Sex Therapy

Eek! I said that word… Sex.

The people who seek therapy around sexual and intimate issues want a better understanding of themselves and closeness with their partners. They want to let go of the stories that were told to them when they were little that no longer benefit them. They want to be able to show up more fully in their relationships, with no reservations. They want to feel like not only is it okay to be naked, but amazing, even when fully clothed. Sex therapy can provide a space of education. A place where clients can admit “I don’t know…”, “I never knew…”, “I was never taught…” or “I was taught (insert false, shaming information here)”.

When a couple comes into sex therapy, they (typically) desire closeness. Maybe sex used to be great, the pinnacle of their relationship. But after 5, 10, 20 years, it’s just different. And something about that feels wrong. Let’s understand that. Maybe sex has never felt great, but you want it to. Let’s understand that.

You may still be wondering— ok, but what is Sex Therapy? Sex Therapy is the same as any other session I offer. It is talk therapy, just around a much more vulnerable and sensitive topic that not everyone, or every therapist, is comfortable exploring or addressing.

What does Sex Therapy with me look like? We will discuss your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs around your sexuality, intimate relationships, and sexual health and wellness. We will explore where some of these message come from and if we fully believe them or not. I will assist in providing accurate, research-backed information, and allow you space to wrestle with any new thoughts, feelings, or beliefs and how to apply them into your every day relationships.

Who can benefit from Sex Therapy? If you are searching for a fullness and feeling of fulfillment in your romantic relationships and intimate encounters, sex therapy is for you. If you are looking to dispel shame and increase confidence in the bedroom, sex therapy is for you. If you would like a better understanding of the inner workings of the brain and reproductive body interaction, sex therapy is for you.

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Topics Sex Therapy Addresses

  • Overall Intimacy, Closeness, and Satisfaction

  • Fear and Shame

  • Performance Anxiety

  • Sexual Health, Wellness, and Education

“All of us are engaged in the ongoing process of cultivating our gardens — digging out the weeds and nurturing the plants we hope will flourish. Often it’s a joyful experience; sometimes it’s painful; always it’s deeply personal” -Emily Nagoski, Ph.D