Sex Therapy

There are many reasons why you may be seeking sex therapy. You might want to address a specific sexual concern, like feeling low desire, difficulty having an orgasm, or erectile difficulties. Or maybe you want to work on healing your overall relationship with your sensuality, feeling more sexually confident, or having more pleasure.

Holistic sex therapy is an approach to healing sexuality that not only focuses on addressing your concerns, but also helps you to embrace your full authentic self, your confidence, your sensuality, and your body.

What we can address

  • Feeling more sexually confident

  • Experiencing more pleasure

  • Connecting with and embracing your body

  • Releasing body shame and sexual shame

  • Increasing desire and passion

  • Healing from sexual trauma responses and dissociation during sex

  • Exploring fantasies and desires

  • Difficulty having orgasms

  • Delayed ejaculation

  • Erectile difficulties

How we can meet your goals

Mindfulness skills: Research shows that mindfulness can help a wide variety of sexual concerns, including erectile difficulties, increasing sexual arousal and desire, and improving your overall sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness can help you get out of your head during sex and come back to the moment, where you can connect with more pleasure, connection, and passion.

Embodiment practices: Connecting with your body through embodiment practices goes hand in hand with mindfulness. Through embodiment practices, you can discover new pleasurable sensations, build desire and presence during sex, and connect with your whole sensual body. 

Authentic expression: Finding and embracing your authentic sexual self is a big part of having satisfying, joyful, luscious sexual experiences. Through self-compassion, self-exploration practices, and a safe, affirming environment, holistic sex therapy gives you a space to discover and enjoy all of the parts of yourself and your sensuality.  

Holistic therapy: A holistic approach means that we will look at all of the factors impacting your relationship with your sexuality, including your emotions, thoughts, internalized messages, experiences, and spirituality. Through holistic therapy, you will develop a deeper connection with yourself, who you are as a sensual being, how you want to express your sexuality, and what makes you feel pleasure, desire, and joy.

Compassion focused therapy: Sexual shame, guilt, and other painful internalized messages can have a significant impact on your sexual experiences. Through self-compassion practices, you can learn to connect with your body and sensuality in a new way, and develop a deeper connection to yourself, your body, and your sensuality.

Trauma informed therapy: Trauma, particularly sexual trauma, can lead to sexual shame, trauma memories during sex, or dissociation. I have supported trauma survivors as a rape crisis counselor and as a therapist, using a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes creating safety, increasing self-compassion, and reconnecting with your body and sensuality from an empowered space. 

Archetypal therapy: Archetypal therapy is a unique approach to sex therapy that uses myths, symbols, and archetypes as a portal through which you can deepen your relationship to yourself, your sensuality, and your desires and fantasies.

My approach

Sex positive: A sex-positive approach is rooted in the belief that there is a wide range of healthy, consensual, beautiful, and pleasurable sexual experiences. In our therapy process, diverse sexual expressions and interests will be supported and honored instead of pathologized or shamed. 

Body positive: Body positivity comes from the belief that every person deserves to feel good, sensual, and affirmed in their own unique body. You will never hear in our sessions that you need to look a certain way or change your body in order to have a satisfying relationship with your sensuality. 

LGBTQ+ and gender-affirming: Your gender identity and sexual orientation will be respected, valued, and honored. I have spent over a decade providing affirming therapy to LGBTQ+ folks around sexuality, identity, and self-acceptance. Throughout our work together, I will create a safe, supportive space for you to explore your identity.