Sex Therapists in Boston, MA

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Melanie A. Swain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MEd, CST, RYT-200
Serves Area
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Therapist ( AASECT), licensed in PA and MA.
I work with individuals and couples on challenges including: desire discrepancies, intimacy concerns, communication struggles, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulties, low libido, sexual trauma, kink and ENM exploration, infertility, parenthood, compulsive behaviors, and aging.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Sex Therapist ( AASECT), licensed in PA and MA.
I work with individuals and couples on challenges including: desire discrepancies, intimacy concerns, communication struggles, erectile dysfunction, orgasm difficulties, low libido, sexual trauma, kink and ENM exploration, infertility, parenthood, compulsive behaviors, and aging.
(267) 399-3759 View (267) 399-3759
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Jessica Foley, Cert. Sex & Postpartum Therapist
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPCC, PMH-C, CCMHC
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I also offer sex therapy for concerns like low desire.
Are you a woman ready to change her life? Asking for help can feel tough—especially for strong women. Therapy is a powerful way to create personal change, gain self-understanding, & grow through life’s challenges. I support women navigating pregnancy, birth, & postpartum mood concerns. Therapy also helps with perimenopause/menopause transitions. I work with women aiming to change their relationship with food and body image. I also help clients manage anxiety & depression. For trauma, I use Brainspotting/EFT. Online therapy is available in MA, CA, CT, FL, NJ, & AZ, and NY.
I also offer sex therapy for concerns like low desire.
Are you a woman ready to change her life? Asking for help can feel tough—especially for strong women. Therapy is a powerful way to create personal change, gain self-understanding, & grow through life’s challenges. I support women navigating pregnancy, birth, & postpartum mood concerns. Therapy also helps with perimenopause/menopause transitions. I work with women aiming to change their relationship with food and body image. I also help clients manage anxiety & depression. For trauma, I use Brainspotting/EFT. Online therapy is available in MA, CA, CT, FL, NJ, & AZ, and NY.
(860) 689-1716 View (860) 689-1716
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Kara Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RN, LICSW, CST
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
After working as a family health nurse for 10 years, I switched careers to social work. Due to my background, and certifications, I have experience in helping people navigate the emotional complexities of health diagnoses as well as issues surrounding sex and sexuality. Please note: I refuse to generative AI in my practice (and in my private life).
I am an aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
After working as a family health nurse for 10 years, I switched careers to social work. Due to my background, and certifications, I have experience in helping people navigate the emotional complexities of health diagnoses as well as issues surrounding sex and sexuality. Please note: I refuse to generative AI in my practice (and in my private life).
(617) 340-5534 View (617) 340-5534
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Jeremy 'jota' Weeks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
He is working towards completing specialized Sex Therapy Certification and is trained and experience in A
Jeremy’s approach is warm, direct, practical, and transformative. He will work collaboratively with you to identify and focus on the heart of the matter. As a Family Systems Therapist, experienced in working with both individuals and families, he is passionate about identifying patterns and cycles that may be preventing you from cultivating connections and rewriting your narrative to reach your transformative goals.
He is working towards completing specialized Sex Therapy Certification and is trained and experience in A
Jeremy’s approach is warm, direct, practical, and transformative. He will work collaboratively with you to identify and focus on the heart of the matter. As a Family Systems Therapist, experienced in working with both individuals and families, he is passionate about identifying patterns and cycles that may be preventing you from cultivating connections and rewriting your narrative to reach your transformative goals.
(413) 289-5070 View (413) 289-5070
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Claudine Richard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LICSW
Online Only
Claudine Richard, and I am a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified sex therapist with over 20 years’ experience helping individuals/ couples/ families overcome difficulties, achieve desired outcomes, and make lasting life changes.
My goal is to help clients cruise through life’s journey while helping them manage the twists and turns that come along with it. Throughout the journey, we will learn to embrace conflict/challenges, get unstuck while undoing old patterns, and better manage emotional pains which results in revitalized relationships and a new sense of self, purpose, and worth.
Claudine Richard, and I am a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified sex therapist with over 20 years’ experience helping individuals/ couples/ families overcome difficulties, achieve desired outcomes, and make lasting life changes.
My goal is to help clients cruise through life’s journey while helping them manage the twists and turns that come along with it. Throughout the journey, we will learn to embrace conflict/challenges, get unstuck while undoing old patterns, and better manage emotional pains which results in revitalized relationships and a new sense of self, purpose, and worth.
(617) 229-6793 View (617) 229-6793
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Anita P Hoffer
Verified Verified
Online Only
I offer present- and future-oriented sexuality counseling and educational information tailored to individuals & couples with sexual concerns in a confidential and non-judgmental environment which is designed to empower the client(s) and not the problem.
I am a clinical sexologist and sexuality educator. Sexology is the systematic, multi-disciplinary study of *ALL* human sexual behaviors - conventional and unconventional - and how people feel about them. Active member of many professional organizations including the Consortium on Sexuality and Aging at Widener University where I'm on the Board of Directors.
I offer present- and future-oriented sexuality counseling and educational information tailored to individuals & couples with sexual concerns in a confidential and non-judgmental environment which is designed to empower the client(s) and not the problem.
I am a clinical sexologist and sexuality educator. Sexology is the systematic, multi-disciplinary study of *ALL* human sexual behaviors - conventional and unconventional - and how people feel about them. Active member of many professional organizations including the Consortium on Sexuality and Aging at Widener University where I'm on the Board of Directors.
(617) 904-9038 View (617) 904-9038
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Stephen C Duclos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, CST, CRC, LMFT, LMHC
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
In addition to being a Licensed Family Therapist, I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Our work is with couples and families that are in conflict. Diminishing anxiety is a large part of our practice. All aspects of sexuality are a focus. We work with difficulties that couples might encounter. Substance abuse is a specialty. The struggles of older couples and the difficulties of aging are a personal interest, as are aspects of disability.
In addition to being a Licensed Family Therapist, I am also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Our work is with couples and families that are in conflict. Diminishing anxiety is a large part of our practice. All aspects of sexuality are a focus. We work with difficulties that couples might encounter. Substance abuse is a specialty. The struggles of older couples and the difficulties of aging are a personal interest, as are aspects of disability.
(617) 431-6792 View (617) 431-6792
Photo of Suki Hanfling - Suki Hanfling, Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, Certifi, SexTx, AASECT, Diploma
Suki Hanfling, Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, Certifi, SexTx, AASECT, Diploma
Online Only
phone consultation to explore whether couples/ sex/tx
Suki received the first New England New York American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapist's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Sex Therapy as Therapist, Teacher & Supervisor. She was one of the writer/editors of the Harvard Medical School booklet: " Sexuality in Midlife & Beyond" which is now on it's 3rd edition.
phone consultation to explore whether couples/ sex/tx
Suki received the first New England New York American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapist's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Sex Therapy as Therapist, Teacher & Supervisor. She was one of the writer/editors of the Harvard Medical School booklet: " Sexuality in Midlife & Beyond" which is now on it's 3rd edition.
(781) 670-7762 View (781) 670-7762
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Jenn Brandel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
My areas of expertise include: mindfulness and meditation; strategies for coping with depression and anxiety; issues around sexuality, sexual functioning and relationships, sexual and gender identity, social skills, trauma, grief, attention training, boundary setting, humor, creativity, resiliency and living with uncertainty and change.
For more than 30 years, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples and groups, as well as offering training, consultation and clinical supervision to individuals and community organizations. My work centers around bridging transitions, fostering personal growth and developing compassionate responses and strategies to address life's challenges. In addition to providing support and encouragement, I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you are making and to work toward overcoming the obstacles that may be keeping you from achieving your goals.
My areas of expertise include: mindfulness and meditation; strategies for coping with depression and anxiety; issues around sexuality, sexual functioning and relationships, sexual and gender identity, social skills, trauma, grief, attention training, boundary setting, humor, creativity, resiliency and living with uncertainty and change.
For more than 30 years, I have provided therapy to individuals, couples and groups, as well as offering training, consultation and clinical supervision to individuals and community organizations. My work centers around bridging transitions, fostering personal growth and developing compassionate responses and strategies to address life's challenges. In addition to providing support and encouragement, I will challenge you to think critically about the choices you are making and to work toward overcoming the obstacles that may be keeping you from achieving your goals.
(617) 229-5492 View (617) 229-5492
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Paula Leech, Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST-S
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals and relationships around a wide variety of sexual and relational concerns/experiences including: Common Sexual Dysfunctions (Erectile Dysfunction, Early Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Sexual Pain, Vaginismus, Difficulty with Orgasm), as well as Low/No Desire, Desire Mismatch in couples, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sexual Trauma, Gender Identity, Infidelity, Sexual Orientation, Pornography or Sex "Addiction," and Kink.
I help my clients understand and befriend their sexuality, facilitating greater ease in sexual relationships and comfort within themselves. My goal is that every client leave therapy having found a sense of freedom and vitality within their sexual life, as we all deserve to receive and express love without shame, anxiety, and fear.
I work with individuals and relationships around a wide variety of sexual and relational concerns/experiences including: Common Sexual Dysfunctions (Erectile Dysfunction, Early Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Sexual Pain, Vaginismus, Difficulty with Orgasm), as well as Low/No Desire, Desire Mismatch in couples, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sexual Trauma, Gender Identity, Infidelity, Sexual Orientation, Pornography or Sex "Addiction," and Kink.
I help my clients understand and befriend their sexuality, facilitating greater ease in sexual relationships and comfort within themselves. My goal is that every client leave therapy having found a sense of freedom and vitality within their sexual life, as we all deserve to receive and express love without shame, anxiety, and fear.
(617) 380-6546 View (617) 380-6546
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Lauren Drean
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer a unique blend of specialties including EFT, sex therapy, and am IFS informed.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome their challenges to find their path towards healing and growth. I offer tailored support across a variety of challenges.
I offer a unique blend of specialties including EFT, sex therapy, and am IFS informed.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families overcome their challenges to find their path towards healing and growth. I offer tailored support across a variety of challenges.
(617) 996-7463 View (617) 996-7463
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Adrian Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Serves Area
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?
(484) 739-8287 View (484) 739-8287
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Tina Lin Huber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm an AASECT member completing my Sex Therapy Certification.
If you’re here, you’ve likely already seen several profiles, so I will skip the clichés. How do I differ? I am a systemic & relational therapist, and my focus is to view problems in a way that includes the intricate & larger influences of our past, beliefs, cultures, and upbringing. After all, we are shaped by where we come from and that informs much of how we navigate this world & our relationships. This distinctive therapeutic lens creates space for more context and a greater potential for healing – through mutual understanding, new meaning-making, and feeling “heard” & “seen” by others. I work w/ individuals, partners & families.
I'm an AASECT member completing my Sex Therapy Certification.
If you’re here, you’ve likely already seen several profiles, so I will skip the clichés. How do I differ? I am a systemic & relational therapist, and my focus is to view problems in a way that includes the intricate & larger influences of our past, beliefs, cultures, and upbringing. After all, we are shaped by where we come from and that informs much of how we navigate this world & our relationships. This distinctive therapeutic lens creates space for more context and a greater potential for healing – through mutual understanding, new meaning-making, and feeling “heard” & “seen” by others. I work w/ individuals, partners & families.
(857) 290-2570 View (857) 290-2570
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Joshua Poirier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
In pursuit of providing the best mental health care, I completed an advanced certificate in sexual health and sex therapy at the University of Michigan.
In my work as a psychotherapist, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients navigate a wide variety of challenges. At its foundation, I believe that therapy is relational; it encourages immense vulnerability and asks us to place our trust in someone entirely new. The most rewarding sessions can emerge from intimate, yet difficult, conversations. When I meet with clients, I hope to nurture a safe, warm, and affirming environment, while inviting curiosity and collaboration throughout the therapeutic journey.
In pursuit of providing the best mental health care, I completed an advanced certificate in sexual health and sex therapy at the University of Michigan.
In my work as a psychotherapist, I’ve had the privilege of helping clients navigate a wide variety of challenges. At its foundation, I believe that therapy is relational; it encourages immense vulnerability and asks us to place our trust in someone entirely new. The most rewarding sessions can emerge from intimate, yet difficult, conversations. When I meet with clients, I hope to nurture a safe, warm, and affirming environment, while inviting curiosity and collaboration throughout the therapeutic journey.
(978) 350-5241 View (978) 350-5241
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Dr. Michael Stokes
Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an AASECT Certified sex therapist who welcomes heterosexual, non-traditional families & people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Have you thought about seeing a therapist, but the idea of talking to a stranger stops you from taking the next step? Perhaps you have needed this for a long time, and you have finally decided to take the next step? My style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. Lets face it, we live in a stressful society where we need additional support. I know reaching out can be difficult so I try to make the process as simple as possible. You can call, email and/or text me to set up an appointment. I maintain a highly responsive, accessible, and concierge-type practice so you can have as much or little support you in along the way!
I am an AASECT Certified sex therapist who welcomes heterosexual, non-traditional families & people of all genders and sexual orientations.
Have you thought about seeing a therapist, but the idea of talking to a stranger stops you from taking the next step? Perhaps you have needed this for a long time, and you have finally decided to take the next step? My style is warm, collaborative, and down to earth. Lets face it, we live in a stressful society where we need additional support. I know reaching out can be difficult so I try to make the process as simple as possible. You can call, email and/or text me to set up an appointment. I maintain a highly responsive, accessible, and concierge-type practice so you can have as much or little support you in along the way!
(401) 341-1385 View (401) 341-1385
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Kevin Grimes
Psychologist, PhD
Online Only
Chances are therapy will help you learn tools to understand more deeply what you are trying to communicate about your emotional lives. We are all in relationships emotionally, whether at work, or school, or in your personal life. The communication in these relationships may break down. Here, you will learn tools for identifying the reasons why, and learn what can be done to improve the situation. Improvement will include deeper understanding and clearer communication with others.
Chances are therapy will help you learn tools to understand more deeply what you are trying to communicate about your emotional lives. We are all in relationships emotionally, whether at work, or school, or in your personal life. The communication in these relationships may break down. Here, you will learn tools for identifying the reasons why, and learn what can be done to improve the situation. Improvement will include deeper understanding and clearer communication with others.
(617) 433-5506 View (617) 433-5506
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My mission and passion is to support your healing process and promote your well being through a compassionate, empathic, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed lens. I work with individuals and couples who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, shame, grief and other life stressors. I have experience working with adults of all ages and have supported clients affected by substance use, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation, approaching crisis with support and nonjudgement. Additionally I support clients in navigating relationships, setting boundaries, and improving communication.
My mission and passion is to support your healing process and promote your well being through a compassionate, empathic, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed lens. I work with individuals and couples who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, shame, grief and other life stressors. I have experience working with adults of all ages and have supported clients affected by substance use, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation, approaching crisis with support and nonjudgement. Additionally I support clients in navigating relationships, setting boundaries, and improving communication.
(617) 872-3612 View (617) 872-3612
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Melinda I Morrill
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in supporting families, couples, and parents while also working with individuals around these areas. My goal is to help clients overcome challenges that leave them feeling stuck. This includes improving communication, building positive relationship behaviors, and implementing practical conflict resolution strategies. I strive to create a safe environment for individuals, partners and family members to openly express their needs and experiences, gaining awareness of emotional patterns to transform them in pursuit of their goals. As a therapist, I am empathetic, committed, compassionate, and solution-focused.
I specialize in supporting families, couples, and parents while also working with individuals around these areas. My goal is to help clients overcome challenges that leave them feeling stuck. This includes improving communication, building positive relationship behaviors, and implementing practical conflict resolution strategies. I strive to create a safe environment for individuals, partners and family members to openly express their needs and experiences, gaining awareness of emotional patterns to transform them in pursuit of their goals. As a therapist, I am empathetic, committed, compassionate, and solution-focused.
(781) 456-3416 View (781) 456-3416
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Ivana Aylwin
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
My name is Ivana Aylwin and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) registered to practice in the State of Massachusetts. My practice is informed by almost two decades of clinical exposure in both medical and psychiatric settings. My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in empathy, careful listening, and the application of evidence-based techniques. I believe in the power of therapy, which is most effective with a strong therapeutic relationship.
My name is Ivana Aylwin and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) registered to practice in the State of Massachusetts. My practice is informed by almost two decades of clinical exposure in both medical and psychiatric settings. My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in empathy, careful listening, and the application of evidence-based techniques. I believe in the power of therapy, which is most effective with a strong therapeutic relationship.
(781) 563-5990 View (781) 563-5990
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Shannon Kang
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
10 Endorsed
Online Only
You may feel caught between cultures, grieving parts of yourself you had to hide, or struggling to feel truly understood. Maybe you're navigating burnout, ADHD, or the weight of always needing to explain. I work with immigrants, third culture kids, queer and trans people, and those carrying grief or chronic overwhelm. In this space, you don’t have to hold it all together. We’ll slow down, explore the stories that shaped you, and build new ways of being that feel more grounded, connected, and true.
You may feel caught between cultures, grieving parts of yourself you had to hide, or struggling to feel truly understood. Maybe you're navigating burnout, ADHD, or the weight of always needing to explain. I work with immigrants, third culture kids, queer and trans people, and those carrying grief or chronic overwhelm. In this space, you don’t have to hold it all together. We’ll slow down, explore the stories that shaped you, and build new ways of being that feel more grounded, connected, and true.
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