The Leather Couch
Clinical Practice with Kinky Clients

The Leather Couch is a much needed addition to any clinician’s bookshelf, especially those who have an interest in serving folks in the kink community. Stefani goes straight to the source and conducts in-depth interviews that are invaluable in providing insight into the importance of kinks in our cl......more

I am not a clinical psychologist, so this book was not aimed at me, but from what I can tell this was not especially tailored at psychologists / psychiatrists / therapists; it is more a general introduction to various kink subcultures aimed at open-minded people. The most relevant part is the part o......more

Clear, thorough, and compassionate; highly recommended. "Over the last century, those working in medicine, biology, and social scientists have undertaken to better understand the nature of sex and sexuality. We have made remarkable progress and yet much is still unknown about the inner workings and i......more

Ms Goerlichs writing style is easy to read, even while she is clinical in her specifics and presents a deep subject well. Highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to gain a deeper understanding of kink, for whatever reason.......more

Okay, so I already knew about 90% of the book just from being in the kink space myself. However, I truly appreciate the author’s effort to assist someone like me with case conceptualization for clients. It’s easy to be on the other side of the couch with these experiences, but if you don’t know how......more