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Title: "Ace and Sexual: Holding Both, Breaking None"
Presenters: Whitney Lake, MA, LMHC, NCC &
Monica Camacho, MS, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(Announcements, networking) 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
(Presentation) 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Event Location/Modality: Virtual via Zoom
* The Zoom link will be sent with your confirmation email.
** Students: Attendance Requirement for Professional Meeting Assignment near the bottom of the page.
Presentation Summary:
Asexuality and hypersexuality are often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or overlooked in both clinical and community settings. For many individuals, especially those navigating identity alongside conditions such as bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, these topics intersect in unique and complex ways. A webinar dedicated to this subject would not only increase awareness but also equip professionals and community members with practical tools to better support clients and loved ones.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define and distinguish between asexuality and hypersexuality.
2. Understand how these identities and experiences can coexist and intersect with mental health diagnoses.
3. Identify common myths and stigmas around asexuality and hypersexuality, and learn strategies to challenge them.
4. Explore practical, affirming approaches for supporting individuals who experience both.
Speakers Bio:
Whitney Lake, M.A., LMHC, NCC, graduated from Rollins College in 2018 with her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and certificate in Family and Couples studies. Since graduating she has worked with children, adults, and families in various mental health programs and settings including the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, school settings, community mental health settings, and private practice. In addition, Whitney is also an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Rollins College. She specializes in working with children ages 4 and up, trauma, and the LGBTQIA+ community and is EMDR trained and Adoption Competent. Whitney is a “lifelong learner” who continues to engage in educational opportunities to grow personally and professionally. She enjoys supporting both her clients and students in helping them reach their goals and re-claim their personal power.
Monica Camacho, M.S., Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, was born and raised in Central Florida, Monica graduated from Walden University with a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling in May 2024. She is currently a registered mental health counseling intern, on track to become fully licensed in January 2027. Monica specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and plans to pursue full DBT credentialing once licensed. She works with clients navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder, as well as supporting clients with ADHD in developing executive functioning skills and helping later-diagnosed adults adjust to an autism diagnosis. A lifelong learner, Monica is always seeking new ways to grow as a therapist and provide the best support possible to her clients.
**Students: To fulfill your assignment, you must create your own Zoom account and use the link provided in your confirmation email. Please make sure your registration and screen name are the same. Attendance for 85-100% of the webinar is required. MHCCF verifies attendance based on registration and meeting duration. Once both are met, you will receive a Post-Presentation email within 48 hours, containing:
✅ An anonymous survey
✅ A Certificate of Attendance (required for your professor)
These requirements are strict, and no exceptions will be made for unexpected circumstances.
