Sex Therapists in Mahtomedi, MN
I work collaboratively with my clients to establish their goals, their treatment plan, and how we will work together. One of my main priorities is to establish and maintain an environment conducive to your growth. I aim to make sessions productive through our strong relationship and treatment practices supported by research. As someone with marginalized identities, I am particularly interested in working with folks around race, gender identity, sexual orientation, kink, and nonmonogamy. However, I love to meet and work with all.
I work collaboratively with my clients to establish their goals, their treatment plan, and how we will work together. One of my main priorities is to establish and maintain an environment conducive to your growth. I aim to make sessions productive through our strong relationship and treatment practices supported by research. As someone with marginalized identities, I am particularly interested in working with folks around race, gender identity, sexual orientation, kink, and nonmonogamy. However, I love to meet and work with all.
I like to do relational work with partners and individuals--trying to navigate how to be in relationship with others can be really stressful and feel impossible. Common issues I work with are boundaries, communication, infidelity, maternal mental health, new parenting dynamics, self-esteem, family-of-origin issues, deconstructing and reconstructing faith, tools for a better relationship, and small "t" and big "T" traumas.
I like to do relational work with partners and individuals--trying to navigate how to be in relationship with others can be really stressful and feel impossible. Common issues I work with are boundaries, communication, infidelity, maternal mental health, new parenting dynamics, self-esteem, family-of-origin issues, deconstructing and reconstructing faith, tools for a better relationship, and small "t" and big "T" traumas.
I integrate narrative therapy, internal family systems, and family systems through a feminist, sex-positive, and body-positive lens.
I integrate narrative therapy, internal family systems, and systemic approaches through a feminist, sex-positive, and body-positive lens. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on concerns including anxiety, life transitions, identity, and relational dynamics.
I integrate narrative therapy, internal family systems, and family systems through a feminist, sex-positive, and body-positive lens.
I integrate narrative therapy, internal family systems, and systemic approaches through a feminist, sex-positive, and body-positive lens. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on concerns including anxiety, life transitions, identity, and relational dynamics.
I have a master's level certificate in sex therapy and can work with clients throughout Minnesota.
Melding my experience in small business, non-profit organizations, and coaching, I am at home with a broad range of individuals of varied backgrounds. I am passionate about relationships and development, and have been told I have a knack for pressing gently but firmly into the rough spaces around seasons of change. I find great joy in helping people lean into the transitional moments of life and find meaning in the ‘stuck' places so they can grow, learn and heal. I tend to bring practical tools to sessions to help my clients build the skills they need to get healed and get on with life and relationships.
I have a master's level certificate in sex therapy and can work with clients throughout Minnesota.
Melding my experience in small business, non-profit organizations, and coaching, I am at home with a broad range of individuals of varied backgrounds. I am passionate about relationships and development, and have been told I have a knack for pressing gently but firmly into the rough spaces around seasons of change. I find great joy in helping people lean into the transitional moments of life and find meaning in the ‘stuck' places so they can grow, learn and heal. I tend to bring practical tools to sessions to help my clients build the skills they need to get healed and get on with life and relationships.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by changes or uncertainty in your life? Do you want to heal from past experiences, find your confidence navigating a new phase of life, or build a life that fits you better? You don’t have to figure it out alone! People who work with me build their ability to deal confidently with their stressors and struggles. Couples who work with me learn to interrupt the things that are getting in the way of the connection, communication, and intimacy they are longing for.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by changes or uncertainty in your life? Do you want to heal from past experiences, find your confidence navigating a new phase of life, or build a life that fits you better? You don’t have to figure it out alone! People who work with me build their ability to deal confidently with their stressors and struggles. Couples who work with me learn to interrupt the things that are getting in the way of the connection, communication, and intimacy they are longing for.
I am a licensed professional counselor and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, relationships, and personal growth.
Sexuality is a core part of humanity, and everyone deserves a safe space to explore it. I use a holistic approach, integrating the mind-body-spirit connection, to foster self-awareness, resolve indecision, and strengthen intimacy. I help clients build confidence, heal shame, and reclaim pleasure for more fulfilling relationships and joy in life.
I am a licensed professional counselor and Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate intimacy, relationships, and personal growth.
Sexuality is a core part of humanity, and everyone deserves a safe space to explore it. I use a holistic approach, integrating the mind-body-spirit connection, to foster self-awareness, resolve indecision, and strengthen intimacy. I help clients build confidence, heal shame, and reclaim pleasure for more fulfilling relationships and joy in life.
Genevieve Friedmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples and individuals who are navigating relationship difficulties, especially sex and intimacy concerns and communication struggles.
You and your partner are facing challenges that feel isolating, even when you’re together. Life pulls you both in a million directions, and it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs—and each other’s. Maybe making a real connection feels harder than it used to, leaving you feeling like you've lost a spark that was once there. You can’t seem to get on the same page when it comes to making decisions and finding the time and energy to nurture and change your relationship just isn’t happening. You want to enjoy your time together and you long for your relationship to be a source of support, understanding, and peace.
I work with couples and individuals who are navigating relationship difficulties, especially sex and intimacy concerns and communication struggles.
You and your partner are facing challenges that feel isolating, even when you’re together. Life pulls you both in a million directions, and it’s easy to lose sight of your own needs—and each other’s. Maybe making a real connection feels harder than it used to, leaving you feeling like you've lost a spark that was once there. You can’t seem to get on the same page when it comes to making decisions and finding the time and energy to nurture and change your relationship just isn’t happening. You want to enjoy your time together and you long for your relationship to be a source of support, understanding, and peace.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down, often when sex or intimacy has become stressful instead of connecting.
I help by normalizing and humanizing what you’re experiencing while using evidence-based tools to guide our work. Together, we look at what’s getting in the way of connection and build patterns that fit your real life and relationship. Clients often leave feeling more hopeful, more connected, and better able to sustain intimacy over time.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down, often when sex or intimacy has become stressful instead of connecting.
I help by normalizing and humanizing what you’re experiencing while using evidence-based tools to guide our work. Together, we look at what’s getting in the way of connection and build patterns that fit your real life and relationship. Clients often leave feeling more hopeful, more connected, and better able to sustain intimacy over time.
I utilize mindfulness, hypnosis, imagery, expressive therapies, EMDR, sex therapy and educational groups..
I enjoy working with adults of all sexual orientations who want to heal sexually and intimately.I love working with couples as well as individuals. People who are creative and artistic and enjoy using a variety of therapeutic modalities to heal find me helpful. Anxious, traumatized avoidant, ,depressed and grief stricken people find me to be direct, warm,honest and a good listener. I am integrative in my approach and also believe in homework, practice and mindfulness practice. I believe I am a good fit with people who describe themselves as a bit out of the box.
I utilize mindfulness, hypnosis, imagery, expressive therapies, EMDR, sex therapy and educational groups..
I enjoy working with adults of all sexual orientations who want to heal sexually and intimately.I love working with couples as well as individuals. People who are creative and artistic and enjoy using a variety of therapeutic modalities to heal find me helpful. Anxious, traumatized avoidant, ,depressed and grief stricken people find me to be direct, warm,honest and a good listener. I am integrative in my approach and also believe in homework, practice and mindfulness practice. I believe I am a good fit with people who describe themselves as a bit out of the box.
Examining and deconstructing cultural messages you may have received growing up around sexuality, gender, vulnerability, and intimacy 3.
There is a Buddhist parable that talks about the two arrows that wound humanity in life, one of which is inevitable and one that is not. The first arrow is the arrow of physical and emotional pain, unavoidable experiences in life. The second arrow is the arrow of suffering. Suffering is how we feel towards our physical and emotional pain. Each of us has the ability to avoid shooting this second arrow of suffering. This is possible through changing our relationship with our pain.
As your therapist, I am interested in accompanying you on the exploration of your inner world. Our work together will include ->
Examining and deconstructing cultural messages you may have received growing up around sexuality, gender, vulnerability, and intimacy 3.
There is a Buddhist parable that talks about the two arrows that wound humanity in life, one of which is inevitable and one that is not. The first arrow is the arrow of physical and emotional pain, unavoidable experiences in life. The second arrow is the arrow of suffering. Suffering is how we feel towards our physical and emotional pain. Each of us has the ability to avoid shooting this second arrow of suffering. This is possible through changing our relationship with our pain.
As your therapist, I am interested in accompanying you on the exploration of your inner world. Our work together will include ->
Maybe you grew up with shame around sex, never learned how to talk about your needs, or you’ve been avoiding intimacy because of pain, anxiety, trauma, or pressure.
I help couples and individuals heal sexual shame, painful sex, sexual anxiety, low desire, and sexual trauma so they can rebuild emotional and physical intimacy. My approach is trauma-informed, queer- and kink-affirming, and tailored to your unique needs using EFT, sex therapy, EMDR, and sensate focus.
Maybe you grew up with shame around sex, never learned how to talk about your needs, or you’ve been avoiding intimacy because of pain, anxiety, trauma, or pressure.
I help couples and individuals heal sexual shame, painful sex, sexual anxiety, low desire, and sexual trauma so they can rebuild emotional and physical intimacy. My approach is trauma-informed, queer- and kink-affirming, and tailored to your unique needs using EFT, sex therapy, EMDR, and sensate focus.
I am also a Certified Sex Therapist trained to work with a wide variety of sexual concerns and relationship structures.
Anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, past traumas, self-doubt and unhelpful communication patterns can leave us feeling stuck. My work is centered around helping people build the skills and the confidence they need to develop meaningful relationships and reach their potential. Couples and individuals who enjoy working with me are looking to find more empowerment through therapy.
I am also a Certified Sex Therapist trained to work with a wide variety of sexual concerns and relationship structures.
Anxiety, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, past traumas, self-doubt and unhelpful communication patterns can leave us feeling stuck. My work is centered around helping people build the skills and the confidence they need to develop meaningful relationships and reach their potential. Couples and individuals who enjoy working with me are looking to find more empowerment through therapy.
Cedar Hill therapists have extensive training in areas of mental health, sexuality, identity, and knowledge of how those pieces intersect with other aspects of the human experience.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
Cedar Hill therapists have extensive training in areas of mental health, sexuality, identity, and knowledge of how those pieces intersect with other aspects of the human experience.
Cedar Hill Therapy provides sensitive, knowledgeable, evidence-based therapy to couples, families, & individuals. For some people, therapy is the beginning of a transformation for their lives and relationships; for others it can help them solve a specific issue and move forward with more confidence and less anxiety. Therapy may help you to see things in a different way or help make a decision that moves you forward.
My clients have described me as thoughtful, empathetic, wise, and funny. I am not a bobble-head that will nod along to anything you say and just keep asking you, "and how does that make you feel?" I'm engaged, I'm funny, and I'm direct. I'm kinda like hard candy. I'm sweet and I can deliver challenging things when needed. With creativity and humor, I will guide you to explore other paths and options. I operate from a holistic lens, welcoming the all aspects of you and your family, including sexual orientation, gender expression, racial and cultural messages, religion and spirituality into the therapeutic exploration.
My clients have described me as thoughtful, empathetic, wise, and funny. I am not a bobble-head that will nod along to anything you say and just keep asking you, "and how does that make you feel?" I'm engaged, I'm funny, and I'm direct. I'm kinda like hard candy. I'm sweet and I can deliver challenging things when needed. With creativity and humor, I will guide you to explore other paths and options. I operate from a holistic lens, welcoming the all aspects of you and your family, including sexual orientation, gender expression, racial and cultural messages, religion and spirituality into the therapeutic exploration.
I empower couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles. Areas of special interest include couples and individuals coping with chemical addictions, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, and intimate relationships. I assist my clients to find an understanding of themselves in order to strengthen their connections and their relationships. With deep compassion and no judgment, I welcome all.
I empower couples and individuals to overcome personal obstacles. Areas of special interest include couples and individuals coping with chemical addictions, anxiety & depression, grief & loss, and intimate relationships. I assist my clients to find an understanding of themselves in order to strengthen their connections and their relationships. With deep compassion and no judgment, I welcome all.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you in discovering the best parts of yourself. I’m here to help you build healthy, dynamic relationships and create meaningful, lasting change in your life. My approach blends the science of psychology with the art of empathy and compassion, always honoring your unique journey, values, and identity.
As a therapist, my goal is to support you in discovering the best parts of yourself. I’m here to help you build healthy, dynamic relationships and create meaningful, lasting change in your life. My approach blends the science of psychology with the art of empathy and compassion, always honoring your unique journey, values, and identity.
Meet Claudia, a sassy boss babe who survives off of memes, froyo, and dark humor.
I am sassy, knowledgeable, and will be straight to the point with you. This is your time so I want you to use it the way you want. Most of my clients are in transitions, such as coming out as LGBTQIA+, having babies, or changing their relationship style (poly/ENM). I also work with clients who have religious trauma and have struggled with purity culture. I am neurodiverse-affirming and love helping find ways to make your brain work for you instead of against you.
Meet Claudia, a sassy boss babe who survives off of memes, froyo, and dark humor.
I am sassy, knowledgeable, and will be straight to the point with you. This is your time so I want you to use it the way you want. Most of my clients are in transitions, such as coming out as LGBTQIA+, having babies, or changing their relationship style (poly/ENM). I also work with clients who have religious trauma and have struggled with purity culture. I am neurodiverse-affirming and love helping find ways to make your brain work for you instead of against you.
I welcome all people across the gender and sexuality spectrum!
Another passion of mine is helping individuals and couples who are navigating alternative relationship modalities, such as non-monogamy, polyamory and BDSM/kink partnerships. We can work together to help you make sense of your wants and needs and how find fulfillment in your lived experience and relational dynamics.
I welcome all people across the gender and sexuality spectrum!
Another passion of mine is helping individuals and couples who are navigating alternative relationship modalities, such as non-monogamy, polyamory and BDSM/kink partnerships. We can work together to help you make sense of your wants and needs and how find fulfillment in your lived experience and relational dynamics.
Life is hard. It's equally hard scrolling through hundreds of therapists trying desperately not to choose the wrong one. My goal is to alleviate some of your anxiety by de-stigmatizing the very real emotions that you are feeling in an authentic, non-judgmental and inclusive environment. I approach therapy with a patient, curious, friendly and emotionally focused lens.
Life is hard. It's equally hard scrolling through hundreds of therapists trying desperately not to choose the wrong one. My goal is to alleviate some of your anxiety by de-stigmatizing the very real emotions that you are feeling in an authentic, non-judgmental and inclusive environment. I approach therapy with a patient, curious, friendly and emotionally focused lens.
As a sex therapist, my specialties include guiding couples into unconfined intimacy, helping women connect to their pleasure and bodies, and supporting healing and re-integration from harmful social or structural norms.
Feeling trapped, stuck, or overwhelmed? Maybe you find yourself relying on old habits or caught in the same loops of thinking or interacting. Perhaps, you are beginning to notice unhealthy patterns or relationship dynamics that are easier to distract away from through busyness or numbing. You may feel isolated, disconnected, or ignited by new levels of anxiety, urges to control, or symptoms of burn out. Whether you are seeking support in navigating your distress or you are hoping to rewrite the next chapter, I am here to help.
As a sex therapist, my specialties include guiding couples into unconfined intimacy, helping women connect to their pleasure and bodies, and supporting healing and re-integration from harmful social or structural norms.
Feeling trapped, stuck, or overwhelmed? Maybe you find yourself relying on old habits or caught in the same loops of thinking or interacting. Perhaps, you are beginning to notice unhealthy patterns or relationship dynamics that are easier to distract away from through busyness or numbing. You may feel isolated, disconnected, or ignited by new levels of anxiety, urges to control, or symptoms of burn out. Whether you are seeking support in navigating your distress or you are hoping to rewrite the next chapter, I am here to help.
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Sex Therapy Therapists
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.