Chronic Illness & Intimacy

Written By Natasha Helfer | LCMFT, CST, CSTS

About this Podcast:

On this episode of the Natasha Helfer Podcast, Sara Rands, ACMHC, a Symmetry Counseling provider joins Natasha. They discuss her journey with as a breast cancer survivor how chronic illness affects intimacy.

To learn more about Sara please visit: https://symcounseling.com/sara-rands/ or call the Symmetry office at 208-391-7804 to schedule an appointment with her.

About the Guest:

Sara holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Sara is an Associate Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Utah. She’s Master Certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and currently training in the NARM model for complex trauma.

Sara works especially well with gifted, neurodiverse, and highly sensitive clients—analytical minds, deep thinkers, and those who’ve always moved through life a little differently. She brings lived wisdom from cancer survivorship, spiritual transitions, and parenting spectrum kids. With a background in both computer science and English, she offers a calm, curious, and focused presence and a rare ability to hold emotional complexity without simplifying it.

To help keep this podcast going, please consider donating at natashahelfer.com and share this episode. To watch the video of this podcast, you can subscribe to Natasha’s channel on Youtube and follow her professional Facebook page at Natasha Helfer LCMFT, CST-S. You can find all her cool resources at natashahelfer.com.

The information shared on this program is informational and should not be considered therapy.

This podcast addresses many topics around mental health and sexuality and may not be suitable for minors. Some topics may elicit a trigger or emotional response so please care for yourself accordingly.

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or feelings of Natasha Helfer or the Natasha Helfer Podcast. We provide a platform for open and diverse discussions, and it is important to recognize that different perspectives may be shared. We encourage our listeners to engage in critical thinking and form their own opinions.

Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro music by Otter Creek.

Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

Natasha Helfer | LCMFT, CST, CSTS

Natasha is the owner and founder of Symmetry Counseling. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist in the states of Kansas and Wisconsin and a Certified Sex Therapist. Natasha has been in practice for over 20 years and works with adults and adolescents. She specializes in mental health therapy, sex therapy and sexuality concerns, family and couples services, and faith transitions within spiritual journeys.

https://www.natashahelfer.com
Next

Sexual Shame in Mormon Land