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Sophia Gamez, M.S.

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Sophia Gamez (she/her) earned her Masters of Science in Psychology at Nova Southeastern University (NOVA). She is currently a psychology trainee at the Trauma Resolution and Integration Program at the Psychology Services Center at NOVA. Her interests focus on complex trauma and sexuality-related care. She strives to reduce stigma affecting sexual minorities and to advance sexual freedom and affirmation in clinical settings.

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From Misconception to Meaning: A Trauma-Informed Understanding of BDSM

Defining BDSM BDSM, commonly referred to as kink, S&M, or leather, is an abbreviation of bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism. It refers to a physical, psychological, and sexual practice often involving consensual power exchange. Within the community, it is mainly considered within four categories: practices (“play” or “scenes”), a lifestyle […]

Sophia Gamez, M.S.

June 10, 2026

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