Many issues can get in the way of enjoying sex the way you were meant to.

• a history of violating sexual experiences

• experiences of pain with sex

• low libido

• difficulty achieving orgasm

• shame associated with how you feel about yourself

• shame associated with a religious upbringing

• having an STI like genital herpes

• insecurity about your body

• performance anxiety

• side effects of antidepressants or hormonal contraception

• changes that come with perimenopause/menopause

• relational concerns including feeling resentment or disconnection from your partner

• difficulty talking about sex

• differences in libido or interest in sex between you and your partner

• or simply feeling unsure of what it is that is wrong or what you need

Sex and Sexuality are a Normal Part of Being Human

There is so much pressure from society, family, media, and faith communities about how sex should be engaged with, what your body should look like, who gets to have sex and who doesn’t, under what circumstances sex is acceptable, how you should feel if you contract an STI, and how your body should and shouldn’t respond.

Worry about getting it right can impact your ability to navigate sex in a way that feels connected, authentic, and enjoyable to you.

I am currently welcoming new patients who want to address concerns they have around their sexual experiences. You may want to reduce or resolve problems that are frustrating you, connect more deeply with your body and communicate more effectively about your needs with your partner(s), or you may want to discover how to increase pleasure in your life.

What is Sex Counseling/Sex Therapy?

Sex counseling or sex therapy is a form of counseling meant to address difficulties related to sex and this can include difficulties you experience as an individual or problems that have arisen as part of a relationship. You do not have to be part of a couple to benefit from sex therapy. And when working with couples, sex therapy focuses on the problems that affect your sex life rather than focusing on other relationship issues that you might address in couples therapy. Sex therapy can be an supplementary to couples therapy.

Often sex therapy utilizes techniques to help you resolve, reduce, or work around the challenges interfering with your sexual experiences. In some cases, education is all that is needed to experience improvement. In other cases, such as with a new disability, finding a workaround might be necessary.

Sex therapy never involves sex or touch with the therapist. The therapist will talk with you to resolve or process concerns and where appropriate provide education or information on techniques that are most likely to be beneficial, and you will engage in the exercises or changes on your own or with your partner.

A Safe, Non-Judgmental Space to Heal and Re-Connect with What’s Right for You

It is important to me to provide a safe non-judgmental place for you to your concerns about your sexual experiences or sexuality. And as you are ready, it is my hope to help you connect with sex and sexuality in a way that is right for you. I have been working in the area of sexual health for over 20 years. I am currently expanding my services to offer therapy to address sexual functioning and dysfunction as I continue my training in sex therapy through the Sexual Health Alliance.

Interested in Working with Me?

If you are interested in working with me, please contact me for a complimentary phone consultation to see if we might be a good fit. I would like to learn a bit about your needs and goals to see if I can help.