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Noelle Benach Counseling & Consulting, LLC

Individual Therapy, Couples and Relational Counseling, S*x Therapy for Maryland Residents.

03/04/2026

🤷🏼‍♀️ People often ask me why I became a therapist.

To be honest, it’s complicated. I had to learn to hold space for other people’s emotions when I was way too young. Whether it be nature or nurture that shaped me, I know myself to be an empathic and curious person, which works out well in the mental heath field.

It’s a privilege to help people build self-understanding, resilience, and pleasure in their lives while also recognizing that healing is connected to dignity, justice, and collective care.

🤷🏼‍♀️Why practice sx therapy?

Sx therapy is a highly specialized area of psychotherapy that is designed to help both individuals, couples, polyamorous folx to address medical, psychological, personal, or interpersonal factors impacting their pleasure, connection, and satisfaction.

A big part of that work is LGBTQIA+ affirming care. I recognize that sxuality, gender, pleasure, and relationships exist across a wide spectrum of identities and experiences. It’s a privilege to actively challenge shame, stigma, and misinformation that many q***r and trans people have been taught about their bodies, desires, and relationships.

I view sxual health as a fundamental human right, and a crucial element of overall wellness. I find so much meaning if helping folx define and explore what works for them.

🤷🏼‍♀️People also ask me why I care so much about fat liberation.

Because it’s directly harmed me, you, and everyone we know. Anti-fatness isn’t just about body size… it’s a system of stigma and discrimination that teaches all of us that our worth, desirability, and health are tied to how closely our bodies fit a narrow standard.

When we reject that idea that only certain bodies should be treated with dignity and care, we create a world where people can access healthcare without shame, experience intimacy without stigma, and move through their lives with greater freedom and ease.

Obviously, these are all over-simplied answers for the sake of fitting into an instrgam caption… but if you want to talk deeper, feel free to reach out.

03/03/2026

Last week I had the pleasure (hehe, get it?) of presenting at the National Sx Ed Conference (NSEC) hosted by the .

I’m grateful to the folks who attended and participated in my session, titled, Curves Unbound: Sxual Pleasure as Liberation for Fat Women.

In just 90 minutes, we: ▪️Traced the historical roots of anti-fatness ◾️Debunked four persistent myths about fatness as it pertains to sxuality ▪️Explored pleasure as a pathway to liberation ◾️Highlighted toys, tools, and accessories designed with fat bodies in mind

When fat people believe they are worthy of experiencing pleasure, they directly resist against a culture that characterizes them as undesirable and unloveable.

A theme I noticed throughout the different presentations I attended last week was that Liberation always benefits the collective. When the most marginalized bodies are free, everyone’s range of possibility expands.

The NSEC is more than an annual gathering… it’s an invigorating, capacity-building space and a strategic investment in the future of sx education and the people moving this work forward.

In just a few days, I had the opportunity to connect with folks who deeply understand the value of sx education and expand my knowledge in ways I’m excited to integrate into my clinical practice.

Thank you so much to NSEC for having me. I’m already looking forward to next year’s conference.

02/20/2026

Wand-style vi*****rs can look a little intimidating… but they’re one of the most accessible pleasure tools out there.

Their strong, rumbly vibration can make a real difference for folks who need more consistent external stimulation, especially people who’ve struggled to experience or**sm.

The long handle makes them easier to use for many bodies, including folks with chronic pain, limited mobility, larger bodies, or fatigue.

And because they’re designed for external use, they can feel like a lower-pressure way to explore pleasure at your own pace.

There’s also tons of attachment options to really customize your experience in both solo and partnered play.

Like all pleasure tools, there’s no “right” way to use one.

You can start over clothing, use the lowest setting, or simply explore what feels comfortable and curious.

Of course, pleasure is not one-size-fits-all, so this may or may not be the right toy for you.
 Taking time to learn what works best for your body is a meaningful part of pleasure and self-trust.

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02/13/2026

This is what the conversation hearts should be saying this year and you cannot convince me otherwise.

02/12/2026

Often times, at the end of a phone consultation, potential clients ask me, “So, based on what we talked about, do you think we’d be a good fit?”

I don’t always say yes.

Even though it’s tempting to say yes for the sake of maintaining an ever-full caseload (thanks late stage capitalism), I know that I’m doing both myself and that client a favor by being honest with my response.
�Therapist-Client fit is influenced by numerous factors including the therapist’s specialities and experience, treatment modalities, schedule availability, insurance or financial restrictions, or even personality.

If someone is looking for a clinician who offers CBT and a blank screen approach, I can rule myself out immediately. 🤷🏼‍♀️

If I don’t think I’m an ideal fit for that client’s needs, I never want them to feel rejected or abandoned. It’s a big step to reach out to someone for help…so I want to offer them a soft place to land. That’s why I will always follow up with appropriate referrals to colleagues I know and trust.��💜Similarly, I know I do my best work with certain concerns. I’m deeply interested and versed in helping clients navigate things like body liberation, LGBTQIA+ issues, kink, relationships, poly/EMN dynamics, intimacy, and fertility struggles. Acknowledging that I am not the best fit for certain folks allows me to prioritize these clients instead.

So realistically… I do want the best for anyone who reaches out to me, even if I’m not that person. 💖

That being said, if you’re looking for a new therapist in Baltimore, or someone licensed for telehealth across MD & PA, I do have some daytime appointments available now. Click the link in my bio to learn more or schedule your complimentary phone consultation. ☎️

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02/10/2026

It’s a hard time to be a therapist.

I can hold multiple truths:

I love supporting my clients. It’s one of the greatest honors of my life.
 AND

Holding space for others while processing ongoing genocide, ICE-led violence, denial of the experiences of SA survivors, and rampant dehumanization of my friends and neighbors is hard.

And on top of that, anti-fat sentiment is on the rise. Every other advertisement I see seems to be promoting weight loss drugs. Mike Tyson’s stupid Super Bowl commercial was not “edgy”. It’s the same old recycled anti-fat bu****it spit out by a new spokesperson.

Fat people have existed across history, cultures, food systems, and economic structures. Processed foods didn’t cause body diversity. They simply became a convenient scapegoat so people don’t have to reckon with genetics, disability, trauma, medication, poverty, racism, or the fact that bodies are not moral projects.

If you’re a fellow mental health provider feeling worn down, you’re not failing. You’re simply responding to a world that asks us to absorb harm and keep going.

02/05/2026

Here’s a few ways I show up for my clients that do not align with the things I was taught in graduate school.

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

02/04/2026

It’s that unconditional positive regard at work!

02/03/2026

Hi! 👋🏻 I’m Noelle Benach, LCPC, CST, PhD. I’m a Baltimore-based psychotherapist, and AASECT certified S ex Therapist. 🛋️ 🧠
 If you’re interesting in working together, scroll through this post to learn more about scheduling a complimentary phone consultation and what to expect in your initial sessions. ➡️

I work with adult individuals, couples, and non-monogamous folks to address a variety of factors such as:
🌈 LGBTQIA+ Related Concerns
🔥 Intimacy Issues
❤️ Relationship Struggles (Poly & ENM Affirming)
💖Body Liberation Work (Fat Positive & HAES Aligned)
❤️‍🩹Trauma
😬Anxiety
➡️Life Transitions
🤱🏼Perinatal Mental Health & Parenting
🧠 Neurodivergence Related Concerns

My office is located in the Roland Park neighborhood of Charm City. 🏙️ I also offer telehealth sessions for clients who reside in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania.

📅 I currently have a few openings for daytime sessions!

☎️ Ready to take the next step? Let’s talk! Schedule your free consultation today. Link in my bio & at the footer of my website .

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01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

I use the Wondrous V***a Puppet, created by Dorrie Lane () with my clients because bodies deserve to be taught about clearly, accurately, and without shame.

For many people, anatomy has only ever been discussed in vague, euphemistic, or fear-based ways. A 3D teaching tool allows learning to be visual, tactile, concrete, and accessible.

Here’s why it matters:

💜 It helps people actually understand their bodies

🖤 Our discussions about the puppet can correct common myths and misinformation

💜 I use it as a tool to support pleasure-inclusive, consent-centered education

🖤 It can help reduce shame by treating anatomy as normal, not taboo

💜 It’s especially helpful for folks who didn’t receive inclusive or accurate education growing up

Talking about bodies doesn’t make things inappropriate. But silence does.

Education builds agency.

Knowledge supports autonomy.

And understanding anatomy is a foundation for safer, more satisfying, and more empowered relationships with ourselves and others.

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01/23/2026

As a mental health provider, nothing could convince me to recommend diets, GLP-1s, or other intentional weight-loss interventions to my clients.

Why?!

1️⃣ Weight is not a behavior.

2️⃣ Restriction fuels shame, obsession, and disconnection.

3️⃣ The data on long-term weight loss outcomes is bleak and the mental health fallout is very real.

4️⃣ Anti-fatness is a social problem, not a client pathology.

And yet… so many therapists still do. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Often under the guise of “health”, without interrogating the systems (racism, capitalism, healthism) that taught us that being thin is superior.

Call me wild, but I believe mental health care should reduce harm, not repackage it.

I will always support my clients’ autonomy to make decisions about their own bodies. I simply choose not to frame weight loss as healing.

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Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm

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