Natasha couldn't stay silent. She put ethics and her license above her religion in the name of helping people who were struggling due to clinically incorrect information given by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The church's response was to excommunicate her. From the mythology of masturbation & the details of Natasha's story, to how purity culture is harmful, we ask for change in the religious institutions who are actively hurting their own members.
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Stay tuned for the release of the second half of this conversation coming this week!
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Website: NatashaHelfer.com
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Youtube: @NatashaHelferMFT
About Natasha:
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, speaker, writer, podcaster, and supervisor with 20 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and family systems.
My clients report feeling an "approachable and safe space often injected with humor" to discuss sensitive and personal subjects. I developed a special interest in helping clients work through issues regarding their interpersonal relationships, sexual development, and faith or spiritual journeys. I particularly enjoy helping those wanting to navigate their religious cultures in healthy ways—whether they desire to stay within their faith communities or leave altogether. I honor all religious paradigms and choices.
I regularly present at a variety of national, professional, and public conferences, I speak at various universities, I hold ongoing retreats, training, and workshops, I have worked with thousands of clients in private practice and agency settings and I’m available for speaking engagements. I’m an advocate for sexual health in marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, religious minorities, women) and champion de-stigmatizing sexual lifestyle choices due to cultural/personal/religious bias.
I offer in-office and online therapy and coaching/consultation services to both national and international clientele. I am available to ecclesiastical leaders and other mental health professionals who are seeking training or consultation on specific cases.
I am also a supervisor for AASECT for professionals seeking to become AASECT certified.
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