Our Story

Be Known was established in 2019 out of the recognition that more folks need a safe and inclusive space to feel comfortable exploring who they are and to feel more fully known. The desire to feel known is so ingrained in who we are as humans, and we are passionate about not only helping people to feel known by others, but to also know themselves better too. Loving and appreciating ourselves does not come naturally as a culture. We want to foster a space in which we learn to embrace all of who we are.

Be Known was birthed from the deep desires expressed by many clients. Many individuals expressed not knowing much about their bodies or sexual selves. Many couples expressed the desire to feel seen, heard, and known by their partner. Even more expressed little connection to their inner self and the emotions warring within. Our goal became to help others feel known.

Our sex and relationship therapists offer sex-positive, kink-friendly, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy through telehealth services in Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida.

Our Team

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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.

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

SWT (she/hers)
Intern

Kayla focuses on fostering healthy communication, exploring sexuality, and providing trauma-informed, gender-affirming care, with a unique focus on military couples.

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Julie Labanz (DiNuoscio)

MA, LPCC-S, CST, CST-S (she/hers)
Owner (not currently accepting new clients)

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.

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

CT (she/hers)
Intern

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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Brooke Pratcher

CT (she/hers)
Intern

Brooke focuses on affirming, culturally sensitive care for African American and LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, focusing on intimacy, self-discovery, and relationships.

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Sabrina Suarez

MSW, LSW, CPC (she/hers)
Clinician (not currently accepting new clients)

Sabrina focuses on helping individuals and partners enhance intimacy and develop healthier relationships through sex-positive and non-judgmental therapy.