Sex therapy

Better Self. Better Connections. Better Sex.

About Sex Therapy

Sexuality and intimacy are important parts of being human and feeling alive. Changes to your body, questions about sexual orientation and identity, problems with sexual functioning, psychological or physical differences, and relationship issues can leave you wondering if you are worthy of love and connection much less a fulfilling sex life.

Many people find it hard to talk to their friends, family, or partner about sex and intimacy. Sex therapy provides a sex positive, body positive, open space to talk about sexuality and intimacy. It allows you to explore your sexual self, understand and address problems with sexual function, and heal from shame and negative sexual experiences.

As a facet of psychotherapy, sex therapy involves conversation and contemplation. Sessions do not include physical exams or sexual touch.

I see couples and individuals for sex therapy. You do not need to be in a relationship to benefit from psychotherapy focused on sexuality and intimacy.  

Some reasons to consider sex therapy:

  • You want to talk about your sexual experiences, thoughts, desires, and fantasies.

  • You want to talk about your sexual orientation and what it means.   

  • You wonder if you are “normal” or if there even is a “normal.”

  • You want to have sex but you cannot get aroused.

  • You want to have sex with your partner but it hurts too much.  

  • You have had some negative sexual experiences.  You worry that they will haunt you forever or that you are “tainted.”

  • You are a late bloomer. You feel like you missed learning how to be “good” at sex?

  • You are no longer attracted to your partner.

  • You miss the great sex you had at the beginning of your relationship.

  • You want sex more or less than your partner does.

  • You and your partner are very different when it comes to sex. You wonder if you are just a mismatch?

  • You feel disconnected from your partner.

  • You just had a baby. Everything has changed, especially your sex life.

  • You survived cancer but now feel “ruined” sexually.

  • You wonder if you are too old for sex. Is there an age limit?

  • You have anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, or PTSD. You want to know how it affects your sex life and relationships.