​What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy that helps individuals and couples address concerns related to sexual functioning, intimacy, identity, and pleasure. It’s a safe, confidential space to explore what’s getting in the way of a healthy and satisfying sex life—whether that’s emotional, relational, physical, or spiritual.

You don’t need to have a “serious problem” to seek sex therapy. Sometimes clients come in with specific concerns, like painful sex or low desire. Other times, it’s more about wanting to feel more connected, more confident, or more at ease in their body. Whatever your reason, sex therapy offers support grounded in compassion—not judgment.

I’m a Certified Sex Therapist through AASECT (The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists), which means I’ve completed advanced training in human sexuality and follow strict ethical guidelines in this work.

Does Sex Therapy Involve Touch?

It’s a common question—and an important one. No, there is no touch involved during sex therapy sessions.

Sex therapy is talk therapy, just like any other form of psychotherapy. You and I will have conversations about your concerns, explore underlying beliefs or patterns, and collaboratively identify strategies and goals. I may offer education, recommend resources, or suggest practices to try on your own, but everything happens in a safe, verbal, and fully clothed setting. If physical touch is ever part of your healing journey—such as with a pelvic floor physical therapist or medical provider—I’ll help refer you to someone you trust.

 
Do I need sex therapy?

How Long Does Sex Therapy Last?

There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. Some clients come in for just a few sessions to get information or clarity. Others find that ongoing support helps them unpack deeper patterns and move toward lasting change.

Most individual sessions are 50 minutes long. Couples typically begin with 80-minute sessions to allow space for both partners’ voices and the complexity of relational dynamics. If we’re doing more intensive trauma processing (such as EMDR), longer sessions may be recommended occasionally to give us time to go deeper without feeling rushed.

Could Sex Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Here are some of the reasons people reach out:

  • Painful intercourse

  • Erectile concerns

  • Low or high desire

  • Difficulty reaching orgasm

  • Premature or delayed ejaculation

  • Avoidance of sex or intimacy

  • Sexual compulsivity or out-of-control sexual behavior

  • Recovery from sexual abuse or assault

  • Discrepancies in desire between partners

  • Questions around sexual orientation or gender identity

  • Religious shame or spiritual distress related to sexuality

  • Relationship struggles rooted in communication or past trauma

Whether the concern is physical, emotional, or something you can’t quite name yet, we’ll approach it together—with care, curiosity, and respect.

Do You Offer “Conversion Therapy”?

Absolutely not.
I do not offer or condone any form of "conversion therapy" or attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

I provide affirming care for clients of all identities and orientations, and I’m committed to creating a space where you don’t have to hide, justify, or explain who you are.