Скачать или смотреть Safety, Sex Therapy, and Taking Chances w/ Douglas Valdez

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Kay sits down with Douglas Valdez, a licensed mental health counselor and sex therapist, to explore the intersections of mental health, intimacy, and authenticity.
Douglas shares how conversations within the kink community inspired his path into sex therapy, the challenges of living as a queer clinician in rural Minnesota, and why safety and self-care are essential foundations for emotional well-being—especially in today’s political climate.
Together, they unpack the importance of counselor education for marginalized populations, the integration of Chinese medicine with psychotherapy, and the courage it takes to live—and love—authentically.

🧭 Key Takeaways:
The role of intimacy and connection in therapeutic work
The importance of safety planning for marginalized communities
How Chinese medicine supports holistic mental health
Navigating isolation and belonging in rural spaces
Building authentic relationships through vulnerability and care
Self-care as a political and emotional necessity
🔑 Keywords:
mental health, sex therapy, counselor education, marginalized populations, self-care, Chinese medicine, community, safety, emotional well-being, authenticity