Fuck The Rules Podcast
Season 4 Episode 11
When you think about a sex therapist, do y'all bring to mind multiple films or shows that have the therapist sleeping with their clients? That's not a certified sex therapist. It's a work of storytelling that's not true to that specific therapy.
I'm grateful to Michele that she gave me some of her free time to discuss what her experiences have been in the journey to being a certified sex therapist, work with clients and what she feels how this type of therapy helps clients.
PLEASE NOTE: there are multiple topics discussed including frank sexual discussion.
For more info on Michele:
Michele LaReau-Alves is an LMHC, and AASECT certified sex therapist, working in private practice with couples and sexual issues. She worked in community mental health for 20 years where she started out addressing the complex struggles of children and families in the social services system. This led to a passion for working with the core unit of the family system, couples, and parents, who are instrumental in breaking the cycles of intergenerational trauma. Over the years she has cultivated an approach that reinforces the need for joy, pleasure, and a sense of wellbeing in life; and where mindfulness and wellness are foundational. Her work as a relationship and sex therapist invites the many expressions of relationship, identity, and sexuality into the process of finding healing and reconnection, while also identifying and shifting the cycles and narratives that keep us stuck and hurting.
You can find her on Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/michele-lareau-alves-holliston-ma/323511
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Resources
Emily Nagoski , author:
Come as You Are
https://a.co/d/8kPJwFY
Burnout
https://a.co/d/1YqIOOT
Laurie Mintz, author
Becoming Cliterate
https://a.co/d/2TqGT0m
Lori Brotto, author
Better Sex Through Mindfulness
https://a.co/d/fKel7EU
Jessica Fern, author
PolySecure
https://a.co/d/iOoXG6R
David Schnarch
Passionate Marriage
https://a.co/d/8gx3PqT
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Westheimer
Dr. Faith Harper - her books
https://www.faithgharper.com/my-books-and-publications/
OMGYES
https://start.omgyes.com
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F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC.
You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!
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Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.
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Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.
Fuck The Rules Podcast
Season 4 Episode 11
When you think about a sex therapist, do y'all bring to mind multiple films or shows that have the therapist sleeping with their clients? That's not a certified sex therapist. It's a work of storytelling that's not true to that specific therapy.
I'm grateful to Michele that she gave me some of her free time to discuss what her experiences have been in the journey to being a certified sex therapist, work with clients and what she feels how this type of therapy helps clients.
PLEASE NOTE: there are multiple topics discussed including frank sexual discussion.
For more info on Michele:
Michele LaReau-Alves is an LMHC, and AASECT certified sex therapist, working in private practice with couples and sexual issues. She worked in community mental health for 20 years where she started out addressing the complex struggles of children and families in the social services system. This led to a passion for working with the core unit of the family system, couples, and parents, who are instrumental in breaking the cycles of intergenerational trauma. Over the years she has cultivated an approach that reinforces the need for joy, pleasure, and a sense of wellbeing in life; and where mindfulness and wellness are foundational. Her work as a relationship and sex therapist invites the many expressions of relationship, identity, and sexuality into the process of finding healing and reconnection, while also identifying and shifting the cycles and narratives that keep us stuck and hurting.
You can find her on Psychology Today:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/michele-lareau-alves-holliston-ma/323511
* * *
Resources
Emily Nagoski , author:
Come as You Are
https://a.co/d/8kPJwFY
Burnout
https://a.co/d/1YqIOOT
Laurie Mintz, author
Becoming Cliterate
https://a.co/d/2TqGT0m
Lori Brotto, author
Better Sex Through Mindfulness
https://a.co/d/fKel7EU
Jessica Fern, author
PolySecure
https://a.co/d/iOoXG6R
David Schnarch
Passionate Marriage
https://a.co/d/8gx3PqT
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Westheimer
Dr. Faith Harper - her books
https://www.faithgharper.com/my-books-and-publications/
OMGYES
https://start.omgyes.com
* * *
Want more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Support The Show" link and find out more info.
* * *
F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC.
You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!
***
Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.
*****
Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.