Jamila M. Dawson

When it comes to sexuality and love, many of us are carrying around old stories, misinformation, and the pain of difficult experiences that we want to be free of.

I’m a sex and relationship therapist with an expertise in trauma, mindfulness, attachment, kink/BDSM, and alternative relationships. I’m also co-author of the books: With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships (2022) and Essential Clinical Care for Sex Workers: A Sex-Positive Handbook for Mental Health Practitioners (2023). My approach to my work is grounded in pleasure, ethics, and collective wellness. I believe that our connection to others is what sustains us through this life. It is my goal to help you create the rich and dynamic relationship with yourself and others that you are seeking.

Additionally, unlike many sex therapists, I’m also a sexuality educator. This means that I don’t focus solely on problems and sexual dysfunction. I can also answer specific questions about sexual pleasure and provide customized guidance on how to safely navigate new experiences and expand your sexual repertoire. I teach my clients how to communicate more effectively, help them to shed shame and misconceptions, increase intimacy and create sexy and sustainable relationships.

I’ve been a sex educator since 2005 and been a therapist since 2015 after opening my private practice, Fire & Flow Therapy & Consulting where I provide mental health support, clinical supervision and workshops on pleasure enhancement and navigating the worlds of ethical non-monogamy or kink/BDSM.

Language(s) spoken: English

Populations served - ages, concerns, etc.: I work best with creatives, those who neurodivergent or seeking to figure that out, people considering/navigating life transitions, sw-ers, queer or questioning people and people between the ages of 25-70.