Jamila Dawson

Dr. Megan Speciale interviews Jamila Dawson, LMFT and Theodore Burnes, PhD on sex worker-affirming mental healthcare. They discuss common issues faced by sex workers, the impact of stigma and whorephobia on their well-being, and the clinical priorities of sex worker-affirming counseling. The authors emphasize the importance of demystifying and empowering sex workers, provide resources for support, and discuss the need for high-quality and affirming care.