Cincinnati Sex Therapy

Welcome to Be Known, where virtual therapy meets Cincinnati's unique blend of tradition and progress. Whether you're navigating challenges in your relationship, exploring your sexual identity, or seeking guidance in enhancing intimacy, our services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of Cincinnati residents. Though we operate entirely online, our deep understanding of Cincinnati's vibrant yet complex community allows us to provide therapy that feels close to home.

Why Choose Be Known in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is a city of contrasts—where progressive, sex-positive spaces coexist with more traditional, conservative values. As someone who was born and raised here, Julie understands these dynamics and how they can impact your relationships and sense of self. This local insight allows our team to connect deeply with our clients, providing therapy that resonates with the city's cultural context.

Benefits of Virtual Therapy in Cincinnati

  • Convenience: No need to commute across the city; access therapy from the comfort of your own home.
  • Flexibility: Schedule sessions that fit around your busy life, whether you’re in Over-the-Rhine, Anderson Township, or anywhere else in the area.
  • Comfort: Engage in therapy in your own safe space, which can help you feel more at ease during sessions, especially when navigating sensitive topics within a community that may have diverse viewpoints.

Why Choose Be Known in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is a city of contrasts—where progressive, sex-positive spaces coexist with more traditional, conservative values. As someone who was born and raised here, Julie understands these dynamics and how they can impact your relationships and sense of self. This local insight allows our team to connect deeply with our clients, providing therapy that resonates with the city's cultural context.

Benefits of Virtual Therapy in Cincinnati

  • Convenience: No need to commute across the city; access therapy from the comfort of your own home.
  • Flexibility: Schedule sessions that fit around your busy life, whether you’re in Over-the-Rhine, Anderson Township, or anywhere else in the area.
  • Comfort: Engage in therapy in your own safe space, which can help you feel more at ease during sessions, especially when navigating sensitive topics within a community that may have diverse viewpoints.

Specialized Therapy Services Tailored to Cincinnati Residents

Sex Therapy

Navigating sexual health can be challenging in a city where open-mindedness and conservatism often intersect. Whether you're dealing with issues related to sexual identity, desire discrepancies, or performance anxiety, our sex therapy services are designed to help you explore these areas in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.

  • Affairs and Infidelity Recovery
  • Purity Culture Deconstruction
  • Erectile or Libido Issues
  • BDSM and Kink Counseling
  • Pornography and Fetish Concerns

Relationship Counseling

Relationships in Cincinnati often reflect the city's blend of tradition and modernity. Whether you're in a long-term marriage, navigating a new relationship, or exploring non-monogamy, our relationship counseling services provide the tools you need to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your bond.

  • Communication Skills Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy Counseling
  • Desire Discrepancy Solutions
  • Rekindling Romance in Long-Term Relationships

Specialized Therapy Services Tailored to Cincinnati Residents

Sex Therapy

Navigating sexual health can be challenging in a city where open-mindedness and conservatism often intersect. Whether you're dealing with issues related to sexual identity, desire discrepancies, or performance anxiety, our sex therapy services are designed to help you explore these areas in a non-judgmental, supportive environment.

  • Affairs and Infidelity Recovery
  • Purity Culture Deconstruction
  • Erectile or Libido Issues
  • BDSM and Kink Counseling
  • Pornography and Fetish Concerns

Relationship Counseling

Relationships in Cincinnati often reflect the city's blend of tradition and modernity. Whether you're in a long-term marriage, navigating a new relationship, or exploring non-monogamy, our relationship counseling services provide the tools you need to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your bond.

  • Communication Skills Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Consensual Non-Monogamy Counseling
  • Desire Discrepancy Solutions
  • Rekindling Romance in Long-Term Relationships

Understanding Cincinnati’s Unique Relationship Dynamics

Cincinnati is a city that thrives on community connections, but it’s not always easy to feel fully welcomed, especially for newcomers or those exploring identities that may not align with more traditional values. The city’s deep-rooted social circles, often established through long-standing friendships or shared religious backgrounds, can sometimes make it challenging to break in and form new connections.

Cultural Sensitivity and Local Insight

With deep roots in Cincinnati, Julie understands many of the cultural sensitivities that can influence your therapy experience. Whether it's addressing the impact of religious beliefs on sexual health, navigating the pressures of living in a close-knit community, or finding your place in a city with diverse social norms, our team's approach is always tailored to reflect Cincinnati's unique cultural landscape.

  • Religious and Cultural Considerations
  • Impact of Local Traditions on Relationships
  • Navigating Social Circles and Community Expectations

Understanding Cincinnati’s Unique Relationship Dynamics

Cincinnati is a city that thrives on community connections, but it’s not always easy to feel fully welcomed, especially for newcomers or those exploring identities that may not align with more traditional values. The city’s deep-rooted social circles, often established through long-standing friendships or shared religious backgrounds, can sometimes make it challenging to break in and form new connections.

Cultural Sensitivity and Local Insight

With deep roots in Cincinnati, Julie understands many of the cultural sensitivities that can influence your therapy experience. Whether it's addressing the impact of religious beliefs on sexual health, navigating the pressures of living in a close-knit community, or finding your place in a city with diverse social norms, our team's approach is always tailored to reflect Cincinnati's unique cultural landscape.

  • Religious and Cultural Considerations
  • Impact of Local Traditions on Relationships
  • Navigating Social Circles and Community Expectations

How Virtual Therapy Works at Be Known

Engaging in virtual therapy is simple, secure, and effective. All sessions are conducted via a secure video platform, ensuring your privacy and comfort. Whether you’re sipping coffee in your Hyde Park kitchen or taking a lunch break in Walnut Hills, your therapist is just a click away.

Easy Steps to Begin Your Journey

  1. Schedule Your Consultation: Start with a free consultation to discuss your needs and how we can help.
  2. Create a Safe Space: Choose a comfortable, private spot in your home where you can engage in therapy without interruptions.
  3. Join Your Session: Log in at your scheduled time and begin your therapy journey with ease.

How Virtual Therapy Works at Be Known

Engaging in virtual therapy is simple, secure, and effective. All sessions are conducted via a secure video platform, ensuring your privacy and comfort. Whether you’re sipping coffee in your Hyde Park kitchen or taking a lunch break in Walnut Hills, your therapist is just a click away.

Easy Steps to Begin Your Journey

  1. Schedule Your Consultation: Start with a free consultation to discuss your needs and how we can help.
  2. Create a Safe Space: Choose a comfortable, private spot in your home where you can engage in therapy without interruptions.
  3. Join Your Session: Log in at your scheduled time and begin your therapy journey with ease.

Serving the Cincinnati Community with Care and Expertise

At Be Known, our goal is to provide Cincinnati residents with the highest level of care, all within the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're seeking sex therapy, relationship counseling, or both, we're here to help you achieve your goals in a way that resonates with your values.

Contact Us Today

Ready to take the next step? Contact Be Known today to schedule your free consultation. We’re here to support Cincinnati residents in building healthier, happier relationships.

Serving the Cincinnati Community with Care and Expertise

At Be Known, our goal is to provide Cincinnati residents with the highest level of care, all within the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're seeking sex therapy, relationship counseling, or both, we're here to help you achieve your goals in a way that resonates with your values.

Contact Us Today

Ready to take the next step? Contact Be Known today to schedule your free consultation. We’re here to support Cincinnati residents in building healthier, happier relationships.

Meet our team servicing Cincinnati

Portrait of Laura Bratton, a woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a blue knit sweater and smiling warmly in a softly lit room with natural decor in the background

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.

Portrait of Brooke, a woman with long braided hair, wearing a pearl necklace, a black top, and a bright smile against a neutral background.

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.

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