About Me
Hello and welcome. I am Jessica Byrd (she/her), therapist and owner of Embodied Empowerment Counseling Services. I specialize in treating a variety of concerns that impact women’s experiences within their bodies, relationships, and sexuality. As a clinician I recognize that beginning to address these concerns often means addressing underlying trauma, anxiety, and shame. I look forward to working with you as you explore what it means for you to authentically take up space in the world around you!
My Education and Experience
I graduated from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis with a concentration in Trauma and Sexual Empowerment. I've been working with in the field of women’s sexuality for nearly a decade and have advanced training in the treatment of women’s sexuality and reproductive health. I began my career as a social worker as an advocate for women coping with issues related to eating disorders, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, and reproductive health concerns. These foundational experiences continue to impact my practice as a clinician working with women in areas of sexuality, body image, reproductive health, self-esteem, anxiety, and trauma.