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- LGBT issues
- Sex positive therapy
- Communication skills
About Jestina
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of experience, Jestina Franks works with adults on sexual wellness, intimacy concerns, and relationship difficulties. She focuses on LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and related topics such as kink and alternative sex culture. Jestina practices in a direct, client-centered way and emphasizes collaboration in sessions.
Jestina uses a sex-positive stance to talk about desire differences, sexual confidence, and evolving relational needs. She supports people navigating polyamory and other ethically non-monogamous arrangements, and she helps partners and individuals improve communication. Conversations about sexuality and identity are treated as normal topics rather than taboo subjects.
Her approach favors clear feedback and practical skills. Sessions often include building emotional awareness, practicing communication techniques, and creating concrete tools clients can use between meetings. Jestina frames the work as a partnership where the client is the expert on their life and she offers structure and accountability.
She also addresses concerns such as divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, men’s issues, and women’s issues, using straightforward language and focused exercises. Topics like BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures are handled without judgment and with attention to safety and consent. The emphasis is on real-world changes and improving day-to-day connections.
People who choose her can expect clear aims for sessions and concrete practices to try between meetings. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details to ensure they match your needs.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jestina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at sexual wellness and relationship functioning. One common approach focuses on building communication skills through structured exercises and role-plays, which helps couples and partners practice clearer conversations and reduce misunderstandings. Another approach emphasizes emotional awareness and behavioral tasks that increase connection and address feelings of emptiness by identifying patterns and trying new ways of relating.Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then together decide which techniques to try. Adjustments are made as progress and comfort levels become clearer over several sessions.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten routine check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows for practical homework that is tested in the context of daily routines, such as communication exercises between partners and short behavioral experiments people can try between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on sexual wellness, intimacy issues, relationship challenges, and related areas like kink, polyamory, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative with direct feedback and practical tools to build emotional awareness and communication skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on intimacy and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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