Nicole Gricius, MS, LPC

Nicole Gricius, MS, LPC, is a psychotherapist in private practice in Bend, Oregon. She specializes in sex, sexuality, and gender in her practice and she is a doctoral candidate with Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. She takes an existential and narrative approach to therapy and loves the intersection of biology, psychology, relationship, and cultural factors in our sexuality, along with the joy and empowerment that comes with reclaiming one’s eroticism. Find her online and follow for trainings, articles and other fun content at www.nicolegriciuscounseling.com or on instagram @nicolegriciuscounseling.

How Therapists Can Get Comfortable Talking About Sex in Therapy

Clients are often highly attuned to their therapist’s approval—or disapproval—of their own actions, beliefs, and personhood. And, at the same … Continued

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Sex Therapy With Queer Clients

There are a lot of different ways to support your queer clients and their sexual wellness. Some practitioners don’t work … Continued

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Why It’s Important to Use the Right Words in Sex Therapy

I spend my days with my clients talking about arousal, orgasm, and erections (along with other, non-sexual topics too!) We … Continued

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