SEX THERAPY

MY AREAS OF SPECIALTY:

Male and female loss of sexual desire

 Erectile dysfunction

  Sexless marriages                   

 Couples sexual enhancement  

With over a decade of clinical practice and education, I have developed expertise in addressing a wide range of sexual issues from a sex-positive perspective. My approach provides a non-judgmental and safe environment for clients to explore their problems without shame. As sexual and social beings, our sexuality is an integral part of our identity and unique to each individual. Additionally, our experiences, culture, and upbringing shape our perceptions and approach to our sexual identity and relationships, affecting our entire system.

Sexual problems can be caused by biomedical factors or past and current issues that have lead to dysfunctions that need not be sexual in nature. The source of the problem is explored in the context of the entire individual and their relationship, and therapeutic work on other areas of their life can often lead to the resolution of the sexual problem.

My background in psychotherapy, couples counseling, and life coaching, along with my certification in sex therapy and experience teaching psychology and human sexuality courses, informs my use of updated scientific findings and modalities in treating the whole person. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Humanistic Systems Theory, drawing from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment, and Gottman's 7 Principles.

Common Areas That I Treat:

General sexual anxiety and inhibition  •  Sexual addiction/sexual compulsive behaviors  •  Erectile dysfunction

Loss of sexual desire  •  Adult survivors of child sexual abuse  •  Premature Ejaculation

Sexual trauma  •  Sexual incompatibility between partners  •  Couples sexual enhancement  •  Sexless marriages

Alternative lifestyle exploration  •  Infidelity  •  Lack of trust  •  Communication problems

 Loss of connection or intimacy  •  Marriage crisis  • Aggression

 Lack of respect •  Lack of compassion and mutual regard

 Boundaries issues or becoming your spouse's “doormat” •  Sexless marriage  •  Feeling bored with your sex life

Being in love with your partner but having erotic fantasies with other people

Lack of bodily sexual response to your partner or anyone  • Feeling controlled by your sexual desires

 Feelings of shame  •  Feelings of guilt about your sexual behaviors

Hiding your sexual behaviors from your partner

  Feeling like you have a great relationship with your partner except when it comes to sex

  Feeling like you have great sex with your partner but the rest of your relationship is suffering

I welcome individuals who are part of sexual minority groups including the LGBT community, Polyamorous individuals, swingers, sex workers, kinky (BDSM, fetishes, etc.).

I’m very knowledgeable and comfortable working with a variety of relational structures, and have experience working with a diverse range of religious, ethnic, and cultural intersections that often come up in this type of work.

I am passionate about sexology and the complex dynamics of relationships. I am dedicated to treating individuals and couples with a variety of relational and sexual issues.