Amanda Ripley-Kayala, MA LPCC, LADC (she/they)
Amanda Ripley-Kayala is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Amanda is trained in EMDR and has completed UW-Stout’s Sex Therapy Certificate Program. Amanda is a therapist who combines sex therapy and trauma therapy and offers a comprehensive, integrative approach to healing, addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of trauma and sexuality. Their services are designed to support individuals in navigating complex issues related to sexual health, intimacy, and trauma recovery.
Services Amanda provides include: Sex Therapy (Sexual Concerns and Dysfunctions, Sexual Identity and Orientation, Communication About Sexuality, Enhancing Intimacy, Body Positivity and Self-Esteem); Trauma Therapy (Trauma-Informed Care, Healing from Sexual Trauma, Managing Triggers, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Somatic Techniques); Integrative Trauma and Sexuality (Addressing the Connection Between Trauma and Sexuality, Rebuilding Healthy Relationships, Boundaries and Consent, Sexual Empowerment and Reclaiming Pleasure); Individual Therapy (Self-Exploration of Sexuality, Healing from Shame and Guilt, Mind-Body Integration); Support for Specific Populations (LGBTQ+, Kink, Polyamory, Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness
Specialties: Adults (18+), Individual therapy, Trauma, EMDR, LGBTQIA+, Gender identity, Sexual identity, Sexual health, Queer, Poly, Kink Community, Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem, PTSD, Addiction, Stress, Co-occurring Disorders, Life transitions, Coping skills
