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Sexual Wellness and Counseling

In this episode. Dr. Hargons speaks about her new book, Good Sex, as well as her journey in the field of professional counseling and counseling sexology.

Sexual Wellness and Counseling
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Episode

In this episode. Dr. Hargons speaks about her new book, Good Sex, as well as her journey in the field of professional counseling and counseling sexology.

Guest

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is an award-winning associate professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health, where she studies sexual wellness and liberation. With over 70 published articles, Dr. Hargons has made substantial contributions to the field, positioning herself as a leading authority in her discipline. Her innovative work has been widely recognized and featured in major podcasts and publications such as the Huffington Post, Essence, Wall Street Journal, Women's Health, Blavity, Cosmopolitan, and the New York Times. As a thought leader, Dr. Hargons continues to shape the conversation around sexual wellness, advocating for liberation and wellness within marginalized communities.

Resources

https://www.drcandicenicole.com/

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Good-Sex/Candice-Nicole-Hargons-PhD/9781955905794

https://www.counselingsexology.com/

 https://www.rowhousepublishing.com/ 

https://www.smsna.org/patients/did-you-know/the-sex-positivity-movement-what-it-means-to-be-sex-positive

Transcript

https://otter.ai/u/cA5PN0K084so5ISbRhHIz1QnJuQ?utm_source=copy_url

Citation

Burnes, T.  (Producer). (2025, March 24). Sexual Wellness & Counseling (No.292) [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/dr.-candice-hargons 
Dr. Theo Burnes

Dr. Theo Burnes

Dr. Theodore Burnes (he/him/his) is a professor of clinical education at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education and a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC600) in the state of California. His professional interests include the psychology of human sexual expression and sex-positivity; teaching and training pedagogy in mental health services; clinical supervision; social justice and advocacy; mental health and wellness for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning (LGBTIQ) individuals; qualitative research epistemologies and ontologies. He is a former member of the Board of Directors for the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (CALPCC). Dr. Burnes also maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, CA, which he sees a range of clients and also supervises pre-licensed professionals. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association (in Divisions 17 and 44), and is thrilled to be a Contributing Host to the Thoughtful Counselor Podcast.

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