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Healthy sexuality and relationships are integral to a fulfilling life. Because the interplay of sex and intimacy is at the core of our human adventure — how we see ourselves and experience others — having guidance to manage the issues that can interfere with our enjoyment of sex and intimate relationships can be life changing.

My practice is unique in that I look at the familial, social, and cultural contexts that my clients have grown up in and live in. Through sensitivity to cultural norms, I help couples, individuals, and families move past cultural and religious taboos and gain the understanding and power to lead healthier, happier lives.

I offer a full-spectrum counseling experience that takes into consideration your unique upbringing, background, and life story to help you live a fuller, more rewarding life. Through positive exploration, I can assist you in healing wounds, achieving a high level of positivity and self-growth, and living a fuller, more rewarding life.

You may benefit from my counseling style if:

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  • - You are from a marginalized background, culture or LGBTQIAA+.
  • - You have experienced trauma or painful childhood experiences surrounding sex that are affecting your current sexual life.
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  • - You are having difficulty enjoying sex or having a healthy relationship due to chronic illness, trauma, PTSD, or other issues.
  • - You are experiencing abuse at the hands of a narcissist.
  • - You are experiencing issues surrounding sexual performance.
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  • - You are from a Middle Eastern background and wish to find a sex-positive counselor who fully understands your culture.
  • - You are an immigrant having trouble adjusting to life and norms in the United States.

My aim is to provide a safe space to explore these deeper, more vulnerable, parts of yourself. Through insight, awareness, and education, I can help you release emotions of grief, fear, anxiety, and isolation and move toward sexual and mental wholeness and wellness.

Sex-positive therapy can bring self-growth and healing and give you the power to enjoy rewarding relationships and meaningful and pleasurable sexual experiences.

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Sandra Khalil M.S., LMFT

Sandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Texas and founder of Instilling Hope Counseling Services. With a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Arabic Literature from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Sandra sees individuals ages 13 and up, couples, and families.

As a therapist, Sandra's personal goal is to help eliminate the negative stigma that surrounds mental health and to encourage inclusivity and positivity across a wide range of personal relationship choices.

Sandra Kahlil M.S., LMFT-Associate

Sandra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the state of Texas and founder of Instilling Hope Counseling Services. With a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Arabic Literature from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Sandra sees individuals ages 13 and up, couples, and families.

As a therapist, Sandra’s personal goal is to help eliminate the negative stigma that surrounds mental health and to encourage inclusivity and positivity across a wide range of personal relationship choices.

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