My Story
Alicia's Story
My Story
Many people ask me, “Why sex therapy?” I get this question a lot. My answer is always the same: I want people to enjoy sex!
As a therapist*, I have seen it time and again… people coming to me saying that sex is painful. For some of my clients, this is literal. They experience physical pain during sex. For my other clients, sex brings them emotional pain and turmoil for a wide variety of reasons. In each case, the goal is clear: how do I like sex?
I hear how painful sex creates chaos that has seeped outside the bedroom. Clients tell me how their relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life have taken a big hit. All this from a simple three-lettered word! But, as a therapist, I know it is not just a simple, three-lettered word. There is meaning and depth behind this. There is a story behind this. And, that story is the root of the why sex is painful.
As a therapist whose specialization is sex, I help my clients resolve their sexual issues using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. As an educator of sex, I strive to provide information about sex that is scientifically sound, factual, and thought-provoking.
Simply put, my goal is to help you Be Sex Smart.
*Alicia is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in the State of Florida.
Official Bio
Alicia is a sex-positive, kink-aware, bilingual (English and Spanish) Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in the State of Florida - ISW8799 Florida, sex researcher, and international speaker. She graduated with a Masters in Education from the University of Louisville and a Masters of Social Work from the University of South Florida. Alicia is currently pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Sexology, which provides specialized, clinical training in sexuality and treatment of sexual dysfunctions. One of her biggest passions is to educate people on sexuality and to eradicate shame around sex. Alicia has been featured several times on Fox 4 and Univision SWFL.
Alicia has extensive experience in psychiatric social work, working with children with severe behavioral and mental health issues, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), couples therapy, and sex therapy. Currently, her focus is relationship/couples therapy, sex therapy, and trauma resolution utilizing Trauma Incident Reduction Protocol (TIR). Alicia works with many couples who are recovering from sex addiction and are struggling with creating a healthy sexuality.
Alicia lives with her husband Michael in Southwest Florida. Together, they have three children and Mandy, the family dog who specializes in finding the perfect place to take a nap. Alicia and Michael believe in giving back to their community and are heavily involved in the SWFL community through the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and the March of Dimes.
