Kristal DeSantis: STRONG Relationships, Modern Masculinity & Men’s Mental Health

Meet Kristal DeSantis, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, sex therapist, and the author of STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man. Based in Austin, Texas, Kristal is a leading voice in the fields of relationship wellness, trauma-informed therapy, and men’s mental health advocacy.As the creator of the STRONG Model of Relational Therapy, Kristal blends attachment-based methods with trauma-informed practices to help couples—especially first responder couples and men navigating modern relationships—create meaningful, lasting connections.Her clinical experience and personal journey, rooted in a multi-racial, bicultural upbringing, have shaped her deep understanding of the evolving dynamics of love, masculinity, and connection. Through her work, Kristal is redefining what it means to be emotionally strong, relationally aware, and sexually empowered in today’s world.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Conversation:✅ Why Kristal created the STRONG model and how it’s changing the relationship game✅ The impact of trauma and attachment styles on dating and long-term relationships✅ How modern masculinity and mental health intersect in today’s society✅ Practical tips for improving sex, communication, and connection in relationships✅ Why men struggle with intimacy—and how to shift the narrative✅ How gender roles, technology, and cultural norms are evolving—and what that means for relationshipsFeatured in Newsweek, HuffPost, TIME, The Good Men Project, and more, Kristal brings expert insight, heartfelt honesty, and real-world strategies to the conversation on love, masculinity, and healing.Are you ready to build STRONGER, deeper, more connected relationships in the modern world?.🔗 Learn more about Kristal DeSantis & her book STRONG: https://www.strong.love/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093259303871https://www.instagram.com/atxtherapist/📖 Get the book: STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man – Available now - https://www.amazon.com/Strong-Relationship-Field-Guide-Modern/dp/1959099027#KristalDeSantis #STRONGModel #MensMentalHealth #ModernMasculinity #RelationshipTherapist #SexTherapist #TraumaInformedCare #CouplesTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #DatingAdviceForMen #AttachmentTheory #IntimacyAndConnection #HealingRelationships #MenInTherapy #EmotionalStrength