When I stood by my professional convictions about sexuality as a certified sex therapist, I found myself at odds with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—the religious community that had shaped much of my life. The conflict made national news, including coverage in The Washington Post, but my story goes far beyond my confrontation with the Mormon Church.

In Sexcommunicated: Healing Revelations of a Mormon Sex Therapist, I share my personal journey and professional insights into the intersections of religion, sexuality, relationships, and mental health. I explore how religious shame takes root, how institutions exercise power over our most intimate lives, and what it takes to reclaim our personal agency.

Ultimately, this is a story about moving beyond shame and toward a healthier, more compassionate understanding of sexuality, relationships, and ourselves. My experience is distinctly Mormon, but the themes extend far beyond Mormonism.