Talking about sexuality can be awkward at first. My number one prioirty is to make you feel safe and comfortable throughout your sex threapy experience. No matter what the issue is that is bringing you to therapy, I will meet you where you are at and take things at a pace that is most comfortable for you. You’ll probably be surprised at just how quickly talking about sex feels more natural!
Sex therapy looks a lot like regular therapy. No one takes their clothes off and there is no touching. Throughout your sessions, we will work towards meeting your identified goals and I will teach you strategies and methods for improving your presenting issues. Mainly this means identifying and changing the thoughts and behaviors that are causing distress. I will likely draw from other techniques as well, including mindfulness, sensate focus, stress reduction, and more. Homework is often assigned in sex therapy, but not always. We will also consider any physical issues that may be contibuting to your distress and I will make referrals to other professionals as needed.
Education is another important component of sex therapy. Much of what we learn about sex comes from unreliable sources which creates unrealistic expectations that often make sexual issues worse. I will help you to uncover any misinformation you may have learned and provide accurate up to date information in easy to understand terms.
Finally, we will probably laugh – I like to bring my personality into my sessions and that includes my sense of humor. Being able to laugh makes talking about difficult topics easier and helps to create the important connection between client and therapist.