We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Chelsea Newton a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Chelsea, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s the best advice you ever gave to a client? How did they benefit / what was the result? (Please note this response is for education/entertainment purposes only and shouldn’t be construed as advice for the reader)

The best advice I ever gave to a s*x therapy client is advice I give to all of my clients: be your true self. It’s worth everything. For many of my LGBTQ s*x therapy clients in Colorado, they have to come in before they can come out. This means a client comes in for s*x therapy and connects with themself. They do this to come out to those closest to them. For many of my queer s*x therapy clients, the stakes are high. It can feel scary and overwhelming to them to consider how coming out as LGBTQ will impact life as they know it. For some, it means moving or divorce or a breakup or the loss of another important relationship. But, I give everyone the same, good advice: living authentically is worth everything.

My s*x therapy clients in Colorado tell me this a lot: They never thought they could have QUEER JOY! After the difficult work of therapy, queer joy is the payoff! That’s right. My LGBTQ s*x therapy clients have small and big moments of queer joy in and after our therapy.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Chelsea Newton, a queer social worker and s*x therapist based in Colorado. I got into the business of s*x therapy very intentionally. When I was at Temple University as an undergrad, I learned about Sexology. That was it for me. I immediately began to plan how I would become a sexologist and s*x therapist. At the time, I could not think of a more exciting profession and frankly, I still can’t. I find being a s*x therapist exciting. It’s exciting every day. I get to help people with their most personal and intimate problems. I deeply honor my clients’ trust and support them to make their lives better.

As a s*x therapist, I support my clients with just about any problem you can think of. I help clients find the words to come out to a parent or spouse. I also help them find new ways to enjoy s*x. I work with them to improve their mental health and often their s*x lives too. I am a s*x therapist in Denver, CO. I help my clients with complex issues about gender, sexuality, and relationships. My clients know that I also keep a “magic wand” handy during sessions. We both wish that things could be easier, as the problems in s*x therapy are often complex and ongoing. I help clients feel supported in their journey toward better s*x and better mental health. My clients often thank me at the end of each session. Even if I didn’t solve their problem, they feel better.

As a queer s*x therapist in Denver, CO, I am most proud of my clients. My clients work their asses off in session to meet their therapeutic goals. Showing up to s*x therapy takes a lot courage and vulnerability. But, my clients always rise to the occasion. I tell my clients this early in our work together, to benefit from therapy, you must be brave and vulnerable. I am so damn proud of each and every one of my clients, former and present, who continue to show up to do the work.

I want potential clients to know that as a queer, bisexual s*x therapist in Denver, CO, I am here to support you. There is a phrase in social work that says, “meet you clients where they are at.” I take that to heart. I am not a s*x therapist who will push clients where they don’t want to go. But, with your permission, I will give you a gentle nudge here and there. I meet my clients where they are at and welcome them to work with me exactly as they are. Not ready to talk about “the thing,” that’s ok, there are plenty of other things to work on. Not ready to come out to your parents or loved ones? That’s ok, we can explore the pros and cons or work on something else entirely. When a client seeks LGBTQ s*x therapy in Denver, I am there to support them. This may be your first time in therapy. Maybe you ghosted your last therapist because you just couldn’t do it anymore? Whatever happened before, I’m glad to welcome you to my therapy office now. I can’t wait to meet you!

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

If I could go back, I would choose to be a s*x therapist 100 times over. I have the most exciting and rewarding job that exists (but I might be biased).

Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?

The greatest thing that has helped build my reputation as a s*x therapist in Colorado is good old fashioned networking. I have more than a decade of experience working with children and families in Denver, Colorado. I have met many incredible mental health providers along the way.  The mental health community in Denver has embraced me from the start of my career in social work. The mental health providers of Colorado are competent and dedicated. They are my greatest asset to my reputation. Those who have worked with me, know me. They understand my passion. They see my skill and my unwavering integrity. I always do what is best for my clients and all people.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.phasesofthemindtherapy.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-newton-msw-lcsw-m-ed-b8315085/
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@lgbtqsextherapistcolorado
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/phases-of-the-mind-therapy-littleton