What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a form of therapy focused on concerns related to sex, sexuality, intimacy, and relationships. Sex therapists have specialized training allowing them to work with clients experiencing sexual dysfunctions (erectile dysfunction, difficulty achieving orgasm), sexual pain or avoidance of sex, concerns around sexual orientation or sexual interests, or challenges sustaining sexual intimacy with a long-term partner. Sex therapy works similarly to general therapy, but may include sex education, medical consultation, and evidence-based strategies for enhancing sexual pleasure and performance.
My Sex Therapy Specializations
Sex in Long-Term Relationships
Many couples get stuck when sustaining "the spark" in a long-term relationship requires honest communication, personal growth, and intention.
Male Sexual Dysfunctions
Men often come into sex therapy wanting to "perform better", often addressed by enhancing pleasure, decreasing anxiety and shame, and improving communication.
Gay men face unique sexual challenges including navigating sexual shame, hookup culture, body image expectations, as well as concerns related to anal sex (bottoming) and HIV/STI prevention.
Sexual Concerns of Gay Men
Common Sex Therapy Concerns
Relationship Concerns
Sustaining desire in a long term relationship
Mismatched desire /libido
Navigating differing sexual interests
Dating challenges
Bisexuality in relationships
Infidelity
Open relationships / consensual non-monogamy
Sexual Orientation and Expression
Sexual orientation exploration
Gender expression and identity
Alternative sexuality (kink, fetishes, BDSM)
Sexual shame and avoidance of sex
Out of control sexual behavior (OCSB) or sex addiction
Problematic porn use
Paraphillias involving harm or distress
Common Sexual Dysfunctions
Low desire / low libido
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Premature Ejaculation (PE)
Delayed Ejaculation (DE)
Vaginal pain
Difficulty reaching orgasm
Sexual trauma and sexual abuse