Sex Therapy
“The body often contains emotional truths that words can too easily gloss over.”
-Esther Perel
People seek sex therapy services for a variety of reasons, including:
struggling to be sexually intimate with their spouse or partner
worry they will never have a sexually satisfying relationship or worry about the future of their relationship
facing questions about their own or a loved ones’ gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preferences or desires
finding themselves behaving in ways that are out of alignment with their values or that may threaten their relationship stability, financial security, or any number of other long-term consequences
If something in your sexual life is either no longer working or is causing you distress or, if you are worried about being judged, are unsure of who to talk to, or how to move forward, sex therapy can help!
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. It is also 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.
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.
I provide sex therapy services to individuals, couples, and families from a variety of diverse backgrounds. This includes diverse sexual orientations and genders, a variety of relationship styles or structures, and a wide range of religious and political beliefs. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families in rural settings.