Monique Randle, LCSW, CST

Sex & Relationship Therapist

It’s time to stop performing and start living.
This is where you come home to yourself.

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”

— Brené Brown

Am I the Right Therapist for You?

You’ve done the work. You’re self-aware. And yet... something still feels off.

You’re tired of performing, tired of shrinking yourself, and really tired of pretending you're okay with relationships, sex, and expectations that don't actually fit you. You want more ease. More clarity. More pleasure. You want to stop living for everyone else and finally show up for you.

That’s where I come in. I work with high-achieving, deep-feeling queer women of color who are ready to unlearn the pressure to be perfect, quiet, or “good enough,” and start reconnecting to the version of themselves that’s been buried under survival mode. We talk about identity, intimacy, sex, relationships, boundaries, solo pleasure, self-worth, and everything in between.

I specialize in helping high-achieving black & LGBTQ+ women like yourself tackle these common challenges:

  • Finding Your Voice: Have you spent so damn long people-pleasing that you’ve lost touch with who you truly are? We’ll use expressive tools and somatic wisdom to reconnect with your body and your truth.

  • Building Healthy Relationships: Are you ready to ditch the toxic patterns and attract fulfilling connections? We’ll explore your values and desires to build intimacy that aligns with the real you.

  • Putting Yourself First (Without Guilt): Do you struggle with saying ‘hell no’? We’ll rewrite the old scripts of self-sacrifice so you can prioritize your needs with self-compassion and boundaries that actually feel good.

My Approach to Healing

This work ain’t about fixing you, it’s about helping you return to yourself.

I create a space where you can stop performing, stop second-guessing, and start feeling. It’s not clinical. It’s not cold. It’s not a one-size-fits-all path. It’s real, relational, and rooted in collaboration. You’ll get the full version of me: honest, experienced, a little bit of fire, and a whole lot of empathy. Because I get it. I've been on that other side of the therapy couch longer than I've been a therapist, so I get the vulnerability, the fear of your story being "too much," and the worry of being turned away.

And just like those therapists gave me a safe space, I'm here to do the same for you. My clients see me as a refreshingly honest voice who understands their struggles firsthand. I've walked a similar path, confronting my past, healing old wounds, breaking down shame, and ultimately discovering my own sense of "home" within myself. This drives my passion to create a space where you feel equally empowered to carve your own path to true liberation.

I blend somatic tools, EMDR, sex therapy, ACT, and journaling work to help you reconnect with your voice, your boundaries, and your pleasure. Whether we’re unpacking a history of self-abandonment or exploring the beauty of solo sex and desire, you’ll be met with compassion, curiosity, and zero judgment. Our sessions are a true partnership where you can be f*cking unfiltered and unapologetic. Expect laughter, maybe a few tears, and the kind of profound transformation only possible with someone who truly gets it.

Because here, “We Listen. We Don’t Judge.”

My Story

From Broken to Healed

My story is one of overcoming, understanding, and finding strength in vulnerability. Childhood was marked by my father's absence, his death, and the challenges of growing up as a preacher's kid. This set a pattern of self-doubt, unresolved grief, and trying to reconcile my faith with my identity.

As an adult, the death of my partner compounded my existing struggles, leading to self-destructive behaviors and a deep sense of unworthiness. I battled years of unhealthy and sometimes abusive relationships, people-pleasing, and feeling trapped by the shame my religious upbringing instilled in me about my sexuality.

Finding My Strength

It was through therapy that I confronted my past, healed old wounds, and discovered that nothing was 'wrong' with me. I found strength in my experiences, a path to self-acceptance, and the freedom to explore my true self and build authentic relationships. More importantly, I finally answered the question, “Who Am I?”- A Black Queer Christian Kinky Monogamish Cis-Female who is as real AF! It truly felt like being at home with myself for perhaps the first time ever! Through healing came an even greater passion: providing others who share similar histories with a space where they can find their own place within society, free from judgment, so that all may feel free once more. This journey wasn't f*cking easy, but it ignited my passion to offer the same safe, transformative space others had given me.

Why I'm Here for You

I get how tough it can be. I've felt the crushing weight of trauma and loss, the struggle of unhealthy relationships, and the confusion of questioning who you are meant to be; I understand the exhaustion of trying to please everyone but your own damn self because I’ve lived it. My experiences have shaped me into a therapist who sees beyond labels, meets pain with empathy, and firmly believes in the power of transformation. That's why my practice is dedicated to creating a safe, transformative space for long-term healing and self-discovery.

“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.”

—Brené Brown

Training & Experience

  • Master of Social Work (MSW), concentration in Advanced Direct Practice (ADP), 2009, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, double minor in Sociology & Criminal Justice, 2007, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) #110236, Texas since 5/01/2023

    Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) #5364-C, Arkansas since 4/26/2016

    Professional Social Worker Telehealth Provider TLS 149 CP, South Carolina since 12/19/2022

  • Certified Professional Life Coach, Transformation Academy, (05/29/2024)

    Certified Life Purpose Life Coach, Transformation Academy, (06/01/2024)

    Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator (11/4/2017)

    Certified SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator (01/02/2023)

    Kink Informed Treatment Certificate, Sexual Health Alliance (10/11/2022)

    Certified Sex Therapist (CST), Sexual Health Alliance,(10/18/2023)

    Gottman Level 1 Training, National Marriage Seminars via Don Cole, LMFT, LPC, Nashville, TN (11/2018)

    Introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Matthew Boone, LCSW, Little Rock, AR (08/2017)

    EMDR Weekend 2, Searcy, AR (3/2017)

    Distance Counseling Training, Renewed Vision Counseling Center (06/2016)

    EMDR Weekend 1, Fayetteville, AR (3/2016)

    Rethinking Sex Addiction - Out of Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) Assessment and Treatment with Michael Vigorito, Sexual Health Alliance, (5/13-14/2023)

    Coming Together: Techniques for working with Relationships & Couples, Sexual Health Alliance, (11/19-20/2022)

    Queer, Non-binary and Trans Stories and Identities, Sexual Health Alliance, (10/22-23/2022)Beyond the Dyad: Sex, Love, & Stigma in CNM Relationships, Sexual Health Alliance, (5/21-22/2022)

    Psychology of Group Sex, Hotwives, Cuckolding & Non-Monogamy, Sexual Health Alliance, (4/30/2022-5/1/2022)

    BodySex with Carlin Ross, Sexual Health Alliance, (11/12-13/2021)

    Addressing Modern Sexual Issues, Sexual Health Alliance, (3/27-28/2021)

    This Girl is on Fire, A Menopause Intensive, Sexual Health Alliance, (1/25-26/2025)

    Treating Pelvic Pain: Vulva Edition!, Sexual Health Alliance, (11/2-3/2025)

Ready to Come Home to Yourself?