When Sexuality Enters the Session
Building Competence + Confidence in Sex-Positive Client Conversations
Join us for a live + in-person training
Most adults will experience at least one sexual difficulty at some point in their life. Yet, even for the most seasoned therapist, conversations around sexual health and sexuality can feel intimidating.
This workshop is designed to replace some of that fear with confidence and concrete skills! In this four hour training, participants will explore a diversity of sexual values systems, learn sex ed essentials (turns out, it’s more than reproduction + STIs!), and begin a plan to cultivate the culture of sex-positivity they wish to create in their therapeutic spaces.
3.5 NASW CE hours available
By the end of this 4 hour in-person training, participants will:
Be able to identify their own values as they relate to sexuality and gender, and demonstrate approaches to navigating sexual value discrepancies in their therapeutic work.
Deepen their sexual health knowledge and confidence in trusted, evidence-based resources when discussing sexuality and sexual health with clients, including identification of community resources & referral connections.
Identify practices to destigmatize sexuality and model a culture of sex positivity within the context of the therapeutic relationship.
Build their own sex-positive practice plans (utilizing case studies as a guide) with actionable practices to bring into their work, from intake paperwork to exit sessions with clients.
Logistics Corner!
When: July 31st, 2025 from 9am to 1pm
Where: Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC
What: Interactive training, including a conversation with a panel of specialists in North Carolina!
Snacks and Refreshments will be available for participants.
No parking anxiety here! Parking is easily accessible at the venue.
3.5 CE hours are available with NASW-NC.
Group practice discount rate available at check out.
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Rebecca is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Tennessee and North Carolina, with a specialization in sex, sexuality, gender, and neurodiversity. Her journey to founding Valid Love Therapy began when she noticed a gap in services for the LGBTQIA+, kinky, and ethical non-monogamy communities. Her practice is dedicated to providing inclusive and affirming support. Rebecca's passion extends to supervising and training mental health professionals, helping them feel empowered and skilled in addressing sexuality in therapy. She is committed to uplifting and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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An AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator + Certified Coach, Veronica has dedicated her career to disrupting the “shoulds” of sex and dating to make more space to get curious about what brings us pleasure and authentic joy. She often works with people exploring their sexual and gender identities, looking to infuse more pleasure into their relationships, and embracing sexuality free from purity culture’s shame-based messages.
With over in the decade in the field of sexuality education, Veronica specializes in creating learning spaces that center evidence-based approaches with a large helping of creative curiosity— because the information is only helpful if it can be applied in your practice! You’ll likely get Ms Frizzle vibes from this theater-kid turned educator.
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Christina Franklin (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
As the spouse of a transgender person, Christina is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Christina enjoys working with individuals who are experiencing concern surrounding their gender identity and/or sexuality or who are interested in exploring their gender identity and/or sexuality. Christina specializes in working with the trans+ community as they navigate their identity, transition, and/or gender-affirming care.
Christina has engaged in many intentional trauma-informed training and training surrounding working with the LGBTQIA+ community and gender-affirming care. Christina often utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a client-centered approach that offers a safe space for clients.
