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Victoria (Torie) Rohr
Resident in Counseling, LGPC, LPC-R, NCC
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22314
Waitlist for new clients
I have a passion for working with clients in areas that include sexuality, gender, ethical non-monogamy, kink, sexuality and religion, and women’s issues.
As a therapist, my number one goal is to provide a safe space where my clients feel comfortable sharing their issues and concerns as well as exploring possible solutions with me. I strive to provide an environment where you feel safe and valued regardless of your gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, size, or neurodiversity. Whether you are looking to work through relationship concerns, feel stuck and are looking to make a change, or want a safe space to process your unique situation, my door is open.
I have a passion for working with clients in areas that include sexuality, gender, ethical non-monogamy, kink, sexuality and religion, and women’s issues.
As a therapist, my number one goal is to provide a safe space where my clients feel comfortable sharing their issues and concerns as well as exploring possible solutions with me. I strive to provide an environment where you feel safe and valued regardless of your gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, socioeconomic status, size, or neurodiversity. Whether you are looking to work through relationship concerns, feel stuck and are looking to make a change, or want a safe space to process your unique situation, my door is open.
(703) 750-8195 View (703) 750-8195
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Mending Hearts Academy, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22031
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, sexuality issues, and relationship issues? Have you ever been hurt your loved ones in any way that violates your right as a person, including infidelity, addiction, and all forms of violence? Have you ever hurt your loved ones in the same ways? I love to walk with your journey to redefine who you are as a wholesome person. I can help you become resilient and embrace yourself and your life in holistic ways. You will experience cutting-edge and holistic counseling approaches to find your answers to your finding your way to becoming a wholesome person again. Let's do this together!
(410) 705-7375 View (410) 705-7375
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Dr. Stephanie Bathurst
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LCMFT, CKCT, CPLC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
Tysons, VA 22102
As a PhD Sexologist and award-winning Therapist, my passion is rebuilding connection and intimacy for couples or multi-person partnerships who have lost one another. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Specialist for Mental Health. I offer a holistic and herbal approach to treating mental health disorders while eclectically integrating traditional treatment models that are evidence-based for a whole-system approach that amplifies effect. LCMFT licensed in MD, VA, HI, FL! Clinical Coaching and alternative healing offering in other states. Trained in the following: EF-cT, Gottman, EMDR, NVC, CBT, Mindfulness, Sex Therapy, Tapping
As a PhD Sexologist and award-winning Therapist, my passion is rebuilding connection and intimacy for couples or multi-person partnerships who have lost one another. I am a Certified Integrative Medicine Specialist for Mental Health. I offer a holistic and herbal approach to treating mental health disorders while eclectically integrating traditional treatment models that are evidence-based for a whole-system approach that amplifies effect. LCMFT licensed in MD, VA, HI, FL! Clinical Coaching and alternative healing offering in other states. Trained in the following: EF-cT, Gottman, EMDR, NVC, CBT, Mindfulness, Sex Therapy, Tapping
(808) 736-6448 View (808) 736-6448
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Asha Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
I have years of experience providing sex therapy to individual's and couples seeking sexual & gender identity growth.
Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety, depression or ADHD; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life while building self-compassion.
I have years of experience providing sex therapy to individual's and couples seeking sexual & gender identity growth.
Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety, depression or ADHD; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life while building self-compassion.
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Lida Far - Relationship Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101  (Online Only)
My specialty lies in empowering adults who feel stuck in their personal and relational growth, as well as working with couples. I am dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through challenges in their relationships and life transitions, while also providing support and empowerment to high-achieving individuals seeking personal and professional fulfillment. Additionally, I specialize in sex therapy, offering a safe and non-judgmental space to address intimacy and sexual health concerns within relationships. I am also committed to neurodiversity-affirming care, ensuring that all clients receive understanding and tailored support.
My specialty lies in empowering adults who feel stuck in their personal and relational growth, as well as working with couples. I am dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through challenges in their relationships and life transitions, while also providing support and empowerment to high-achieving individuals seeking personal and professional fulfillment. Additionally, I specialize in sex therapy, offering a safe and non-judgmental space to address intimacy and sexual health concerns within relationships. I am also committed to neurodiversity-affirming care, ensuring that all clients receive understanding and tailored support.
(571) 517-1399 View (571) 517-1399
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Kathi Scholz, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Fairfax, VA 22030
Women and Sexuality is a group I run twice a year and I am currently forming a group for women 50 years and older.
Life can be a roller coaster. It takes us high with the birth of a child, falling in love, or reaching new goals. It may drop us low mourning a death, suffering abuse, grappling with sexual issues, feeling isolated. Sometimes we feel stuck with no hope on the horizon. You are unique but not alone. Whatever your struggles might be, fighting these battles on your own can be difficult, painful and overwhelming. Your struggles are your journey and sometimes it feels like that road comes to a dead end. Because each journey is unique, I use an integration of therapies to seek other inroads into your healing. One size does not fit all.
Women and Sexuality is a group I run twice a year and I am currently forming a group for women 50 years and older.
Life can be a roller coaster. It takes us high with the birth of a child, falling in love, or reaching new goals. It may drop us low mourning a death, suffering abuse, grappling with sexual issues, feeling isolated. Sometimes we feel stuck with no hope on the horizon. You are unique but not alone. Whatever your struggles might be, fighting these battles on your own can be difficult, painful and overwhelming. Your struggles are your journey and sometimes it feels like that road comes to a dead end. Because each journey is unique, I use an integration of therapies to seek other inroads into your healing. One size does not fit all.
(703) 957-7439 View (703) 957-7439
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Best Life Behavioral Health
PhD
Verified Verified
Arlington, VA 22207  (Online Only)
Has therapy been a waste of time before? At Best Life, we help you start living the life you deserve! Jessica Jeffers LGPC works with mood issues and couples. Vicktoria Molokin LCPC works with life transitions and anxiety. Lindsey Weekley LCPC works with parenting, anger, bipolar, and more. Meredith Futernick, LPC works with anxiety, depression, and DBT. Kat Defilippi LPC works with mood issues, couples, anxiety, and career. Danielle Goldberg LCSW-C works with trauma, depression, and parenting. Stefanie Rider LPC does trauma and EMDR. We also offer life, career, and sex coaching!
Has therapy been a waste of time before? At Best Life, we help you start living the life you deserve! Jessica Jeffers LGPC works with mood issues and couples. Vicktoria Molokin LCPC works with life transitions and anxiety. Lindsey Weekley LCPC works with parenting, anger, bipolar, and more. Meredith Futernick, LPC works with anxiety, depression, and DBT. Kat Defilippi LPC works with mood issues, couples, anxiety, and career. Danielle Goldberg LCSW-C works with trauma, depression, and parenting. Stefanie Rider LPC does trauma and EMDR. We also offer life, career, and sex coaching!
(301) 900-5808 View (301) 900-5808
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Brian John Rink
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22207
With over 20+ years working in the mental health field, Brian Rink has his Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University and advanced training in Emotionally Focused and the Gottman Method for couples therapy and Sex Therapy. With a person-centered, attachment-lens approach aimed at reframing hurtful narratives, exploring the mind/body connection, and improving communication and relational skills, Brian wants his clients to feel empowered to create and maintain strong support systems and positive internal self-narratives. He specializes in the LGBTQ+ community.
With over 20+ years working in the mental health field, Brian Rink has his Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University and advanced training in Emotionally Focused and the Gottman Method for couples therapy and Sex Therapy. With a person-centered, attachment-lens approach aimed at reframing hurtful narratives, exploring the mind/body connection, and improving communication and relational skills, Brian wants his clients to feel empowered to create and maintain strong support systems and positive internal self-narratives. He specializes in the LGBTQ+ community.
(703) 935-4987 View (703) 935-4987
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Lisa G Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST, CSCT
Verified Verified
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples who struggle with communication, resentment, life changes/transitions, illness, infidelity, and sex.
It's not easy to reach out for help, I am impressed by your courage! I've no doubt that by now, you've already tried numerous times and ways to make the changes in your life you long for. I have over 30 years' experience helping individual adults and couples succeed in getting past their familiar "stuck points," and experience a new sense of motivation, joy, and connection. Whether you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, weighed down with sadness or grief, or have asked yourself "Is this as good as it gets?" about your relationship, marriage, or sex life, I can help bring new vision, energy, hope, and movement to your life!
I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples who struggle with communication, resentment, life changes/transitions, illness, infidelity, and sex.
It's not easy to reach out for help, I am impressed by your courage! I've no doubt that by now, you've already tried numerous times and ways to make the changes in your life you long for. I have over 30 years' experience helping individual adults and couples succeed in getting past their familiar "stuck points," and experience a new sense of motivation, joy, and connection. Whether you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, weighed down with sadness or grief, or have asked yourself "Is this as good as it gets?" about your relationship, marriage, or sex life, I can help bring new vision, energy, hope, and movement to your life!
(571) 248-7861 View (571) 248-7861
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Sonnee D Stanley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LPC-S, LMFT-S, AAMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101  (Online Only)
I specifically provide marriage counseling, including those looking to get married and sex therapy.
We do the best we can with the tools we have. But maybe you don't have the right tools for the issues in your life. Or maybe you have the tools, but you've forgotten how to use them. That is where therapy comes in. Together, we can find resources, within yourself and in the community, develop a plan to get you where you want to be, and you can begin taking steps towards achieving your personal goals. My job is like a football coach. I work to help you see the potential you don't see in yourself; and give you the tools and encouragement to work on the hurdles you have in life. Cheering you on the whole time!
I specifically provide marriage counseling, including those looking to get married and sex therapy.
We do the best we can with the tools we have. But maybe you don't have the right tools for the issues in your life. Or maybe you have the tools, but you've forgotten how to use them. That is where therapy comes in. Together, we can find resources, within yourself and in the community, develop a plan to get you where you want to be, and you can begin taking steps towards achieving your personal goals. My job is like a football coach. I work to help you see the potential you don't see in yourself; and give you the tools and encouragement to work on the hurdles you have in life. Cheering you on the whole time!
(757) 801-5415 View (757) 801-5415
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Mary C. Ray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, SEP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22314
Waitlist for new clients
Clients grow and change through the combination of EMDR psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Imago therapy and Sex Therapy.
People come to see me to enhance life. Things are going ok however self care needs improvement. They are having difficulty in relationships with themselves and others, reacting instead of responding. They are willing to examine and work to improve physical, emotional, sexual, social, spiritual and intellectual aspects of life, hoping to improve self and co regulation. Often they are aware of past or current trauma interfering with their capacity to attach, establish new ways/patterns of living life to enhance the future. In practice at my current location since 1990.
Clients grow and change through the combination of EMDR psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Imago therapy and Sex Therapy.
People come to see me to enhance life. Things are going ok however self care needs improvement. They are having difficulty in relationships with themselves and others, reacting instead of responding. They are willing to examine and work to improve physical, emotional, sexual, social, spiritual and intellectual aspects of life, hoping to improve self and co regulation. Often they are aware of past or current trauma interfering with their capacity to attach, establish new ways/patterns of living life to enhance the future. In practice at my current location since 1990.
(703) 291-3406 View (703) 291-3406
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Sexual Health Consultants
MD
Verified Verified
Falls Church, VA 22046
The providers at Sexual Health Consultants provide sexuality education and counseling to individuals and couples who struggle with their sexual experience and compatibility. Exclusively through talk therapy, we work with our clients to improve sexual communication and intimacy, recapture lost sensuality, and to truly appreciate one's own and/or one's partner's sexuality. We also specialize in recovering and redefining sexuality after life changing events, such as trauma, cancer, childbirth, and we are available to address any other issues related to sensuality and sexuality. Everyone deserves to enjoy the health benefits of a happy sexuality.
The providers at Sexual Health Consultants provide sexuality education and counseling to individuals and couples who struggle with their sexual experience and compatibility. Exclusively through talk therapy, we work with our clients to improve sexual communication and intimacy, recapture lost sensuality, and to truly appreciate one's own and/or one's partner's sexuality. We also specialize in recovering and redefining sexuality after life changing events, such as trauma, cancer, childbirth, and we are available to address any other issues related to sensuality and sexuality. Everyone deserves to enjoy the health benefits of a happy sexuality.
(571) 350-3221 View (571) 350-3221
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Nicole Irving
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arlington, VA 22207
I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, and changing behavioral patterns.
Accepting new clients! Do you ever feel that your relationships or your sex life is lacking satisfaction? Is communication or expressing your needs hard for you? Do you feel stuck in a negative pattern with little hope of change? If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. I specialize in working with adults and couples confronting these struggles. We'll work together to help you discover or rediscover your authentic self, find solutions to the issues you're confronting, and gain tangible skills to help you overcome your problems.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, and changing behavioral patterns.
Accepting new clients! Do you ever feel that your relationships or your sex life is lacking satisfaction? Is communication or expressing your needs hard for you? Do you feel stuck in a negative pattern with little hope of change? If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. I specialize in working with adults and couples confronting these struggles. We'll work together to help you discover or rediscover your authentic self, find solutions to the issues you're confronting, and gain tangible skills to help you overcome your problems.
(540) 351-9626 View (540) 351-9626
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Blue Harbor Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042  (Online Only)
I aim to help clients learn new skills to live their best lives through individualized counseling approaches. I have experiences working with couples and individuals facing sex-related issues, and am passionate about assisting others with intimacy and gender concerns. I am experienced about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome those experiences in order to thrive. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges adjusting to new situations. I am an LGBTQ ally and kink friendly.
I aim to help clients learn new skills to live their best lives through individualized counseling approaches. I have experiences working with couples and individuals facing sex-related issues, and am passionate about assisting others with intimacy and gender concerns. I am experienced about helping those who have experienced trauma overcome those experiences in order to thrive. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties and challenges adjusting to new situations. I am an LGBTQ ally and kink friendly.
(833) 253-3572 View (833) 253-3572
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Katie Shepherd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Alexandria, VA 22303  (Online Only)
I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and polyamory friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication.
I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and polyamory friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication.
(703) 454-8330 View (703) 454-8330
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Amy Julia Cheyfitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22309  (Online Only)
I have experience with a variety of clients, including working with people who have been through trauma, are exploring their sexuality and/or gender identity, working through relationship challenges, navigating changes in their bodies or desire, or reshaping their relationship with their body and how they experience pleasure.
I believe that my role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel supported, safe, and validated as we navigate challenges together. I think that everyone can benefit from therapy– whether it’s short-term to help you through a life transition or longer-term support, I will be here to affirm and accept you as you are. In therapy, we can explore the different ways your past experiences may impact your life, how cultural narratives have been absorbed, find agency to deconstruct the scripts that you no longer want to follow, ways to grow and develop new skills, and effective ways to communicate and deepen your relationships.
I have experience with a variety of clients, including working with people who have been through trauma, are exploring their sexuality and/or gender identity, working through relationship challenges, navigating changes in their bodies or desire, or reshaping their relationship with their body and how they experience pleasure.
I believe that my role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel supported, safe, and validated as we navigate challenges together. I think that everyone can benefit from therapy– whether it’s short-term to help you through a life transition or longer-term support, I will be here to affirm and accept you as you are. In therapy, we can explore the different ways your past experiences may impact your life, how cultural narratives have been absorbed, find agency to deconstruct the scripts that you no longer want to follow, ways to grow and develop new skills, and effective ways to communicate and deepen your relationships.
(202) 933-1074 View (202) 933-1074
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Carl Mojta, LMFT, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, CAC-I, CST-S, IFS
Verified Verified
Alexandria, VA 22306  (Online Only)
Some of my key areas of expertise and clinical/research interests are: sexuality/sexual health concerns, problematic sexual behavior, substance abuse addiction and recovery, relationship/couples issues, individuals and couples who identify as LGBTQIA+, masculinity and men's mental health, military/veterans mental health and multiculturalism.
Welcome! I am very glad you are here! I offer a person-centered, compassionate, and systemic approach to therapy. I consider working with each client to be a privilege and a collaborative therapeutic experience. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals and hopes. Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based model, guides my approach to helping individuals and couples heal by unburdening their protective and wounded parts in a loving and compassionate manner.
Some of my key areas of expertise and clinical/research interests are: sexuality/sexual health concerns, problematic sexual behavior, substance abuse addiction and recovery, relationship/couples issues, individuals and couples who identify as LGBTQIA+, masculinity and men's mental health, military/veterans mental health and multiculturalism.
Welcome! I am very glad you are here! I offer a person-centered, compassionate, and systemic approach to therapy. I consider working with each client to be a privilege and a collaborative therapeutic experience. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals and hopes. Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based model, guides my approach to helping individuals and couples heal by unburdening their protective and wounded parts in a loving and compassionate manner.
(202) 803-8623 View (202) 803-8623
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Jenna Cataldi
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Fairfax, VA 22030
Waitlist for new clients
I also have additional expertise working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+, addiction, self harm, and specialty training in sex therapy, risk assessment, and sand tray therapy.
Therapy can be scary. It takes a lot of courage to seek support. As a therapist, I believe art making provides another language to communicate and process life experiences that are difficult to verbalize. Mark making represents evidence of our existence, and having a witness to your story is a powerful first step.
I also have additional expertise working with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, LGBTQIA+, addiction, self harm, and specialty training in sex therapy, risk assessment, and sand tray therapy.
Therapy can be scary. It takes a lot of courage to seek support. As a therapist, I believe art making provides another language to communicate and process life experiences that are difficult to verbalize. Mark making represents evidence of our existence, and having a witness to your story is a powerful first step.
(703) 705-2565 View (703) 705-2565
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Lee Phillips
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101  (Online Only)
I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? No more than ever, people feel anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about managing their relationships, careers, and lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve the goals they wish to accomplish. My clients describe me as warm and honest. Please contact me to discuss fees.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? No more than ever, people feel anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about managing their relationships, careers, and lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live a better life. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve the goals they wish to accomplish. My clients describe me as warm and honest. Please contact me to discuss fees.
(757) 582-3233 View (757) 582-3233
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Scarlet Lovejoy
Resident in Counseling, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Falls Church, VA 22042
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical areas of focus include sex, kink/BDSM, polyamory/ENM, LGBTQIA+, and trauma (including domestic and sexual violence, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders).
I provide services to individuals who are looking to explore the vulnerable parts of themselves using a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach. I believe in meeting a client wherever they are in the healing process and promoting healing and growth in every aspect of the client’s life.
My clinical areas of focus include sex, kink/BDSM, polyamory/ENM, LGBTQIA+, and trauma (including domestic and sexual violence, C-PTSD, and dissociative disorders).
I provide services to individuals who are looking to explore the vulnerable parts of themselves using a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach. I believe in meeting a client wherever they are in the healing process and promoting healing and growth in every aspect of the client’s life.
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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.