching for consent, roles, and safety
Trauma healing and boundary reinforcement
Want to explore kink or fetish desires in a safe, informed space
Feel isolated, misunderstood, or shamed in past therapeutic settings
Are navigating complex D/s or BDSM dynamics
Want help introducing kink into your relationship
Are processing past consent violations or scene triggers
Need support balancing professional life with kink identity
Seek emotional support around sexual authenticity and liberation
The next step is to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation.
We want to get to know you, answer any of your questions, and discuss setting up an initial appointment. We look forward to beginning our work together.
You are not too much. You are not broken. Your desires, identities, and boundaries matter — and they belong in the therapy room.
Whether you’re in downtown Indianapolis, Manhattan, or logging in from your laptop, Laike Rising Therapy offers you a place to explore without judgment.
