lea robinson, M.Ed helps couples navigate the intersection of Sex, Race, Identity & Culture as an often unexplored pathway to a rewarding, thriving and equitable love life.
By exploring implicit and explicit biases in the relationship which may prevent a couple from establishing deep intimacy, trust and healthy sexuality lea gently helps couples navigate needed conversations.
lea educates couples on restorative practices ie: active listening, healthy agreements, uncovering biases, safety agreements, and conflict negotiation to build a solid foundation of trust and intimacy.
With an extensive background working in college and university level education along with 3 years as a Diversity & Inclusion Educator lea brings warmth, humor, and most importantly a safe container for deep exploration with their coaching clients.
As an educator and coach lea meets their clients where they are at. lea holds a safe container to explore issues related to sexuality, gender identity and couples sexuality. Clients report feeling immediately at ease by lea’s warmth and humor.
lea uses a conversational approach as well as guiding people through restorative practices to foster transformation and growth in their clients.
Clients can expect weekly or bi-weekly video conferencing sessions as well as HomePlay exercises to do in between session.
lea supports couples struggling with:
- inter-racial relationships
- LGBTQ and questioning
- lack of trust
- gender identity
- communication problems
- conflict resolution
- couples issues as a result of low libido/arousal or conflict
- couples agreements
- trauma
- and more..
Methods used:
- Creating a safe space for discussion and conversation about sex and gender
- Restorative practices to help couples in conflict
- HomePlay exercises
- Communication exercises
- Conflict resolution practices
- Mindfulness techniques
- Client centered approach
- Goal setting and accountability practices to see results
- Trauma informed sessions
- Dyad exercises for couples to do in session.
Education and coaching is not a replacement for psychotherapy, however, it is a forward focused approach that endeavors to assist folks towards a more fulfilled life.
More about lea:
BA Psychology – Western Kentucky University
M. Ed Education – Suffolk University
Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices Certified Practitioner – CircleUp Education
Center for Research and Education on Gender and Sexuality (CREGS) Intensive training – SF State University
Sex & Sexual Orientation and Discrimination Symposium – Ithaca College
Primer in Empirical Research on Sexual Orientation – UCLA Williams Institute
Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) – Annual conference in sex research
Certified Bondassage Practitioner – Bondassage University
Certified Somatic Sex Educator – San Francisco Sex & Intimacy Coaching
Enrolled in upcoming Gottman Method 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader Training – December
lea is also an actor with extensive stage and film credits.
If you would like to book a free consultation to see if working with lea will benefit you at this time please send a text to: 413-346-7092 or fill out the contact form.
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