Sex Therapists in Washington, DC
I also work with all genders on issues of Sex Therapy, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression and mood disorders.
I provide a safe, grounded space to explore feelings and patterns that may be hard to talk about elsewhere. My approach draws from attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic therapy, with elements of mindfulness and somatic awareness. Together, we work to understand how past experiences shape current challenges and to create new ways of relating.
I also work with all genders on issues of Sex Therapy, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Depression and mood disorders.
I provide a safe, grounded space to explore feelings and patterns that may be hard to talk about elsewhere. My approach draws from attachment-based, relational, and psychodynamic therapy, with elements of mindfulness and somatic awareness. Together, we work to understand how past experiences shape current challenges and to create new ways of relating.
At Peak Couples + Sex Therapy, we are focused on creating a working environment and relationship that allows you to thrive and be your most authentic self.
My mission is to create a space of acceptance for individuals and partners to find true, honest connection to themselves and within their intimate relationships. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds work through barriers in order to create the relationships and life they desire. Through targeted conversations, skill building, and at home exercises we will work to help you build on the strengths you already have. I offer acceptance and a straightforward, empathetic approach to psychotherapy with my clients.
At Peak Couples + Sex Therapy, we are focused on creating a working environment and relationship that allows you to thrive and be your most authentic self.
My mission is to create a space of acceptance for individuals and partners to find true, honest connection to themselves and within their intimate relationships. I am passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds work through barriers in order to create the relationships and life they desire. Through targeted conversations, skill building, and at home exercises we will work to help you build on the strengths you already have. I offer acceptance and a straightforward, empathetic approach to psychotherapy with my clients.
LGBT, Relationships/Marriage, Sex, Kink/Fetish, Career Goals, Anxiety/Depression, HIV...
Behavior change happens when we accept there ’s a concern impeding on our quality of life and challenge ourselves to find solutions. There is one commonality to human relationships; the desire to be both seen and heard. To get the best results from this therapeutic endeavor, it requires that your mind is open and you present your concerns fully and honestly.
LGBT, Relationships/Marriage, Sex, Kink/Fetish, Career Goals, Anxiety/Depression, HIV...
Behavior change happens when we accept there ’s a concern impeding on our quality of life and challenge ourselves to find solutions. There is one commonality to human relationships; the desire to be both seen and heard. To get the best results from this therapeutic endeavor, it requires that your mind is open and you present your concerns fully and honestly.
Find it hard to talk about sex with your partner?
I'm an engaging and warm therapist with nearly 15 years of experience. I believe that relationships - human connection - impact our well-being and quality of life. Additionally, the relationship you have with "you" significantly impacts how you feel about your life.
Find it hard to talk about sex with your partner?
I'm an engaging and warm therapist with nearly 15 years of experience. I believe that relationships - human connection - impact our well-being and quality of life. Additionally, the relationship you have with "you" significantly impacts how you feel about your life.
My counseling helps individuals and couples address communication, conflict resolution, sex/intimacy, parenting (if applicable), and finances by exploring shared values.
Many of us struggle with internal voices and leftover doubts from past experiences. My counseling approach is to empower clients to live their best lives. The foundation of our work is connection. Together we explore ways to process emotions, realizing that while feelings may teach us something, they are not always facts. We will build an understanding of patterns that may impact how you talk to yourself, engage in relationships, approach your career, explore growth, and much more.
My counseling helps individuals and couples address communication, conflict resolution, sex/intimacy, parenting (if applicable), and finances by exploring shared values.
Many of us struggle with internal voices and leftover doubts from past experiences. My counseling approach is to empower clients to live their best lives. The foundation of our work is connection. Together we explore ways to process emotions, realizing that while feelings may teach us something, they are not always facts. We will build an understanding of patterns that may impact how you talk to yourself, engage in relationships, approach your career, explore growth, and much more.
I have experience with a variety of clients, including working with people who have been through trauma, are exploring their sexuality and/or gender identity, working through relationship challenges, navigating changes in their bodies or desire, or reshaping their relationship with their body and how they experience pleasure.
I believe that my role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel supported, safe, and validated as we navigate challenges together. I think that everyone can benefit from therapy– whether it’s short-term to help you through a life transition or longer-term support, I will be here to affirm and accept you as you are. In therapy, we can explore the different ways your past experiences may impact your life, how cultural narratives have been absorbed, find agency to deconstruct the scripts you no longer want to follow, ways to grow and develop new skills, and effective ways to communicate and deepen your relationships.
I have experience with a variety of clients, including working with people who have been through trauma, are exploring their sexuality and/or gender identity, working through relationship challenges, navigating changes in their bodies or desire, or reshaping their relationship with their body and how they experience pleasure.
I believe that my role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel supported, safe, and validated as we navigate challenges together. I think that everyone can benefit from therapy– whether it’s short-term to help you through a life transition or longer-term support, I will be here to affirm and accept you as you are. In therapy, we can explore the different ways your past experiences may impact your life, how cultural narratives have been absorbed, find agency to deconstruct the scripts you no longer want to follow, ways to grow and develop new skills, and effective ways to communicate and deepen your relationships.
I provide a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges and create lasting change. My approach blends cognitive-behavioral therapy with holistic techniques such as biofeedback, hypnosis, virtual reality therapy, and psychophysiology to support emotional and physical well-being. For clients interested in creative or alternative methods, I’m certified in the Geek Therapy model and often integrate video games, role-playing, and superhero psychology into our work.
I provide a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore challenges and create lasting change. My approach blends cognitive-behavioral therapy with holistic techniques such as biofeedback, hypnosis, virtual reality therapy, and psychophysiology to support emotional and physical well-being. For clients interested in creative or alternative methods, I’m certified in the Geek Therapy model and often integrate video games, role-playing, and superhero psychology into our work.
Joanne Bagshaw & Associates
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PhD, LCPC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may feel like you’re the only one experiencing sexual challenges in your relationship, but difficulties like low desire, painful sex, or premature ejaculation are more common than you think.
We are trained to look at issues from a holistic lens. We practice systemic therapy, which means that in counseling we consider how your unique biology and psychology— in addition to your relationship, sociocultural, and family-of-origin history—all contribute to your overall happiness. Even if sexuality is just a small part of what you’re struggling with.
You may feel like you’re the only one experiencing sexual challenges in your relationship, but difficulties like low desire, painful sex, or premature ejaculation are more common than you think.
We are trained to look at issues from a holistic lens. We practice systemic therapy, which means that in counseling we consider how your unique biology and psychology— in addition to your relationship, sociocultural, and family-of-origin history—all contribute to your overall happiness. Even if sexuality is just a small part of what you’re struggling with.
As a certified sex therapist I combine the application of psychological science with a compassionate, empathic approach to individuals and couples as they struggle with their problems in the area of sexual functioning and related difficulties.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a treatment approach that emphasizes a consumer-driven psychotherapy process. CBT tends to be short term and symptom focused. However CBT, when such work is appropriate, will also address underlying historical and personality issues that form the underpinnings of the presenting problems.
As a certified sex therapist I combine the application of psychological science with a compassionate, empathic approach to individuals and couples as they struggle with their problems in the area of sexual functioning and related difficulties.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a treatment approach that emphasizes a consumer-driven psychotherapy process. CBT tends to be short term and symptom focused. However CBT, when such work is appropriate, will also address underlying historical and personality issues that form the underpinnings of the presenting problems.
I'm licensed in MD, DC, VA, FL, and CA, with certifications in trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, EFT, somatic and energy healing, and sacred sexuality practices.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals and couples who appear capable on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship pain, or emotional disconnection. They may be professionals, creatives, caregivers, veterans, or highly responsible people who are tired of carrying everything alone. I provide a grounded, compassionate space to process emotions, strengthen relationships, heal past wounds, and reconnect with themselves in a deeper, more meaningful way.
I'm licensed in MD, DC, VA, FL, and CA, with certifications in trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, EFT, somatic and energy healing, and sacred sexuality practices.
Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning individuals and couples who appear capable on the outside while quietly struggling with stress, trauma, anxiety, burnout, relationship pain, or emotional disconnection. They may be professionals, creatives, caregivers, veterans, or highly responsible people who are tired of carrying everything alone. I provide a grounded, compassionate space to process emotions, strengthen relationships, heal past wounds, and reconnect with themselves in a deeper, more meaningful way.
Lauren Broschak - Illness, Intimacy, &
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
We explore what you learned about your body, relationships, and sexuality, how you experience your body now, and how you respond to intimacy.
There was a time when desire felt more natural, and your body felt like your own. Now, that connection feels unfamiliar, shaped by experiences you didn’t choose or anticipate. Illness may have reshaped how you live, move, and feel in your body, affecting how you experience yourself and connect with your partner(s). Over time, intimacy may feel more complicated, and the distance between you and your partner can carry a quiet heaviness. Considering couples or individual therapy, especially for more vulnerable parts of your life, can feel daunting. The fact that you’re here suggests part of you is hoping for something different.
We explore what you learned about your body, relationships, and sexuality, how you experience your body now, and how you respond to intimacy.
There was a time when desire felt more natural, and your body felt like your own. Now, that connection feels unfamiliar, shaped by experiences you didn’t choose or anticipate. Illness may have reshaped how you live, move, and feel in your body, affecting how you experience yourself and connect with your partner(s). Over time, intimacy may feel more complicated, and the distance between you and your partner can carry a quiet heaviness. Considering couples or individual therapy, especially for more vulnerable parts of your life, can feel daunting. The fact that you’re here suggests part of you is hoping for something different.
Do you want to feel empowered and connected, having more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Now offering clinical supervision for LGPCs in Maryland!
Do you want to feel empowered and connected, having more joy and pleasure in your life, after a challenging life experience? Are finding yourself or your relationship unable to break challenging patterns? Are you struggling with how to reconnect sexually and regain the intimacy you once shared? Working from a strengths based & holistic perspective, I am skilled at creating a warm, open space to help individuals and couples increase intimacy, enhance understanding, navigate changing roles, set boundaries, resolve conflicts, heal trauma, and create satisfying relationships.
Now offering clinical supervision for LGPCs in Maryland!
I offer a nonjudgmental, accepting relationship & sex positive practice.
I am a compassionate & experienced therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, & understood. Known for my kindness, connection & willingness to go above and beyond, I work effectrively with individuals from diverse backgrounds & life experiences. Drawing from a variety of treatment approaches, I tailor my work to each person's unique needs, fostering growth, resilence, & meaningful change. My goal is to empower clients with the tools, strength, and insight they need to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, & live more fulfilling lives. I am licensed in MD, DC, & VA.
I offer a nonjudgmental, accepting relationship & sex positive practice.
I am a compassionate & experienced therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, & understood. Known for my kindness, connection & willingness to go above and beyond, I work effectrively with individuals from diverse backgrounds & life experiences. Drawing from a variety of treatment approaches, I tailor my work to each person's unique needs, fostering growth, resilence, & meaningful change. My goal is to empower clients with the tools, strength, and insight they need to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, & live more fulfilling lives. I am licensed in MD, DC, & VA.
In addition to my sex therapy certification, I have training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy (Level 1), Gottman Method (Level 3), Discernment Counseling, and Marriage Prep.
I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction, differentiation and empowerment in all of your relationships, including with yourself, whether you work with me as an individual or a couple. I will provide you a nonjudgmental, compassionate and supportive—and sometimes challenging—space where you may achieve genuine self-reflection, understanding and self-actualization. I work with couples in all stages, whether it be in my Marriage/Relationship Prep Course for new couples, building skills and restoring connections in weekly therapy or weekend intensives, or helping them uncouple in a healthy way.
In addition to my sex therapy certification, I have training in the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy (Level 1), Gottman Method (Level 3), Discernment Counseling, and Marriage Prep.
I am passionate about helping you achieve satisfaction, differentiation and empowerment in all of your relationships, including with yourself, whether you work with me as an individual or a couple. I will provide you a nonjudgmental, compassionate and supportive—and sometimes challenging—space where you may achieve genuine self-reflection, understanding and self-actualization. I work with couples in all stages, whether it be in my Marriage/Relationship Prep Course for new couples, building skills and restoring connections in weekly therapy or weekend intensives, or helping them uncouple in a healthy way.
Dr. Donna Oriowo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW, MEd, CST
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Donna, trained in sex & relationship therapy, an expert on colorism & texturism and owner of AnnodRight.
Tired of being Superwoman? Do you feel like you just keep making the same bad relationship choices over and over again or maybe like you haven't communicated what you need well? Having trouble connecting with your partner intimately or sexually because something feels off? Are you feeling stuck? Self-esteem feeling low? Maybe you're feeling empty or you just don't want to do anything? All of it can feel heavy and lonely, especially when people keep saying "you got it" while offering no help. You're tired of being strong when you are really just TIRED, sad, & hopeless. I understand what you're going through.Need some help?
Donna, trained in sex & relationship therapy, an expert on colorism & texturism and owner of AnnodRight.
Tired of being Superwoman? Do you feel like you just keep making the same bad relationship choices over and over again or maybe like you haven't communicated what you need well? Having trouble connecting with your partner intimately or sexually because something feels off? Are you feeling stuck? Self-esteem feeling low? Maybe you're feeling empty or you just don't want to do anything? All of it can feel heavy and lonely, especially when people keep saying "you got it" while offering no help. You're tired of being strong when you are really just TIRED, sad, & hopeless. I understand what you're going through.Need some help?
I treat clients with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, addiction, life transitions, chronic illness, memory loss, complex healthcare needs, or simply a desire to change. As a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I have cultivated a private practice where clinical rigor meets creative problem-solving. By understanding your circumstance, background, culture, identity, relationships, aspirations, values, purpose, and unique idiosyncrasies, I work in partnership with you to arrive at a biologically, psychologically, sociologically, and spiritually sound framework to approach and navigate the seas of life.
I treat clients with anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, addiction, life transitions, chronic illness, memory loss, complex healthcare needs, or simply a desire to change. As a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience, I have cultivated a private practice where clinical rigor meets creative problem-solving. By understanding your circumstance, background, culture, identity, relationships, aspirations, values, purpose, and unique idiosyncrasies, I work in partnership with you to arrive at a biologically, psychologically, sociologically, and spiritually sound framework to approach and navigate the seas of life.
I am passionate about the work I do to assist individuals and couples to become the best versions of themselves. After 20 plus years, I believe difficult relationships can become better, I believe people who are feeling stuck can achieve forward momentum, and I believe learning and gaining knowledge about human behavior can improve self worth and improve all important relationships. With my extensive knowledge about the brain, I love teaching people to achieve sustainable change, and develop an in depth understanding of themselves that assists them in becoming happier and more productive.
I am passionate about the work I do to assist individuals and couples to become the best versions of themselves. After 20 plus years, I believe difficult relationships can become better, I believe people who are feeling stuck can achieve forward momentum, and I believe learning and gaining knowledge about human behavior can improve self worth and improve all important relationships. With my extensive knowledge about the brain, I love teaching people to achieve sustainable change, and develop an in depth understanding of themselves that assists them in becoming happier and more productive.
I am currently co-leading a study group for the Institute on Sexuality
30+ years practicing clinical psychotherapy /psychoanalysis, I especially love working with: young adults, couples, adolescents & their families .....I am French bi-lingual and work in French with some clients; I have lived, and loved living in, France and in the Third World , including W Africa and Haiti ... Two offices: DC and Falls Church, VA...... Work some evenings....
I am currently co-leading a study group for the Institute on Sexuality
30+ years practicing clinical psychotherapy /psychoanalysis, I especially love working with: young adults, couples, adolescents & their families .....I am French bi-lingual and work in French with some clients; I have lived, and loved living in, France and in the Third World , including W Africa and Haiti ... Two offices: DC and Falls Church, VA...... Work some evenings....
I enjoy working with individuals and couples seeking a better understanding of their life experiences and themselves, helping to problem solve through a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, sexuality, grief, life transitions, identity development, and more.
Navigating all the changes and challenges that come in our 20s and 30s can be overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety-filled. Though young adulthood can be an exciting time to explore and deepen your sense of self, many of us feel stuck, lost, or plagued by the pressure to "have it all figured out." You might be thinking, "Why does everyone else seem to know where they’re going and what they’re doing?" You're not alone in these thoughts, fears, and uncertainty. Whether it’s securing and thriving in the right job, breaking out of self-defeating patterns, or finding and maintaining healthy relationships, I’m here to help you get unstuck!
I enjoy working with individuals and couples seeking a better understanding of their life experiences and themselves, helping to problem solve through a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, sexuality, grief, life transitions, identity development, and more.
Navigating all the changes and challenges that come in our 20s and 30s can be overwhelming, stressful, and anxiety-filled. Though young adulthood can be an exciting time to explore and deepen your sense of self, many of us feel stuck, lost, or plagued by the pressure to "have it all figured out." You might be thinking, "Why does everyone else seem to know where they’re going and what they’re doing?" You're not alone in these thoughts, fears, and uncertainty. Whether it’s securing and thriving in the right job, breaking out of self-defeating patterns, or finding and maintaining healthy relationships, I’m here to help you get unstuck!
I help individuals and couples build resilience, overcome anxiety, get unstuck, break free of depression, and create loving, committed relationships.
I help individuals and couples build resilience, overcome anxiety, get unstuck, break free of depression, and create loving, committed relationships.
