Beyond Vanilla Therapy — Mental health service in Houston, TX

5.0★★★★★★★★★★(2 reviews)

Phone+1817-369-5528

Websiteahriellejackson.com

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Ahrielle Jackson, LCSW, offers liberation-rooted therapy and coaching, specializing in services for Black, queer, kink, and polyamorous individuals. Her practice, Beyond Vanilla Therapy, is trauma-informed and pleasure-positive, focusing on helping clients explore desire, identity, attachment, and sexuality without shame. Services include individual and relationship therapy, workshops, speaking, consulting, and curated community events. Ahrielle works with singles, couples, and polycules, particularly those new to kink and non-monogamy, providing a safe and affirming space for self-exploration and healing. Her approach emphasizes consent, curiosity, and confidence in embracing one's full self.

Best for

  • Black queer individuals
  • Kink and polyamory exploration
  • Couples and polycules
  • Individuals seeking pleasure-positive therapy
Key servicesIndividual therapy, Relationship therapy, Couples counseling, Polyamory counseling, Workshops, Telehealth sessions
LanguagesEnglish
Tagssex therapy, kink affirming, polyamory, black queer, trauma informed, pleasure positive, liberation therapy, non-monogamy, relationship counseling, telehealth

Reviews on Google5.0 · 2 reviews

★★★★★★★★★★Ariel WeaverJan 2024

Working with Ahrielle was such a great experience from beginning to end. She was easy to open up to and never passed judgement. Because of her open and welcoming demeanor at times it felt like I was talking with a friend — a friend who wasn't afraid to ask the tough questions and offer deep insights. Over the course of a few months, I gained clarity about myself and my relationship patterns. Definitely recommend!

★★★★★★★★★★Shaley StultsOct 2023

I can’t describe how grateful I am to have found Ahrielle! The incredible support and guidance she has already given my partner and I in such a short time is incredible. From the first session, she has created a warm and non-judgemental environment, letting us open up and address the difficult issues. We still have a long way to go but I know that we are in the most capable and understanding hands. We have tried other therapists in the past but I can truly say she has been the best, she makes opening up to her easy. We highly recommend her to any couple or individual looking to strengthen themselves!

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