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Sex Therapy

  It’s deeply meaningful to me to support people in exploring and cultivating an authentic relationship with their sexuality.
Although sexuality can sometimes seem like it’s set apart in its own corner, it interacts with other elements of life in deeply meaningful ways. There are also powerful social messages that can influence how people view their sexuality and themselves. You might be struggling with the legacy of the messages you’ve received about your sexuality and you’re yearning for an emotionally safe space to question and possibly transform these messages. You may not want to engage in sex or in certain kinds of sexual practices, but you’re not sure whether this is okay and you’re hoping for clarity. Or you could feel uncertain how your sexuality intersects with your other identities, and you’re wishing to explore this and give it the compassion and attention it deserves. Maybe you’re seeking diverse, healthy ways of expressing your sexuality, or are longing to discover or enhance sexual pleasure. You might be struggling with your body image, performance anxiety, or self-consciousness, and are hoping to feel better about yourself, reduce pressure, and find a pathway forward. Or perhaps you’re aware that painful or traumatic experiences in your past have impacted your sexuality in the here and now. All of these topics and many others are important ones to address in sex therapy.

How Could Sex Therapy Help You?

The step into sex therapy is an immensely brave and healthy one. You might be feeling confused and intimidated, or eager and enthusiastic, or another cluster of emotions. Regardless, all of your feelings are welcome. Depending on what’s possible, what you want to work on, and your comfort level, you may decide to pursue sex therapy on your own or with a partner. Either arrangement is perfectly fine, and I’m looking forward to accompanying you on your journey.

 

Here are just a few examples: 

  • Challenging old, negative messages about sexuality and cultivating new, healthy beliefs
  • Feeling at peace with your sexuality 
  • Having a deeper, fuller understanding of your sexuality and how it influences you and other parts of your life 
  • A greater ability to listen to yourself and pursue what feels right for you
  • Enhanced pleasure
  • Reduced performance pressure 
  • Improved sexual communication
  • More self-confidence
  • More of a capacity to embrace the kind physical intimacy you want and be in the moment 
  • Personal healing

To talk more about sex therapy and explore whether I’d be a good fit for you, contact me for a free 30-minute consultation phone call.

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Invitation to Try Sex Therapy

At times, the path that is the most beneficial and allows us to live authentically is also the most stressful. I’m aware that, in all likelihood, it’s not easy to search for a sex therapist and explore doing this kind of work. Sexuality isn’t often discussed in everyday life, and the idea of opening up about the topic to someone when you don’t know them or have a sense of how they’ll respond can feel even more challenging. Yet, here you are anyway, and I respect your courage and determination. You might know that you’re hoping to address one or more aspects of your sexuality, but have no idea what sex therapy is all about, what you’re hoping to achieve, or whether it’s for you; alternatively, you may have a clear sense of all of these things. Perhaps you feel confident that you could reach the goals you’re longing for, or you may be carrying an overwhelming sense that sex therapy couldn’t possibly help. You may be looking to undertake this journey with a partner or on your own. Maybe you’re seeking to understand yourself and/or your partner, experience more enjoyment, grow in your self-acceptance and self-confidence, or address the impact that painful past experiences have had on your sexuality. You and your partner might be hoping to improve your sexual communication, enjoy the present moment, feel more satisfied with the frequency (whether that’s more or less) and quality of your sex life, or explore sexual practices.  

No matter why you’re starting sex therapy, it can feel scary to take the next steps toward it. You don’t have to know how sex therapy works or what’s possible. I’ll walk with you from the start of our first conversation to help take the mystery out of this work so it feels more approachable and understandable. The first few sessions would involve a careful assessment along with a discussion of the results and a potential plan based on that assessment. I’ll be glad to answer questions about this or any other part of the work. 

It’s deeply meaningful to me to support people in exploring their sexuality and cultivating the kind of authentic relationship with their sexuality that works for them and elevates their quality of life. I also highly value trying to create a space that feels emotionally safe. I’ll do my best to hold a balance of encouraging you and inviting you to take healthy risks, along with honoring and affirming the times when you don’t feel open or able to try something, talk about a particular issue, or step in a certain direction. Together, we’ll address the places where you want to go as you feel ready. 

For now, all you need is the willingness to reach out with an email or a phone call, and we can arrange a free consultation phone call. This wouldn’t involve any pressure or commitment to work with me, just a conversation. 

Thank you for visiting, and all my best to you.