Sex Therapists in New York, NY
Are you experiencing issues with sex, individually or as a couple -- erectile dysfunction (ED), performance anxiety, premature ejaculation, loss of interest in sex, jealousy, problems with porn use, or infidelity?
As a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst specializing in sexual issues and relationship problems, I offer two decades of experience helping people better understand the origins of their problems, as well as coming up with strategies to cope more effectively with them.
Are you experiencing issues with sex, individually or as a couple -- erectile dysfunction (ED), performance anxiety, premature ejaculation, loss of interest in sex, jealousy, problems with porn use, or infidelity?
As a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst specializing in sexual issues and relationship problems, I offer two decades of experience helping people better understand the origins of their problems, as well as coming up with strategies to cope more effectively with them.
I also specialize in helping men navigate challenges around sex, intimacy, and relationships.
If you want to think differently so you can feel and live differently, I can help!
Many of the emotional difficulties we face—anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck—are closely tied to the way we interpret events and the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. Therapy can help you update those patterns so you can respond to life with greater clarity, flexibility, and confidence.
I also specialize in helping men navigate challenges around sex, intimacy, and relationships.
If you want to think differently so you can feel and live differently, I can help!
Many of the emotional difficulties we face—anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck—are closely tied to the way we interpret events and the beliefs we hold about ourselves, others, and the world. Therapy can help you update those patterns so you can respond to life with greater clarity, flexibility, and confidence.
My graduate work included intensive training in sex therapy, as well as Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
I help clients overcome frustrating relationship patterns, self-sabotaging behavior, and persistent depression and anxiety. In our sessions, you'll find a thoughtful, supportive, and creative environment where clients work at the pace most comfortable for them. My approach to therapy seeks to align an individual's feelings, values, and actions. Our emotions motivate our behavior, and when we want to change but seemingly can't, we're often working against our emotional selves. Clients work with me to tap the right motivation to meet their goals. I treat individuals, couples, and parents.
My graduate work included intensive training in sex therapy, as well as Child Parent Relationship Therapy.
I help clients overcome frustrating relationship patterns, self-sabotaging behavior, and persistent depression and anxiety. In our sessions, you'll find a thoughtful, supportive, and creative environment where clients work at the pace most comfortable for them. My approach to therapy seeks to align an individual's feelings, values, and actions. Our emotions motivate our behavior, and when we want to change but seemingly can't, we're often working against our emotional selves. Clients work with me to tap the right motivation to meet their goals. I treat individuals, couples, and parents.
The last thing we want to struggle with is the very thing that helps us endure the challenges of life: relationships, sex, & our bodies.
Sex therapy helps heal the wounds of sexualization - the negative feelings & experiences associated with sex. It addresses sexual dysfunction, "coming out," fantasy, gender identity, negotiating relationships, sexual identity & sexual orientation in a safe and validating environment.
The last thing we want to struggle with is the very thing that helps us endure the challenges of life: relationships, sex, & our bodies.
Sex therapy helps heal the wounds of sexualization - the negative feelings & experiences associated with sex. It addresses sexual dysfunction, "coming out," fantasy, gender identity, negotiating relationships, sexual identity & sexual orientation in a safe and validating environment.
I have institute training in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and sex therapy.
“I’m going to push you, and you should push back at me.” My aim for our therapeutic relationship is to build a safety, but not a sense of complacency. You have already decided to make a change, let’s consciously pursue that. I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that borrows from cognitive-behavioral, narrative and psychodynamic techniques.
I have institute training in LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy and sex therapy.
“I’m going to push you, and you should push back at me.” My aim for our therapeutic relationship is to build a safety, but not a sense of complacency. You have already decided to make a change, let’s consciously pursue that. I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach that borrows from cognitive-behavioral, narrative and psychodynamic techniques.
Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety.
My personal approach is warm, flexible and interactive. I have expertise in sex therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Attachment based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and Couples counseling. I can work flexibly with you to figure out what works the best.
Contact me if you are struggling with relationship difficulties, sex, sexuality concerns, trauma, losses of loved ones, ADHD, depression or anxiety.
My personal approach is warm, flexible and interactive. I have expertise in sex therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness and Attachment based therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family therapy and Couples counseling. I can work flexibly with you to figure out what works the best.
Express Yourself
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST-S, AF-EMDR
15 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
We work with people who are questioning, transitioning, experimenting, reimagining, or reclaiming their relationship to sex and intimacy.
We believe that sex and pleasure are powerful sites of healing and liberation. We're honored to support people in moving through shame, reclaiming agency, and creating relationships—monogamous, poly, kinky, queer, or otherwise—that are rooted in authenticity, mutual respect, and joy. We are trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, EFT & Psychoanalysis.
We work with people who are questioning, transitioning, experimenting, reimagining, or reclaiming their relationship to sex and intimacy.
We believe that sex and pleasure are powerful sites of healing and liberation. We're honored to support people in moving through shame, reclaiming agency, and creating relationships—monogamous, poly, kinky, queer, or otherwise—that are rooted in authenticity, mutual respect, and joy. We are trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, EFT & Psychoanalysis.
I specialize in sex and sexuality related disorders (such as " sex addiction," sexual abuse, performance anxiety, & ED), trauma and stress related disorders (such as PTSD) from a variety of causes, mood disorders (such as Anxiety and Depression), and Cluster C personality disorders (OCPD, AVPD, & Dependent PD).
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportively confrontational. It's collaborative because I’ll explain what we’re doing and why, so that we can engage in the process together. It's supportively confrontational because something isn't working and needs to change. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
I specialize in sex and sexuality related disorders (such as " sex addiction," sexual abuse, performance anxiety, & ED), trauma and stress related disorders (such as PTSD) from a variety of causes, mood disorders (such as Anxiety and Depression), and Cluster C personality disorders (OCPD, AVPD, & Dependent PD).
I work to meet people where they are and help them to unravel psychological problems that are negatively impacting their lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportively confrontational. It's collaborative because I’ll explain what we’re doing and why, so that we can engage in the process together. It's supportively confrontational because something isn't working and needs to change. My goal is to help people to get back on the path towards happiness and living as well as they can.
Past hurts, traumas in childhood or adolescence, negative family messages about sexuality, body image issues, present-day stresses, betrayals of trust, and experiences of loss, may all contribute to this hesitancy.
My clinical training is rooted in psychodynamic abuse-focused therapy. I have a strong foundation in working with trauma, the body and PTSD. In addition, I am a practitioner of Sandtray-Worldplay therapy (Vision Quest Into Symbolic Reality) - an expressive arts modality that may lead to surprising "aha" moments & shifts for both individuals and couples.
Past hurts, traumas in childhood or adolescence, negative family messages about sexuality, body image issues, present-day stresses, betrayals of trust, and experiences of loss, may all contribute to this hesitancy.
My clinical training is rooted in psychodynamic abuse-focused therapy. I have a strong foundation in working with trauma, the body and PTSD. In addition, I am a practitioner of Sandtray-Worldplay therapy (Vision Quest Into Symbolic Reality) - an expressive arts modality that may lead to surprising "aha" moments & shifts for both individuals and couples.
Whether the collapse is "out there" or "in here," it often seems the world is collapsing. Many of us seek therapy because the sense of losing our mind, ourselves, our loved ones, or our livelihood is terrifying, and the real threats of psychic catastrophes are debilitating. Knowing what we want becomes increasingly difficult, and we struggle to take shape and hold on to ourselves in the presence of others. We fold up or fold in to protect ourselves and our relationships, but then aloneness, desperation, panic, and self-attack set in.
Whether the collapse is "out there" or "in here," it often seems the world is collapsing. Many of us seek therapy because the sense of losing our mind, ourselves, our loved ones, or our livelihood is terrifying, and the real threats of psychic catastrophes are debilitating. Knowing what we want becomes increasingly difficult, and we struggle to take shape and hold on to ourselves in the presence of others. We fold up or fold in to protect ourselves and our relationships, but then aloneness, desperation, panic, and self-attack set in.
In addition, I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
People often tell me they want a therapist who will both listen AND have something to say. I believe that emotional safety and good two-way communication must be established in order for therapy to be successful.
In addition, I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
People often tell me they want a therapist who will both listen AND have something to say. I believe that emotional safety and good two-way communication must be established in order for therapy to be successful.
I am a passionate Asian-American psychotherapist who provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, sex-positive, and kink-affirming therapy services.
I believe the foundation for effective therapy is a brave space that embodies curiosity, safety, compassion, empathy, accountability, and, most importantly, hope. While therapy can sometimes bring up many uncomfortable feelings and memories, I meet my clients’ discomfort with a nuanced balance of mindfulness and comradery.
I am a passionate Asian-American psychotherapist who provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, sex-positive, and kink-affirming therapy services.
I believe the foundation for effective therapy is a brave space that embodies curiosity, safety, compassion, empathy, accountability, and, most importantly, hope. While therapy can sometimes bring up many uncomfortable feelings and memories, I meet my clients’ discomfort with a nuanced balance of mindfulness and comradery.
I am passionate about relationship dynamics, communication, intimacy, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I enjoy helping clients find their voices, navigate the discomfort of disappointing, understand the pull of avoidance, and develop more effective ways to communicate. I am passionate about consent conversations and honoring boundaries. I also enjoy helping clients develop a different relationship with thoughts and feelings, and making behavioral changes.
I am passionate about relationship dynamics, communication, intimacy, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I enjoy helping clients find their voices, navigate the discomfort of disappointing, understand the pull of avoidance, and develop more effective ways to communicate. I am passionate about consent conversations and honoring boundaries. I also enjoy helping clients develop a different relationship with thoughts and feelings, and making behavioral changes.
I work primarily with men on men's topics: sex and intimacy, family and fatherhood, attachment and conflict resolution.
I believe the therapist-client relationship relies on mutual trust which is earned, not given. Having clear and measurable goals provides a strong foundation and accountability for our time together. With mutual trust and clear goals, I will help you build bridges between the unrealistic ideal self and the authentic self. Together we will explore and challenge ‘automatic’ routines and responses, develop discomfort tolerance and practice self-compassion. I offer radical acceptance, self-efficacy, compassion, empathy, trust, pushback, and validation.
I work primarily with men on men's topics: sex and intimacy, family and fatherhood, attachment and conflict resolution.
I believe the therapist-client relationship relies on mutual trust which is earned, not given. Having clear and measurable goals provides a strong foundation and accountability for our time together. With mutual trust and clear goals, I will help you build bridges between the unrealistic ideal self and the authentic self. Together we will explore and challenge ‘automatic’ routines and responses, develop discomfort tolerance and practice self-compassion. I offer radical acceptance, self-efficacy, compassion, empathy, trust, pushback, and validation.
You’re a high achiever but feel disconnected from your emotions, caught in the cycle of meeting family or societal expectations. You want to explore what genuinely makes you happy, taking charge of your own narrative. Maybe your relationship—whether monogamous or open/polyamorous—seems stuck in misunderstandings, jealousy, or communication breakdowns. Your goal is to escape old patterns, rebuild intimacy, and nurture a relationship founded on mutual respect and open dialogue. Ultimately, you strive for a personal and relational life that reflects your true desires, free from external pressures.
You’re a high achiever but feel disconnected from your emotions, caught in the cycle of meeting family or societal expectations. You want to explore what genuinely makes you happy, taking charge of your own narrative. Maybe your relationship—whether monogamous or open/polyamorous—seems stuck in misunderstandings, jealousy, or communication breakdowns. Your goal is to escape old patterns, rebuild intimacy, and nurture a relationship founded on mutual respect and open dialogue. Ultimately, you strive for a personal and relational life that reflects your true desires, free from external pressures.
Additionally, I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based theories. You can learn more about my practice at www.hattabtherapy.com
Additionally, I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based theories. You can learn more about my practice at www.hattabtherapy.com
At Manhattan Sex Therapy, our team provides expert support to help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of intimacy, relationships, and sexual health.
Our experienced team addresses a diverse range of concerns, including:
Pleasure After Religious Trauma
Female Orgasm Challenges
Better Sex for Men
Aging Women & Sexual Health
Pleasure After Chem- Sex/Addiction
Pleasure After Medical Trauma (e.g., stoma, prostatectomy)
Problematic Sexual Behavior/ Sex Addiction
Premature Ejaculation
Vaginismus/ Pain During Sex
At Manhattan Sex Therapy, our team provides expert support to help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of intimacy, relationships, and sexual health.
Our experienced team addresses a diverse range of concerns, including:
Pleasure After Religious Trauma
Female Orgasm Challenges
Better Sex for Men
Aging Women & Sexual Health
Pleasure After Chem- Sex/Addiction
Pleasure After Medical Trauma (e.g., stoma, prostatectomy)
Problematic Sexual Behavior/ Sex Addiction
Premature Ejaculation
Vaginismus/ Pain During Sex
I work with clients (individuals and couples) seeking therapeutic support regarding relationship goals, and have specific training in intimacy challenges and how previous experiences affect our current relationships. I bring a sensitive therapeutic approach and utilize various methods to provide my clients with strategies and tools for understanding themselves. I create a safe and supportive space for non-judgmental and reflective growth. I feel that successful therapy involves identifying and bridging gaps between where we are and where we want to be.
I work with clients (individuals and couples) seeking therapeutic support regarding relationship goals, and have specific training in intimacy challenges and how previous experiences affect our current relationships. I bring a sensitive therapeutic approach and utilize various methods to provide my clients with strategies and tools for understanding themselves. I create a safe and supportive space for non-judgmental and reflective growth. I feel that successful therapy involves identifying and bridging gaps between where we are and where we want to be.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), and AAMFT Clinical Fellow.
You may be reaching out because your relationship no longer feels steady or connected. Trust has been disrupted through infidelity, secrecy, or unresolved conflict. Communication has broken down, leaving conversations tense, defensive, or avoided altogether. Sexual connection may feel strained or distant, adding another layer of frustration and uncertainty. You may still be committed to the relationship, yet feel caught in patterns that no longer bring closeness or relief. You want a clearer understanding of what has shifted between you and help finding a way forward that feels honest, grounded, and sustainable.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist (CST), and AAMFT Clinical Fellow.
You may be reaching out because your relationship no longer feels steady or connected. Trust has been disrupted through infidelity, secrecy, or unresolved conflict. Communication has broken down, leaving conversations tense, defensive, or avoided altogether. Sexual connection may feel strained or distant, adding another layer of frustration and uncertainty. You may still be committed to the relationship, yet feel caught in patterns that no longer bring closeness or relief. You want a clearer understanding of what has shifted between you and help finding a way forward that feels honest, grounded, and sustainable.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).
I am also a Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst, Certified Gestalt Therapist, and CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). In my practice, I utilize a modern psychoanalytic approach to delve into unconscious patterns and conflicts. I aim to support you gain insight, foster personal growth and healing.
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT).
I am also a Nationally Certified Psychoanalyst, Certified Gestalt Therapist, and CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist). In my practice, I utilize a modern psychoanalytic approach to delve into unconscious patterns and conflicts. I aim to support you gain insight, foster personal growth and healing.
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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.