It is not uncommon for political differences to create tension in relationships. Whether you are facing disagreements with a partner, friend, or family member, navigating these differences requires patience, empathy, and clear communication. With guidance from both the World Health Organizations six principles of sexual health and the Gottman’s Sound Relationship House Model, we can better manage interpersonal stress and establish loving boundaries.

You’ve noticed an increase in the arguments lately. Or maybe you’ve struggled to find time for intimacy when you’re both “in the mood”. You’ve been looking into sex and relationship therapy, but you’ve also started to realize you might need individual therapy as well. How do you know where to begin?

I'm the owner of Hey Emma, a sex therapy, relationship therapy, and sex education practice with four locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana working to increase intimacy and decrease shame. After struggling with my own sexual health challenges with little to no access to help, I sought out to make sure others didn’t have to go through the same obstacles. With 45,000 clients sessions delivered and a sexual therapy certification school, I'm passionate about making sexual healthcare accessible to everyone. I've sought out nationally as a speaker on sexual health matters and have served on multiple sexual health boards. My specialty areas focus on medical sexual health challenges, sexual pain disorders, desire discrepancies, couples therapy and sexual trauma. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, am a licensed professional clinical counselor, supervisor, and an AASECT certified sex therapist, supervisor.clinicians.