"I empower counselors and therapists with an integrated somatic sex therapy model. This approach gives them the confidence and effective skills to help clients create deeply healing and meaningful intimate relationships."

~ Melissa Walker

Founder, Director, Clinician, Supervisor

Melissa Walker

MA, LPC, CST, R-DMT

Founding Training Assistant

Anna Mayer

MA, LPC, R-DMT

WELCOME TO

Embodied Relationships Training Center

Empowering Clinicians, Transforming Intimacy

Embodied Relationships Training Center offers transformative, trauma-informed training for clinicians, blending sex therapy, attachment-based relationship therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and neurobiology. Our Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy (S-CST) model equips practitioners to help clients navigate intimacy and sexuality with confidence, fostering meaningful, consensual relationships.

Founded by Melissa, a Licensed Professional Counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, ERTC integrates her expertise in somatic counseling, dance/movement therapy, and relationship practices. Through our inclusive and experiential approach, we empower clinicians to support clients in creating embodied, healing connections that honor consent and authenticity.

Training

Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy Training

Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy is an innovative approach that integrates somatic therapy principles with a deep understanding of sexual health, empowerment, and relational dynamics. It is designed to address the complex layers of sexual trauma, pleasure, intimacy, and embodiment.

Somatic-Concentric Sex Therapy (S-CST) for Couples & Intimate Relationships

In intimate relationships, partners may encounter challenges beyond verbal communication or intellectual understanding. Often, couples find that despite talking through issues and learning new concepts, the core difficulties in their relationship remain unchanged.

Supervision & Consultation

One-on-One Supervision/Consultation

Unlock deeper insights into your clinical practice through personalized one-on-one Supervision/Consultation with Melissa Walker, MA, LPC, CST, R-DMT and Anna Mayer, MA, LPC, R-DMT.

Group Consultation

Experience the power of shared learning through Melissa Walker’s Group Supervision opportunities.

Whole-Body Sex: Somatic Sex Therapy and the Lost Language of the Erotic Body

By: Melissa Walker, LPC, CST, R-DMT

Awarded the AASECT book award for general audience in 2023!

A guide through the layers of your social-sexual self to uncover and reclaim the wisdom of your sex/ual/ity.

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Testimonials

Melissa is a skillful and truly talented instructor. I learned so much from her, and look forward to many more opportunities to continue to learn from her.

Melissa clearly put much time and energy into integrating dance movement principles into a somatic sex therapy approach with trauma clients. Nice work!

Melissa is a seasoned sex therapist, with a unique background in somatic and dance movement therapy. An upcoming author, and also a professor of ethics at Naropa, Melissa provides a healing space and experience that is bridges a deep understanding of mental health, couples and sexual health, and body awareness. She is professional, clinical, intentional, and somatic, while also deeply compassionate and relatable.

Over the years, I have had the privilege to attend her workshops, to learn more about somatic sex therapy, and to witness her grow and expand as a clinician. Melissa shines best when she teaches what she is most passionate about. I have learned much from her."

Melissa is an outstanding guide for people who are confused about sex and/or want to deepen their intimacy with self and their partner through conscious communication, embodiment, and pleasure. Not only is she intelligent, professional, and innovative - she also has a presence that feels so genuine, compassionate, and comfortable that you just kind of want to be around her! We confidently refer our clients to Melissa!

Melissa is a beacon for love, sex, and relationship therapy. I trust her completely and refer clients to her regularly. I would recommend her to anyone.

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