Move from what’s now to what’s next.
Move from what’s now
to what’s next.
Skyler “Skye” White
Learning, Leading, and Sharing
At Affirming Therapy Center, we believe that we can best serve the community by a continuous cycle of growth by Learning, Leading, and Sharing.
By Learning, we remain curious, informed, and adaptable.
By Leading, we put knowledge into action—guiding others with integrity and purpose.
By Sharing, we multiply impact, fostering collaboration and empowering those around us.
Together, these principles create a culture where we can meet the communities’ needs in the best way possible.
Ongoing clinical learning and collaboration guide my work at the intersection of psychedelic-assisted therapy, kink, and consensual non-monogamy. This approach integrates therapeutic practice, community education, and professional partnership to support expanded models of care and connection.
Below is an overview of my current learning, leadership, and community-facing work.
Learning:
Earned a Certificate of Completion in Ketamine-Assisted Couple Therapy with Enamory Institute.
Completed Certified Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider training with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute.
Completed a 6-module course in Therapeutic BDSM™, which uses a collaborative approach between Psychotherapists, BDSM Facilitators, and educators to work together to support clients using concepts of kink as part of their healing.
Attended American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Conference Workshops:
— Sex on Drugs: The Impact of Chemicals on Sexual Expression, presented by Brittany Millard-Hasting.
— Healthy Hurting: BDSM With A History of Self Harm, presented by Amy Julia Cheyfitz.
— Cultivating Relationship Integrity in Unconventional Adult Relationships, presented by Elizabeth Gadomski.
— Self-Expression, Sex & Belongingness in Fur Fandom: Creativity, Diversity, Identity, & Wellness, presented by Anna Randall.
— An Ethical Framework for Multiple Relationships, presented by Sheila Addison.
— Psychedelics, Drugs, Sex, Chocolate and How We Connect, presented by Adrian Scharfetter.
— Polyamory, BDSM, & Psychedelic Consciousness: Fostering Decentralized Networks of Care, presented by Jessica Blake.
— Ketamine Assisted Sex Therapy: Facilitating Sexual Fulfillment Through Psychedelic Medicine, presented by Lisa Gold.
— Clinical Care for Sex Workers: A Sex-Positive Model for Collaboration and Connection, presented by Jamila M Dawson.
Leading:
Volunteer for the San Diego Leather Realm – Sponsoring the GSRD Forum in providing a variety of Mental Health Resources to our local community.
Volunteer to coordinate events for the San Diego Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Forum.
Volunteered at the San Diego Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship.
Sharing:
Presented a talk titled “Differentiating BDSM from Abuse” at Leather Pride
Participated in the “Ethical Non-monogamy Discussion Group” discussion the San Diego Pride Festival – Leather Realm.
Presented a tutorial titled “Psychedelics of Kink” San Diego Pride Festival – Leather Realm.
Panelist at San Diego Pride Festival – Leather Realm: “Kink, Polyamory and Other Adventures in Non-monogamy Panel”.
Panelist at Alliant Sex Therapy panel on “Alternative Sexuality/Kink/Poly”.
Presented a talk titled “The Art and Science of Navigating Non-monogamy” at the Same Same But Different Festival.
Panelist at San Diego Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Dessert & Discussion Panel: “Sexual Health and Relationship Diversity through and Attachment Lens”.
Panelist at San Diego Pride Festival – Leather Realm: “Rethinking RACK – Radical Autonomy in CNM & Kink”.
Presented a tutorial titled “Psychedelics of Kink” at Psychedelic Convention 2025 in Las Vegas.”