What Is Your Approach as a Sex Therapist?

Sexual topics can be difficult to discuss even with our most intimate companions. Therefore, I believe that as a sex therapist, part of my job is to hold confidential space to explore difficult and taboo topics in an unbiased and judgement-free space. As a sex therapist, I use a variety of techniques to help you discover what may be holding you back from having the sex life you desire.  

What Happens During Sex Therapy?

The sex therapy process is similar to sessions with other mental healthcare practitioners. In other words, I will meet with you as an individual or with your partner(s) in my confidential office setting or on a secure online platform. During our first meeting, I will obtain a history of your presenting concerns. In some cases, I may work with your physician, nurse, or other therapist or counselor to better understand your situation (but this is not always needed).

Depending on what we learn about the presenting problem, I will provide education about the issue and discuss possible options and avenues for change. This educational process may occur through various mediums which I will cater to your individual preferences. Sometimes, the education I provide is enough to clear up the problem. However, if more specific therapy is needed, I may suggest a regular schedule of office appointments. 

Sometimes, homework exercises to be practiced individually or with your partner(s) in the privacy of your home, between office appointments, will be suggested. The homework may be as general as communication exercises or as specific as actual sexual suggestions, depending on the progress in therapy and your personal level of comfort. 

In no instances and under no circumstances will I observe you having sex or will any sexual activity occur within the therapy office or telehealth space.