fostering healthy emotional connection through a
holistic approach to sexual well-being

sex therapy in Connecticut, Florida, & Indiana

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You may be thinking...

"Is _ _ _ _ normal?"
"Why is sex so painful?"
"I'm too scared to have sex."
"Why can't I get or keep an erection?"
"I think I masturbate too much."
"I think I may watch too much porn."
"Am I sex addict?"
"I climax too fast."
"I'm not sexually interested in my partner."
"Why can't I make her orgasm?"

"Is there something wrong with me?"

Here's the good news:
SEXUAL ISSUES ARE VERY COMMON and...

it's okay to talk about sex here.

The number one sexual health challenge I see in my office is that people are too uncomfortable or embarrassed to talk about sexual health challenges.
And that’s what causes despair for my clients, because...

any human problem is made infinitely more painful by feeling alone in that problem.

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Why can it be so challenging to talk about sex?

We live in a society that stigmatizes the topic of sex...

Sex is usually the last discussed issue in a relationship.

So why would you to feel comfortable discussing it with a stranger? 

Most of us have not been given the proper tools for discussing intimacy, eroticism, fantasies, and sexuality.

In the beginning of therapy, most clients find it unnatural to discuss these topics. 

I encourage you to think of this as learning a foreign language; with time and practice, it definitely gets easier.

Talking about sex intimate matters can be daunting, but I believe with a little humor, depth, compassion and caring, sex therapy can even be fun!

So let's talk about it!

Examples of Concerns Addressed
in Sex Therapy

sex therapy for couples

  • Mismatched desire

  • Mismatched sexual interest

  • Loss or decrease of sexual desire

  • Out of control sexual behaviors

  • Infidelity

  • Illness and medications

  • Fertility issues 

sex therapy for women

  • Painful intercourse

  • Vaginismus

  • Vulvodynia

  • Shame around sex

  • Feeling sexual incompetence

  • Pregnancy/postpartum

  • Difficulty reaching orgasm

  • IVF, postpartum, menopause

  • Gaining sexual confidence

  • Shame around sex

  • Anxiety about sexual functioning

  • Feeling sexual incompetence

  • Sexual identity concerns

  • Compulsive behaviors related to sex

sex therapy for men

  • Erectile dysfunction/unpredictability

  • Performance anxiety

  • Early ejaculation

  • Negative sexual body image

  • Out of control sexual behavior/porn “addiction”

  • Sexual issues related to medications/illness

  • Decreased libido/desire
  • Lack of sexual confidence
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FAQ

Sex therapy NEVER includes a romantic or sexual relationship between the therapist and client(s).  In no instance will a Certified Sex Therapist engage in any sexual activity , whether in the office or any location.

I’m so glad you asked!

There are plenty of misconceptions about sex therapy, so let’s talk about what it actually is.

Sex therapy is just like any other form of therapy, but with a specific focus on sexuality, sexual functioning, and sexual health. In addition to our general therapy training, sex therapists have special training in working through sexual concerns—whether it’s coping with sexual dysfunction or pain, addressing sexual differences between you and your partner, or enhancing your understanding of your sexual self.

We can offer sex education, help you understand your unique body and mind, and talk through your sexual history, current worries or shame, or desires for the future.

It’s completely normal for clients to feel anxious when seeing a sex therapist, especially for the first time. Many people have trouble talking about sex at all, so discussing it with a stranger may feel awkward. Sex therapists are highly aware of this dynamic, and work hard to create a safe space for clients to feel comfortable opening up about this incredibly personal and vulnerable topic.

I think you’ll probably agree with me that it’s not a good look when your couple’s therapist turns bright red every time you bring up sex…

And that used to be me. 

Unfortunately, most therapists are reluctant to talk about sex because they lack expertise about sexuality.  This is because the required  training for psychotherapists requires one course that devotes a small portion of class time delving into sex and intimacy. 

It was my clients courage to ask vulnerable questions (and not being able to answer their questions) which led me back to school to obtain the necessary training to be a sex therapist.