Jennifer Rehor

Now accepting a limited number of new individual therapy clients.
After several years of not taking on new clients, I’ve intentionally reopened a small number of weekday appointments for adults seeking specialized support with BDSM/kink, fetish exploration, power exchange (D/s) dynamics, and sexual identity exploration.

I currently offer telehealth sessions throughout California. Because of my specialization in these areas and my ongoing involvement in the kink community, I am especially well-suited for people based outside of San Diego County. If I’m not the right fit, you’re still in good hands—other clinicians at Affirming Therapy Center work with people across San Diego and throughout California, offering both telehealth and in-person therapy.

Meet Jennifer Rehor

I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Affirming Therapy Center, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor.

Long before I became a therapist, I was exploring kink and BDSM in my personal life, which shaped a deep respect for curiosity, consent, and trust in relationships. At a time when these topics were widely pathologized within the mental health field, finding knowledgeable, respectful, and sex-positive care was rare.

These experiences influenced the direction of my work.

I wanted to help create the kind of therapy I wished had been more widely available—not only through my own work with clients, but by building a practice where people could access specialized care from a team of therapists who share those same values.

I also bring personal experience as a queer, bisexual woman from a first-generation American family, as a member of the kink community, and as someone who has navigated different relationship structures over time. These experiences don’t define my clinical work, but they do shape the way I listen. Rather than assuming what a word, identity, or relationship means, I’m interested in what it means to you. That curiosity is how I create spaces where people feel safe enough to speak openly about parts of themselves that may not have been welcomed or understood elsewhere.

Today, I continue to see a small number of clients while also mentoring, consulting with, and supporting the clinicians at Affirming Therapy Center. Supporting their growth allows us to offer specialized care to far more people than I could provide alone, while maintaining the depth, thoughtfulness, and clinical excellence that guide our work.

A Place Where You Can Be Fully Yourself

Meaningful therapy begins when you feel safe enough to bring your whole self into the room.

Many people come to Affirming Therapy Center because they want a therapist with a strong foundation in BDSM, kink, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQ identities, and relationship diversity. Others come for reasons that have nothing to do with sexuality at all. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or major life transitions while wanting the freedom to know that every part of who they are can be welcomed into the conversation.

Some of the most meaningful moments in therapy begin with a quiet sentence:

“I’ve never told anyone this before.”

Creating a space where those moments can happen—with compassion, humility, and without judgment—is at the heart of why I do this work.

Finding the Right Therapist

One of the most rewarding parts of this work is helping people find the therapist who is the best fit for them.

Each clinician at Affirming Therapy Center brings their own personality, perspective, and clinical strengths. What we share is a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-informed, sex-positive therapy and a strong understanding of Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity.

I work closely with our therapists through ongoing consultation, mentorship, case collaboration, and continuing education. This collaborative approach means you’re not simply benefiting from one therapist’s expertise—you’re working with a clinician who is part of a team committed to learning, growing, and supporting one another.

Whoever you choose to work with at ATC, the foundation of our approach is the same: so you feel respected, supported, and free to focus on what matters most to you.

Within ATC, our therapists offer support for sex therapy, couples and relationship therapy, BDSM/kink, ethical non-monogamy, and a wide range of life concerns, with care that welcomes people of every identity, relationship structure, and background.

Growing Knowledge, Expanding Access

My work extends beyond the therapy room.

Before earning my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, I completed a master’s degree in Human Sexuality, where my research explored the experiences of women in the kink community. That work was later published in Archives of Sexual Behavior and became the foundation for Women and Kink: Relationships, Reasons, and Stories.

I continue to contribute through writing, professional education, consultation, and speaking. I also authored a chapter for therapists on applying attachment theory within Dominance and submission (D/s) dynamics.

Across my clinical work, research, writing, and teaching, the purpose remains the same: helping create a mental health field that reflects the diversity, complexity, and humanity of the people it serves.

Welcome to Affirming Therapy Center

Meaningful growth happens when you feel safe, supported, and accepted for who you are.

From your very first conversation with us, we want you to feel heard, respected, and confident that you’re in the right place. Whether you work with me or with one of the clinicians on our team, we’ll help you find the right fit for your needs and goals.

If you’re interested in working with me, you’re welcome to schedule a consultation to see whether we’re the right fit. If another therapist at ATC would be a better match—or if you’re seeking relationship therapy—we’ll help connect you with the clinician whose approach aligns best with what you’re looking for.

Wherever you begin, we’re here to support you in creating a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fully your own.

Contact Jennifer

The best way to get started is by email.
This helps me understand what you’re looking for and respond with the most appropriate next step, which may include a free 10–15 minute consultation call or helping you schedule an initial session.

Email: Jennifer@AffirmingTherapyCenter.com

Please include:
• Brief description of what brings you in
• Availability
• Location (California residents only)

I typically respond within 1–2 business days.

Call or text: (619) 456-0830

Please include the same information listed above so I can best assist you.

Or schedule a free 10–15 minute consultation call.

Book a Free Consultation with Jennifer