Sometimes you need a therapist who is used to talking with their clients about sex. Someone with whom you can talk about vulnerable or awkward things without having to worry that you'll make your therapist uncomfortable, or that your problems will be minimized or judged.
I listen from a nonjudgmental stance because I believe that healthy human sexuality can encompass a wide range of creative expression. I believe that sex is not some superfluous, extra-credit dimension of our humanity, but inextricably linked to our yearning to connect deeply with ourselves and others. This makes it all the more important to find compassionate help when you’ve got a problem in your sex life you don’t know what to do with.
We live in a society that in many ways encourages us or even insists (such as with systemic oppression) that we disconnect from our bodies, our pleasure, and our power. Disconnection from our bodies can lead us to shut down parts of ourselves, which in turn limits our capacity for depth and authenticity. The disconnect can show up in subtle ways like not talking about sex when needed, feeling like sex is running your life, or engaging in activities that distract us from being fully present. All of this disconnection leaves us ill-equipped to navigate our relationships with our sexual selves and others. We can find ourselves stuck in between conflicting demands of what’s too much or not enough; what’s selfish and what’s self-effacing; unable to discern what feels right to us as individuals.
Instead, I would love for all of us to experience the opportunity to:
As a Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT), I have specialized training in providing sex therapy. Sex therapy does not involve any touching or observation of sexual activity between the client and therapist. Sex therapy is just talk therapy for issues related to sexuality. I define sexuality as encompassing a person’s identity, thoughts, feelings, fantasies, behaviors, and interactions as they relate to sex. Sexuality is a topic fraught with values highly specific to each person and each relationship. One component of my role as a sex therapist is to help my clients explore and clarify their own definitions of healthy behavior for themselves and in the context of their relationships. As a sex-positive therapist, I support any consensual and risk-informed expression of sexuality. I work with people who identify anywhere from kinky to vanilla, monogamous to non-monogamous, highly sexual to asexual. Ultimately, enjoying a healthy sex life means acting in ways consistent with your own values and with respect to others with whom you become involved.
As part of your therapy, I may refer you to other medical providers if needed.
I listen from a nonjudgmental stance because I believe that healthy human sexuality can encompass a wide range of creative expression. I believe that sex is not some superfluous, extra-credit dimension of our humanity, but inextricably linked to our yearning to connect deeply with ourselves and others. This makes it all the more important to find compassionate help when you’ve got a problem in your sex life you don’t know what to do with.
We live in a society that in many ways encourages us or even insists (such as with systemic oppression) that we disconnect from our bodies, our pleasure, and our power. Disconnection from our bodies can lead us to shut down parts of ourselves, which in turn limits our capacity for depth and authenticity. The disconnect can show up in subtle ways like not talking about sex when needed, feeling like sex is running your life, or engaging in activities that distract us from being fully present. All of this disconnection leaves us ill-equipped to navigate our relationships with our sexual selves and others. We can find ourselves stuck in between conflicting demands of what’s too much or not enough; what’s selfish and what’s self-effacing; unable to discern what feels right to us as individuals.
Instead, I would love for all of us to experience the opportunity to:
- allow ourselves access to pleasure without shame and without sacrificing our authentic values
- deepen our capacity to connect despite the fears associated with vulnerability
- pursue connection driven by values that we have consciously opted into ourselves rather than ill-fitting values that were foisted upon us.
As a Certified Sex Therapist (AASECT), I have specialized training in providing sex therapy. Sex therapy does not involve any touching or observation of sexual activity between the client and therapist. Sex therapy is just talk therapy for issues related to sexuality. I define sexuality as encompassing a person’s identity, thoughts, feelings, fantasies, behaviors, and interactions as they relate to sex. Sexuality is a topic fraught with values highly specific to each person and each relationship. One component of my role as a sex therapist is to help my clients explore and clarify their own definitions of healthy behavior for themselves and in the context of their relationships. As a sex-positive therapist, I support any consensual and risk-informed expression of sexuality. I work with people who identify anywhere from kinky to vanilla, monogamous to non-monogamous, highly sexual to asexual. Ultimately, enjoying a healthy sex life means acting in ways consistent with your own values and with respect to others with whom you become involved.
As part of your therapy, I may refer you to other medical providers if needed.