Sex Therapists in Beaverton, OR
Completing additional coursework to become a Certified Sex Therapist (CST).
I am accepting new Tele-Therapy individuals & couples in Oregon and Florida. It takes a lot of courage to admit you need help. However, it's the first step. I am excited to work with a vast array of clients, including those in the LGBTQ+/BDSM/Kink/Consensual Non-Monogamy community and those with religious shame, veterans, & those with criminal & substance use histories. If you are seeking internal stability and grounding, I would love to help facilitate personal growth in a compassionate and safe environment. My goal is to help you move towards self-acceptance and away from shame.
Completing additional coursework to become a Certified Sex Therapist (CST).
I am accepting new Tele-Therapy individuals & couples in Oregon and Florida. It takes a lot of courage to admit you need help. However, it's the first step. I am excited to work with a vast array of clients, including those in the LGBTQ+/BDSM/Kink/Consensual Non-Monogamy community and those with religious shame, veterans, & those with criminal & substance use histories. If you are seeking internal stability and grounding, I would love to help facilitate personal growth in a compassionate and safe environment. My goal is to help you move towards self-acceptance and away from shame.
We pride ourselves on providing sex positive therapy to all individuals in our community.
We understand relationships and individuals. Whether you’re struggling with communication, sexual connection, or infidelity, our expert therapists know how to help you find your way back to each other. It’ll require some hard work, but we’re here to help you do the heavy lifting.
We pride ourselves on providing sex positive therapy to all individuals in our community.
We understand relationships and individuals. Whether you’re struggling with communication, sexual connection, or infidelity, our expert therapists know how to help you find your way back to each other. It’ll require some hard work, but we’re here to help you do the heavy lifting.
I offer both traditional general therapy and sex therapy, with a current focus in my practice on treating sexual pain disorders (such as dyspareunia and vaginismus), anxiety about sex, coping with low desire in self or partnership, building sexual & relationship security and confidence, and coping with stress brought on by relationship difficulties including: finding a dating partner, moving in together, managing conflict, balancing household responsibilities fairly, break-ups/divorce, and exploring an open-relationship.
I utilize a custom therapy approach drawing from the cognitive therapies & interpersonal neurobiology while integrating creative approaches as desired from the fields of art therapy, depth & archetypal psychology, personality typology, and existential therapy. I have advanced education & training in couples/relationship work, art therapy, and sex therapy.
I offer both traditional general therapy and sex therapy, with a current focus in my practice on treating sexual pain disorders (such as dyspareunia and vaginismus), anxiety about sex, coping with low desire in self or partnership, building sexual & relationship security and confidence, and coping with stress brought on by relationship difficulties including: finding a dating partner, moving in together, managing conflict, balancing household responsibilities fairly, break-ups/divorce, and exploring an open-relationship.
I utilize a custom therapy approach drawing from the cognitive therapies & interpersonal neurobiology while integrating creative approaches as desired from the fields of art therapy, depth & archetypal psychology, personality typology, and existential therapy. I have advanced education & training in couples/relationship work, art therapy, and sex therapy.
Accepting New Clients in Oregon and Washington State - I am passionate about working with diverse relational systems exploring ways to build feelings of emotional and physical connection, rebuild trust from attachment ruptures, explore your relationship with intimacy and sex, and address conflict and communication patterns.
In both individual and relational therapy, I help clients build communication and conflict management skills such as identifying and interrupting the conflict cycle to reduce the intensity and form connection. I aim to support you in forming a healthy relationship with sex and intimacy and feeling empowered around your sexuality and needs.
Accepting New Clients in Oregon and Washington State - I am passionate about working with diverse relational systems exploring ways to build feelings of emotional and physical connection, rebuild trust from attachment ruptures, explore your relationship with intimacy and sex, and address conflict and communication patterns.
In both individual and relational therapy, I help clients build communication and conflict management skills such as identifying and interrupting the conflict cycle to reduce the intensity and form connection. I aim to support you in forming a healthy relationship with sex and intimacy and feeling empowered around your sexuality and needs.
With a compassionate, IFS-informed, and trauma- and sex-positive approach, I support you in understanding the parts shaped by fear or self-criticism and guide you toward greater healing, empowerment, and connection with yourself and others.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, shame, or past trauma that impacts your relationships or sense of self? Maybe you feel disconnected from your body, uncertain about your needs, or find intimacy confusing or overwhelming. You’re not alone. In therapy we can gently explore the beliefs, patterns, and parts of you that may be keeping you stuck. Together we’ll work toward healing, connection, and self-acceptance, helping you move from surviving to thriving in both your daily life and your relationships.
With a compassionate, IFS-informed, and trauma- and sex-positive approach, I support you in understanding the parts shaped by fear or self-criticism and guide you toward greater healing, empowerment, and connection with yourself and others.
Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, shame, or past trauma that impacts your relationships or sense of self? Maybe you feel disconnected from your body, uncertain about your needs, or find intimacy confusing or overwhelming. You’re not alone. In therapy we can gently explore the beliefs, patterns, and parts of you that may be keeping you stuck. Together we’ll work toward healing, connection, and self-acceptance, helping you move from surviving to thriving in both your daily life and your relationships.
Have you had desires of what your sex life or relationships could look like, but never known how to make that a reality?
I specialize in working with adult individuals and partners navigating sexuality, identity and relationships. I offer you a warm and open space to explore your goals and desires, paired with extensive training in sex therapy. You can expect an open, supportive, and curious ear, as well as someone who will challenge, encourage and educate.
Have you had desires of what your sex life or relationships could look like, but never known how to make that a reality?
I specialize in working with adult individuals and partners navigating sexuality, identity and relationships. I offer you a warm and open space to explore your goals and desires, paired with extensive training in sex therapy. You can expect an open, supportive, and curious ear, as well as someone who will challenge, encourage and educate.
I use a strengths-based, trauma informed, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, sex positive, intersectional, and client centered approach.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, and compassionate. My goal is to create a safe and warm space, so each client feels comfortable sharing what's on their mind and in their heart. This may include diving into trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent a person from feeling at peace and operating at their highest potential. The philosophy that guides my work is that everyone has the inner wisdom needed to thrive. My role is to help clients access this inner wisdom so they can heal, grow and live the fulfilling life they are seeking.
I use a strengths-based, trauma informed, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, sex positive, intersectional, and client centered approach.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, and compassionate. My goal is to create a safe and warm space, so each client feels comfortable sharing what's on their mind and in their heart. This may include diving into trauma, grief, and other challenging life experiences that prevent a person from feeling at peace and operating at their highest potential. The philosophy that guides my work is that everyone has the inner wisdom needed to thrive. My role is to help clients access this inner wisdom so they can heal, grow and live the fulfilling life they are seeking.
Neurofeedback, EMDR, Trauma Treatment, Stress, Anxiety and Distress, Depression, Grief, Obsessions, Psychological Abuse, Self-esteem, Sexuality , Relationship Conflicts, Parenting Management, Anger Management, Behavior Modification, Self-Esteem Issues, Weight Loss, Adjustment Disorders, and Family Counseling.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
Neurofeedback, EMDR, Trauma Treatment, Stress, Anxiety and Distress, Depression, Grief, Obsessions, Psychological Abuse, Self-esteem, Sexuality , Relationship Conflicts, Parenting Management, Anger Management, Behavior Modification, Self-Esteem Issues, Weight Loss, Adjustment Disorders, and Family Counseling.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from different backgrounds and needs. We use different and personalized techniques/strategies to help you get to the root of the problem, make conscious change to find stability, growth, problem resolution, and emotional relief. NEUROFEEDBACK and EMDR modalities to address many issues. Please visit our webpage at www.barcelonacounseling.org
You deserve therapy that sees the whole you- your story, your identities, and your strengths. As a neuroqueer therapist, I specialize in supporting trauma survivors, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, neurodivergent folx, and couples, as well as those navigating life transitions, grief, and systemic oppression. I understand the importance of honoring the intersecting identities and systemic influences that shape each person’s journey. My approach is grounded in feminist, multicultural, and relational-cultural therapy, and I incorporate mindfulness-based techniques along with evidence-based tools from ACT and DBT.
You deserve therapy that sees the whole you- your story, your identities, and your strengths. As a neuroqueer therapist, I specialize in supporting trauma survivors, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, neurodivergent folx, and couples, as well as those navigating life transitions, grief, and systemic oppression. I understand the importance of honoring the intersecting identities and systemic influences that shape each person’s journey. My approach is grounded in feminist, multicultural, and relational-cultural therapy, and I incorporate mindfulness-based techniques along with evidence-based tools from ACT and DBT.
Additional training in sex therapy.
You may feel isolated or overwhelmed by close relationships. Despite your efforts, you may feel like you're stuck in cycles that feel intractable. Relationship therapy can help you and the people you love to improve communication, deepen understanding, reprioritize joy/pleasure and promote hope. Therapy can help you to heal. Whether you are experiencing exasperation, grief, disillusionment, boredom, loneliness or something else, we can work to foster flexibility, empathy, vulnerability and resilience. I’d love to learn more about you and your loved ones, and see if we feel like a good initial fit for therapy.
Additional training in sex therapy.
You may feel isolated or overwhelmed by close relationships. Despite your efforts, you may feel like you're stuck in cycles that feel intractable. Relationship therapy can help you and the people you love to improve communication, deepen understanding, reprioritize joy/pleasure and promote hope. Therapy can help you to heal. Whether you are experiencing exasperation, grief, disillusionment, boredom, loneliness or something else, we can work to foster flexibility, empathy, vulnerability and resilience. I’d love to learn more about you and your loved ones, and see if we feel like a good initial fit for therapy.
I view my work as an honor and a privilege, to support individuals who are motivated to understand themselves, release the weight of their past, & step into their true potential. One of my greatest joys is working with clients who are ready to heal old wounds, strengthen their sense of self, & create a more meaningful, authentic, and fulfilling life.
My experience includes supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD/trauma, relationship/communication struggles, & attachment challenges. I also walk alongside those exploring their spirituality—encouraging curiosity, self-discovery, & growth.
I view my work as an honor and a privilege, to support individuals who are motivated to understand themselves, release the weight of their past, & step into their true potential. One of my greatest joys is working with clients who are ready to heal old wounds, strengthen their sense of self, & create a more meaningful, authentic, and fulfilling life.
My experience includes supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD/trauma, relationship/communication struggles, & attachment challenges. I also walk alongside those exploring their spirituality—encouraging curiosity, self-discovery, & growth.
A changing or fluctuating relationship to sexuality?
Among the therapeutic approaches I use, I incorporate immediacy into my work. This means, at times, I share my reactions to what's happening between us in the moment. This brings attention to your patterns of relating to others, and can challenge defensiveness or increase your self-awareness while building relational skills.
A changing or fluctuating relationship to sexuality?
Among the therapeutic approaches I use, I incorporate immediacy into my work. This means, at times, I share my reactions to what's happening between us in the moment. This brings attention to your patterns of relating to others, and can challenge defensiveness or increase your self-awareness while building relational skills.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
Hi there! I’m Michelle Ficalora, and I’m a mental health clinician intern here at Positive Inner Self, working towards becoming a LCSW. I’m currently a Clinical Social Work Associate. My pronouns are she/they, and I am trauma-informed and LGBTQIA+ allied. I specialize in working with clients of all ages, helping to address both the symptoms and root causes of your stressors in individual or group sessions. I’ll help guide you on the way to reaching your goals, using humor, play, and light physical engagement to keep things moving.
I help people who seek to increase awareness, strengths, intelligence (IQ and EQ), resiliency, create empowering processes and solutions leading to meaningful life engagement, and improving quality of life. I have worked with all ages, backgrounds and issues, individuals, couples and families. I have found the best predictor of effective therapy is how well the client connects with the therapist. I am open to working with all people, cultures and concerns.
I help people who seek to increase awareness, strengths, intelligence (IQ and EQ), resiliency, create empowering processes and solutions leading to meaningful life engagement, and improving quality of life. I have worked with all ages, backgrounds and issues, individuals, couples and families. I have found the best predictor of effective therapy is how well the client connects with the therapist. I am open to working with all people, cultures and concerns.
I have also trained with Martha Kauppi, a nationally recognized therapist and educator on treating and assessing client issues around sex, sexual health, and other relational intimacy challenges.
I am passionate about helping clients find the help they need. My work is for individuals and couples from all backgrounds, whether they are in traditional or non-traditional partnerships. While I provide therapy for a wide variety of issues, my focus is on relationships, life transitions and women's issues. I want to help individuals and couples find new ways to see, experience and respond to those parts of themselves or their partner that may be challenging. My goal is that you will find my therapeutic style to be very caring, collaborative, supportive, individual and unique to your personal and cultural needs.
I have also trained with Martha Kauppi, a nationally recognized therapist and educator on treating and assessing client issues around sex, sexual health, and other relational intimacy challenges.
I am passionate about helping clients find the help they need. My work is for individuals and couples from all backgrounds, whether they are in traditional or non-traditional partnerships. While I provide therapy for a wide variety of issues, my focus is on relationships, life transitions and women's issues. I want to help individuals and couples find new ways to see, experience and respond to those parts of themselves or their partner that may be challenging. My goal is that you will find my therapeutic style to be very caring, collaborative, supportive, individual and unique to your personal and cultural needs.
BrightSpire Health is a comprehensive in-person and telehealth-based outpatient behavioral health practice with immediate availability for Therapy Services in Beaverton and NE Portland. BSH offers therapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We understand the urgency felt when ready to begin the therapy journey and are committed to connecting you with a therapist same week of your call if requested. We offer a warm and welcoming space in which clients can feel safe to discuss what is most important to them. We look forward to hearing from you!
BrightSpire Health is a comprehensive in-person and telehealth-based outpatient behavioral health practice with immediate availability for Therapy Services in Beaverton and NE Portland. BSH offers therapy services for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We understand the urgency felt when ready to begin the therapy journey and are committed to connecting you with a therapist same week of your call if requested. We offer a warm and welcoming space in which clients can feel safe to discuss what is most important to them. We look forward to hearing from you!
Relationships are hard, I won't judge you or your loved ones. Let's work together to find a path to a deeper and more fulfilling connection. I specialize in working with couples and polycules facing a variety of issues. I am comfortable working with conflict and I would love to be invited in to that argument that always turns out nasty. I've helped people let go of resentment, understand the impact of their childhood trauma, learn to communicate better, and find a way to stop fighting so much with the people they love the most. With accountability, love, and dedication, you can get through this. I can help.
Relationships are hard, I won't judge you or your loved ones. Let's work together to find a path to a deeper and more fulfilling connection. I specialize in working with couples and polycules facing a variety of issues. I am comfortable working with conflict and I would love to be invited in to that argument that always turns out nasty. I've helped people let go of resentment, understand the impact of their childhood trauma, learn to communicate better, and find a way to stop fighting so much with the people they love the most. With accountability, love, and dedication, you can get through this. I can help.
Additionally, I specialize in working with folx transitioning into adulthood, individuals exploring their various identities including gender and sexuality identities, and survivors of trauma related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
I provide individual therapy services that pull from modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to create a trauma informed, supportive space. I additionally practice with a Health at Every Size approach, and believe in every client where they are at.
Additionally, I specialize in working with folx transitioning into adulthood, individuals exploring their various identities including gender and sexuality identities, and survivors of trauma related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
I provide individual therapy services that pull from modalities including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and more to create a trauma informed, supportive space. I additionally practice with a Health at Every Size approach, and believe in every client where they are at.
My specialties are anxiety, depression, men’s issues, sex/pornography addiction, life transitions, and emotional discovery.
Hello my name is Taylor, (He/Him) nice to meet you. I am currently accepting new patients in Oregon and Washington. My goal in our work is to help individuals increase self-awareness by providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also assist in clients developing a plan of action, and supporting them in implementing new behaviors and habits. I am trained in advanced trauma therapies, allowing clients to do the deeper work that they need to truly heal.
My specialties are anxiety, depression, men’s issues, sex/pornography addiction, life transitions, and emotional discovery.
Hello my name is Taylor, (He/Him) nice to meet you. I am currently accepting new patients in Oregon and Washington. My goal in our work is to help individuals increase self-awareness by providing a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I can also assist in clients developing a plan of action, and supporting them in implementing new behaviors and habits. I am trained in advanced trauma therapies, allowing clients to do the deeper work that they need to truly heal.
Are you struggling with a painful history, stressful life events, or a tumultuous past that’s affecting your relationships and intimacy? Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, or the everyday challenges that seem overwhelming, there are healthy and effective ways to cope. Therapy offers a safe space where you can learn constructive and objective ways to manage these hardships. Whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, finding a compassionate and supportive provider can help you make the shift you need. It’s time to move forward and get unstuck, so you can begin to experience the connected life you deserve.
Are you struggling with a painful history, stressful life events, or a tumultuous past that’s affecting your relationships and intimacy? Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, or the everyday challenges that seem overwhelming, there are healthy and effective ways to cope. Therapy offers a safe space where you can learn constructive and objective ways to manage these hardships. Whether through individual, couples, or family counseling, finding a compassionate and supportive provider can help you make the shift you need. It’s time to move forward and get unstuck, so you can begin to experience the connected life you deserve.
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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.