Sex Therapists in New York, NY

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Michelle Ritz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10018
Waitlist for new clients
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults struggling with anxiety, depression, transitions, identity, loss, self-esteem, and relationships. I believe understanding, instead of hiding from fear and shame, provides self-acceptance and consequently relief. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered and free to create the life you want. My work is anti-racist, sex-positive, body-positive, poly/CNM affirming, gender affirming, feminist, and culturally responsive.
I provide individual psychotherapy to adults struggling with anxiety, depression, transitions, identity, loss, self-esteem, and relationships. I believe understanding, instead of hiding from fear and shame, provides self-acceptance and consequently relief. The ultimate goal is for you to feel empowered and free to create the life you want. My work is anti-racist, sex-positive, body-positive, poly/CNM affirming, gender affirming, feminist, and culturally responsive.
(646) 374-2074 View (646) 374-2074
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Ian Kerner
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10012
When it comes to sex and relationship problems, many of us lead lives of quiet desperation. Sometimes you can be lying in bed next to someone and feel a million miles apart. I am a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couple therapy and sex therapy. I am the New York Times best-selling author of "She Comes First," and I regularly contribute to major publications such as The Atlantic, The Economist and CNN Health amongst others. Talking about sex and relationships is hard, but self-silencing is even harder. My approach is solutions-oriented, with an emphasis on honest communication, and I give homework in between sessions.
When it comes to sex and relationship problems, many of us lead lives of quiet desperation. Sometimes you can be lying in bed next to someone and feel a million miles apart. I am a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couple therapy and sex therapy. I am the New York Times best-selling author of "She Comes First," and I regularly contribute to major publications such as The Atlantic, The Economist and CNN Health amongst others. Talking about sex and relationships is hard, but self-silencing is even harder. My approach is solutions-oriented, with an emphasis on honest communication, and I give homework in between sessions.
(646) 791-4319 View (646) 791-4319
Photo of Tony Vilanova - Kink Aware Sex Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist in New York, NY
Tony Vilanova - Kink Aware Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10026
There are a host of reasons one may seek Individual, couples/partners, or sex therapy. You may be dealing with issues surrounding a relationship, anxiety or depression, looking to change maladaptive patterns or shift from a negative self-image that has held you back for far too long. I work with individuals, couples/partners to help bring clarity and understanding to the issues present, and find solutions. I work toward reestablishing a sense of harmony and good communication so that they may find that space in which they feel secure and confident with each other once more.
There are a host of reasons one may seek Individual, couples/partners, or sex therapy. You may be dealing with issues surrounding a relationship, anxiety or depression, looking to change maladaptive patterns or shift from a negative self-image that has held you back for far too long. I work with individuals, couples/partners to help bring clarity and understanding to the issues present, and find solutions. I work toward reestablishing a sense of harmony and good communication so that they may find that space in which they feel secure and confident with each other once more.
(929) 239-4597 View (929) 239-4597
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Dr. Michael Carosone
PhD, EdM, MSLIS, MA, MS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10020
I am a Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist, and the Administrative Director for Liberation Psychotherapy, my private therapy practice. To schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation with me, click on the "website" icon on my profile here; you will be able to schedule a consultation on my electronic calendar. I am accepting a few new patients for the hours of 5-10 pm, Monday-Friday. No A.M. hours. Guided by the scientific research and theories of Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis, I am interested in using profound and philosophical existential and humanistic therapies to help people to understand their own complex and worthy humanity.
I am a Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist, and the Administrative Director for Liberation Psychotherapy, my private therapy practice. To schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation with me, click on the "website" icon on my profile here; you will be able to schedule a consultation on my electronic calendar. I am accepting a few new patients for the hours of 5-10 pm, Monday-Friday. No A.M. hours. Guided by the scientific research and theories of Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis, I am interested in using profound and philosophical existential and humanistic therapies to help people to understand their own complex and worthy humanity.
(917) 909-5841 View (917) 909-5841
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Ric Mathews
Counselor, LMHC, CYT-500, MSEd
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
I hold certificates in sex therapy, gender and sexuality, trauma-informed clinical care, as well as multiple certifications in yoga and meditation.
If you’re feeling like something is missing and finding it difficult these days to feel grounded in yourself, I want to help you figure out what’s getting in the way so you can feel like your true self again. Unresolved grief, trauma, feelings of abandonment, shame, and anger can hide in the unconscious mind and keep us stuck in toxic patterns that ruin relationships, sex and our sense of self. Anxiety, fear, and unmanaged stress can wreak havoc on our ability to hold on to a sense of hope. For BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals, fear of violence and oppression adds more stress to the weight of these hardships.
I hold certificates in sex therapy, gender and sexuality, trauma-informed clinical care, as well as multiple certifications in yoga and meditation.
If you’re feeling like something is missing and finding it difficult these days to feel grounded in yourself, I want to help you figure out what’s getting in the way so you can feel like your true self again. Unresolved grief, trauma, feelings of abandonment, shame, and anger can hide in the unconscious mind and keep us stuck in toxic patterns that ruin relationships, sex and our sense of self. Anxiety, fear, and unmanaged stress can wreak havoc on our ability to hold on to a sense of hope. For BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals, fear of violence and oppression adds more stress to the weight of these hardships.
(646) 860-0869 View (646) 860-0869
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Carli Blau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, MEd, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Specialties include: painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, low sexual esteem, infertility, endometriosis, women's health issues, marital and divorce issues, break up counseling, couples therapy, sexual health education, sexual identity/orientation, sexual dysfunction, pre-marital counseling, as well as depression, anxiety, and career issues.
If you're looking for a therapist who has the ability to help you psychoanalyze but also provide direction, you're in the right place. ​I see clients with every day struggles such as anxiety, depression, confidence, and work/career counseling issues but my specialty is in sex and relationship therapy and women's health issues as well as working with people in the medical community. I am also the founder and clinical director of a concierge mental health practice Boutique Psychotherapy, and have a team of brilliant clinicians who work with me. We do not accept insurance, but can provide a statement for out of network reimbursement.
Specialties include: painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, low sexual esteem, infertility, endometriosis, women's health issues, marital and divorce issues, break up counseling, couples therapy, sexual health education, sexual identity/orientation, sexual dysfunction, pre-marital counseling, as well as depression, anxiety, and career issues.
If you're looking for a therapist who has the ability to help you psychoanalyze but also provide direction, you're in the right place. ​I see clients with every day struggles such as anxiety, depression, confidence, and work/career counseling issues but my specialty is in sex and relationship therapy and women's health issues as well as working with people in the medical community. I am also the founder and clinical director of a concierge mental health practice Boutique Psychotherapy, and have a team of brilliant clinicians who work with me. We do not accept insurance, but can provide a statement for out of network reimbursement.
(917) 809-6845 View (917) 809-6845
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Angel Suarez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT-LP, MA, MSEd
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013
I specialize in sex therapy and gender affirming therapy.
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and humanistic therapy. I work with couples and families navigating relational conflict. I also work with individuals from across all age groups and cultures on accomplishing their goals, growing to their highest potential, and achieving their authentic self. As an experienced educator for over a decade, I am also interested in continuing to work with teenagers and their families.
I specialize in sex therapy and gender affirming therapy.
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and humanistic therapy. I work with couples and families navigating relational conflict. I also work with individuals from across all age groups and cultures on accomplishing their goals, growing to their highest potential, and achieving their authentic self. As an experienced educator for over a decade, I am also interested in continuing to work with teenagers and their families.
(347) 801-0721 View (347) 801-0721
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Madeline Lucas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10013  (Online Only)
As a sex therapist, I believe that sexuality, intimacy, & pleasure are fundamental aspects of our identity.
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly juggling a million things, struggling to create the life you truly want? Are you feeling distant in your relationship - sexually, romantically, or emotionally? Ready to break free from sexual struggles? Time to reconnect - with yourself and others! I offer individual, couples, and sex therapy online in New York and New Jersey using a tailored, client-centered approach from over 8 years of training and certification. Together, we'll dive into your patterns, discover fresh coping strategies, and pave the way for meaningful change in your day-to-day.
As a sex therapist, I believe that sexuality, intimacy, & pleasure are fundamental aspects of our identity.
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly juggling a million things, struggling to create the life you truly want? Are you feeling distant in your relationship - sexually, romantically, or emotionally? Ready to break free from sexual struggles? Time to reconnect - with yourself and others! I offer individual, couples, and sex therapy online in New York and New Jersey using a tailored, client-centered approach from over 8 years of training and certification. Together, we'll dive into your patterns, discover fresh coping strategies, and pave the way for meaningful change in your day-to-day.
(347) 507-2821 View (347) 507-2821
Photo of Embrace Therapy - Michali Friedman, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in New York, NY
Embrace Therapy - Michali Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023  (Online Only)
Our specialties in relationships & sexuality enable us to guide you in not just figuring out what was going wrong before, but also helping you identify what is right & fulfilling for you.
To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!
Our specialties in relationships & sexuality enable us to guide you in not just figuring out what was going wrong before, but also helping you identify what is right & fulfilling for you.
To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!
(646) 663-5368 View (646) 663-5368
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Kathrine Salkinder
Counselor, LMHC, MA, APP, GP, YT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10012
"Poverty is not just being without food it is the absence of love." Perhaps you have been in therapy before and it did not work very well. The Heartbeat Method© of Body Centered Psychotherapy offers an innovative alternative approach to recovery which integrates traditional and spiritual approaches to healing. It helps you to rediscover aliveness, zest for life, strength through finding peace, heal your body, find love through healing your sexuality, improve your relationships and sex life. My approach will assist you in experiencing freedom from anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, chronic body pain or tension, heal your childhood
"Poverty is not just being without food it is the absence of love." Perhaps you have been in therapy before and it did not work very well. The Heartbeat Method© of Body Centered Psychotherapy offers an innovative alternative approach to recovery which integrates traditional and spiritual approaches to healing. It helps you to rediscover aliveness, zest for life, strength through finding peace, heal your body, find love through healing your sexuality, improve your relationships and sex life. My approach will assist you in experiencing freedom from anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, chronic body pain or tension, heal your childhood
(855) 841-8521 View (855) 841-8521
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The Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
At The Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project, we provide identity-affirming care for all communities. Our patients are people, not problems, and we work with each person differently. We treat a range of issues related to sexuality and gender. These include out-of-control sexual behavior, sometimes labeled sex addiction (although we’re not fans of labels). Patients also come to us for intimacy anxiety, sexual compulsivity, gender and orientation confusion, LGBTQ+ issues, and family trauma.
At The Sexuality, Attachment, and Trauma Project, we provide identity-affirming care for all communities. Our patients are people, not problems, and we work with each person differently. We treat a range of issues related to sexuality and gender. These include out-of-control sexual behavior, sometimes labeled sex addiction (although we’re not fans of labels). Patients also come to us for intimacy anxiety, sexual compulsivity, gender and orientation confusion, LGBTQ+ issues, and family trauma.
(917) 593-3902 View (917) 593-3902
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Charlotte McCullagh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
I have institute training in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and sex therapy.
“I’m going to push you, and you should push back at me.” My aim for our therapeutic relationship is to build a safety, but not a sense of complacency. You have already decided to make a change, let’s consciously pursue that. I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that borrows from cognitive-behavioral, narrative and psychodynamic techniques.
I have institute training in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and sex therapy.
“I’m going to push you, and you should push back at me.” My aim for our therapeutic relationship is to build a safety, but not a sense of complacency. You have already decided to make a change, let’s consciously pursue that. I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that borrows from cognitive-behavioral, narrative and psychodynamic techniques.
(855) 670-2614 View (855) 670-2614
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Jeffrey Karaban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I have an extensive background working with people struggling with gender and sexuality issues.
You don't have to live in pain and depression. Working together, you and I can create mutually understood meanings tol help you get past "stuck places." Investigating your past while paying close attention to feelings in the present moment allows you to gain new personal insight. It also facilitates therapeutic healing and growth.
I have an extensive background working with people struggling with gender and sexuality issues.
You don't have to live in pain and depression. Working together, you and I can create mutually understood meanings tol help you get past "stuck places." Investigating your past while paying close attention to feelings in the present moment allows you to gain new personal insight. It also facilitates therapeutic healing and growth.
(718) 569-8804 View (718) 569-8804
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Melissa Portan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
I am a licensed sexologist specializing in sex &relationship therapy with SYNC Psychological Services. I work with couples/individuals on relationships, sex, and sexuality issues. Some focus areas include sexual trauma, infidelity & domestic violence recovery, feeling insecure in relationships/low self-esteem, sexual exploration (gender identity, Kink/BDSM, or polyamory/ethical non-monogamy), sexual performance issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low arousal, difficulty reaching orgasm), childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, & PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with ADHD & Autism.
I am a licensed sexologist specializing in sex &relationship therapy with SYNC Psychological Services. I work with couples/individuals on relationships, sex, and sexuality issues. Some focus areas include sexual trauma, infidelity & domestic violence recovery, feeling insecure in relationships/low self-esteem, sexual exploration (gender identity, Kink/BDSM, or polyamory/ethical non-monogamy), sexual performance issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low arousal, difficulty reaching orgasm), childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, & PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with ADHD & Autism.
(332) 455-1962 View (332) 455-1962
Photo of Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist in New York, NY
Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011
I specialize in multicultural sex therapy and couples therapy.
You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.
I specialize in multicultural sex therapy and couples therapy.
You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.
(347) 472-1949 View (347) 472-1949
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Gisele Liakos
Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I am a sex and kink-positive therapist who works with individuals looking to improve their self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and better handle life’s challenges.
I am often asked, "am I normal?" It's valid to want to know if other people have the same stressors, anxieties, wants and desires as we do. I encourage my patients to challenge the idea of normalcy, rather than measuring their thoughts, actions, and emotions against external standards. As your therapist, I act as an open-minded, unbiased, and nonjudgmental third party who can reflect with you, challenge you, and help guide you toward better insight into yourself and the world around you.
I am a sex and kink-positive therapist who works with individuals looking to improve their self-awareness, heal from past traumas, and better handle life’s challenges.
I am often asked, "am I normal?" It's valid to want to know if other people have the same stressors, anxieties, wants and desires as we do. I encourage my patients to challenge the idea of normalcy, rather than measuring their thoughts, actions, and emotions against external standards. As your therapist, I act as an open-minded, unbiased, and nonjudgmental third party who can reflect with you, challenge you, and help guide you toward better insight into yourself and the world around you.
(914) 279-3437 View (914) 279-3437
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Kimmy H Wu
MHC, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
You are a high-achiever who can sometimes be too hard on yourself. There are parts of you that you are trying to understand more about, and there are life experiences and feelings you aren't sure how to process. If these are your experiences, you are not alone, and I'd like to help! I am a passionate Asian-American psychotherapist who provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, sex-positive, and kink-affirming therapy services. I help individuals and couples navigate life transitions and face challenges related to self-worth, perfectionism, identity, shame, sexuality, career, relationships, and overall well-being.
You are a high-achiever who can sometimes be too hard on yourself. There are parts of you that you are trying to understand more about, and there are life experiences and feelings you aren't sure how to process. If these are your experiences, you are not alone, and I'd like to help! I am a passionate Asian-American psychotherapist who provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, sex-positive, and kink-affirming therapy services. I help individuals and couples navigate life transitions and face challenges related to self-worth, perfectionism, identity, shame, sexuality, career, relationships, and overall well-being.
(332) 900-6647 View (332) 900-6647
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Sarah Marie FitzGerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-NY, LCSW-CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10007  (Online Only)
I specialize in sex therapy, with extensive knowledge and skill in the areas of intentional non-monogamy, kink, and queer identity.
Connecting with the right therapist can help us lighten negative feelings from week to week. Often, these feelings can leave us feeling burdened, and reaching out to loved ones can seem impossible. Trusting a therapist enough to give them a call or an email can seem so risky.
I specialize in sex therapy, with extensive knowledge and skill in the areas of intentional non-monogamy, kink, and queer identity.
Connecting with the right therapist can help us lighten negative feelings from week to week. Often, these feelings can leave us feeling burdened, and reaching out to loved ones can seem impossible. Trusting a therapist enough to give them a call or an email can seem so risky.
(475) 256-6251 View (475) 256-6251
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Alicia Pinkston
Counselor, LMHC, CST, AASECT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10017
Do you want a healthy, satisfying, and fulfilling sex life? Do you long to increase intimacy, eroticism, and connection in your relationship but struggle to understand and express sexual desires or concerns? You need a safe space to explore these issues, and I can help. Whether you want to rebuild intimacy after an affair, increase your desire for sex, struggle with sexual anxiety while dating, erectile unpredictability, difficulty experiencing an orgasm, or any other sexual issue, I’m here for you. My collaborative approach empowers you to understand, identify and remove any barriers standing in your way of an optimal sex life.
Do you want a healthy, satisfying, and fulfilling sex life? Do you long to increase intimacy, eroticism, and connection in your relationship but struggle to understand and express sexual desires or concerns? You need a safe space to explore these issues, and I can help. Whether you want to rebuild intimacy after an affair, increase your desire for sex, struggle with sexual anxiety while dating, erectile unpredictability, difficulty experiencing an orgasm, or any other sexual issue, I’m here for you. My collaborative approach empowers you to understand, identify and remove any barriers standing in your way of an optimal sex life.
(347) 704-0636 View (347) 704-0636
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Sharna Striar
PhD, PMHCNS
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I am a Psychotherapist, ANCC certified adult psychiatric nurse specialist, and AASECT certified sex therapist and supervisor located in midtown Manhattan. My expertise is in sexuality, intimacy, and relationship counseling, guiding individuals and couples to effectively navigate the challenges of adulthood, relationships, and emotions. After completing my doctorate at the University of Michigan, I was a Fellow of Psychology in the Human Sexuality Program at Weill Medical College, Cornell University. I have also been on the faculty at University of Michigan and Hunter College, and have enjoyed numerous opportunities to speak at a variety of professional forums and on national televised programs.
I am a Psychotherapist, ANCC certified adult psychiatric nurse specialist, and AASECT certified sex therapist and supervisor located in midtown Manhattan. My expertise is in sexuality, intimacy, and relationship counseling, guiding individuals and couples to effectively navigate the challenges of adulthood, relationships, and emotions. After completing my doctorate at the University of Michigan, I was a Fellow of Psychology in the Human Sexuality Program at Weill Medical College, Cornell University. I have also been on the faculty at University of Michigan and Hunter College, and have enjoyed numerous opportunities to speak at a variety of professional forums and on national televised programs.
(646) 681-7534 View (646) 681-7534
Sex Therapy

Who is sex therapy for?

Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.

Why do people need sex therapy?

Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.

What happens in sex therapy?

People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.

What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?

Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.