Sex Positivity & Relational Wellness for a Better You

Feeling shame, confusion, or loneliness after experiencing sexual pain, dysfunction, or other sexual issues? Marginalized by mainstream culture for your sexual identity or preferences? Combating sexual or religious trauma? Stuck in your relationship and seeking change? Whether you are seeking sex therapy or relationship therapy, we are here to help. We are an inclusive and affirming practice for people from all walks of life.

We Are Here For You!

We understand that starting therapy can feel overwhelming – especially when it comes to vulnerable topics like sex and intimacy.Our team of sex and relationship therapists are here to provide a warm, accepting space for all individuals and couples/relationships. In addition to standard sex and relationship therapy interventions, we also offer sex-positive, kink-friendly, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy to support your journey toward relational wellness and personal growth.Whether you’re navigating issues of intimacy, exploring your sexual identity, struggling with sexual or relgious trauma, or seeking guidance in a relationship, our telehealth services are available to clients in Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, Minnesota, Indiana, Colorado, and North Carolina. We look forward to helping you to feel seen and known exactly as you are and to step more fully into your authentic self.

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Julie Labanz sitting on a sofa smiling at the camera.

Sex positivity & relational wellness for a better you.

Feeling shame, confused, or alone after experiencing sexual pain, dysfunction, or other sexual issues? Feeling marginalized by mainstream culture for your sexual identity or preferences? Feeling stuck in your relationship and wanting to make a change? We are here to help.

Inclusive Care

We affirm all identities and relationships, offering a welcoming space for everyone.

Safe & Confidential

Your privacy and trust are at the center of everything we do.

Our Services

Comprehensive Sex & Relationship Therapy Services

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Sex is important to all of us. Yet being open about it isn’t always easy. We're here to help you be comfortable so you can share all your thoughts, feelings, and desires in a safe place to feel better known.

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Relationships can be challenging. We help you foster empathic connection to work through concerns with communication challenges, feeling like you've lost your spark,  affair recovery, and more.

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We emphasize inclusivity and desire to help our community grow in our understanding of sexual health and wellness. We love to speak to parenting groups, office or clinical teams, and student groups.

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6+ Years of Experience

750+ Happy Clients

Meet The Team

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Sabrina Suarez

MSW, LSW, CPC (she/hers)
Clinician

I help people who are tired of feeling disconnected from their bodies and/or their partner, stuck in their heads, or carrying old wounds make room for curiosity, desire, & laughter in their relationships, discovering what makes them feel really, genuinely good so they can enjoy intimacy, sex, and each other again.

Sara Molony, a graduate student in Counseling at Xavier University in sex therapy and relationship therapy, with a headshot, smiling against a white backdrop, wearing a white turtleneck and glasses.

Sara Molony

LPC (she/hers)
Clinician

Sara focuses on empowering individuals and couples to explore intimacy, identity, and relationships by breaking barriers like purity culture and fostering sexual wellness through non-judgmental, collaborative care.

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Julie Labanz (DiNuoscio)

MA, LPCC-S, CST, CST-S (she/hers)
Owner

Julie is the founder of Be Known and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor. She is dedicated to providing sex-positive, inclusive therapy to help clients overcome shame and embrace self-love, consent, and healthy boundaries.

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Laura Bratton

MSW, LSW (she/her)
Clinician

Laura focuses on compassionate, creative, and affirming care for individuals and couples, helping them explore intimacy, relationships, and self-worth through a lens of radical acceptance and healing.

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Taylor Allesch

LPC, LPCA (she/her)
Clinician

Taylor focuses on trauma-informed, affirming care for individuals and couples, helping them navigate intimacy, relationships, and sexual wellness through a mind-body approach and healing-centered practices.

Kayla Brumm, a graduate student in Social Work at the University of Kentucky specializing in sex therapy and relationship therapy, smiling and leaning against a wooden post on a beach, wearing a green sleeveless top and showcasing her tattoos.

Kayla Brumm

MSW, LSW (she/hers)
Clinician

Kayla works with individuals and partners navigating sexuality, relationships, identity, and healing, with particular interests in consensual non-monogamy, kink, LGBTQIA+ clients, and sexual shame. Her approach is trauma-informed, affirming, and grounded in helping people build more authentic and fulfilling lives.

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Grace Underwood

MA, LCMHC, LPCC (she/her)
Clinician

Grace supports individuals and couples in healing from shame-based messages and building more empowered, connected relationships through EMDR and sex-positive, evidence-based therapy.

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We understand that reaching out for sex therapy can feel intimidating, but it’s an empowering first step toward healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating a specific challenge or looking to enhance your sexual and emotional connection, we’re here to support you.

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