welcome! I'm sadé ferrier, LMFT
let's talk about intimacy
therapy
[see also: counseling]
1. free space to be heard and/or to find out how to get what you most want
2. comfy couch, fuzzy blankets and a white noise machine outside the door
3. in-person care or online counseling within the comfort of your own home
[shah-day], [licensed marriage and family therapist]
Prefer video? I've got a greeting for you here!
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why do I do what I do?
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I specifically decided to become a therapist when I learned of a condition called "vaginismus" that creates pain during sex for so many women - yet it is rarely discussed. Since then, I have found deep enjoyment in helping couples walk through the hardest parts of marriage - whether the difficulty be in intimacy, communication, or even an affair. It may sound odd, but I want to be with you in the most painful seasons of your life...to give you hope, and to show you how to make consistent improvements.
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what's my therapeutic style?
I believe in challenge mixed with fun. Some sessions will be a stretch, as you learn new communication skills that you've never used before. Some sessions will be fun, focusing mainly on encouragement and affirmations for your progress. You set the pace, and I collaborate with you to set the feel of your therapy experience.
I work online or in-person with couples in the metro-Atlanta (or Suwanee, Georgia) area. Our sessions will involve
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Degrees
B.S.F.C.S. Consumer Journalism
University of Georgia | 2015
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M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy
Lee University | 2017
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Credentials
Georgia Therapy License:
#MFT001842
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For You to Know
Sites of Practice:
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I do not provide crisis intervention.
Contact 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
what do you want to improve?
Individuals​
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Perfectionism
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Dating Life
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Anxiety
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First-generation trauma
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Safe place to vent
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Improving relationships
Couples​
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Pre-engagement & premarital
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Communication issues
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Low frequency of sex
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Considering divorce
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Interracial relationships
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Affair recovery
Individuals or Couples​
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Vaginismus (pain during sex)
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Low sexual desire/ sex drive
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Erectile dysfunction
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Premature ejaculation
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Intercourse not possible
how often will we meet?
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Make space in your schedule for weekly sessions for the first 4 to 6 weeks. This will give us a chance to really get the ball rolling and create new change.
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Remember: if we're changing a pattern in your life or relationship that isn't working, we'll need to be very intentional on the front end to shift directions to something healthier!
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After this, we move to biweekly sessions. This will give you time to practice what we've learned and experience change outside of therapy.
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You'll know when you've met your goals. Trust me :) At this point, most clients will choose either monthly or seasonal sessions to maintain all of their hard work!
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