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Islai Rhys Rathlin
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
My lived experience has taught me the importance of chosen family, the strength and courage it takes to be your authentic self, the skills and self-awareness necessary to engage in ethical relationships, and the integral necessity of speaking your truth. Gender affirming care is an important focus of my practice.
Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
My lived experience has taught me the importance of chosen family, the strength and courage it takes to be your authentic self, the skills and self-awareness necessary to engage in ethical relationships, and the integral necessity of speaking your truth. Gender affirming care is an important focus of my practice.
(343) 342-1025 View (343) 342-1025
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Emily Ophus
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As a social worker specializing in sex therapy, I help clients explore sex and intimacy with openness, curiosity, and compassion.
I strive to create therapeutic spaces where any and all topics related to sexuality can be discussed. By exploring emotional, physical, and relational factors, I guide clients toward understanding their authentic desires, challenge unhelpful narratives, and foster healthy, empowered sexual connections.
As a social worker specializing in sex therapy, I help clients explore sex and intimacy with openness, curiosity, and compassion.
I strive to create therapeutic spaces where any and all topics related to sexuality can be discussed. By exploring emotional, physical, and relational factors, I guide clients toward understanding their authentic desires, challenge unhelpful narratives, and foster healthy, empowered sexual connections.
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First Step Men's Therapy "It's never too late"
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ASAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, infidelity, depression, and men's issues.
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. You are not alone! First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today at firststepmenstherapy.com!
Our specializations include: sexual addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, grief, life transitions, divorce, parenting, trauma, PTSD, anger management, sex therapy, anxiety, infidelity, depression, and men's issues.
Are you feeling disconnected to yourself, loved ones, or society? Do you question whether you are a good father, son, or partner? Do you feel angry, stuck, overwhelmed, powerless, guilty, or "not normal". Many men struggle with their mental health without seeking help or reaching out for support. Often, this struggle may lead to addiction, anxiety, depression, shame, guilt, suicidal ideation, poor relationships, grief, low self-esteem, or low self-worth. You are not alone! First Step Men's Therapy offers a safe, warm, and inviting space for men to heal, learn, and grow. Book a free consultation today at firststepmenstherapy.com!
(867) 677-4989 View (867) 677-4989
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Impact Therapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling stuck in low energy, or battling self-doubt? Anxiety can leave you feeling on edge, exhausted by racing thoughts and the pressure to “hold it together.” Depression can make it hard to enjoy things you once cared about, leaving you feeling hopeless or disconnected. You might feel like you’re just going through the motions, trying to survive each day. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. We've helped many people find relief from anxiety and depression—guiding them to feel more in control, rediscover joy, and reconnect with themselves and others.
Do you find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling stuck in low energy, or battling self-doubt? Anxiety can leave you feeling on edge, exhausted by racing thoughts and the pressure to “hold it together.” Depression can make it hard to enjoy things you once cared about, leaving you feeling hopeless or disconnected. You might feel like you’re just going through the motions, trying to survive each day. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. We've helped many people find relief from anxiety and depression—guiding them to feel more in control, rediscover joy, and reconnect with themselves and others.
(289) 814-1579 View (289) 814-1579
Sex Therapy Counsellors

Who is sex therapy for?

Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.

Why do people need sex therapy?

Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.

What happens in sex therapy?

People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.

What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?

Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.