Sex and the Bull City

In this powerful episode of Queen City Healthy Sex and Relationships , Dr. Sophia sits down with Lisa and Andrew Reichel, founders of Room to Heal —a recovery residence supporting men struggling with porn, sex, and love addiction, as well as their partners and families. They share their raw, inspiring story of betrayal, heartbreak, and healing—and how their personal journey led to the creation of...

In this courageous and deeply personal episode, Dr. Sophia sits down with her very first Charlotte client, Will — a young man in recovery from sex addiction. Together, they discuss the realities of early exposure to pornography, the shame and stigma surrounding SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous), and how recovery and community can offer hope and healing. Will opens up about his darkest moments, including...

In this episode, Dr. Sophia takes us on a deep and compassionate dive into the real world of sex therapy —what it is, what it definitely isn't , and why it's so important for individuals and couples alike. 💬 🚫 No, sex therapy is not what pop culture often portrays it as.💡 Yes, it’s about emotional connection, communication, healing, and rediscovering intimacy. Dr. Sophia shares real-lif...

In this episode, Dr. Sophia dives into some of the most common questions she’s asked as a therapist and sex addiction specialist. Whether it’s at a dinner party or during a consultation, people often wonder: What is sex addiction? How does sex therapy differ from regular therapy? Do I need a therapist or a coach? Drawing from her professional expertise and personal recovery journey through Al-Anon...

In this episode of the Queen City Healthy Sex Podcast, Dr. Sophia, a seasoned psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, reintroduces herself and discusses her new practice in Charlotte as part of the Queen City Podcast Network. Dr. Sophia delves into sex therapy, sex addiction, love addiction, codependency, trauma, and the crucial role of intimacy and connection in relationships. She emphasizes...

In this episode, Dr. Sophia sits down with Alex LeBrec host of The Charlotte Dating Podcast , for a candid conversation about dating trends, relationship dynamics, and navigating the dating world in Charlotte. Alex shares her journey of launching a dating podcast focused on intentional dating and how her personal experiences inspired the show. From dating apps to real-life encounters, Dr. Sophia a...

Dr. Sophia and Dr. Francis Joy Discuss Codependency

Negotiation, kinks and fetishes, relationship structure, knowing your own needs and how to advocate for them, exploring kink.

Our clients who struggle with addiction or infidelity or are in a relationship with someone who struggles often wrestle with the concept of forgiveness. The concept is a lot more complicated than most people talk about. In this podcast, Marcus Walton and Celynd Malone explore the concept, ways that forgiveness can be oversimplified, forced, misunderstood, even weaponized. We do our own wrestling t...

Jeff Schaeffer (MDiv, CSAT, MA, LCMHC) and Celynd Malone (CSAT Candidate, LCMHCA) talk about ADHD and Sex Addiction

In this episode, Celynd and Dr. Sophia discuss gender diversity and parenting.

MaRay Crockett (LMFTA) and Celynd Malone talk about what to expect from couples therapy.

Marcus and Celynd wrap up their series on Purity Culture by talking about how it impacts our understanding of healthy relationships. They also discuss what they think makes for a healthy relationship.

Aura LaBarre (LCMHC) and Celynd Malone (LCMHCA) discuss betrayal trauma and its impact on partners.

Celynd Malone and Marcus Walton discuss purity culture in part 2 on the topic.

For those of a certain age raised in evangelical Christian circles, the expectation of abstinence from sex, modesty, and strict gender roles is all too familiar. This is a conversation around purity culture and its effects on those of us who lived it.

Celynd and Tempe are both associates at Bull City Psychotherapy. They discuss platonic intimacy, how to build it, and barriers to it, in this episode of Sex and the Bull City.

Dr. Sophia and Caroline discuss the co occurring addictions of sex addiction and eating disorders and the new programs at Bull City Psychotherapy.

Dr. Sophia and Tempe discuss Tempe’s assets and offerings as a therapist.

I’m this episode, Dr. Sophia and Celynd discuss creating an effective recovery plan for the holiday season.

In this episode, Dr. Sophia & associate, Celynd Malone, discuss the emotional consequences of isolation during Covid.

In this episode, Dr. Sophia &Associates discuss various effective modalities for EMDR via Zoom teletherapy.

I’m this episode of Sex and the Bill City, Dr. Sophia and MaRay Crockett discuss MaRay’s expertise as an EMDR trauma therapist as well as Marriage and Family Therapist.

I’m this episode of Sex and the Bill City, Dr. Sophia chats w Lee Lyttle about his memoir and recovery.

This episode introduces Cat Salemi and also discusses the importance of working with a specialty trained therapist if you are questioning your gender identity and/or ID as Trans