ALICIA PINKSTON, AASECT CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST

Media Consultation and Speaking

Alicia Pinkston, LCSW is a New York–based sex therapist, dating and relationship expert, and professional speaker who helps people navigate modern intimacy with authenticity, clarity, and confidence.

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Topics Alicia Speaks About

Alicia offers thoughtful, research-informed, and relatable commentary on topics including:

    • Overcoming dating fatigue and burnout

    • Understanding perfectionism and the paradox of choice in dating

    • Aligning your dating profile and approach with your most authentic self

    • Navigating chemistry vs. compatibility — “spark” versus “slow burn”

    • Meeting people in real life vs. dating apps

    • Coping with ghosting, rejection, and comparison culture

    • How and when to talk about sex and intimacy in new relationships

    • Addressing performance anxiety, sexual shame, and body image concerns

    • Loss of desire as relationships mature

    • Understanding arousal vs. desire and what drives attraction

    • Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal or difficult experiences

    • Communicating around trust, commitment, and boundaries

    • The impact of attachment styles on relationships and intimacy

    • Overcoming fear of vulnerability and deepening emotional connection

    • Healing from past relationship wounds

    • Balancing independence and connection in modern partnerships

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As a Faculty Member and Supervisor at ICP, Alicia is known for her ability to make complex emotional and relational topics accessible, engaging, and deeply human.

She is available for:

  • Quoted expertise for articles, magazines, and digital publications

  • Podcast interviews and media appearances

  • Speaking engagements and panels, both virtual and in-person

  • Consultation on relationship, intimacy, or dating-related editorial projects and scripts

With 15 years of experience as a licensed therapist— and a background in marketing and sales for a global corporation— Alicia brings both clinical expertise and practical insight to her conversations about how people connect, communicate, and experience intimacy today. As a therapist who has lived and worked internationally (Austria and the United Kingdom), Alicia understands how culture can impact relationships and sexuality.

To request an interview, collaboration, or event appearance, please contact below.

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