Who and How Sex Therapy Can Help with Michelle Mower

In this episode, host Kelly Wolfe is joined by Certified Sex Therapist, Michelle Mower, to discuss:the differences between regular therapy, sex therapy, and sexological bodyworkwho sex therapy is for (hint: any and everyone regardless of relationship status, sexual history or experience level, gender identity, or sexual orientation)how sex therapy can help (i.e., how to give and remove consent, how to talk about STIs, exploring your sexual orientation/identity, taking ownership of your own pleasure and sexuality, how to have healthy communication about sex, overcoming shame, working out your own sexual values, and more!)the particular ways that sex therapy can help us untangle from purity culturepractical tips for learning to discover what sensations you enjoy, finding your voice, asking for consent, etc.and more!Workbook Michelle mentions toward the end of our conversation: The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook: Fritchle, Melissa Jebian: 9781500810863: Amazon.com: BooksGuest Bio: Michelle Mower is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- Associate, and a Certified Sex Therapist. As a marriage and family therapist, she observes interpersonal dynamics and assists couples and families to create unique relationships that work for them. Michelle uses a sex-positive approach with clients to address sexual concerns and facilitate a deeper understanding and acceptance of an individual's sexuality. She uses narrative, existential, and solution-focused therapeutic processes which are tailored to each individual, couple, or family. Michelle is certified in both levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Institute’s Method Couples Therapy, is a National Certified Counselor, a member of the Texas Counselor Association and the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. She is currently pursuing a PhD in counselor education at Sam Houston University.