Sex
Therapy
Sexuality is a natural part of being human, yet it's often one of the hardest things to talk about.
Our relationship with sexuality begins long before we become sexually active. Family, culture, religion, relationships, and lived experiences all influence the messages we receive about our bodies, desire, pleasure, and intimacy. Over time, those messages don't just shape what we believe—they shape how we experience ourselves. We may learn to disconnect from our bodies, silence our desires, or move through intimacy without feeling fully present.
Over time, these experiences can shape not only our sexual relationships but also the way we see ourselves.
Sex therapy offers a space to slow down, become curious, and explore these experiences without judgment. Whether you're navigating a specific sexual concern or simply wanting to better understand your relationship with intimacy, therapy can help you move toward a more authentic and fulfilling sexual life.
Sexual concerns rarely mean something is wrong with you.
Maybe you've noticed a change in desire.
Maybe intimacy has started to feel like another item on the to-do list.
Maybe sex has become a source of anxiety, conflict, or disappointment.
Or maybe you've never felt like you've had permission to explore what you actually want.
Whatever brings you here, you're not alone.
Sex therapy offers a space to slow down, become curious, and better understand the experiences shaping your relationship with intimacy and sexuality.
Love and desire aren't always the same thing.
One of the most common misconceptions I hear is that if two people truly love each other, a satisfying sexual relationship should happen naturally. When it doesn't, couples often wonder whether something is wrong with their relationship.
In many relationships, that simply isn't true.
I've worked with individuals, partners, and people in a variety of relationship structures who deeply care for one another yet still struggle with desire, intimacy, or sexual satisfaction. I've also worked with people whose sexual concerns emerged after becoming parents, experiencing medical changes, navigating stressful life transitions, or simply realizing they had never learned how to talk openly about sex.
Sexual concerns are not always the consequence of relationship problems. Sometimes they're influenced by the ways we have learned to relate to our bodies, the expectations we place on ourselves, or the experiences that have shaped our understanding of intimacy throughout our lives.
Rather than assuming there is one explanation or one solution, I believe therapy begins with curiosity. Together, we'll explore the unique factors influencing your experience and work toward creating a sexual relationship that feels authentic, connected, and meaningful.
Sexual concerns rarely exist in isolation.
Sexual concerns rarely exist in isolation.
People often come to therapy hoping to "fix" their sex life.
While addressing sexual concerns is certainly part of the work, I believe it's equally important to understand the broader context in which those concerns exist.
Sexuality is influenced by many parts of our lives, including:
Stress and burnout
Relationship dynamics
Attachment experiences
Body image
Pregnancy and postpartum changes
Medical conditions or medications
Trauma
Anxiety
Cultural or religious messages about sex
Life transitions
Emotional connection
Sometimes our bodies communicate things before we have words for them. Stress, trauma, grief, chronic overwhelm, and even the pace of everyday life can influence how safe, connected, or available we feel for intimacy. Together, we'll explore these experiences with curiosity rather than judgment.
My Approach
I don't believe there is one definition of a "healthy" sex life.
My role isn't to tell you what your sexuality or relationships should look like. It's to help you better understand yourself so you can make choices that feel authentic, consensual, and aligned with your values.
Together, we'll explore not only what is happening sexually, but also the emotional, relational, cultural, and physical experiences influencing your relationship with intimacy and desire.
My work integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, somatic and experiential interventions, and evidence-based sex therapy. More importantly, I tailor therapy to the unique people sitting in front of me.
What does sex therapy look like?
Sex therapy does not involve physical touch, nudity, or sexual behavior between client(s) and the therapist. You may have home assignments that involve touch or nudity, but never in session (or out of session) between therapist and client. Together, we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable, exploring your concerns with openness and curiosity while developing practical ways to foster greater intimacy, pleasure, and connection.
Sex therapy does not involve shame or judgment.
Sex therapy is based on consent: there is no pressure for you to do anything you are not comfortable with.
I work with individuals and couples navigating concerns such as:
Differences in sexual desire
Pain during sex
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Erectile or ejaculatory concerns
Sexual anxiety or shame
Body image concerns
Pregnancy and postpartum changes
Menopause and aging
Religious or cultural influences on sexuality
Exploring sexual identity
Kink and BDSM
Consensual non-monogamy
Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal
Difficulty communicating about sex and intimacy
Sexuality changes throughout our lives.
Our sexual selves are not static.
As we move through different stages of life, our bodies, relationships, priorities, and identities evolve. Parenthood, illness, aging, stress, grief, hormonal changes, and shifting life circumstances can all influence the way we experience desire and intimacy.
What felt true at one point in your life may no longer feel true today.
That doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong.
It may simply mean your sexuality is asking to be understood in a new way.
Therapy offers an opportunity to approach those changes with curiosity rather than self-criticism, making space to redefine intimacy and pleasure in ways that reflect who you are now.
My hope for our work together
My hope isn't simply that you leave therapy having resolved a sexual concern.
I hope you leave with a different relationship to yourself—one that feels more connected to your body, more curious about your experiences, and more compassionate toward the parts of yourself that may have learned to disconnect, hide, or carry shame.
As we begin to understand ourselves more fully, new possibilities for intimacy, pleasure, and connection often begin to emerge—not because we've become someone different, but because we've learned to relate to ourselves with greater curiosity and compassion.
Whether you're coming to therapy as an individual or with your partner(s), my hope is that our work helps you build a relationship with your sexuality that feels authentic, intentional, and aligned with your values.