About Me
Hello and welcome! I am Jessica Byrd (she/her), therapist and owner of Embodied Empowerment Counseling Services. As a sex therapist I strive to provide a therapeutic space where women can have safe, informed, and authentic conversations about issues related to their sexual and reproductive health. I am passionate about helping women build trust in their bodies and understand the complex factors that have influenced their sexual or reproductive experiences.
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.
During my career I've worked with women who have experienced a wide range of sexual and reproductive experiences including sexual exploitation, sexual violence, abusive relationships, gender identity, eating disorders, abortion, reproductive trauma, and body image distress. My experiences as a woman, social worker, and therapist have taught me the importance of women having access to spaces where they are able to make informed, educated choices about their own bodies. I recognize that your lived experiences will impact the concerns you bring into therapy and will work with you to create space for your journey of self-reflection and growth.