Ornella Hegbe
You've taken an important first step, and your healing journey can begin here. I provide general mental health psychotherapy and specialized sex therapy services in a compassionate, individualized space that honors your lived experiences and supports you in becoming your own strongest advocate. My approach is collaborative, educational, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I help clients build insight, confidence, and autonomy while navigating emotional, relational, and life challenges. I work with individuals across diverse backgrounds and life experiences, tailoring treatment to each person's unique needs and goals.
The space I hold is individualized, compassionate, and centered on honoring your lived experience while supporting you in becoming your own strongest advocate.
**General Mental Health** I provide psychotherapy addressing: - Stress management and burnout - Anxiety, depression, and emotional well-being - Grief and loss - Workplace challenges and professional stress - Life transitions and adjustment difficulties - Relationship and interpersonal concerns - Trauma and crisis-related stress **Sex Therapy & Pelvic Health** I have specialized training in sex therapy and support individuals of all genders navigating: - Sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm concerns - Genital, pelvic, and sexual pain concerns across genders - Endometriosis and its impact on sexual health and emotional well-being - Pudendal neuralgia and chronic pelvic pain - Sexual trauma and its impact on intimacy - Kink-affirming support for individuals exploring sexuality, intimacy, and relationships - Sexual identity and expression - Intimacy, sexual communication, and relationship concerns - Anxiety or avoidance related to pelvic floor physical therapy - Emotional challenges associated with medical care and chronic pelvic pain My work integrates psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and nervous system–informed approaches to address the emotional, relational, and physical dimensions of healing. Sliding-scale rates may be available for self-pay clients who are not using insurance and are experiencing financial hardship.
First session
First session is our intake and we use this time to see if we are compatible as therapist and client. We will consult before our session to talk over preparation for the first session. Ground rules, expectations of therapy.
Strengths
My areas of strength include supporting individuals navigating: - Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and self-confidence concerns - Chronic pain and the emotional impact of ongoing health conditions - Sexual functioning concerns, intimacy challenges, and sexual trauma - Genital, pelvic, and sexual pain concerns across genders, including endometriosis, vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, and pain during sex - The unique experiences of first-generation Americans and individuals navigating multiple cultures or identities - Everyday life stressors, including workplace stress, burnout, financial concerns, health challenges, and caregiving responsibilities - Family, friendship, and intimate relationship conflicts - Major life transitions and adjustments, including career changes, divorce, relocation, illness, grief, and loss I strive to create a supportive, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
Treatment methods
Sex Therapy
I am a psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy services for women and individuals experiencing pelvic pain conditions, including vulvodynia, hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction, and pudendal neuralgia. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety related to pelvic floor therapy and medical treatment. I am a psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy services for women and individuals experiencing pelvic pain conditions, including vulvodynia, hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction, and pudendal neuralgia. I also support individuals experiencing anxiety related to pelvic floor therapy and medical treatment.
Interpersonal
I have extensive experience providing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, working with professionals and their family members in high-stress environments across federal, domestic, and international settings . This includes supporting expatriates, humanitarian staff, and individuals managing occupational stress, burnout, relational issues (post break-up), grief and adjustment challenges.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use a strengths-based, Positive Psychology approach with CBT tools to support thought and behavior patterns, while also helping clients learn through ACT how to accept and move through uncomfortable thoughts instead of avoiding them.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- District of ColumbiaLicense LC200001570
- MarylandLicense 33963
- VirginiaLicense 0904017316