Sex Therapists in Atlanta, GA
I believe therapy helps us understand the power of the mind. This is especially useful when we feel disconnected, marginalized, or stigmatized. When we feel this way, learning how the mind channels this information through thoughts, feelings, emotions, and perceptions, can influence us to recognize our own cognitive processes and how they impact our life. If we attend to our cognitive processes in a healthy way, it may lead to regulation of mood, clarity, balance and feelings of peace. We start to evolve and accept certain things about ourselves. We begin to feel at peace from within. I help my clients through this process.
I believe therapy helps us understand the power of the mind. This is especially useful when we feel disconnected, marginalized, or stigmatized. When we feel this way, learning how the mind channels this information through thoughts, feelings, emotions, and perceptions, can influence us to recognize our own cognitive processes and how they impact our life. If we attend to our cognitive processes in a healthy way, it may lead to regulation of mood, clarity, balance and feelings of peace. We start to evolve and accept certain things about ourselves. We begin to feel at peace from within. I help my clients through this process.
Certified Sex Therapist- Ind & Couples:
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and emotionally insightful, yet still find themselves repeating painful patterns, struggling with intimacy or connection, or feeling stuck in ways they don't fully understand.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational approaches to therapy. I tend to work well with clients seeking more than short-term coping skills alone and who want a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns shaping their lives.
Certified Sex Therapist- Ind & Couples:
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware, and emotionally insightful, yet still find themselves repeating painful patterns, struggling with intimacy or connection, or feeling stuck in ways they don't fully understand.
My work is grounded in psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational approaches to therapy. I tend to work well with clients seeking more than short-term coping skills alone and who want a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns shaping their lives.
I provide individual, relationship, and group psychotherapy for adults, specializing in sexual problems, spirituality, multicultural clients/families/issues, LGBTQ clients, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, premarital counseling, HIV/AIDS, and a variety of other presenting issues. I hope that I can be of service to you as you engage the therapeutic process for yourself.
I provide individual, relationship, and group psychotherapy for adults, specializing in sexual problems, spirituality, multicultural clients/families/issues, LGBTQ clients, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, premarital counseling, HIV/AIDS, and a variety of other presenting issues. I hope that I can be of service to you as you engage the therapeutic process for yourself.
Dr. Erika Pluhar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CST-S
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I was an adjunct faculty member in the Rollins Schools of Public Health at Emory University for over 10 years, and currently provide supervision and training in sex therapy to other mental health professionals.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I work with adult individuals and relationships around challenges with emotional and physical intimacy. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/EFT work. I also enjoy group therapy and currently offer an all-gender, interpersonal process group that meets weekly. This is an excellent option for individuals wishing to grow in the area of interpersonal relationships.
I was an adjunct faculty member in the Rollins Schools of Public Health at Emory University for over 10 years, and currently provide supervision and training in sex therapy to other mental health professionals.
Thank you for viewing my profile. I work with adult individuals and relationships around challenges with emotional and physical intimacy. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/EFT work. I also enjoy group therapy and currently offer an all-gender, interpersonal process group that meets weekly. This is an excellent option for individuals wishing to grow in the area of interpersonal relationships.
Natalie A. N. Elliott
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, LMFT-S, CST-S
14 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a supportive, safe, & confidential space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment, shame, or guilt.
My clients often express relief and empowerment after sharing their stories in a warm, accepting environment. Working with me means you'll never have to worry about seeming "weird" or being judged. All sexual and kink orientations are welcome here.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I offer a supportive, safe, & confidential space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment, shame, or guilt.
My clients often express relief and empowerment after sharing their stories in a warm, accepting environment. Working with me means you'll never have to worry about seeming "weird" or being judged. All sexual and kink orientations are welcome here.
I work with a variety of concerns/populations — specializing with individuals/relationship systems that struggle with intimacy, sexual function, & sexuality.
Life is full of transitions, my hope is that clients don't feel alone on their unique journeys through those changes. As your guide, I will use an active, directive, & systemic approach. I seek to empower clients to author their own meaning of life’s experiences, while challenging them through compassion, curiosity, & humor. I hope to be a resource and collaborator as we move toward change. In my work, I strive to provide an environment where humans from all walks of life feel welcome and safe. There is a space in the world, and my office, for you.
I work with a variety of concerns/populations — specializing with individuals/relationship systems that struggle with intimacy, sexual function, & sexuality.
Life is full of transitions, my hope is that clients don't feel alone on their unique journeys through those changes. As your guide, I will use an active, directive, & systemic approach. I seek to empower clients to author their own meaning of life’s experiences, while challenging them through compassion, curiosity, & humor. I hope to be a resource and collaborator as we move toward change. In my work, I strive to provide an environment where humans from all walks of life feel welcome and safe. There is a space in the world, and my office, for you.
My psychotherapy practice is grounded in over two decades of experience supporting clients through challenges related to sexuality, relationships, and trauma recovery.
I feel fortunate to work with a wonderfully diverse group of clients who bring an array of stories, dilemmas, and hopes to therapy. I enjoy helping people create a more fulfilling and comfortable relationship with their sexuality. My practice is an open and affirming space for everyone—you are welcome here.
My psychotherapy practice is grounded in over two decades of experience supporting clients through challenges related to sexuality, relationships, and trauma recovery.
I feel fortunate to work with a wonderfully diverse group of clients who bring an array of stories, dilemmas, and hopes to therapy. I enjoy helping people create a more fulfilling and comfortable relationship with their sexuality. My practice is an open and affirming space for everyone—you are welcome here.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples counseling, consensual nonmonogamy, and psychotherapy.
I work with various intimacy and sexuality challenges across diverse populations and sexual and gender identities. Common issues presented to me have related to performance anxiety, consensual nonmonogamy, erectile dysfunctions, desire discrepancies, polyamory, BDSM, kink, fetishes, lifestyle transitions, LGBTQIA+, and relationship enhancement.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples counseling, consensual nonmonogamy, and psychotherapy.
I work with various intimacy and sexuality challenges across diverse populations and sexual and gender identities. Common issues presented to me have related to performance anxiety, consensual nonmonogamy, erectile dysfunctions, desire discrepancies, polyamory, BDSM, kink, fetishes, lifestyle transitions, LGBTQIA+, and relationship enhancement.
I specialize in helping adults heal from sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and relationship wounds that continue to impact their sense of self, relationships, and sexuality.
My approach is rooted in somatic therapy and EMDR, blending body-based practices with trauma-informed care to help clients reconnect with their bodies, build a greater capacity for safety and connection, and create lasting change from the inside out. Rather than focusing on insight alone, we work toward new experiences that help the nervous system l
I specialize in helping adults heal from sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and relationship wounds that continue to impact their sense of self, relationships, and sexuality.
My approach is rooted in somatic therapy and EMDR, blending body-based practices with trauma-informed care to help clients reconnect with their bodies, build a greater capacity for safety and connection, and create lasting change from the inside out. Rather than focusing on insight alone, we work toward new experiences that help the nervous system l
You might be exploring non-monogamy, kink, or parts of your sexuality that feel hard to talk about.
My work centers people who crave authenticity and depth. Those ready to unpack their story, heal from the past, and create connections built on trust, honesty, and emotional closeness. Together, we’ll explore what it means to feel grounded, affirmed, and fully you.
You might be exploring non-monogamy, kink, or parts of your sexuality that feel hard to talk about.
My work centers people who crave authenticity and depth. Those ready to unpack their story, heal from the past, and create connections built on trust, honesty, and emotional closeness. Together, we’ll explore what it means to feel grounded, affirmed, and fully you.
I work with adult men and women, as well as couples. I help clients understand where they have come from and the ways they pursue relationships and how that has contributed to what feels safe. Often, as we grow older, those ways of relating no longer keep us safe or provide the necessary space for real intimacy to grow.
If you find yourself anxious, depressed, or struggling to understand how you function in relationship, exploring these roots can lead to healing and change. Clients value my here-and-now feedback and partnership in exploring the difficult parts of themselves.
I work with adult men and women, as well as couples. I help clients understand where they have come from and the ways they pursue relationships and how that has contributed to what feels safe. Often, as we grow older, those ways of relating no longer keep us safe or provide the necessary space for real intimacy to grow.
If you find yourself anxious, depressed, or struggling to understand how you function in relationship, exploring these roots can lead to healing and change. Clients value my here-and-now feedback and partnership in exploring the difficult parts of themselves.
If you’re carrying a knot in your chest, whether it is anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship strain, family conflict, questions about intimacy, sex, desire, identity, or change, you deserve a place where it can finally be spoken aloud.
I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in systemic sex therapy. Systemic means I consider the relationships, family patterns, culture, identity, and context shaping your experience. I integrate narrative therapy, IFS, contextual therapy, and art therapy-informed techniques to support intimacy, grief, trauma, and relational healing.
If you’re carrying a knot in your chest, whether it is anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship strain, family conflict, questions about intimacy, sex, desire, identity, or change, you deserve a place where it can finally be spoken aloud.
I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in systemic sex therapy. Systemic means I consider the relationships, family patterns, culture, identity, and context shaping your experience. I integrate narrative therapy, IFS, contextual therapy, and art therapy-informed techniques to support intimacy, grief, trauma, and relational healing.
I have expertise treating addictive behavior, sexual difficulties, mood disorders and have helped many people overcome challenges with unhealthy lifestyle habits, relationship conflict, career transitions and attention deficit disorder (ADD). I will work closely and collaboratively with you to identify barriers and help you overcome obstacles to enhance your health and improve your relationships and quality of life. I draw from many therapy perspectives including CBT and choose those that will work best for the problems presented. Sessions are pragmatic and combine insight with learning new approaches to facilitate change.
I have expertise treating addictive behavior, sexual difficulties, mood disorders and have helped many people overcome challenges with unhealthy lifestyle habits, relationship conflict, career transitions and attention deficit disorder (ADD). I will work closely and collaboratively with you to identify barriers and help you overcome obstacles to enhance your health and improve your relationships and quality of life. I draw from many therapy perspectives including CBT and choose those that will work best for the problems presented. Sessions are pragmatic and combine insight with learning new approaches to facilitate change.
I have an expertise in couple and sex therapy.
As a licensed psychologist in independent practice, it is a privilege to use the intimate craft of psychology to witness individuals and couples change for the betterment of their lives. My values of altruism and autonomy guided me to this profession. I offer a straightforward, direct style that still maintains the caring and collaborative nature of my counseling psychology training. Patients experience this initially via my feedback session, after a two session evaluation. I conceptualize the problem, offer explanations regarding the etiology of the problem, and explain how I will work with you towards a satisfactory resolution.
I have an expertise in couple and sex therapy.
As a licensed psychologist in independent practice, it is a privilege to use the intimate craft of psychology to witness individuals and couples change for the betterment of their lives. My values of altruism and autonomy guided me to this profession. I offer a straightforward, direct style that still maintains the caring and collaborative nature of my counseling psychology training. Patients experience this initially via my feedback session, after a two session evaluation. I conceptualize the problem, offer explanations regarding the etiology of the problem, and explain how I will work with you towards a satisfactory resolution.
Using a systemic, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approach, I help clients improve communication, deepen intimacy, and explore their sexuality without shame.
I work with high-achieving individuals and couples, including those in consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, who are ready to address desire discrepancy, rebuild intimacy, and design relationships that actually fit their lives. Many of my clients are driven professionals whose stress, perfectionism, or sheer cognitive load has flattened their desire or connection, even when the relationship itself is solid.
Using a systemic, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approach, I help clients improve communication, deepen intimacy, and explore their sexuality without shame.
I work with high-achieving individuals and couples, including those in consensually non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, who are ready to address desire discrepancy, rebuild intimacy, and design relationships that actually fit their lives. Many of my clients are driven professionals whose stress, perfectionism, or sheer cognitive load has flattened their desire or connection, even when the relationship itself is solid.
Sexual pain (vaginismus), low sex drive, or even enjoying sex again after having kids can be challenging to discuss.
As a first-generation Jamaican-American therapist, I often work with first-gen, second-gen, or immigrant individuals. Most of my clients also have a faith background and want to understand how their faith shapes their physical and emotional intimacy.
Sexual pain (vaginismus), low sex drive, or even enjoying sex again after having kids can be challenging to discuss.
As a first-generation Jamaican-American therapist, I often work with first-gen, second-gen, or immigrant individuals. Most of my clients also have a faith background and want to understand how their faith shapes their physical and emotional intimacy.
In relationship and sex therapy, I use EFT & RCT to co-create a space for partner(s) to come together and work on challenges.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
In relationship and sex therapy, I use EFT & RCT to co-create a space for partner(s) to come together and work on challenges.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
While I specialize in sex therapy, women’s health, and trauma recovery, I warmly welcome a wide range of clients and whatever unique struggles, questions, or life circumstances you bring in.
Find Real Relief, Deeper Intimacy, and Lasting Connection!
Are you carrying the weight of past hurts, navigating the intense shifts of pregnancy or parenthood, or quietly grieving a loss of sexual desire? Have life’s demands left you feeling distant from your own needs, wondering where the true "you" went? You do not exist in a vacuum—you and your life are an entire ecosystem. When one part of your life experiences stress, it ripples through your mind, body, and relationships. Now, imagine feeling deeply at home in your skin, aligned with who you are, and experiencing the fulfilling life you desire. I can help you get there.
While I specialize in sex therapy, women’s health, and trauma recovery, I warmly welcome a wide range of clients and whatever unique struggles, questions, or life circumstances you bring in.
Find Real Relief, Deeper Intimacy, and Lasting Connection!
Are you carrying the weight of past hurts, navigating the intense shifts of pregnancy or parenthood, or quietly grieving a loss of sexual desire? Have life’s demands left you feeling distant from your own needs, wondering where the true "you" went? You do not exist in a vacuum—you and your life are an entire ecosystem. When one part of your life experiences stress, it ripples through your mind, body, and relationships. Now, imagine feeling deeply at home in your skin, aligned with who you are, and experiencing the fulfilling life you desire. I can help you get there.
My ideal clients are BIPOC, women, and/or members of the LGBTQIA+ community that are ready to move from survival to thriving. You’re navigating systemic pressures, imposter syndrome, and misalignment, seeking an affirming space for real growth. Your goals are unshakable self-worth, boundaries, and a life built on your authentic values. You’re done with settling and ready to put in the courageous, consistent work to reclaim your narrative and lead with purpose.
My ideal clients are BIPOC, women, and/or members of the LGBTQIA+ community that are ready to move from survival to thriving. You’re navigating systemic pressures, imposter syndrome, and misalignment, seeking an affirming space for real growth. Your goals are unshakable self-worth, boundaries, and a life built on your authentic values. You’re done with settling and ready to put in the courageous, consistent work to reclaim your narrative and lead with purpose.
You may notice the same patterns repeating in your life or relationships. You want connection, but find yourself bracing for it. Conflict escalates quickly, intimacy feels tense, or anxiety rises when closeness matters most. Past trauma or attachment wounds may still shape how safe connection feels. You’re ready to understand what’s beneath these patterns, heal from them, and create something steadier.
You may notice the same patterns repeating in your life or relationships. You want connection, but find yourself bracing for it. Conflict escalates quickly, intimacy feels tense, or anxiety rises when closeness matters most. Past trauma or attachment wounds may still shape how safe connection feels. You’re ready to understand what’s beneath these patterns, heal from them, and create something steadier.
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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.