Body-Centered Sex Therapy

Meet Carlene!

Hello, I am Carlene. I am a warm, thoughtful, and compassionate person who came to my work in intimacy and sexuality from a desire to connect more deeply with myself and potential sexual partners. I, like many of us, was entrenched in societal sexual shame; and yet my innate understanding of sexuality told me that sex is a creative container where human beings can play, bond with each other, communicate care and even love, and find respite in community with others.
This innate understanding led me to seek experiences that reflected sex as a way of bringing humans closer rather than a race to an orgasm at someone else’s expense. It has been a journey, indeed!
Through my process of facilitating human connection, I have uncovered my own trauma and healed in ways that have opened doors to more authentic connection with others. I have learned that I am not always “doing something wrong.” I have also uncovered the ways in which my people-pleasing has disconnected me from my own wants and needs. Being witnessed and held by other humans as I uncovered these habits that were borne out of my trauma was deeply transformative. It has allowed me to take more risks in cultivating deep connection and support when I want or need it. It is my desire to facilitate your healing so that you are able to cultivate your own fulfilling connections with others.
Our work together is inherently collaborative, as I am a companion in your sexual healing journey. You are in the driver’s seat and I am simply a navigator with many suggested routes. My focus on your agency throughout the process means that you are the impetus for your own growth and healing; and you get to embark on your healing journey with someone who is capable of witnessing you in the fullness of your being. All parts of you are welcome with me and, in fact, bringing all parts of you will allow us to engage in deep work together that will lead you to a more fulfilling erotic and intimate life.

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Carlene is:
Trauma aware
Kink aware
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Welcoming to all bodies

Credentials:
Trained Surrogate Partner with International Professional Surrogates Association
Co-Facilitator and trainer at Surrogate Partner Collective
Linda Thai's Certificate in Somatic Strategies
The Facial Feel and Myofascial Release courses with Ailsa Keppie
Sexual Attitude Reassessment training with Options for Sexual Health

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