The Affirmative Couch
THE AFFIRMATIVE COUCH
Pronouns: He/Him
For both licensed and pre-licensed psychotherapists, The Affirmative Couch is an online experiential educational platform that helps mental health professionals gain cultural humility and confidence in clinical work with LGBTQIA+, CNM, and kink communities by offering readily available, reasonably priced courses about the unique mental health needs of diverse clients taught primarily by members of these communities.
Cadyn Cathers, PsyD, MBA (he/him/his) is a licensed psychologist and Founder of the Affirmative Couch. He has been teaching mental health professionals on clinical work with LGBTQIA+ clients for over 10 years and founded the Affirmative Couch in order to expand opportunities for clinicians from all over to continue learning!
VIRTUAL SERVICES
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Description: The Affirmative Couch offers continuing education courses designed to help mental health professionals gain cultural humility and confidence in clinical work with LGBTQIA+, ethically non-monogamous, and kink clients.
The courses focus on providing training on a wide variety of clinical issues related to sexuality, gender, and relationship-expansive clients, ensuring practical, process-oriented learning beyond basic content. Most instructors represent the communities they teach about, combining lived experience with formal training and extensive clinical experience.
Access: Virtual
Price: $19 to $240 per course
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Description: This membership grants access to all continuing education courses offered on The Affirmative Couch platform for a full year. It is ideal for therapists seeking comprehensive, ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with advanced concepts and specialized training relevant to LGBTQIA+, CNM, and kink communities.
Access: Virtual
Price: $500 per year
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Description: The Lifetime Membership provides unlimited access to all continuing education courses for life. This membership ensures perpetual access to regularly updated content and advanced training, making it a lasting resource for professional growth and expertise in working with diverse clients.
Access: Virtual
Price: $2,000
CONTACT THE AFFIRMATIVE COUCH
In today's mental health care landscape, staying informed and culturally competent is more important than ever. The Affirmative Couch, led by Cadyn Cathers, PsyD, MBA, offers psychotherapists a valuable resource to enhance their practice with compassion and understanding. Utilizing the platform means gaining access to knowledge and practical skills tailored to the nuanced needs of LGBTQIA+, CNM, and kink communities. With many courses designed and taught by those with lived experiences, therapists can deepen their understanding and enhance their ability to provide affirming, inclusive care. Cadyn Cathers brings over a decade of experience and a passion for education, ensuring each course is grounded in clinical expertise and genuine empathy. Choosing The Affirmative Couch means joining a mission to make mental health services more accessible, respectful, and effective for all clients. Join this vibrant community of learners and elevate your practice with The Affirmative Couch.
