Sex Therapist & Trauma Specialist Felicia Molano Discusses How to Have a Healthy Sexual Relationship
Felicia Molano, a certified sex therapist and trauma specialist, discussed her extensive training, including 90 credits in sexuality, 50 hours of supervision, and 300 hours of direct client contact and professional membership of AASECT. She specializes in EMDR for trauma, including sexual trauma, and works with adults and older teens. Felicia also counsels sex offenders, emphasizing rehabilitation and prevention. She highlighted common issues like betrayal trauma, libido mismatches, and problematic sexual behaviors. Felicia advocates for comprehensive sexual education and healthy relationships, using tools like the Gottman method and resources like Meet Rosy and "The Great Sex Rescue" for Christian couples.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:21 - Training & Certification Requirements of Sex Therapists
0:02:05 - Explanation of EMDR & It's Applications
0:03:39 - Challenges & Emotional Impact of Working with Trauma
0:04:50 - Working with Sex Offenders
0:09:50 - Common Issues for Sex Therapists
0:12:40 - Myths & Facts with Pornography
0:16:10 - Healthy Sex & Principles
0:24:00 - Asexuality
0:25:56 - Working Past Trauma
0:29:30 - Fetishes & Power
0:33:45 - Better Sex for Average Couple
0:35:30 - Resources for Sex Information
0:37:02 - Sexuality, Religion & God
0:40:15 - Female Orgasm & Psychological Blocks
0:42:01 - Single People, Apps & Casual Sex
0:43:05 - Relationships That Go the Distance
0:44:15 - When One Partner Can't Have Sex
0:45:55 - Technology & Sex
0:47:50 - Older Females with Minors
0:52:40 - Trans & Gender Dysphoria
0:57:53 - Erectile Dysfunction, Health & Treatment
1:02:07 - Pacific Behavioral Health
1:04:05 - Outro
Pacific Behavioral Health website:
https://www.pacificbehavioralhealth.com/therapists/felicia-molano
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