SEX THERAPY

I find the term, “sex therapy,” to be a bit strange and misleading. I don’t view sex therapy as separate from other psychotherapy, even though I have training specifically in sex therapy. Sexual concerns overlap with what’s happening in our bodies, with our emotions and thoughts, and with our personal history. If your primary reason for coming to see me is sex-related, we’re also likely to talk about more traditional psychotherapy topics, such as your family of origin and relationship and attachment history. 

And if your primary reason for coming to see me is outside the realm of sexuality, you may be seeking a therapist who is knowledgeable about nonmonogamy; experienced at working with queer, transgender, and gender-nonconforming clients; comfortable talking about sex and kink when it comes up; understanding of bisexuality; or has been to Burning Man. 

When some couples start therapy with me, they’re experiencing difficulties with communication and emotional connection with each other, as well as their sexual connection. Working together, we can explore all of that, which in many cases is interrelated.