Sex Therapy
Sex therapy is a specialized form of counseling that helps individuals and couples navigate and improve their sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. It’s a safe, supportive space to unpack whatever’s on your mind—whether it’s healing from past experiences, overcoming anxiety, reigniting the spark in the bedroom, or just learning how to connect better with yourself or your partner. Whatever your goals, sex therapy provides tools, insights, and understanding to help you thrive and feel more confident in your relationships and your own skin.
Who Can Benefit From Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy provides support and tools for individuals, couples, and those in consensual non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships who are facing challenges or seeking greater understanding of their sexual lives. You might benefit from sex therapy if you’re experiencing:
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Low or Absent Sexual Desire: Struggling with a lack of interest in sex or feeling disconnected from your desire.
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Mismatch in Sexual Desire: Navigating differences in sexual needs or preferences with your partner(s).
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Pain During Sex: Addressing physical discomfort or medical conditions that make sexual activity difficult.
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Erectile Dysfunction: Coping with challenges in achieving or maintaining erections.
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Premature or Delayed Ejaculation: Seeking strategies to address timing concerns during sex.
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Anorgasmia: Exploring difficulties in achieving orgasm, whether situational or ongoing.
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Medical Issues Impacting Sexuality: Adapting to changes in your sexual health due to illness, injury, or life transitions.
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Sexual Shame, Anxiety, and Low Self-Esteem: Overcoming emotional barriers that may affect intimacy and confidence.
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Religious Upbringing and Guilt: Processing feelings of shame, guilt, or confusion about sexuality stemming from strict or conservative religious teachings.
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Poor Body Image: Building a positive relationship with your body and self-perception.
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Compulsive or Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior: Managing behaviors that feel unmanageable or conflict with your values.
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Kink: Gaining understanding, acceptance, and communication strategies around consensual kink or BDSM practices.
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Consensual Non-Monogamy and Polyamory: Navigating communication, boundaries, and challenges unique to open or polyamorous relationships while fostering healthy connections.
What Issues Can Be Addressed In Sex Therapy?
In sex therapy, we can explore a range of topics, including (but not limited to):
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Enhancing intimacy and connection in your relationships.
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Addressing performance anxiety or fear of intimacy.
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Recovering trust and intimacy after infidelity.
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Understanding and embracing your sexual identity or orientation.
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Rebuilding sexual connection after major life changes, like pregnancy, illness, or aging.
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Exploring personal desires, boundaries, and preferences in a safe space.
No matter the topic, our sessions are tailored to your goals and focused on creating positive change.
My Approach
As a therapist, I work from a sex-positive, inclusive and compassionate framework. It is of utmost importance that every client feels supported and respected. This means:​​
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Sex-Positive Perspective: I believe that consensual sexual expression, in its many forms, can be a healthy and fulfilling part of life.
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Non- Judgmental Environment: You’ll have a safe space to share your thoughts and concerns without fear of judgment.
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Education and Empowerment: We’ll explore facts, tools, and strategies to help you make informed decisions and foster confidence.
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Support for All Relationships: Whether you’re navigating monogamy, polyamory, or consensual non-monogamy, I’ll provide guidance tailored to your dynamic.
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Cultural Sensitivity: I understand that cultural and religious backgrounds shape our views on intimacy, and I work to address these with care and respect.
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Individualized Support: Whether you’re coming alone or with your partner(s), our work will center on your specific goals and values.
FAQ's
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What is sex therapy, and how does it work?
Sex therapy is a form of talk therapy focused on addressing challenges related to sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. It’s about exploring concerns in a safe, judgment-free space, with the goal of improving connection and confidence—not just in the bedroom but in life.
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Do I have to talk about everything in detail?
Not at all! You only share what you’re comfortable with. Sessions are guided by your pace, and the focus is always on creating a safe space to explore what’s important to you.
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Is sex therapy just for couples?
Not at all! Sex therapy is for everyone—individuals, couples, and those in polyamorous or other non-traditional relationship structures. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, improving a partnership, or working on dynamics in a group relationship, therapy can help you explore and grow in a way that feels right for you.
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Do sessions involve physical contact or demonstrations?
Never. Sex therapy is purely talk-based. It’s about conversation, education, and creating strategies to address your concerns, desires, and wants.
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What kind of issues can a sex therapist help with?
A sex therapist can help with a wide range of topics: performance anxiety, mismatched libido, pain during intimacy, communication issues, past trauma, or even spicing up a long-term relationship. No topic is too big or too small.
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Can sex therapy support kink or polyamorous relationships?
Absolutely. Sex therapy is inclusive and nonjudgmental. Whether you’re exploring kink, navigating open or polyamorous relationships, or simply trying to better understand alternative dynamics, therapy can help you create healthy boundaries, communication, and connection.
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Will therapy “fix” me or my relationship?
Therapy isn’t about “fixing” anyone—it’s about understanding, growing, and finding strategies that work for you. It’s a process of self-discovery and improvement that empowers you to create the changes you want.