Can Sex Therapy Help Me?

Sex therapy can help with a number of issues, including, if you: 

• struggle to be sexually intimate with your spouse or partner

• worry you will never have a sexually satisfying relationship or worry about the future of your relationship

• feel like your past experiences are preventing you from enjoying sex

• have questions about your own or a loved ones’ gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preferences or desires

• question or desire change regarding your relationship structure, preferences, or goals

• find yourself behaving in ways that are out of alignment with your values or that may threaten your relationship stability, financial security, legal status, etc.

• feel ashamed or embarrassed about your sexual past or behavior

About Sex Therapy

Sex therapy is a specialized type of psychotherapy designed to assist individuals, couples, and/or families who are facing sexual difficulties.  Some of the issues that can be addressed through sex therapy include issues with sexual desire or desire discrepancies, pain during intercourse, orgasm difficulties, erection difficulties, issues with penetration, performance anxiety or other worries about sexual activity, past sexual abuse/unwanted sexual experiences, gender and sexual identity concerns, concerns about sex and disability/changes in health status, concerns about sex and aging, concerns or disagreements about pornography use and/or masturbation, out of control sexual behaviors, and distress about sexual preferences.  Sex therapy can also help individuals and couples navigate questions surrounding consensual/ethical non-monogamy and BDSM/kink.  It is common for issues with sex/sexuality to co-occur with other mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, etc., as well as with other relational concerns such as infidelity, increased conflict, and communication difficulties.

Sex Therapy with Margaret

There is no sexual concern, thought, belief, or action that is too big for sex therapy!  When facing sexual concerns, it is completely normal to feel embarrassed, ashamed, hopeless, or helpless.  It is also normal to feel anxious or awkward when starting sex therapy services as many people struggle to talk about sex with anyone, much less a stranger.  It is important to know sex therapy does not involve any physical or sexual contact between client and therapist.  It is also important to know that during sex therapy I will focus on your needs and desires, will try to find creative solutions to your problems that align with your values and beliefs, and will go at a pace comfortable to you.  While we may talk about a variety of topics related to sex and sexuality, you get to decide what works for you and what doesn’t and I will be respectful of your preferences.  We will explore how your sexual experiences, beliefs, and values impact you as well as assisting you in updating or creating a new sexual template better suited for you and your life.