Dr. Jessica Sanchez

I am a licensed sex therapist who advocates, empowers, & assists with restoring women's sexual autonomy & agency. My specializations include the healing of sexual & relationship trauma, sexual pain, prenatal, pregnancy, & the postpartum journey, eldest & only born daughters, life transitions, sexual exploration, first born and/or only daughters, & imposter syndrome & women of color, while decolonizing mental health through holistic & ancestorial healing practices. My work focuses on addressing ineffective behaviors, habits, and/or beliefs surrounding sexuality, client education, rewriting and/or editing intergenerational scripts/messages, & empowering women to live their most authentic, sexually empowered, & pleasure-filled lives. I believe in taking a collaborative, client-centered, & trauma-informed approach that focuses on the individualized needs of each client. Additional communities I have extensive experience in serving are: victims and/or survivors of sexual & relationship violence, women of color, parents rewriting the sex education script for their children, single fathers raising daughters, & first-generation college students.  

National Presentations

In 2023, I created a presentation called, Redefining Victim-Centered & Trauma-Informed Care to Include Sex, Bodies, & Pleasure, that gained national attention in 2024 due to it’s purpose of challenging mental health clinicians & victim advocates to treat the entire body when serving survivors. My presentation gained national traction & I am blessed to have presented this workshop at multiple national conferences that has led to even more contracted partnerships with the military, higher education, & non-profit agencies.

I have presented my work at the following conferences:

  • National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA)

  • National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA)

  • National Sexual Assault Conference (NSAC)

  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Texas

  • National Conference on Crimes Against Women (NCCAW)

  • American Association for Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE)

  • Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA)

  • Trauma Support Services of North Texas (TSSNT)

Credentials

I am a proud first-generation scholar who earned my bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), my Master’s in Social Work (MSW), & my Master’s in Human Sexuality Education (MEd) from Widener University, & my Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University. I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas (License #107600) & I am completing my Certified Sex Therapist (CST) certification with the American Association of Sex Therapist, Educators & Counselors (AASECT). My doctoral research, Chingonas & Sex: A Qualitative Study Examining How Mexican American Women Experience Sexual Subjectivity, is my forever passion project & I am currently converting my research into a sexual wellness guide for Chingonas. 

Communities I am Passionate About Serving

Women

I am passionate about empowering women to live life on their own sexual terms. I respect every woman’s (and all human beings’) decision to do what feels best with their body & my heart feels the most full when I am able to expand women’s understanding of pleasure, desire, & fantasy. The one place I want every single woman to feel the most empowered is in her body, & next, her bedroom. Whether it is connecting with your body for the first time, after experiencing trauma, reconnecting after childbirth, or you are simply wanting to explore new desires; it would be an honor to be your therapist & hold space for you.

Parents

I recognize a lot of parents quickly forget who they needed when they were younger & instead, parent from a fear based mentality when raising their own children. When knowledge ends, assumptions begin. If you feel uncertain about your parenting style and/or disconnected from your child(ren), especially when it comes to discussing sex & sexuality related topics, allow me to be a member of your community & equip you with the tools necessary so you feel confident navigating these complex & courageous conversations.

First-Generation Students

I am the first in my familia to graduate college therefore, I hold a special place in my corazón for first-generation students who are attempting to navigate a system that was not designed for them in the first place. If you are a first-generation college student seeking a therapist who understands the complexities of navigating higher education, I am here for you. 

Significant discounted rates apply for college students seeking mental health support.

In 2022, I was honored to be one of four women in the city of Dallas to receive the Mujer Legendaria de Ford National Award for Innovation.

Random Facts About Me   

I love my parents. Their love and respect for me has been the most constant variable in my life.

Soy Chingona.  

The best hobbies I have acquired are lifting weights, sound baths, hot yoga, & meditation.

My favorite color is royal purple.

I adore dogs & miss my Chuchito every day.  

I am a foodie & will never offer to share because food brings me that much pleasure.

I am a Taurus (hence why I love food!).