bio

Antionette Talbert is the CEO and founder of Up Close & Personal Consulting. She began her social work education at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Antionette graduated with a BA in Social Work in April 2004. She was then accepted to the advanced standing program at Wayne State University and graduated with her MA in Social Work. In 2022, Antionetteattended the rigorous and thorough Somatica® Sex and Relationship Coaching Training and is in the process of becoming a Certified Somatica® Coach. Antionette’s practice is client-centered and meets her clients where they are. She has extensive knowledge working with victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Before starting the Somatica® training, she felt like a failure in life and love. She was unable to communicate her boundaries and face her fears. During the Somatica® Core training, she has found empowered and fulfilling ways of relating and can now face fears of disappointment and communicate desires and boundaries. She wants to share all that she has learned with you. She wants to empower you to claim your desire, and feel sexually open and empowered. Antionette is as committed to her personal growth as she is to yours and creates a collaborative space where you will work together to fully embrace and express who you are.