Today we’d like to introduce you to Kaycee Polite.
Kaycee, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
The story of how I became a Sex Therapist is an interesting one. It’s been 18+ years in the making. When I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, I enrolled in a Master’s program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. I was eager to pursue my career as a Clinical Social Worker. I graduated in 1999 and started the clinical training needed to take my licensure exam to provide therapy. My first job in my field was working with formerly incarcerated women—one of the best gigs I’ve ever had. I completed the clinical training and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. The journey was just getting started. Over the years, I worked as a social worker in community agencies, schools, and medical facilities.
Meanwhile, I was on a personal sexual liberation journey. Through this journey, I discovered my passion for sex education and not the kind you had in 5th grade. I wanted to show people, particularly vagina owners, how to maximize their pleasurable experiences. I was passionate about teaching people about the “orgasm gap” and how to expand their understanding of their sexuality. I went back to school and take postgraduate courses on sexual dysfunction and sex therapy. The next step in the journey was starting a private therapy practice specializing in sex and pleasure. In June 2019, Kaycee Polite PLLC was born.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
When I started my private practice, I had been in the clinical social work field for 15+ years, and I knew the mental health space very well. But what I didn’t know how to do, was run a business. There have been bumps in the road trying to learn marketing, business development, and the financial side of a business. Let’s say that when I decided to start my practice, I thought it was as simple as applying for my PLLC and getting an office, right? Wrong! I’ve learned so much over the past year on how to run a business. The other challenge I faced is managing what other people thought about me becoming a sex therapist. Sex is a topic that is often whispered about instead of talked about openly. I was determined not to let the stigma and issues other people had about sex to stop me from pursuing my passion.
Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
Sex therapy is no different than any other talk therapy for individuals and couples. The focus is on sex, pleasure, and intimacy. I help people work through sexual dysfunction issues such as low desire, inability to orgasm, erectile dysfunction, or managing impulsive sexual behavior. You don’t have to have a problem to benefit from Sex therapy. It can be helpful at any stage of life. Imagine what it would be like to have fulfilling erotic experiences you’ve always wanted. You would feel secure in your body and confident in communicating your needs. You would be clear about your sexual fantasies and feel sexually liberated.
I call myself a “Pleasure Pusher”. The term “pleasure pusher” speaks to the magnitude of my passion for helping people address sexually distressing issues to improve their sexual health and well-being. I am always pushing the agenda of experiencing pleasure, sexual health, and the importance of communicating sexual needs.
In addition to therapy services, I also provide sex education and coaching. My “Pleasure Education” service is for people who are not interested or need therapy. Clients receive a 30-minute education session. The client identifies 1-2 things keeping them stuck from unleashing the intimacy and pleasure they deserve. I teach strategies to help you maximize your pleasurable experiences.
One of my favorite services is a virtual workshop called “Own Your Pleasure!” It’s perfect for a Virtual Girls’ Night. Its 50-minutes of stimulating conversation about unlocking the pleasures of the clitoris and managing limiting believes about sex. I am among a small number of female African American sex therapists in the state of Texas. It brings me joy to provide my services to the community!
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
I love this question! I could not have taken this leap without the support of my family and close friends. They have been cheering me on every step of the way. My husband owns his own business, so I’ve had to lean on his expertise to understand the business side of my therapy practice. When I experienced challenges along the journey, I knew I could always call on my support network to get me through.
Pricing:
- Therapy Services – 60 minute sessions $120
- Pleasure Education – 30 minute sessions $50
- Own Your Pleasure – Cliteracy Virtual Workshop 60 minutes $185
Contact Info:
- Website: kayceepolite.com
- Phone: 469-808-9755
- Email: info@kayceepolite.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k_spot_therapy/
- Facebook: Facebook.com/Kayceepolite
- Other: LinkedIn.com/in/Kaycee-polite-31199732
Image Credit:
The pic in the black “Pleasure Pusher” shirt looking up – photographer Willie&Kim
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