Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy is a specialized type of psychotherapy for individuals or couples wanting to improve their sexual functioning or satisfaction. I create a safe space that promotes sex positive discussions regarding sexual health.
What is Sex Positive?
Sex Positive focuses on the respect of each client’s unique sexual profile. Sex therapy takes a stance to help clients define their own sexual identity and make their own choices that are healthy and pleasing to their sexual functioning.
The Principles of Sexual Health:
- Consent
- Non-exploitative
- Honest
- Shared values
- Protection from STIs/STDs
- Unwanted pregnancies
- Pleasure
Sex therapy target not only the behavioral symptoms, but also the emotions and feelings that may be creating a blockage to sexual functioning. Often, sexual problems are the result of both physical obstacles and emotional issues. I will recommend clients to seek medical attention to rule out or confirm any underlying medical diagnosis. While in therapy, individuals and couples will develop a treatment plan that brings relief, release, pleasure, and a more concrete understanding regarding their sexual health.
There are various reasons why individuals and couples seek sex therapy. Here are some examples of sexual health concerns:
- Sexual desire, arousal, or interest
- Orientation or identity
- Past unwanted sexual experiences
- Sex after medical concerns/diagnosis
- Impulsive or compulsive sexual behavior
- Erectile functioning concerns
- Trouble reaching orgasm (Anorgasmia)
- Painful intercourse (Dyspareunia)
Sex Positive can give clients better understanding, and tools needed to cope with their sexual concerns in a healthy way. If you and/or partner think sex therapy may help, then let’s work together to get you and/or your partner back to the life that has you feeling and performing to your optimum level of functioning.