Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Scottsdale, AZ

As a Sex and Relationship Therapist, I believe it is each person's birthright to have the knowledge, understanding, and support to achieve freedom of sexual expression. By offering a safe, collaborative, welcoming space, I provide support to individuals, couples, and relationships of all types for challenges within the area of sexuality. I provide a sex-positive therapy room affirming all sexual orientations and relationship types.

I work with individuals, couples, and facilitate workshops on sexual health and sex related challenges. Are you dealing with sexual or emotional concerns, perhaps about sexual shame, trauma, relationship conflicts, or identity conflicts? I assist my clients utilizing a therapeutic style that is affirming, sex positive , and empathetic to people of all backgrounds. I help individuals discover their erotic blueprints, explore their fantasies, and incorporate their authentic erotic selves into their relationships. I can also help you by providing treatment of sexual dysfunctions, loss of desire, painful sex, and problems with arousal.

When sexual issues are a concern, who do you turn to? It could be that you are suffering from a lack of intimacy in your relationship, an inability to experience pleasure or orgasm, or maybe you are wondering if your desires and fantasies are "normal." Have you sought out help only to be told "just live with it" or "sex isn't that important, anyway"? Or maybe your concerns have just been ignored. Do you want real solutions to your sexual concerns? I can help. I have extensive education and a passion for helping couples/individuals explore and regain pleasure.

As a meadows trained, sex therapist, and trauma specialist, I dive deeply into childhood issues helping you discover the root causes of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sex addiction, and dysfunctional relationship patterns (such as the love addicted/love avoidant pattern), and attachment styles. Learn about how to heal from toxic relationships, narcissistic partners, trauma and codependency. Learn about the root of dysfunctional thinking patterns and how trauma shapes how you attach to others, who you date and what you attract.

That saying, "What doesn't kill me makes me stronger" -- I think it should be "What doesn't kill me makes me suffer." So many people feel unheard, disconnected, tired, worthless, fearful, sad, anxious and forgettable. They need the skills to nurture their resilience, to discern their incredible value. There's a loneliness in struggling. But I'm here to help you heal yourself with a new, creative perspective and find resources you didn't know you possessed.

Welcome to EMPOWER YOU EXPERTS! I have over 22 years of diverse experience, and hold Clinical Social Work Licenses in Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana. My focus is to guide you towards becoming unstuck and creating positive changes in your life, such as alleviating anxiety and depression, reducing stress, restoring love and family relationships, healing past and present wounds, and transforming anger into positive, constructive emotions and actions. I offer a FREE phone consultation prior to your first appointment and a Sliding Fee Scale. In addition, I provide therapy in English and in Greek.

I am a trauma-informed psychologist with a strengths-based approach that is grounded in the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This means that I believe that everyone in life experiences situations that affect their beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and values, sometimes in unhelpful ways. My focus areas are relationship issues (romantic/family/friends), trauma and PTSD, couples counseling, anxiety, depression, anger management, career counseling, family conflict, infidelity, self-esteem, stress, among other issues. Healthy relationships with yourself and others can improve your overall well-being and mental health.

Is trauma getting in your way from becoming who you want to be or doing what you want to do? Imagine moving toward unburdening yourself of the weight given to you through that trauma. If you have ever found yourself struggling with a lack of motivation, feeling stuck, issues within your relationships, internal messages of inadequacy, shame, addiction, or other issues leading to life feeling overwhelming, I can help. The world is always changing and life can be difficult to navigate while coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or unrealistic expectations (set by self or others).

I am passionate about helping individuals and couple's get "unstuck" and find connection and meaning in their lives. I have been practicing for over 7 years treating couple's and individuals with an array of issues including relationship problems, depression, social issues, serious mental illness, and challenging life transitions. I believe with the right support we all have the ability to unlock our full potential and lead a values-centered life.

Dr. Melissa Korkes (she/her) is a post-doctoral resident who has experience working with individuals who suffer from serious mental illness, personality disorders, sexual offending behaviors, addiction, and dual diagnoses. I have treated clients in outpatient, residential, hospital, and forensic settings. I offer a safe and nurturing environment for individuals presenting with sexual deviancies, survivors of sexual abuse, sexual health concerns, women’s issues, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, infidelity, relationship issues, and life transitions.

Not accepting new clients. If you've been feeling plagued by a sense of hopelessness or feeling stuck in life, then what I'd most like to help you do is find your way out of the fog. Throughout my career I've helped clients that have struggled with addiction and trauma regain hope and become the best version of themselves. I take a trauma focused approach to help clients to get to know themselves again, or sometimes even for the first time. It has been an incredible honor and pleasure to help people sort out the chaos of their past and find hope and joy again. I would love to help you to overcome your trauma and find your resilience

Accepting New Clients! Serving Arizona Families, Couples & Individuals, Specializing in Addictions, Process Addictions & Mental Health Issues. Today can be the beginning of Change, “Let’s Get Started”. If you are feeling distressed and frustrated over having lost some or all control over gambling, shopping, obsessive & compulsive behaviors, sex, alcohol, cannabis, or other substances in your life or the lives of loved ones? Are you feeling despair, isolation, anxiety, loneliness or depression? " Let's start Healing Today".

My experience as a clinician is working with individuals who have experienced trauma. I have worked with survivors of incest, sex trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. I am allied with consensual sex workers. Allied and part of LGBTQIA+ community.

As a Certified Sex and Relationship Therapist, I provide a safe, comfortable space to discuss and resolve difficult challenges. Together, we will work to create new possibilities, find hope and develop a plan so you can reach your personal and relational goals. I specialize in couples intimacy, communication, infidelity, eroticism and addressing specific sexual challenges. Some common challenges I treat include: Low Desire, Sexless or Awkward Sexual relationships, Erotic Conflicts, Early Ejaculation, Erectile Challenges, Pre-Orgasmic Women, Pain Associated with Sex, Compulsive Sexual Behaviors, Sexual Inhibitions, Sexual Trauma, Incompatible Fantasies, Alternative Love Styles, and Integrating Spirituality with Sexuality.

Welcome to EMPOWER YOU EXPERTS! I have over 22 years of diverse experience, and hold Clinical Psychologist Licenses in Arizona and Illinois. My focus is to guide you towards becoming unstuck and creating positive changes in your life, such as alleviating anxiety and depression, reducing stress, restoring love and family relationships, healing past and present wounds, and transforming anger into positive, constructive emotions and actions. I offer a FREE phone consultation prior to your first appointment and a Sliding Fee Scale.

Is your sex life satisfying? Do you enjoy a safe, loving and affirmative connection with your partner, or are you feeling stuck in a relationship that seems to have lost its physical and emotional spark? Perhaps you are wondering how it is that the two of you are living life like roommates instead of romantic lovers. My name is Susan Schneider, and as your sex and relationship therapist, I will come alongside you and share in your unique story, providing a safe place where you will be welcomed with courage, compassion and respect.