Sex Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Courtney Padjen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I love guiding clients on a journey to discover sexual passions, leading to a more fulfilling and vibrant sex life.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, focusing on harnessing your strengths, empowering you, and finding realistic solutions that fit your life. I offer a range of services, including individual and couples therapy, psychoeducation, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) through a collaboration with Journey Clinical.
I love guiding clients on a journey to discover sexual passions, leading to a more fulfilling and vibrant sex life.
My approach to therapy is eclectic, focusing on harnessing your strengths, empowering you, and finding realistic solutions that fit your life. I offer a range of services, including individual and couples therapy, psychoeducation, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) through a collaboration with Journey Clinical.
As a therapist, creative, entrepreneur, sex educator (and many other hats!) I will bring my whole self and experiences to be a grounded, intuitive & guiding presence for you as we work together to find the unique direction for your personal growth and healing.
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.
As a therapist, creative, entrepreneur, sex educator (and many other hats!) I will bring my whole self and experiences to be a grounded, intuitive & guiding presence for you as we work together to find the unique direction for your personal growth and healing.
I work with people who want to show up in the world and be embraced for ALL of who they are. Most of us have things that we keep hidden from others around us - locked away because we are worried that we are broken, weird, fearful of how we will be judged. The problem is, even when we are great at hiding - these things slowly but surely permeate our lives from the inside out. Everyone around you thinks you've got it all together, but on the inside - you know something is off, and you're ready to figure it out and do something different. You're ready to be honest and curious and make a change - to find YOUR courageous truth.
Kori Hennessy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55409
I am also a Certified Sex Therapist trained to work with a wide variety of sexual concerns and relationship structures.
Anxiety, sexual concerns, past traumas, self-doubt and unhelpful communication patterns can leave us feeling stuck. I help people remove the road blocks that keep them from having fulfilling connections with the people who matter most in their lives. I work with couples and individuals to heal from past wounds and move forward with the skills to embrace the present moment. I enjoy working with people as they build the confidence to be more centered and present in their intimate relationships and more comfortable in their relationship with themselves.
I am also a Certified Sex Therapist trained to work with a wide variety of sexual concerns and relationship structures.
Anxiety, sexual concerns, past traumas, self-doubt and unhelpful communication patterns can leave us feeling stuck. I help people remove the road blocks that keep them from having fulfilling connections with the people who matter most in their lives. I work with couples and individuals to heal from past wounds and move forward with the skills to embrace the present moment. I enjoy working with people as they build the confidence to be more centered and present in their intimate relationships and more comfortable in their relationship with themselves.
My major focus in work relates to sex and sexuality.
I have worked with in sex education and sexuality for the past 10+ years. My specialty is with small community concerns regarding sexuality as well as identity development with clients regarding sexuality. You don't need to educate me on the legitimacy of your sexuality, relationship, and/or relationship with kink.
My major focus in work relates to sex and sexuality.
I have worked with in sex education and sexuality for the past 10+ years. My specialty is with small community concerns regarding sexuality as well as identity development with clients regarding sexuality. You don't need to educate me on the legitimacy of your sexuality, relationship, and/or relationship with kink.
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.
I provide marriage & relationship counseling, sex therapy, trauma work & energy psychology; to help people untangle and heal their problems.
Relationship & sexual problems can deplete your ability to take pleasure in life. You're someone who's successful in your career, but when it comes to emotional or physical intimacy, you feel confused or inhibited. You're feeling nervous, sad and fearful that you'll never be free of your issues. I hear you and I'm on your side! You're ready to make a change. You're ready to break old patterns and try something new. Most of all, you're ready to experience pleasure and deep, honest relationships with people who enhance your life. I want to help you get there.
I provide marriage & relationship counseling, sex therapy, trauma work & energy psychology; to help people untangle and heal their problems.
Relationship & sexual problems can deplete your ability to take pleasure in life. You're someone who's successful in your career, but when it comes to emotional or physical intimacy, you feel confused or inhibited. You're feeling nervous, sad and fearful that you'll never be free of your issues. I hear you and I'm on your side! You're ready to make a change. You're ready to break old patterns and try something new. Most of all, you're ready to experience pleasure and deep, honest relationships with people who enhance your life. I want to help you get there.
Meghan Emma Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CST
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55406
I focus on social identity development, (ie gender, sexuality, etc) and sex therapy through a trauma-informed lens.
Much of the trauma-informed work that I do with clients focuses on exploring parts of oneself with genuine curiosity, intentionality and deep care. Social identity work is a key component in one’s healing. It is so important to work with someone who can be attuned and present to identity development, struggle, transformation and integration.
I focus on social identity development, (ie gender, sexuality, etc) and sex therapy through a trauma-informed lens.
Much of the trauma-informed work that I do with clients focuses on exploring parts of oneself with genuine curiosity, intentionality and deep care. Social identity work is a key component in one’s healing. It is so important to work with someone who can be attuned and present to identity development, struggle, transformation and integration.
This includes individual counseling, couples counseling, and sex therapy.
I practice from a feminist perspective and look at therapy as a collaboration (rather than a hierarchy). I trust your words and I want us to understand your feelings. You are the expert in your own life. For couples: I offer premarital counseling, relationship therapy, and discernment therapy for when you or your partner have one foot out of the door.
This includes individual counseling, couples counseling, and sex therapy.
I practice from a feminist perspective and look at therapy as a collaboration (rather than a hierarchy). I trust your words and I want us to understand your feelings. You are the expert in your own life. For couples: I offer premarital counseling, relationship therapy, and discernment therapy for when you or your partner have one foot out of the door.
I specialize in relationship issues, couples, and human sexuality.
One of the most positive changes I have noticed in the past 35 years as a practicing clinical psychologist, is how people view therapy. Seeking treatment is now considered a sign of resourcefulness and courage. Finally, there is an awareness and appreciation for both mental and physical well-being. I work with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses and am an ASSECT-certified sex therapist and member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
I specialize in relationship issues, couples, and human sexuality.
One of the most positive changes I have noticed in the past 35 years as a practicing clinical psychologist, is how people view therapy. Seeking treatment is now considered a sign of resourcefulness and courage. Finally, there is an awareness and appreciation for both mental and physical well-being. I work with individuals across the lifespan. I have experience treating a wide range of mental health diagnoses and am an ASSECT-certified sex therapist and member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Lyndsey Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55417
My therapeutic process has come from over ten years of experience of working with relationships and sexuality utilizing the Enneagram.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
My therapeutic process has come from over ten years of experience of working with relationships and sexuality utilizing the Enneagram.
Illuminate your path, Awaken your life! Who you are at your core matters and deserves to be seen by the world. I am driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and to positively impact the world. I actively seek to live a life guided by a sense of purpose and meaning. My goal is to help you do the same with a highly personalized approach that addresses your needs and meets your criteria for personal success. This includes finding and solidifying the essential relationships in your life! I also utilize the Enneagram in my practice as a way to help you have more generosity for yourself and other in your life.
Ben Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55409
As a sex therapist, I specialize in all things related to sex.
Relationships require trust, communication, and profound awareness of each other’s worlds. I work with couples, including polyamorous, non-monogamous, kinky, etc, to build connection, trust, and intimacy in their relationships. I also help partners learn to manage relationship conflict more effectively. I help partners find ways to communicate about challenging and sensitive issues. This is important when partners struggle to connect around each other's unique sexual wants and needs. These conversations need an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and non-judgment, as partners learn to validate and respond to each other's sexual selves.
As a sex therapist, I specialize in all things related to sex.
Relationships require trust, communication, and profound awareness of each other’s worlds. I work with couples, including polyamorous, non-monogamous, kinky, etc, to build connection, trust, and intimacy in their relationships. I also help partners learn to manage relationship conflict more effectively. I help partners find ways to communicate about challenging and sensitive issues. This is important when partners struggle to connect around each other's unique sexual wants and needs. These conversations need an atmosphere of trust, acceptance, and non-judgment, as partners learn to validate and respond to each other's sexual selves.
Meet Our Sex Therapy
I work mostly with emotional and physical disconnection, parenting style conflicts, life transitions, loss of sex drive, and differing libidos.
I take an active role in helping you bring clarity to confusion and hope to a situation that you may feel is hopeless. I offer brief, and longer term therapy for individuals and couples. You will find I am direct, energetic, and work in a highly collaborative manner.
I work mostly with emotional and physical disconnection, parenting style conflicts, life transitions, loss of sex drive, and differing libidos.
I take an active role in helping you bring clarity to confusion and hope to a situation that you may feel is hopeless. I offer brief, and longer term therapy for individuals and couples. You will find I am direct, energetic, and work in a highly collaborative manner.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW 23383) and psychotherapist, with a focus on issues related to human sexuality.
I used a model of therapy called AEDP which focuses on healing. I am also a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and I focus on issues related to human sexuality. I'm also excited about the use of psychedelics in healing modalities - I'm ready to help clients integrate their experiences with psychedelics into their healing journey.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW 23383) and psychotherapist, with a focus on issues related to human sexuality.
I used a model of therapy called AEDP which focuses on healing. I am also a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and I focus on issues related to human sexuality. I'm also excited about the use of psychedelics in healing modalities - I'm ready to help clients integrate their experiences with psychedelics into their healing journey.
Cathy Johnston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
I'm a licensed MFT and AASECT certified Sex Therapist, located in Minnesota and Arizona.
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness. Learn to listen wholeheartedly. Either soften your approach to express your desires and limits effectively, or strengthen your delivery so your partner can hear your true needs. It's demoralizing to slog through fights - I'll teach you to share things productively and feel closer.
I'm a licensed MFT and AASECT certified Sex Therapist, located in Minnesota and Arizona.
I work with couples to fine-tune communication and build closeness. Learn to listen wholeheartedly. Either soften your approach to express your desires and limits effectively, or strengthen your delivery so your partner can hear your true needs. It's demoralizing to slog through fights - I'll teach you to share things productively and feel closer.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering psychotherapy services to adult individuals.
I treat relationship and sexual health concerns including conflict and miscommunication, sexual functioning issues (erectile dysfunction, sexual pain, anxiety/shame/guilt about sex, orgasmic difficulty, low arousal, loss of sexual interest), concerns with sexual behavior/addiction or sexual fantasy, sexual dissatisfaction and desire discrepancy.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering psychotherapy services to adult individuals.
I treat relationship and sexual health concerns including conflict and miscommunication, sexual functioning issues (erectile dysfunction, sexual pain, anxiety/shame/guilt about sex, orgasmic difficulty, low arousal, loss of sexual interest), concerns with sexual behavior/addiction or sexual fantasy, sexual dissatisfaction and desire discrepancy.
Joe Molinari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55401
You're here because something about sex or your relationship has been a concern for months or maybe years.
You want to feel good about yourself and connected to the people you care about. You want to feel free from past hurt and trauma. You want sex to be safe, pleasure-filled, and, dare I say...fun! You deserve to have a smile on your face when you think about sex and the most intimate connections in your life.
You're here because something about sex or your relationship has been a concern for months or maybe years.
You want to feel good about yourself and connected to the people you care about. You want to feel free from past hurt and trauma. You want sex to be safe, pleasure-filled, and, dare I say...fun! You deserve to have a smile on your face when you think about sex and the most intimate connections in your life.
When you and your partner started dating things were great! You had so much in common, your communication was great, and your sex life was fireworks.
Listen, I get it. Talking about the most important relationship in your life to a total stranger is awkward and vulnerable. I show up as my authentic self so that you feel safe to do the same. I will laugh with you, cuss with you, and cheer you on along the way.
When you and your partner started dating things were great! You had so much in common, your communication was great, and your sex life was fireworks.
Listen, I get it. Talking about the most important relationship in your life to a total stranger is awkward and vulnerable. I show up as my authentic self so that you feel safe to do the same. I will laugh with you, cuss with you, and cheer you on along the way.
I have training in eating disorders, EMDR, human sexuality and Gottman Level 1.
Are you sick of only talking about logistics in your relationship? Do you long for moments of fun and connection? I am an attachment-oriented therapist who sees couples who are ready to find each other again. We can work together to increase communication, look into your shared needs and dreams, and plan for how to meet them as a team. We can talk through value differences and how to make space for each other even when you don’t see eye to eye. As a pre-licensed clinicain, I am supported by my supervisor, allowing double the insight for your care!
I have training in eating disorders, EMDR, human sexuality and Gottman Level 1.
Are you sick of only talking about logistics in your relationship? Do you long for moments of fun and connection? I am an attachment-oriented therapist who sees couples who are ready to find each other again. We can work together to increase communication, look into your shared needs and dreams, and plan for how to meet them as a team. We can talk through value differences and how to make space for each other even when you don’t see eye to eye. As a pre-licensed clinicain, I am supported by my supervisor, allowing double the insight for your care!
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 ->
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist.
The decision to seek therapy is positive and courageous! It is important to find the right therapist to help you with your problems. I take an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy which is client centered and goal driven. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where we work together to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and facilitate personal and relational growth. I assess the biological, psychological and social aspects of a person, couple or family, using a balance of approaches that are attachment based and include insight-oriented and cognitive behavior therapies to treat depression/anxiety, grief, trauma, etc.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist.
The decision to seek therapy is positive and courageous! It is important to find the right therapist to help you with your problems. I take an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy which is client centered and goal driven. I create a safe and non-judgmental space where we work together to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and facilitate personal and relational growth. I assess the biological, psychological and social aspects of a person, couple or family, using a balance of approaches that are attachment based and include insight-oriented and cognitive behavior therapies to treat depression/anxiety, grief, trauma, etc.
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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.