Donisha Moore, LPCC, CST
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist

 ​Why did you decide to get into this work? The short answer is that I love having the opportunity to be a part of other people’s journey into self-exploration, discovery, change-making, and empowerment. The long(er) answer is that being a human is hard. Being a human in relationships with other humans is hard. And being a human trying to figure out how to exist as authentically as possible in a world where we are constantly shoved into roles/expectations/and ideals created by systems (often used to disenfranchise, capitalize upon, and disempower us)…can be nearly impossible. And being able to sit with other people in the space where they are trying to do this really hard work, feels like the most important thing that I could possibly do in my career. It definitely has it's challenges, but I consider it a true honor and a gift to do this work. 

 

Why sex therapy specifically? Well…..a lot of reasons really. But it comes down to this: I have always been fascinated by topics about and/or related to sexuality, sexual wellness, and sexual freedom. Which is basically EVERYTHING! When many people see the word "sexuality," they think specifically about a person's sexual orientation (are they gay/straight/bi/pan, etc.) and/or the specific types of sex people may or may not be having. This is a part of it, but far from the whole picture. The truth is that everything is connected with our sexuality. The way we see and understand ourselves, each other, our “roles”, our value, connection. Our sexuality and sexual experiences are an ever expanding, ever evolving part of our lifetime journey. And yet—so many things that we are shown and taught are shamed, stigmatized, and full of harmful narratives, misinformation, and judgements. As a sex therapist, I am passionate about normalizing, celebrating, and advocating for more expansive, sex positive, and pleasure oriented conversations around these incredibly important topics of conversation.  With my clients I love to discuss, explore, and challenge social/cultural expectations & norms, limiting beliefs, self judgements, and encourage playfulness, imagination, & sexual empowerment in this space. 

 

How do you identify? There are so many intersecting aspects and elements of who we are as people and how we move through the world. But some of the terms and titles I use to describe how I identify include being: a black, cisgender, queer, polyamorous, woman, partner, mother, daughter, sister, friend, and pleasure enthusiast! Lover of reading, musicals, quirky people, and quiet weekends in. Enjoying good food, company, and conversation with loved ones.