Welcome to Be Known, where virtual therapy meets Cincinnati’s unique blend of tradition and progress. Whether you’re navigating challenges in your relationship, exploring your sexual identity, or seeking guidance in enhancing intimacy, our services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of Cincinnati residents. We work entirely online, making it so we can support residents of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Minnesota, Florida, North Carolina, and Colorado.
Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy designed to help individuals and couples address concerns related to intimacy, sexual health, and relationships. It provides a safe, judgment-free space to explore challenges such as desire discrepancies, performance anxiety, painful sex, erectile difficulties, sexual trauma, and more. At Be Known, our approach is affirming, sex-positive, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Whether you’re navigating physical challenges, emotional barriers, or communication roadblocks, sex therapy can help you deepen connection, improve intimacy, and cultivate a fulfilling sexual life.
Cincinnati is a city of contrasts—where progressive, sex-positive spaces coexist with more traditional, conservative values. As someone who was born and raised here, Julie understands these dynamics and how they can impact your relationships and sense of self. This local insight allows our team to connect deeply with our clients, providing therapy that resonates with the city’s cultural context.
Sex therapy at Be Known is designed to address a wide range of sexual and relational challenges. Whether you’re struggling with communication, navigating intimacy issues like low libido, performance anxiety, or painful sex, or exploring aspects of identity, orientation, or relationship structure, we’re here to help.
Our therapists work with individuals, couples, triads and other relationships facing a wide variety of concerns. Here’s a list of some of the common concerns we work wtih: Some areas of specialized focus (for all adults 18+):
Affairs/infidelity
BDSM
Communication
Consensual Non-Monogamy/Ethical Non-Monogamy/Polyamory
Desire Discrepancy
Erectile issues
Fetishes
Gender identity
Kink
LGBTQIA+ relationships
Low libido
Men's sexual health
Menopause/sexuality & aging
Painful sex
Performance anxiety
Pleasure enhancement
Pornography issues
Premature ejaculation
Problematic sexual behavior/sex addiction
Purity culture
Rekindling desire
Sexual anxiety
Sexual trauma
Sexual identity/orientation
Trans-affirmingVaginismus/vaginal pain
Women's pelvic pain and sexual health
No matter the issue, we provide a compassionate and affirming space to support your goals and help you move toward a fulfilling sexual life. Visit our Providers page to learn more about each team member’s areas of specialty.
Sex therapy at Be Known is a collaborative, structured process that mirrors traditional talk therapy in many ways while focusing on sexual and relational well-being. Sessions are about 50 minutes long and designed to help you address your specific concerns, set meaningful goals, and discover tools to work through them effectively.Our first three sessions follow a structured process to set expectations, understand your background, and establish actionable goals:
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During your initial session, we’ll set expectations for therapy and discuss what brings you in. You’ll have space to share your concerns, and your therapist will begin gathering background information to understand your unique situation.
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You’ll complete a sexual history assessment to provide your therapist with a detailed picture of your personal history and experiences. If you’re attending as a couple, your therapist will meet with each of you individually to review these assessments.
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In the third session, your therapist will share their initial impressions based on the assessments and collaborate with you to create tailored goals for therapy. If you’re a couple, everyone will meet together to ensure the goals reflect your shared needs and individual desires.
These goals will guide the rest of your therapy journey as we explore practical tools, research-based insights, coping strategies, and more to help you heal and grow.
We understand that reaching out for sex therapy can feel intimidating, but it’s an empowering first step toward healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or looking to enhance your sexual and emotional connection, we’re here to support you.
