Vaughn A. Paradise, MS, LPCC (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota (license #4509) and the founder of Lost Psychotherapy on Grand Avenue in Saint Paul. Paradise completed sex therapy training through the Sexual Health Alliance and presented at its 10th international conference, and is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and phobias and in narrative therapy.

Paradise works with LGBTQ+, trans and nonbinary, queer, kink-involved and polyamorous clients as a matter of course, so nobody has to explain or defend their identity or relationship before the work begins. Areas of focus include sex therapy, desire differences, shame, relationship and sexual OCD, anxiety, couples and polycule therapy, and creative approaches such as narrative therapy and therapeutic songwriting.

Paradise sees teens 13 and up, adults, couples and polycules, in person in Saint Paul on weekends or by telehealth anywhere in Minnesota. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Minnesota Medical Assistance, and a sliding scale is available. Free 15-minute consultation.