Bay Area Open Minds

San Francisco Bay Area psychotherapists and psychotherapy students who affirm that sexual, relational and gender diversity are natural expressions of the human experience.

Kelly Howard

 

Member profile details

Membership level
Prelicensed
First name
Kelly
Last name
Howard
Agency/Organization of Work
Center for Mindful Psychotherapy
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Accepting new clients?
Accepting new clients
Biographical Info
As a sex and relationship therapist, I specialize in working with couples and partners navigating the complexities of intimacy, communication, and connection. My approach is open-minded, curious, and non-judgmental—no topic or experience is “too much” in my therapy room. I move at your pace and actively incorporate your feedback to curate a therapy experience that fits your unique relationship.

I embrace a “here and now” gestalt perspective while integrating evidence-based practices such as the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational therapy, and Sensate Focus techniques. This holistic approach supports couples in deepening emotional and sexual intimacy, resolving conflict, and fostering mutual understanding.

I am kink-affirming, queer-affirming, and non-monogamy-affirming. Your full, authentic selves and relationship dynamics are welcome here—whether you’re navigating challenges, seeking growth, or exploring new dimensions of connection. Additionally, I offer harm-reduction integrative therapy (HRIT) for couples incorporating psychedelics in their relational healing journey.

Let’s work together to create the relationship you desire.

I provide therapy under the supervision of Sam Pow, LCSW #88131, and I am employed by the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy.
Professional Designation (Prelicensed)
  • Registered Associate MFT
Offers Medication Evaluation and Management
No
Location of Practice
  • Telehealth in CA
Gender Identity
  • Gender nonconforming
  • Genderfluid
  • Genderqueer
  • Non-binary
Pronouns
they | them
Accessibility
  • Sliding scale/low fee
Member provides clinical supervision/consultation
No
Types of Insurance Accepted
None
Areas of Practice
  • Adult Performers
  • Alternative Sexuality & Lifestyle
  • BDSM/Kink
  • Couples/Relationship Counseling
  • Codependency/ACA
  • Creativity
  • Fertility
  • Fetishism
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Integration of Expanded States of Consciousness
  • Intercultural Relationships
  • LGBTQIA
  • Neurodiversity
  • Polyamory & Alt Relationship Configurations
  • Polycule/Poly Network Counseling
  • Questioning/Exploring Orientation
  • Sex Addiction/Out of Control Sexual Behaviors
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sex Work
  • Spirituality
  • Tantra/Sacred Sexuality
  • Trans & Gender Expansive Experience
  • Women's Concerns
Modalities
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential-Humanistic
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Group Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness Based
  • Narrative
  • Relational/Interpersonal
  • Sex Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief
Race or Ethnicity
  • White/European American
Languages Spoken
  • English
Registration Number
144916
Office Address: Street
2930 Domingo Ave #1472
Office Address: City
Berkeley
Office Address: State
California
Office Address: Zip Code
94705
Supervisor's Full Name
Sam Pow
Supervisor's CA License Number
LCSW #88131
 

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Gender Diversity/Transgender Care Knowledge Level
Specialization
LGBTQIA Knowledge Level
Specialization
Kink/BDSM Knowledge Level
Specialization
Polyamory/Consensual Non-Monogamy Knowledge Level
Specialization
Sex Work(er) Knowledge Level
Specialization

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