Description

This session is sponsored by the Mormon Mental Health Association.

Combines four major submissions into a powerhouse panel. Touches on navigating religious incongruence to promote sexual wholeness, untangling moral incongruence/shame, breaking down ICD-11 CSBD definitions vs. “sex addiction” frameworks, and person-in-environment distress.

A dynamic, integrated session bringing together four major submissions into a single powerhouse panel, offering a nuanced look at navigating religious incongruence to support sexual wholeness, untangling moral shame, clarifying ICD‑11 CSBD criteria in contrast to “sex addiction” frameworks, and understanding person‑in‑environment distress within high‑demand religious contexts.

Natasha Helfer is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist/Supervisor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience. Her expertise lies in the intersection of conservative religious upbringings and sexuality, specifically in the area of deconstructing internalized sexual shame. She runs a group practice, Symmetry Counseling, where services focus on helping people with religious trauma, reclaiming sexual desire, mixed-faith relationships, coming out journeys, healing sexual shame or trauma, and exploring sexual authenticity.

Mike Fuller

Aimee Mortenson