Sex Therapists in Boston, MA
I have made a professional study of relationships, sexuality, alternative lifestyles, trauma, and mindfulness.
Most of our struggles are relational in nature. As a relationship expert, I will guide you toward healing your relational wounds; to step into the self-actualized, meaningful, joyful life you dream of. We all sustain traumas which shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. When we understand our protective strategies we can then update our narratives, unburden our traumatized parts, heal attachment wounds, and make room to relate through our highest self. We can learn new skills in communication, somatic regulation, mindfulness, self-awareness, and more fully build the life which best serves our continual growth.
I have made a professional study of relationships, sexuality, alternative lifestyles, trauma, and mindfulness.
Most of our struggles are relational in nature. As a relationship expert, I will guide you toward healing your relational wounds; to step into the self-actualized, meaningful, joyful life you dream of. We all sustain traumas which shape our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. When we understand our protective strategies we can then update our narratives, unburden our traumatized parts, heal attachment wounds, and make room to relate through our highest self. We can learn new skills in communication, somatic regulation, mindfulness, self-awareness, and more fully build the life which best serves our continual growth.
I'm passionate about offering sex therapy, redefining relationship structures, and processing life transitions.
Are you finding it hard to break free of the same disagreements, while feeling unheard or unrecognized by your partner? I enjoy working with couples and individuals that are struggling with communication, trust, anxiety, depression, recurring disagreements, infidelity and affair recovery, sexual challenges, performance anxiety, and evolving relationship structures. If you want to improve your relationship while addressing what's been avoided in the past, I think we could be a good fit. For couples in crisis, we could discuss Discernment Counseling or an Intensive as a way to address concerns immediately.
I'm passionate about offering sex therapy, redefining relationship structures, and processing life transitions.
Are you finding it hard to break free of the same disagreements, while feeling unheard or unrecognized by your partner? I enjoy working with couples and individuals that are struggling with communication, trust, anxiety, depression, recurring disagreements, infidelity and affair recovery, sexual challenges, performance anxiety, and evolving relationship structures. If you want to improve your relationship while addressing what's been avoided in the past, I think we could be a good fit. For couples in crisis, we could discuss Discernment Counseling or an Intensive as a way to address concerns immediately.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and am certified as an Imago couple's therapist.
My work is informed by an optimistic belief in people's resiliency and ability to change and grow. I approach therapy as an opportunity for transformation. I work with high functioning, motivated clients who are ready to take a serious look at the direction of their lives and are wanting to grow. I would describe my style as warm, engaging, collaborative and attuned. I have developed a wide range of specialties from which to draw in order to meet each client's specific needs. After 30 years, I continue to find the practice of psychotherapy interesting, rewarding, challenging and fun.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and am certified as an Imago couple's therapist.
My work is informed by an optimistic belief in people's resiliency and ability to change and grow. I approach therapy as an opportunity for transformation. I work with high functioning, motivated clients who are ready to take a serious look at the direction of their lives and are wanting to grow. I would describe my style as warm, engaging, collaborative and attuned. I have developed a wide range of specialties from which to draw in order to meet each client's specific needs. After 30 years, I continue to find the practice of psychotherapy interesting, rewarding, challenging and fun.
But all of my clients juggle the sometimes contradictory demands of love, sex and vulnerability.
I am a psychoanalytically oriented therapist and doctoral student at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. I have years of experience working with people suffering from anger, shame, feelings of hatred, guilt and fear. I specialize in men's issues, complex trauma, family therapy, personality disorders and schizophrenia.
But all of my clients juggle the sometimes contradictory demands of love, sex and vulnerability.
I am a psychoanalytically oriented therapist and doctoral student at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis. I have years of experience working with people suffering from anger, shame, feelings of hatred, guilt and fear. I specialize in men's issues, complex trauma, family therapy, personality disorders and schizophrenia.
I am currently pursuing my certification in sex therapy.
Sometimes the stressors of life can become too much to manage on our own, and when that happens therapy can be a very useful tool. I enjoy the process of meeting clients where they are at, and helping them get to where they want to be. I am a clinician with 14 years of experience partnering with adolescents, young adults, adults, senior citizens, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship/intimacy issues, and life transitions.
I am currently pursuing my certification in sex therapy.
Sometimes the stressors of life can become too much to manage on our own, and when that happens therapy can be a very useful tool. I enjoy the process of meeting clients where they are at, and helping them get to where they want to be. I am a clinician with 14 years of experience partnering with adolescents, young adults, adults, senior citizens, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship/intimacy issues, and life transitions.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with sex, intimacy, and anxiety specific to relationships.
I am dedicated to helping couples and individuals strengthen their relationships, build security, and navigate the challenges that can arise in intimate partnerships. We are wired to connect with others, yet emotional and physical intimacy can be so tough at times. Often couples are impacted by differences in desire, emotional expressiveness, upbringing, communication, broken trust, or past traumas. It makes sense why relationships can be so hard to do on our own, but we are all capable of loving, safe, and healthy intimacy. I would love to help you break out of the frustrating relationship cycle you may feel stuck in.
I specialize in working with clients who are struggling with sex, intimacy, and anxiety specific to relationships.
I am dedicated to helping couples and individuals strengthen their relationships, build security, and navigate the challenges that can arise in intimate partnerships. We are wired to connect with others, yet emotional and physical intimacy can be so tough at times. Often couples are impacted by differences in desire, emotional expressiveness, upbringing, communication, broken trust, or past traumas. It makes sense why relationships can be so hard to do on our own, but we are all capable of loving, safe, and healthy intimacy. I would love to help you break out of the frustrating relationship cycle you may feel stuck in.
People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning " sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc.
I am passionate about providing therapeutic spaces to all intersecting identities (Queer, trans, kinky, polyam, BIPOC, etc.). I utilize a mix of person centered, CBT, Somatic experience, sensate focus, relational & narrative therapy, and a bit of humor to help folks find what is blocking them and reconnect with themselves and their bodies in healing ways.
People struggle with sex for many reasons such as learning " sex is bad", concern about differences in desire, no desire, struggling with sex/gender identity, trauma, lack of comfort/education about sex, anxiety about having sex/talking about sex with others, pelvic pain, not orgasming, ED, premature ejaculation etc.
I am passionate about providing therapeutic spaces to all intersecting identities (Queer, trans, kinky, polyam, BIPOC, etc.). I utilize a mix of person centered, CBT, Somatic experience, sensate focus, relational & narrative therapy, and a bit of humor to help folks find what is blocking them and reconnect with themselves and their bodies in healing ways.
As a clinical sexologist and Certified Sex Therapist, I help folks explore pleasure and better communicate in intimate relationships.
I try to meet folks where they are, and use humor and empowerment in my approach. I specialize in sex and sexuality, and support all relationship styles, as long as they include consenting adults. I help people find their inner resources for resilience, passion and joy; in a world of never-ending stimulation, let me help you find your calm.
As a clinical sexologist and Certified Sex Therapist, I help folks explore pleasure and better communicate in intimate relationships.
I try to meet folks where they are, and use humor and empowerment in my approach. I specialize in sex and sexuality, and support all relationship styles, as long as they include consenting adults. I help people find their inner resources for resilience, passion and joy; in a world of never-ending stimulation, let me help you find your calm.
I am a therapist who specializes in relationships, sex, LGBTQ, and other mental health concerns.
I take a sex-positive approach to my work so you can assured we will talk about sex in an open and honest way. I want to support your sexuality and identity to live a fulfilling life. With years of experience in treating complex trauma, relationships, LGBTQ+, and other concerns, I will partner with you to make lasting change!
I am a therapist who specializes in relationships, sex, LGBTQ, and other mental health concerns.
I take a sex-positive approach to my work so you can assured we will talk about sex in an open and honest way. I want to support your sexuality and identity to live a fulfilling life. With years of experience in treating complex trauma, relationships, LGBTQ+, and other concerns, I will partner with you to make lasting change!
I have additional training by experts in the field on topics such as racial trauma, sex therapy, self-harm, and motivational interviewing.
I specialize in couples therapy because I think it has the potential to be uniquely transformative. Unlike many other forms of therapy in which we talk about relationships, in couples therapy, the relationship is happening in the room. The desire for change is strong when we risk losing what we treasure most. In this high-stakes, dynamic space, we often feel inspired to take risks that lead to lasting change.
I have additional training by experts in the field on topics such as racial trauma, sex therapy, self-harm, and motivational interviewing.
I specialize in couples therapy because I think it has the potential to be uniquely transformative. Unlike many other forms of therapy in which we talk about relationships, in couples therapy, the relationship is happening in the room. The desire for change is strong when we risk losing what we treasure most. In this high-stakes, dynamic space, we often feel inspired to take risks that lead to lasting change.
I am a humanistic, certified sex therapist with a sharp wit, a generous dose of humor, and an intense but kind focus on core issues.
My approach is rooted in humanistic principles that emphasize the deep logic of emotion, the central roles of love and connection, and the indomitable potential of the human spirit. I am trained in multiple modalities including sex therapy, relationship therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused couple's therapy.
I am a humanistic, certified sex therapist with a sharp wit, a generous dose of humor, and an intense but kind focus on core issues.
My approach is rooted in humanistic principles that emphasize the deep logic of emotion, the central roles of love and connection, and the indomitable potential of the human spirit. I am trained in multiple modalities including sex therapy, relationship therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused couple's therapy.
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I graduated from Smith College School for Social Work, did post-graduate fellowships at Cambridge Health Alliance Program for Psychotherapy & the MA Institute for Psychoanalysis and am an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist.
A year from now, you will wish you started today. - K. Lamb - Working with a therapist can provide support, help you foster insight, and build new strategies to identify and address the core issues that interfere with relationships and work. Therapy can increase the flexibility with which you think about and engage in your life. My intent is for us to create a reliable and safe environment in which we can work together to address the issues you've been facing, improve understanding of yourself and help you feel less stuck in existing patterns of managing challenges.
I graduated from Smith College School for Social Work, did post-graduate fellowships at Cambridge Health Alliance Program for Psychotherapy & the MA Institute for Psychoanalysis and am an AASECT-certified Sex Therapist.
A year from now, you will wish you started today. - K. Lamb - Working with a therapist can provide support, help you foster insight, and build new strategies to identify and address the core issues that interfere with relationships and work. Therapy can increase the flexibility with which you think about and engage in your life. My intent is for us to create a reliable and safe environment in which we can work together to address the issues you've been facing, improve understanding of yourself and help you feel less stuck in existing patterns of managing challenges.
Are you looking for an open, sex positive therapist who understands sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics?.
I have worked with a wide range presenting concerns such as sexual and romantic intimacy concerns, sexual dysfunction, compulsive sexual behavior, sexual trauma, and other related sexual disorders. I understand that sex can be a hard topic to talk about and I am a firm believer that we all deserve the judgment-free.
Are you looking for an open, sex positive therapist who understands sexuality, relationships, and family dynamics?.
I have worked with a wide range presenting concerns such as sexual and romantic intimacy concerns, sexual dysfunction, compulsive sexual behavior, sexual trauma, and other related sexual disorders. I understand that sex can be a hard topic to talk about and I am a firm believer that we all deserve the judgment-free.
Heather Shannon | Certified Sex Therapist
Counselor, LCPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Is there a disconnect between you and your partner(s) when it comes to your sex life?.
I specialize in helping committed couples who have lost their sexy spark to get back to feeling close and passionate again. My holistic Intimacy Infusion method includes a thorough assessment, educational resources and practicing new communication skills in session with live feedback. I assign homework between sessions to help you build physical intimacy.
Is there a disconnect between you and your partner(s) when it comes to your sex life?.
I specialize in helping committed couples who have lost their sexy spark to get back to feeling close and passionate again. My holistic Intimacy Infusion method includes a thorough assessment, educational resources and practicing new communication skills in session with live feedback. I assign homework between sessions to help you build physical intimacy.
Tim Norton Sex Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW , MSW, ASSECT
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a licensed sex therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples understand and navigate the complexities of intimacy and connection.
I help men—both straight and gay—tackle intimacy challenges, sexual performance issues, and confidence struggles. Using practical, compassionate strategies, I guide clients through erectile issues, performance anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space where you can build self-awareness, confidence, and fulfilling intimacy
I am a licensed sex therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples understand and navigate the complexities of intimacy and connection.
I help men—both straight and gay—tackle intimacy challenges, sexual performance issues, and confidence struggles. Using practical, compassionate strategies, I guide clients through erectile issues, performance anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental space where you can build self-awareness, confidence, and fulfilling intimacy
I am a well known, respected psychologist and sex therapist with a national and international reputation, AASECT certified since 1996.
I see individuals and couples for psychotherapy and sex therapy. My empathic and direct style with couples focuses on creating safety, healing attachment ruptures, and creating connection, intimacy and passion again (or in some cases, for the first time.) I am eclectic in my therapy style but my focus is on going for the emotion between people.
I am a well known, respected psychologist and sex therapist with a national and international reputation, AASECT certified since 1996.
I see individuals and couples for psychotherapy and sex therapy. My empathic and direct style with couples focuses on creating safety, healing attachment ruptures, and creating connection, intimacy and passion again (or in some cases, for the first time.) I am eclectic in my therapy style but my focus is on going for the emotion between people.
While working at Harvard Medical School and the Human Sexuality & Relationship program at McLean Hospital, I developed and refined highly effective relationship systems and therapies.
I am passionate about making a difference for couples. I feel honored to say that I have played an important role in saving and improving countless Greater Boston and New England relationships for over 40 years.
While working at Harvard Medical School and the Human Sexuality & Relationship program at McLean Hospital, I developed and refined highly effective relationship systems and therapies.
I am passionate about making a difference for couples. I feel honored to say that I have played an important role in saving and improving countless Greater Boston and New England relationships for over 40 years.
Julia Elizabeth Postema
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02116
I love working with folks to improve their relationships, sense of sexuality, and overall health.
I specialize in relational health and sexual health; I work with individuals, couples, and polyamorous folks. I am a certified Sex Therapist through AASECT. Areas of expertise include general sexual functioning, vaginismus/vulvodynia, infertility/pregnancy loss, libido differences in couples, and the impact of religious trauma on sexual functioning.
I love working with folks to improve their relationships, sense of sexuality, and overall health.
I specialize in relational health and sexual health; I work with individuals, couples, and polyamorous folks. I am a certified Sex Therapist through AASECT. Areas of expertise include general sexual functioning, vaginismus/vulvodynia, infertility/pregnancy loss, libido differences in couples, and the impact of religious trauma on sexual functioning.
Michael Ruben Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02116
Are you wanting to strengthen your connection with your partner, resolve conflicts, improve communication, cultivate trust and intimacy, enhance romance and sexuality, and learn to be more compassionate?.
Utilizing Integrative therapies, attachment theory, CBT and mindfulness, I customize counseling to match your unique personality. Couples treatment includes skills from Gottman method, EFT and Problem Solving Therapy. Individual specialties include the treatment of OCD,anxiety, work-life balance and depression. Self help reading and homework are provided.
Are you wanting to strengthen your connection with your partner, resolve conflicts, improve communication, cultivate trust and intimacy, enhance romance and sexuality, and learn to be more compassionate?.
Utilizing Integrative therapies, attachment theory, CBT and mindfulness, I customize counseling to match your unique personality. Couples treatment includes skills from Gottman method, EFT and Problem Solving Therapy. Individual specialties include the treatment of OCD,anxiety, work-life balance and depression. Self help reading and homework are provided.
Does your relationship have meaningful affection, secure attachment and passionate sex?.
I am trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I work with people who need help attaching to one other and building a close bond based upon A.R.E. (Accessibility, Responsiveness, Engagement). Are you accessible when I need you close? Will you be responsive to me, even in difficult times? Does being engaged with who I am/my needs matter to you?
Does your relationship have meaningful affection, secure attachment and passionate sex?.
I am trained as an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT). I work with people who need help attaching to one other and building a close bond based upon A.R.E. (Accessibility, Responsiveness, Engagement). Are you accessible when I need you close? Will you be responsive to me, even in difficult times? Does being engaged with who I am/my needs matter to you?
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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.