About Therapy
When thinking about sex, what comes to your mind emotionally?
Sometimes, when we feel secure in our space without judgment, guilt, or shame, we imagine and fantasize about things and acts we believe would be satisfying, exciting, and curious about what to explore.
However, the insecurity surrounding sex can be very debilitating. I can assist and support your journey through the disparities associated with sexual functioning, behavior, and identity.
So deciding to participate in sex therapy can be exciting and uncertain as you question your core beliefs and doubts about anyone understanding or listening without judging you.
I’m on a mission to destigmatize sex.
My goal is to help clients create the space for them to experience a positive mindset as we discuss and explore sex. I have learned that sex is very fluid, and the issue is that we cannot accept each individual where they are in their sexual identity or journey without judgment.
Talking about sex with friends and strangers helped me understand that a thriving and enjoyable sex life is a significant need for healthy well-being. I’ve seen people lose themselves because they hide behind a mask and struggle alone because of the guilt and shame they harbor regarding sexuality.
I want to be the person in my client’s life to bridge the gap between their sexuality and confidence instead of reinforcing it with fear and shame.
Throughout life, we are taught and subjected to narratives that continue to validate the fears, judgments, and misconceptions of sexuality. But allowing me in your space will enable me to succeed in my mission to make sexuality safe, fun, freeing, and normal to explore based on your personal preferences eliminating the taboo associated with sex.
Our journey together is one of healing.
Becoming my client can be a breath of fresh air and a relief as you experience how comfortable it is talking to me with the safety and comfort you feel as we work together to validate your experiences.
Throughout this process, we will also face some hard truths, and telling it like it is are one of the many ways I reveal issues to you and explore these deeply rooted problems that hinder pleasure and desire.
The journey you are on is my priority because it sets the tone for how your healing will be during therapy. Exploring your desires and innermost fantasy that you once thought you could never speak about now is possible with someone you can trust.
The ability to normalize and validate your feelings, perspective, needs, and experience related to exploring your sexual personality is healing, freeing, and satisfying as you are in a safe and secure space to process.
The enticing and thought-provoking session clarifies people’s curiosity about what sex therapy is, what it is like working with me, and the perspective and freedom you gain from your healing through sex therapy.
Gain clarity about your relationships and yourself.
Our sessions will bring clarity and direction on approaching your sexual experience by yourself, with a partner, multiple partners, or whatever you are into. We can work it out.
My strength in fluidity can meet you in any mental space or capacity you may be in. Our sessions’ empathetic nature evokes and will bring out the best and flaws in you respectfully.
These sessions bring balance and create the ideal mental space for confidence, growth, self-awareness, and the need for SEXploration you seek for your desired goals.
About Me
My journey to becoming a therapist was not easy.
While being a single mother of two, I initially studied to become a nurse. For years, I failed to meet the expectation of the coursework. (I have a total appreciation for failure now.)
Once I accepted that nursing was not for me, I explored plan B, becoming a therapist. But there was a problem. I didn’t want to be a general practitioner. Before I applied to grad school, I researched what specialty I could pursue, if any, that interested me.
As someone who loves talking about sex from my personal experiences and advising others, I never put two and two together that this is something I could do for a living until I found out about AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists). It was a wrap from that point, and I knew what I would do.
When I would speak about my experiences and feelings associated with my sexual encounters, people would say, “I never would have felt comfortable disclosing something like that.” or other statements with the same sentiments. Then they would start talking about something very personal to them about their sexual experiences or different experiences not related to sex. Having conversations in my life and during my research, I recognized this as a pattern that solidified my decision to pursue sex therapy.
Here’s information about my background.
I am from Missouri City, Texas, where I graduated high school in 2003 and attended THE Illustrious Prairie View A&M University, where I received a B.S. in health with a minor in psychology. My experience in college was unique and one of the best experiences of my life. During my undergraduate experience, I became a mother to a now 17-year-old son who graduated high school and will attend college.
Before enrolling in grad school, I worked in many mental health sectors, including hospitals, school districts, community mental health clinics, private group practices, the state in family services, and corrections. On this journey, I had my second baby, my daughter, and by the time she was three, I enrolled in graduate school to pursue my Master’s in Counseling.
With a solid family, friends, and community support, I worked full-time, attended college, and cared for my children. After graduation, I took a break to work and study for my board exams because I was not taking that test twice, especially struggling with test anxiety. I told myself I was going through this one time. And for the first time, I passed a significant test like this on the first try.
I was determined to move forward with no more delays and failures like the ones I have experienced throughout my life. But I’m grateful for the delays, losses, and successes I endured. As I worked to strengthen my skill in counseling, I started my education to become certified in sex therapy and am now pursuing a dream of having a thriving sex therapy private practice.
Practicing sex therapy is fun – but so is life in general.
I love to be lazy at times and do absolutely nothing. At other times, I like to create different ways to engage in self-care and find other means to pamper myself and relax – like taking hot baths, getting my nails done, enjoying cookouts, hanging with family and friends, drinking wine, binging on crime documentaries and shows, watching Martin and American Dad, traveling, and talking to my children about anything and everything. Nothing is off limits when talking to my children, including the things you think one should not discuss.
And when I can, I explore different restaurants in the Houston area. I love food so much; it’s a passion of mine. I constantly research recipes to try so I can bring the experience home when I can’t find the time to try a new place to eat. My children and I also share a home with a German Shepherd named Loki Peanut Butter Brown.