Meet Dr. Spooner

Dr. Kristin Spooner is a Doctor of Social Work, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST), & Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who provides psychotherapy, assessment, consulting, coaching, and other educational services.

She received her B.A. in Psychology and Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Clark University, followed by her Master of Social Work with a concentration in Health & Mental Health from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. She then trained at the South Shore Sexual Health Center, working toward her certification in Sex Therapy through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Dr. Spooner went on to earn her Doctor of Social Work degree at Simmons University, focusing on antiracism, social justice, anti-stigma, and problematic sexual behaviors.

One of Dr. Spooner’s greatest passions is offering sex-positive, judgment-free treatment to individuals navigating minor attraction (MAP). Her dissertation and capstone projects centered on addressing social worker stigma toward MAP individuals, specifically creating an anti-stigma curriculum for master’s level students. Additionally, Dr. Spooner is developing a sex-positive, pleasure-focused, and consent-based sex education program for youth, with an emphasis on using sex education as a means to reduce child sexual abuse.

Dr. Spooner’s clinical specialties are as follows: Stigma-based trauma(s); Sex Offender Treatment and Problematic Sexual Behaviors; MAP support; Gender Identity; Sexual Trauma; BDSM/Kink; Fetishes; Cross-Dressing; Healthy pornography utilization; Monogamous and Non-Monogamous Relationships; Body Image; Sexual Compulsivity; and Crisis-intervention & suicide prevention.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Spooner provides education and consultation to universities, agencies, and independent psychotherapists around issues of sex, sexuality, and problematic sexual behaviors. She has contributed to online magazines and is an adjunct instructor at institutions of higher education, such as Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, Salem State University, and Lesley University.

Dr. Spooner is a warm and engaging therapist who believes that humor and laughter (when appropriate) can be some of the best medicine. She is honest and direct while also being encouraging and compassionate. Life is hard enough; you need a therapist who can provide you with a safe and judgment-free space to discuss whatever is on your heart and mind.