Sex Therapists in Madison, CT
I am also a certified Sex Therapist, and help couples discover the joys of erotic pleasure.
I'm a Certified EFT Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist with an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and advanced training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of St. Joseph teaching Human Sexuality to graduate counseling students.
I am also a certified Sex Therapist, and help couples discover the joys of erotic pleasure.
I'm a Certified EFT Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist with an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and advanced training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of St. Joseph teaching Human Sexuality to graduate counseling students.
Creative Hearts Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADS
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Culturally Sensitive, Sex Positive, LGBTQ Ally, & Trauma-Informed Therapist.
Do you suffer low self-esteem because you have difficulty maintaining daily responsibilities at school, work, or home? Do you struggle with sitting for long periods or staying on task? Do you sometimes feel as though you are "controlled" by strong waves of emotion or anger? Maybe you're discovering trouble in your relationships with others due to forgetfulness, time management, impulsiveness, substance abuse, or general communication issues.
Culturally Sensitive, Sex Positive, LGBTQ Ally, & Trauma-Informed Therapist.
Do you suffer low self-esteem because you have difficulty maintaining daily responsibilities at school, work, or home? Do you struggle with sitting for long periods or staying on task? Do you sometimes feel as though you are "controlled" by strong waves of emotion or anger? Maybe you're discovering trouble in your relationships with others due to forgetfulness, time management, impulsiveness, substance abuse, or general communication issues.
Tony Karajanis
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking therapy is an important step on your journey to promoting healthy change and positive growth in your life. You are many things, and take on many roles in your life. I believe positive change does not occur from an outside source, but comes from your own strength and resilience, as well as a better understanding of who you are. My role is to guide and challenge you on your journey of re-connecting to your own potential and power so you can achieve change in yourself and your life. With current COVID-19 concerns regarding public health & safety, please know I offer online/video counseling sessions for new & existing clients.
Seeking therapy is an important step on your journey to promoting healthy change and positive growth in your life. You are many things, and take on many roles in your life. I believe positive change does not occur from an outside source, but comes from your own strength and resilience, as well as a better understanding of who you are. My role is to guide and challenge you on your journey of re-connecting to your own potential and power so you can achieve change in yourself and your life. With current COVID-19 concerns regarding public health & safety, please know I offer online/video counseling sessions for new & existing clients.
Are you struggling to feel truly connected in your relationships? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of guilt, shame, or frustration when it comes to intimacy? Perhaps you're longing for emotional closeness but don’t know how to get there, or you're simply searching for a deeper sense of inner peace. Whatever you're experiencing, you deserve a safe space to explore these feelings with compassion and without judgment. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and the peace you're longing for. Let’s embark on this journey, so you can experience the joy and connection you deserve.
Are you struggling to feel truly connected in your relationships? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings of guilt, shame, or frustration when it comes to intimacy? Perhaps you're longing for emotional closeness but don’t know how to get there, or you're simply searching for a deeper sense of inner peace. Whatever you're experiencing, you deserve a safe space to explore these feelings with compassion and without judgment. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, and the peace you're longing for. Let’s embark on this journey, so you can experience the joy and connection you deserve.
Intimate relationships are fluid and complex. Conflict does not mean you are incompatible. It is a signal that you should start paying more attention to the relationship. Problems do not magically go away! Conflict can feel like a crisis, but can be an opportunity for growth and change. It does takes courage to facing what is in front of you, no longer being willing to live with pain, or loneliness. After 45 years experience and years of post graduate training in couples work I can help shift the dynamic and allow you to each move forward. If your partner is unwilling, contact me independently. It is the first step toward changing.
Intimate relationships are fluid and complex. Conflict does not mean you are incompatible. It is a signal that you should start paying more attention to the relationship. Problems do not magically go away! Conflict can feel like a crisis, but can be an opportunity for growth and change. It does takes courage to facing what is in front of you, no longer being willing to live with pain, or loneliness. After 45 years experience and years of post graduate training in couples work I can help shift the dynamic and allow you to each move forward. If your partner is unwilling, contact me independently. It is the first step toward changing.
Now accepting new clients. Are you often feeling misunderstood, worried, stressed, down, angry, upset, disconnected? Do you find that your relationships can feel challenging? Are you stuck dwelling on the past? Finding yourself repeating unhealthy habits? Having trouble navigating life’s twists and turns? If any of this rings true, you’re not alone. If you find that your emotions are becoming hard to manage and you need a professional to talk to, I’m glad that you are taking the first step with seeking therapy. I specialize in working with men's issues, LGBTQ+, anxiety, trauma, depression, family issues and adjustment issues.
Now accepting new clients. Are you often feeling misunderstood, worried, stressed, down, angry, upset, disconnected? Do you find that your relationships can feel challenging? Are you stuck dwelling on the past? Finding yourself repeating unhealthy habits? Having trouble navigating life’s twists and turns? If any of this rings true, you’re not alone. If you find that your emotions are becoming hard to manage and you need a professional to talk to, I’m glad that you are taking the first step with seeking therapy. I specialize in working with men's issues, LGBTQ+, anxiety, trauma, depression, family issues and adjustment issues.
Sarah’s work considers the whole familial system understanding the power and effect of each interaction between each member. Sarah knows therapy is a place for people to share and explore their own lives and in that exploration, healing begins. Sarah’s therapeutic room becomes a space where people can learn and discover themselves through stories. Sarah works with the mind-body connection and shows clients how to understand the signals in their own bodies. She uses solution, narrative, and emotionally focused collaborative approaches to therapy.
Sarah’s work considers the whole familial system understanding the power and effect of each interaction between each member. Sarah knows therapy is a place for people to share and explore their own lives and in that exploration, healing begins. Sarah’s therapeutic room becomes a space where people can learn and discover themselves through stories. Sarah works with the mind-body connection and shows clients how to understand the signals in their own bodies. She uses solution, narrative, and emotionally focused collaborative approaches to therapy.
The choice to begin therapy is often laden with emotions and many questions. From this initial decision process to later stages, I bring warmth and a strong skill set to every person and couple I treat. Together, we focus on connecting current problems to old patterns, finding meaning in symptoms and identifying realistic approaches to change. The approach I use is highly collaborative and will be tailored to suit your needs.
The choice to begin therapy is often laden with emotions and many questions. From this initial decision process to later stages, I bring warmth and a strong skill set to every person and couple I treat. Together, we focus on connecting current problems to old patterns, finding meaning in symptoms and identifying realistic approaches to change. The approach I use is highly collaborative and will be tailored to suit your needs.
Have the people around you told you that you need therapy? Are you experiencing a life transition? Have you been wondering if you're in the right relationship or have been considering cheating? Would you like a better understanding of why you make the choices you do? I work with individuals around life transitions and feelings of being stuck. I specialize in working with men around the transition to parenthood and other parenting related stressors such as infertility and miscarriage but have extensive experience with individuals of many different populations.
Have the people around you told you that you need therapy? Are you experiencing a life transition? Have you been wondering if you're in the right relationship or have been considering cheating? Would you like a better understanding of why you make the choices you do? I work with individuals around life transitions and feelings of being stuck. I specialize in working with men around the transition to parenthood and other parenting related stressors such as infertility and miscarriage but have extensive experience with individuals of many different populations.
Leesa Sklover
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA-MT, C-IAYT, CRC
Verified Verified
Madison, CT 06443
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
I listen with caring and compassion. Lifetime experience with counseling and integrative therapies, 27 years. Gain a sense of meaning as I witness your life and needs, making you feel understood. Specializing in Family and Couple enhancement. Pregnancy, Prenatal-Postpartum support. Parent, Child, Adult Therapy, Entertainment/ Sports industry- Mental Performance, Creative Guidance. Speaker-Therapist-Canyon Ranch Spa (12 yrs), Hospitals, Crisis Work-First Responders. People seeking counseling are often in transitional life stages. Turn doubt and anxiety around. It's a pleasure looking at life and relationships, with the right person.
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Dr. Justin Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFTA, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Haven, CT 06473
I have my 5th masters in Martial and Family therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy, I also specialized in helping those struggling with addiction to both alcohol and drugs.
I am a relational therapist through and through, so using a relational approach to guide individuals and families comes naturally to me! Looking at family dynamics and relational patterns over time will help you and your loved ones better communicate and collaborate into a strong person or unit. Let’s explore together what makes you special and strong
I have my 5th masters in Martial and Family therapy with a specialization in systemic sex therapy, I also specialized in helping those struggling with addiction to both alcohol and drugs.
I am a relational therapist through and through, so using a relational approach to guide individuals and families comes naturally to me! Looking at family dynamics and relational patterns over time will help you and your loved ones better communicate and collaborate into a strong person or unit. Let’s explore together what makes you special and strong
Bergvik Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamden, CT 06518
Listed below you will find that I have recently been certified in Divorce mediation and that I am working towards sex therapy certification.
I have worked in the health care field for over 40 years, in private practice for 12 of those years, much of it with people who have grappled with many difficult problems such as major mental illness, substance abuse issues, and homelessness. No problem is too difficult to tackle. I describe my self as being transparent and I put my clients interests first.
Listed below you will find that I have recently been certified in Divorce mediation and that I am working towards sex therapy certification.
I have worked in the health care field for over 40 years, in private practice for 12 of those years, much of it with people who have grappled with many difficult problems such as major mental illness, substance abuse issues, and homelessness. No problem is too difficult to tackle. I describe my self as being transparent and I put my clients interests first.
I also have additional training in sex therapy.
If you are looking for a results-oriented therapist, you've come to the right place! I focus on what you are already doing well and build on it. I also help you look at your difficulties from different perspectives. A heads up, I’m not the typical talk therapist. I’m not interested in you sitting on the couch with me for years. I want you to jump all in, do the hard work, heal well and get on with living your life.
I also have additional training in sex therapy.
If you are looking for a results-oriented therapist, you've come to the right place! I focus on what you are already doing well and build on it. I also help you look at your difficulties from different perspectives. A heads up, I’m not the typical talk therapist. I’m not interested in you sitting on the couch with me for years. I want you to jump all in, do the hard work, heal well and get on with living your life.
I am a licensed therapist, relationship specialist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and a specialist with problematic sexual behavior/ sex addiction
I am a Sex and Relationship therapist who specializes in anxiety, sexual dysfunctions, infidelities, sexual desire discrepancies, sexual trauma, and problematic sexual behavior. I am allied and experienced in working with LGBTQ+, Poly, Kink, and Non-monogamy clients. CBT, IFS, Strategic, Gottman, P-LI-SS-IT models practiced in my successful talk therapies.
I am a licensed therapist, relationship specialist, AASECT certified sex therapist, and a specialist with problematic sexual behavior/ sex addiction
I am a Sex and Relationship therapist who specializes in anxiety, sexual dysfunctions, infidelities, sexual desire discrepancies, sexual trauma, and problematic sexual behavior. I am allied and experienced in working with LGBTQ+, Poly, Kink, and Non-monogamy clients. CBT, IFS, Strategic, Gottman, P-LI-SS-IT models practiced in my successful talk therapies.
I work with clients interested in addressing challenges with sexual health/ sexuality and relationship issues (e.g., conflict, communication, breakups, parenting & divorce) and anxiety that may be impacting quality of life.
Are you facing challenges and looking to make positive changes in your life? You've braved the first (and often most difficult) step by reaching out to engage in therapy. As a therapist, it is my goal to create a comfortable and collaborative treatment space right from the start. I work with people from a non-judgmental, humorous, empathetic, and authentic approach to help them reach whatever goals are the focus of their treatment.
I work with clients interested in addressing challenges with sexual health/ sexuality and relationship issues (e.g., conflict, communication, breakups, parenting & divorce) and anxiety that may be impacting quality of life.
Are you facing challenges and looking to make positive changes in your life? You've braved the first (and often most difficult) step by reaching out to engage in therapy. As a therapist, it is my goal to create a comfortable and collaborative treatment space right from the start. I work with people from a non-judgmental, humorous, empathetic, and authentic approach to help them reach whatever goals are the focus of their treatment.
Mariska Jen Miessler
Professional Counselor Associate , LPC-A, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Shelton, CT 06484
Sexuality is so challenging to talk about for most people that getting to the point where you are online this minute searching for a therapist comfortable talking about it with you is a major success.
Research shows that members of the Queer community experience more trauma, anxiety, depression, and successful suicide attempts than the larger heteronormative society. As a lesbian passionate about trauma healing and helping find congruency with one’s sexual self, I am here to help you find your voice and inner strength wherever you are in your journey.
Sexuality is so challenging to talk about for most people that getting to the point where you are online this minute searching for a therapist comfortable talking about it with you is a major success.
Research shows that members of the Queer community experience more trauma, anxiety, depression, and successful suicide attempts than the larger heteronormative society. As a lesbian passionate about trauma healing and helping find congruency with one’s sexual self, I am here to help you find your voice and inner strength wherever you are in your journey.
I have specialized training in sexuality related issues including working with people related to gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+, performance concerns, and sexual trauma.
Seeking mental health treatment for yourself or your child can be an emotional and scary decision. Between finding the right provider who will listen to you, identifying what you want help with and then defining these goals, it can be overwhelming. My job is to make it as easy as possible through telehealth services that can be provided where you feel the most comfortable: your home. I look to help each of my clients cope with everyday life and hardships, identify any concerns that may be preventing or delaying your individual growth and help you work towards your goals.
I have specialized training in sexuality related issues including working with people related to gender/sexual identity, LGBTQ+, performance concerns, and sexual trauma.
Seeking mental health treatment for yourself or your child can be an emotional and scary decision. Between finding the right provider who will listen to you, identifying what you want help with and then defining these goals, it can be overwhelming. My job is to make it as easy as possible through telehealth services that can be provided where you feel the most comfortable: your home. I look to help each of my clients cope with everyday life and hardships, identify any concerns that may be preventing or delaying your individual growth and help you work towards your goals.
Dan Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New Haven, CT 06510
I specialize in sex, intimacy, and relationship concerns including sexual dysfunction (low desire, erectile issues, painful sex, orgasm difficulties), poor communication, disconnection, and lack of intimacy.
Life can be painful; we often lose sight of ourselves and the things that matter to us most while we try to manage our distress the best we can. As your therapist I will help you find your path to a fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful life, even when faced with the suffering that life undoubtedly brings. I believe therapy should be a safe and affirming space for you to explore the context of your troubles, recognize your strengths, and find a path to healing, connection, and value.
I specialize in sex, intimacy, and relationship concerns including sexual dysfunction (low desire, erectile issues, painful sex, orgasm difficulties), poor communication, disconnection, and lack of intimacy.
Life can be painful; we often lose sight of ourselves and the things that matter to us most while we try to manage our distress the best we can. As your therapist I will help you find your path to a fulfilling, authentic, and meaningful life, even when faced with the suffering that life undoubtedly brings. I believe therapy should be a safe and affirming space for you to explore the context of your troubles, recognize your strengths, and find a path to healing, connection, and value.
Lori Michels - Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST, S-PSB
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Milford, CT 06460
I am a licensed therapist, relationship specialist, and a certified sex therapist in the states of Connecticut, Florida, and Vermont.
I am trained in understanding relationships and I practice from an integrative approach. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Strategic, Gottman, and CBT to name a few in my successful talk therapies. I am S-PSB and AASECT certified. My approach is compassionate yet challenging, positive yet direct, constructive yet humorous in a safe environment.
I am a licensed therapist, relationship specialist, and a certified sex therapist in the states of Connecticut, Florida, and Vermont.
I am trained in understanding relationships and I practice from an integrative approach. I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS), Strategic, Gottman, and CBT to name a few in my successful talk therapies. I am S-PSB and AASECT certified. My approach is compassionate yet challenging, positive yet direct, constructive yet humorous in a safe environment.
Human sexuality, relationships and social systems fascinate me.
As a Certified Sex Therapist and systems thinker practicing Solution Focused Brief Therapy, I focus intently on discovering what works for your particular situation & context. What you want is achieved by adding what you know about yourself to what I know about relationships, how human sexuality really works, human behavior and habits.
Human sexuality, relationships and social systems fascinate me.
As a Certified Sex Therapist and systems thinker practicing Solution Focused Brief Therapy, I focus intently on discovering what works for your particular situation & context. What you want is achieved by adding what you know about yourself to what I know about relationships, how human sexuality really works, human behavior and habits.
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Sex Therapy
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.