Healing Exchange LLC

07/28/2025

Join us in welcoming Astonish Fann (they/she) to Healing Exchange!

Astonish is a second year MSW student at Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work, with a concentration in mental health and an interest in s*xual health and education. Over the last three years, they’ve delivered comprehensive s*x education to learners of all ages and recently completed work in reproductive healthcare. Across these roles, she championed curiosity, exploration, acceptance, and pleasure as vital parts of well-being. They are always eager to expand their knowledge in the hopes of sharing it with others.

In their therapeutic work, Astonish advocates for autonomy and collaborative care. They believe clients are the experts in their own lived experiences and are passionate about helping individuals break free from the societal “boxes” they have been placed in. She dreams of a day where individuals can be themselves, find self-love, and enjoy a loving community without shame or stigma.

Areas of interest include:
-Comprehensive s*xuality education
-Identity exploration without shame and stigma
-Impact of childhood experiences on identity and behavior
-Communication with the self and within relationships

Astonish will be offering the following:

💐Individual Therapy Sessions
A space to explore identity, shame, or disconnection – without judgment. Together, we’ll move at your pace toward healing, clarity, and a deeper sense of self.

🫂 Relationship Therapy Sessions
For partners wanting more connection, safety, or understanding. I support all relationship structures and help folks build communication rooted in care and consent.

👩‍🏫 Group Therapy Sessions
Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. Group spaces offer connection, shared experience, and room to feel seen – especially in the places we’ve felt hidden.

To learn more about services at Healing Exchange visit www.healingxchg.com!

07/03/2025

"Intimacy During Crisis" is kicking off soon! If you're part of the St. Louis community and were impacted by the recent tornado, have experienced crisis somewhere else, and you've witnessed changes happening in your life or in your community, this space is for you. Join us for an open conversation about intimacy and recovering from disaster and crisis.

While these are our topics based on responses we've gotten so far, it's not too late to let your voice be heard! Fill out our google form (https://forms.gle/ifTGmhZrA739nY7LA) to let us know more ways you'd like us to frame our discussions, your availability, and the format that works best for you.

We hope to see you soon!

06/26/2025

When we think of disaster recovery, oftentimes, the first priority is getting food, clothing, and shelter to the people who need it. While this is crucial, it leaves out of the narrative the mental exhaustion, the emotional havoc, and the psychological damage that a disaster can cause. Even less talked about are the changes in our relationships, in our friendships, in our communities, and within ourselves that these disturbances can cause.

The reality is, being displaced can mean less privacy. Moving can mean disconnection from community. Losing our homes can leave us wondering who we are without them.

While often there isn't space to talk about "intimate" affairs like these in traditional disaster relief efforts, "Intimacy During Crisis" provides us a place to talk about all of these things and more. Join us weekly, for six weeks, to unpack the true impact of sudden and devastating change.

We're ready to begin soon but we need information from you! Fill out the google form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOD7X5h9SKO0RcXpuGLPOONTMSTqCJrpXqQxayqpTx_VKqAw/viewform) to let us know what dates, times, and locations work best for you!

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06/26/2025

Surviving a disaster means more than just having shelter or food. It also means navigating emotional upheaval, changes in intimacy, loss of identity, and disconnection from our support systems.

With the recent tornado in St. Louis, many are still recovering, not just physically, but relationally and emotionally. That’s why we’re launching Intimacy During Crisis, a 6-week guided space to reflect, reconnect, and rebuild from the inside out.

Dates and times coming soon. Help us plan by filling out the quick form --> https://forms.gle/yKRnu1HPvYbUvHuV8

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06/20/2025

Join us in welcoming Aliyah Wilcox (they/them) to Healing Exchange!

Aliyah is a second-year MSW student at the Brown School of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and a specialization in Sexual Health and Education. Aliyah is an avid learner, healer, and lover of people and their stories. They are a Black q***r champion of decolonization in constant pursuit of ways to liberate their practice and life. The intersection of race, gender and s*xuality, and our experiences of trauma are where Aliyah’s passion lies and where they see the potential for healing. Utilizing the wisdom of multiple modalities from somatic techniques, talk-based peer counseling, and spirituality-centered practices informed by Afro-indigenous philosophy, Aliyah aspires to support transformation and healing.

Areas of interest include:
-Intersectional, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions with LGBTQ+ BIPOC people
-Peer support for racialized trauma and identity concerns
-Unpacking kink and s*xual shame
-Intersectional s*x education
-Religious trauma and forming a liberation-focused relationship to religion and spirituality

Aliyah will be offering the following:

🫂 In Between Sessions
This session is for self-care, learning grounding skills, holding space for processing, practicing wellness exercises, and more! They are happy to meet virtually or outside at Forest Park (St. Louis, MO).

💐 Intimacy During Crisis
A space to talk about anything that traditional relief efforts often leave out. While providing for the material needs of individuals and communities going through a crisis is crucial to recovery, disruptions to our relationships to ourselves and others are an element of a disaster's devastation that is frequently unacknowledged.

👩‍🏫 Social Work Support for Clients
Helping our clients connect with resources like housing, healthcare, financial assistance, and local community programs. I’m here to help you explore your options in a grounded, nonjudgmental way.

Learn about services at Healing Exchange at www.healingxchg.com!

06/17/2025

🎈 Seven years.

Seven years of holding space.

Seven years of showing up -- for our clients, for each other, for healing in all its messy, beautiful forms.

We’re celebrating every hard conversation, every gentle pause, every deep breath, every boundary set, every “aha” moment, and every tear witnessed. 💛

To our therapists, coaches, interns, and clients: thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve walked with us for a season or several years, you’ve helped shape this practice into what it is today. A place of curiosity, growth, and care.

Here’s to seven years of heart work -- and everything that’s still to come.

Happy 7th Birthaversary to us! 🥳

Learn more about us at https://www.healingxchg.com/

06/17/2025

What freezes you in tough conversations?

I used to think if I didn’t say it perfectly—especially when expressing frustration or hurt—I’d make things worse. So I waited. I rehearsed. I froze.

Eventually, I tried something different: I reflected. I wrote. I asked myself real questions like:

➡ What am I trying to control by avoiding this?

➡ Can I speak my truth and still stay connected?

➡ What do I want to learn from this?

It wasn’t perfect. But it was real. And that made all the difference.

Here’s the shift:
👉 Change your relationship to the outcome.

The goal isn’t to control what they say. It’s to show up with care, courage, and clarity.

If this resonates, I’ve shared the 11 questions I used to move from fear to compassion. (You can read them all here https://www.healingxchg.com/post/from-freeze-to-flow-staying-present-when-you-d-rather-shut-down if you’re curious.)

Let me know: What’s one thing you could do differently next time you feel stuck?

06/11/2025

Our book club is back with a new vibe!

The goal is the same: to create space where meaningful conversations can thrive -- especially around topics we don't always explore elsewhere.

But this time, we are including a variety of engaging sources (books, podcasts, documentaries, music, articles, and more!) to spark thoughtful dialogue. Whether you’re here to reflect, question, or simply listen, you're welcome just as you are.

So head to the site to read the details and join the waitlist. We'll start in July and will send out more information soon! -->

A s*x-positive, judgment-free book club for curious minds and open hearts. Join us for thoughtful conversations, guided discussions, and brave community around ~2 hours of curated content each month.

06/05/2025

We'll see you there tomorrow!

Eric Jones, LMSW (he/they) is a therapist specializing in s*x, relationships, trauma, and identity, with a particular focus on working with q***r youth and couples. With a background in higher education and student affairs, Eric is passionate about creating spaces for exploration and healing, where....

06/04/2025

Thrilled for the opportunity to hold space for curious parents wanting more tools to support their kids. Join us this Thursday as we dive into the parenting edition of gender identity and s*xuality!

🌈 This Thursday! Get your tickets TODAY. Space is limited.
Join us for a powerful and affirming parenting & caregiver discussion on Gender Identity & Sexuality, led by Eric Jones from Healing Exchange LLC!

Eric is a q***r, s*x-positive therapist with a deep commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed care—especially for q***r youth, couples, and families. With experience in higher ed and a passion for healing spaces, Eric helps people rewrite the stories that no longer serve them and explore identity with compassion and curiosity.

📍 Where: Virtual Event
📅 When: Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m.
🔗 Purchase tickets: https://equalshares.org/purchase-tickets-1/ols/products/genderidentityands*xuality

Whether you're a parent, ally, educator, or simply curious, this session is a safe space to learn, reflect, and grow. Come with your questions and an open heart. 🧡💬

05/29/2025

Join us in welcoming Nicole Soell (she/her) to Healing Exchange!

Nicole is a second-year part-time MSW student at the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. She works as an Athletic Director and teaches health and physical education to high school students. Sexual health education is Nicole’s passion. She envisions a world where everyone receives comprehensive information about their bodies, minds, and spirits so that they can approach their s*xuality with curiosity rather than shame, find pleasure and joy in s*x instead of insecurity, and explore safe, consensual, and positive s*xual experiences. Her belief is that s*x education is vital to the holistic health and wellbeing of every individual. In addition, her background in psychology and sociology fuels her commitment to creating diverse spaces where people feel connected and supported.

Areas of Interest
-Comprehensive s*xual health education
-Exploring pleasure and intimacy
-Normalizing s*x and s*xuality by building connection and sharing information

Nicole will be offering the following:

💐 In Between Sessions
This space is for self-care, learning grounding skills, reviewing concepts discussed in therapy, holding space for processing, practicing wellness exercises, and more! She’s happy to meet virtually or outside at Forest Park (St. Louis, MO).

📚 The Intimate Library
Book club has returned! And this time, we are including all forms of media – books, podcasts, articles, shows, music, etc.! Interested? Complete our survey as we finalize the details

👩‍🏫 Research and curriculum development
Nicole is creating a s*x-positive, trauma-informed, all bodies and identities inclusive s*xual health education curriculum! We are so excited to offer a few classes to our community later this fall!

To learn more about services at Healing Exchange visit www.healingxchg.com!

04/25/2025

Kanye. Shannon. Russell. Harvey.
The headlines are everywhere.

At first, my mind went here:
"I should keep up—I'm a s*x and trauma therapist."
"Why don’t I want to read or watch any of this?"
"Other experts are posting… should I be?"
"It's Sexual Assault Awareness month, I should..."
"Is this avoidance? Is there more I need to process?"

Then I noticed it—wrinkled brow, clenched jaw, tense shoulders, holding my breath.

So I exhaled.
And I gave myself permission not to engage.

✨ That is the work too.
Healing doesn’t mean pushing through triggering news.
It means noticing what your body is saying, and choosing what keeps you grounded, safe, and well.

Much love to the trauma + s*x educators who do have capacity for this one. Your voices matter, and I’m grateful for you. 🖤