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I work with individuals and partnerships on a wide variety of issues including sexuality & gender, relationship to food and body, disordered eating, sexual trauma, and unpacking religious upbringings.
Sometimes we end up living our lives based off of other people’s values, expectations, or societal norms rather than figuring out what feels true for us. And before we know it, life can feel like an old sweater that once was cozy, but doesn’t quite fit right anymore. We are growing and changing humans after all! Therapy can be a place where we practice taking off our masks, and discover our own truths. Where we learn about who we are underneath other’s expectations, and in turn strengthen feelings of pleasure, joy, and deepen relationships.
I work with individuals and partnerships on a wide variety of issues including sexuality & gender, relationship to food and body, disordered eating, sexual trauma, and unpacking religious upbringings.
Sometimes we end up living our lives based off of other people’s values, expectations, or societal norms rather than figuring out what feels true for us. And before we know it, life can feel like an old sweater that once was cozy, but doesn’t quite fit right anymore. We are growing and changing humans after all! Therapy can be a place where we practice taking off our masks, and discover our own truths. Where we learn about who we are underneath other’s expectations, and in turn strengthen feelings of pleasure, joy, and deepen relationships.
My areas of clinical focus are oppositional defiance and conduct disorders, cluster B personalities, and sex therapy with a trauma informed approach.
Navigating conflict and emotional response is a crucial part of the human experience. In some cases, these challenges can become overwhelming or put us in positions where we feel disconnected from our authentic selves. Working with a mental health professional can help us to navigate our individual needs. I believe in an integrative model, prioritizing autonomy and truth to oneself.
My areas of clinical focus are oppositional defiance and conduct disorders, cluster B personalities, and sex therapy with a trauma informed approach.
Navigating conflict and emotional response is a crucial part of the human experience. In some cases, these challenges can become overwhelming or put us in positions where we feel disconnected from our authentic selves. Working with a mental health professional can help us to navigate our individual needs. I believe in an integrative model, prioritizing autonomy and truth to oneself.
Hi, I'm Griffin! I specialize in gender and sexuality, including gender transition, kink, and nonmonogamy. I work with adults, couples, and teens ages 14+. I take a non-pathologizing, interdisciplinary approach, blending tools and insights from behavioral economics, creative writing, mindfulness, and positive psychology. I meet my clients with gentle humor, professionalism, and curiosity.
Hi, I'm Griffin! I specialize in gender and sexuality, including gender transition, kink, and nonmonogamy. I work with adults, couples, and teens ages 14+. I take a non-pathologizing, interdisciplinary approach, blending tools and insights from behavioral economics, creative writing, mindfulness, and positive psychology. I meet my clients with gentle humor, professionalism, and curiosity.
If you're ready to get un-stuck and create a sex life that really works for both of you, I encourage you to reach out to me.
Feeling stuck in your sex life? Feel disconnected from your partner? Feeling shut down and turned off? You are not alone and sex counseling can help. Hi, I’m Lori and I specialize in helping individuals and couples like you to find their way to more passionate and connected sex lives. Sex and relationships don’t come with instruction manuals, and even the best of partners can struggle to keep their sex lives passionate and intimate over the long haul. As a certified sex counselor, I know that everyone can use a little help sometimes to build the passionate, intimate sex lives that work for them.
If you're ready to get un-stuck and create a sex life that really works for both of you, I encourage you to reach out to me.
Feeling stuck in your sex life? Feel disconnected from your partner? Feeling shut down and turned off? You are not alone and sex counseling can help. Hi, I’m Lori and I specialize in helping individuals and couples like you to find their way to more passionate and connected sex lives. Sex and relationships don’t come with instruction manuals, and even the best of partners can struggle to keep their sex lives passionate and intimate over the long haul. As a certified sex counselor, I know that everyone can use a little help sometimes to build the passionate, intimate sex lives that work for them.
Our sex therapists are certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
We are confidential, open-minded, comprehensive and whole-person centered. The spectrum of human sexuality is vast, and our goal is helping you find your own wellness regarding sexual issues. The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness provides care for common and complex sexual, intimacy, and relationship issues in people of all genders and ages. The Center is comprised of a sexual medicine specialist as well as a team of certified sex therapists and sex therapists in training. In addition to medical evaluation and treatment of sexual issues, we offer individual, relational, and group therapy.
Our sex therapists are certified by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
We are confidential, open-minded, comprehensive and whole-person centered. The spectrum of human sexuality is vast, and our goal is helping you find your own wellness regarding sexual issues. The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness provides care for common and complex sexual, intimacy, and relationship issues in people of all genders and ages. The Center is comprised of a sexual medicine specialist as well as a team of certified sex therapists and sex therapists in training. In addition to medical evaluation and treatment of sexual issues, we offer individual, relational, and group therapy.
I have helped dozens of women in your place hop off the sexual anxiety hamster wheel and I can help you too.
If you are a woman who is the lower libido partner in your intimate relationship, you're likely stuck on the sexual anxiety hamster wheel. If you’re stuck here, then sex means stress. At least once or twice a week, you feel dread about when the next time might be that your partner will want to have sex because you are rarely in the mood for it. You avoid cuddling, hugging, and kissing your partner out of fear that if you do, they will think you are in the mood. You pull away when your partner tries to hug or kiss you and you look busy or say you are busy to avoid their affection turning into a request for sex. Sounds familiar?
I have helped dozens of women in your place hop off the sexual anxiety hamster wheel and I can help you too.
If you are a woman who is the lower libido partner in your intimate relationship, you're likely stuck on the sexual anxiety hamster wheel. If you’re stuck here, then sex means stress. At least once or twice a week, you feel dread about when the next time might be that your partner will want to have sex because you are rarely in the mood for it. You avoid cuddling, hugging, and kissing your partner out of fear that if you do, they will think you are in the mood. You pull away when your partner tries to hug or kiss you and you look busy or say you are busy to avoid their affection turning into a request for sex. Sounds familiar?
"Poverty is not just being without food it is the absence of love."
Perhaps you have been in therapy before and it did not work very well. The Heartbeat Method© of Body Centered Psychotherapy offers an innovative alternative approach to recovery which integrates traditional and spiritual approaches to healing. It helps you to rediscover aliveness, zest for life, strength through finding peace, heal your body, find love through healing your sexuality, improve your relationships and sex life. My approach will assist you in experiencing freedom from anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, chronic body pain or tension, heal your childhood
"Poverty is not just being without food it is the absence of love."
Perhaps you have been in therapy before and it did not work very well. The Heartbeat Method© of Body Centered Psychotherapy offers an innovative alternative approach to recovery which integrates traditional and spiritual approaches to healing. It helps you to rediscover aliveness, zest for life, strength through finding peace, heal your body, find love through healing your sexuality, improve your relationships and sex life. My approach will assist you in experiencing freedom from anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, chronic body pain or tension, heal your childhood
As individuals and couples, teens to elders, I support you through life transitions, addressing resultant stress/anxiety/depression regarding relationships, academia, parenting, sexuality, retirement, self.
I'd like to support you to discover your strengths, resiliency and feel empowered in your life, schooling and relationships. Together, in a warm, safe, collaborative environment, we create a positive path towards your well-being to deal with anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Utilizing your inherent strengths and coping strategies with new successful skills and approaches, we will uncover negative thought patterns or behaviors, stuck places, and create new pathways. Reconnecting with your healthy self, we will navigate through present transitions, pain or loss to transform your connection with yourself and others.
As individuals and couples, teens to elders, I support you through life transitions, addressing resultant stress/anxiety/depression regarding relationships, academia, parenting, sexuality, retirement, self.
I'd like to support you to discover your strengths, resiliency and feel empowered in your life, schooling and relationships. Together, in a warm, safe, collaborative environment, we create a positive path towards your well-being to deal with anxiety, depression, procrastination and stress. Utilizing your inherent strengths and coping strategies with new successful skills and approaches, we will uncover negative thought patterns or behaviors, stuck places, and create new pathways. Reconnecting with your healthy self, we will navigate through present transitions, pain or loss to transform your connection with yourself and others.
Compassionate Connections Sex & Couples Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ithaca, NY 14850 (Online Only)
Everyone defines relationships differently, and there is no one size fits all approach to life, sex, partnership, or therapy.
Jessica is certified in Family Therapy & Couples Therapy; I am a supportive and kink-affirming therapist and I love helping couples (and individuals) learn to effectively communicate, create intimacy and connection, reignite chemistry and provide sex education; because the sexual life you desire doesn't have to be out of reach! I am comfortable hearing about those spicy desires so that I can empower you to share them with your partner(s) in a safe and non-judgmental way. I specialize in couples counseling & sex therapy. There is nothing taboo or off limits to anything you share with me, as your psychological safety is my priority.
Everyone defines relationships differently, and there is no one size fits all approach to life, sex, partnership, or therapy.
Jessica is certified in Family Therapy & Couples Therapy; I am a supportive and kink-affirming therapist and I love helping couples (and individuals) learn to effectively communicate, create intimacy and connection, reignite chemistry and provide sex education; because the sexual life you desire doesn't have to be out of reach! I am comfortable hearing about those spicy desires so that I can empower you to share them with your partner(s) in a safe and non-judgmental way. I specialize in couples counseling & sex therapy. There is nothing taboo or off limits to anything you share with me, as your psychological safety is my priority.
Janie Kleinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsford, NY 14534
When you are struggling with sexual concerns, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help.
Talking about sex can be a liberating and empowering experience. You might be experiencing a decrease in sexual desire, struggling with sexual function, or wanting to explore what sexuality looks like for you. These topics and the entire spectrum of sexual concerns and questions are valid and deserve to be heard. Many folks avoid addressing sexual wellness concerns because of the shame, fear, and anxiety they feel around sex and their bodies. Working towards more fulfilling sexual connections with ourselves and others can spark deep reflection and growth in our lives. I work best with individuals who are eager to explore and learn.
When you are struggling with sexual concerns, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help.
Talking about sex can be a liberating and empowering experience. You might be experiencing a decrease in sexual desire, struggling with sexual function, or wanting to explore what sexuality looks like for you. These topics and the entire spectrum of sexual concerns and questions are valid and deserve to be heard. Many folks avoid addressing sexual wellness concerns because of the shame, fear, and anxiety they feel around sex and their bodies. Working towards more fulfilling sexual connections with ourselves and others can spark deep reflection and growth in our lives. I work best with individuals who are eager to explore and learn.
As I work toward becoming a certified sex therapist, my focus remains on your unique experiences and goals.
Are you seeking a safe space to explore your sexuality or navigate the complexities of intimacy? Whether you're a couple looking to strengthen your relationship, an individual facing challenges with sexual functioning, or someone wanting to better understand your desires, I’m here to support you. In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate environment where we can address not only your sexual health but also the broader emotional landscape that often accompanies these struggles.
As I work toward becoming a certified sex therapist, my focus remains on your unique experiences and goals.
Are you seeking a safe space to explore your sexuality or navigate the complexities of intimacy? Whether you're a couple looking to strengthen your relationship, an individual facing challenges with sexual functioning, or someone wanting to better understand your desires, I’m here to support you. In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate environment where we can address not only your sexual health but also the broader emotional landscape that often accompanies these struggles.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds, am kink/BDSM-knowledgeable and certified, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I am an EMDR certified therapist with experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. I also enjoy working with clients who are struggling in their relationships. I’m passionate about sexual wellbeing and believe that all consensual relationships are valid. I have a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and use my fitness background to help clients develop anxiety and stress reduction strategies as part of their therapeutic journeys.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds, am kink/BDSM-knowledgeable and certified, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I am an EMDR certified therapist with experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. I also enjoy working with clients who are struggling in their relationships. I’m passionate about sexual wellbeing and believe that all consensual relationships are valid. I have a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and use my fitness background to help clients develop anxiety and stress reduction strategies as part of their therapeutic journeys.
Couple & Relationship Therapy: An MFT Practice, PC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Some are certified by American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, & Therapists; Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute.
If you are overwhelmed, confused, hurt and/or just need support we are here for you. For over 20 years, we have helped couples, families & individuals achieve health & healing & it would be an honor to help you. Most clients are stuck in unhealthy patterns that create & maintain distance & emotional pain. Often communication is about defending instead of understanding. We work to create safety so clients can have the connection they desire. We help our clients heal the pain & resentment, while creating healthy patterns that allows each person to be their authentic self. We are open to all people who are seeking growth & stability.
Some are certified by American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, & Therapists; Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute.
If you are overwhelmed, confused, hurt and/or just need support we are here for you. For over 20 years, we have helped couples, families & individuals achieve health & healing & it would be an honor to help you. Most clients are stuck in unhealthy patterns that create & maintain distance & emotional pain. Often communication is about defending instead of understanding. We work to create safety so clients can have the connection they desire. We help our clients heal the pain & resentment, while creating healthy patterns that allows each person to be their authentic self. We are open to all people who are seeking growth & stability.
Jessica Janik McDermott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
Through an approach based on acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion, I work alongside you to help you connect to your most authentic sexual self.
You have a complicated relationship with sex. There are many reasons for this, and you recognize the need to explore exactly how it all connects. You want to feel more confident as a sexual being, overcome anxiety around sex, and feel a deeper connection to yourself and your partner(s).
Through an approach based on acceptance, mindfulness, and self-compassion, I work alongside you to help you connect to your most authentic sexual self.
You have a complicated relationship with sex. There are many reasons for this, and you recognize the need to explore exactly how it all connects. You want to feel more confident as a sexual being, overcome anxiety around sex, and feel a deeper connection to yourself and your partner(s).
I hold a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, dual licensing as an Adult Health and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and ASSECT Certification as a Sexuality Counselor and Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
As a Nurse Practitioner, sex therapist and intimacy counselor, I believe love and connection are central to human happiness. Through discreet virtual sessions, I help individuals and couples overcome obstacles to intimacy – opening the door to deeper connections, with increased love and affection. Difficulties with intimacy can arise at different points across the lifespan. Childbirth, stress of work/life balance, menopause, cancer treatments, and aging can all create or intensify barriers to sexual fulfillment.
I hold a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, dual licensing as an Adult Health and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and ASSECT Certification as a Sexuality Counselor and Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
As a Nurse Practitioner, sex therapist and intimacy counselor, I believe love and connection are central to human happiness. Through discreet virtual sessions, I help individuals and couples overcome obstacles to intimacy – opening the door to deeper connections, with increased love and affection. Difficulties with intimacy can arise at different points across the lifespan. Childbirth, stress of work/life balance, menopause, cancer treatments, and aging can all create or intensify barriers to sexual fulfillment.
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor, and a Certified Sex Therapist from the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Hello - I have been practicing relationship therapy since 1999 and opened my practice in 2001. In my years of working with couples and individuals, I have learned that change is possible even when it seems hopeless. I understand the courage it takes to share your personal life with a stranger. I am honored to assist couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship issues, sexual concerns, sexual identity and chronic illness. My goal is to assist client(s) in attaining their goals in a healthy way. I invite you to browse my web site: www.couplescounseling.biz
I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), an AAMFT approved supervisor, and a Certified Sex Therapist from the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Hello - I have been practicing relationship therapy since 1999 and opened my practice in 2001. In my years of working with couples and individuals, I have learned that change is possible even when it seems hopeless. I understand the courage it takes to share your personal life with a stranger. I am honored to assist couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship issues, sexual concerns, sexual identity and chronic illness. My goal is to assist client(s) in attaining their goals in a healthy way. I invite you to browse my web site: www.couplescounseling.biz
I am seeking individual clients who are looking to address sex and sexuality-related concerns. I provide a non-judgmental, sex-positive environment in which my clients and I can seek deeper understanding of their sexuality and barriers to experiencing a sense of sexual wholeness. I also work with clients who struggle with emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. If you are looking to make changes and need support, I can help.
I am seeking individual clients who are looking to address sex and sexuality-related concerns. I provide a non-judgmental, sex-positive environment in which my clients and I can seek deeper understanding of their sexuality and barriers to experiencing a sense of sexual wholeness. I also work with clients who struggle with emotion dysregulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. If you are looking to make changes and need support, I can help.
Jessica Morillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pittsford, NY 14534 (Online Only)
I welcome you as you on your journey to attain your best self. I will hold space and support you to process, gain insight and make the changes you seek. I've been a dedicated therapist for 15 years and I love working with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues. As a sex therapist, I offer special expertise to help you achieve your ideal sexual/relationship functioning. I invite you to consider vulnerability as we work through your issues with an attachment-oriented lens. Let's work to improve the way you love!
I welcome you as you on your journey to attain your best self. I will hold space and support you to process, gain insight and make the changes you seek. I've been a dedicated therapist for 15 years and I love working with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues. As a sex therapist, I offer special expertise to help you achieve your ideal sexual/relationship functioning. I invite you to consider vulnerability as we work through your issues with an attachment-oriented lens. Let's work to improve the way you love!
Couple & Relationship Therapy: An MFT Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14203
Some specialties are: Affairs (Emotional/Physical); Anger Management, Anxiety; Child/Adolescent Anxiety & School Pressures; Eating Disorders; Sex Addiction; Sex Dysfunctions; Sexual Identity; Trauma.
Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.
Some specialties are: Affairs (Emotional/Physical); Anger Management, Anxiety; Child/Adolescent Anxiety & School Pressures; Eating Disorders; Sex Addiction; Sex Dysfunctions; Sexual Identity; Trauma.
Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.
Khristopher Decker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, CISD
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14202
Some areas of specialty include work with people from the LGBTQ+ community, self-esteem issues, depression/anxiety management, addiction/substance use issues, trauma recovery, gender affirming care/medical procedure evaluations, sex/ sexuality related concerns, workplace stress, and couples counseling.
I think you are amazing for taking the next step to create the life you want. If you have been having a challenging time with a new situation or want to change something that you have been experiencing for a while now, counseling can help. The need to work on accepting and affirming ourselves for who we are, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, family & relationship difficulties, improving our self-esteem, navigating today's stressful world, and managing work/career issues are part of many people's experience at one time or another. I believe we all have the ability to improve our health and lives.
Some areas of specialty include work with people from the LGBTQ+ community, self-esteem issues, depression/anxiety management, addiction/substance use issues, trauma recovery, gender affirming care/medical procedure evaluations, sex/ sexuality related concerns, workplace stress, and couples counseling.
I think you are amazing for taking the next step to create the life you want. If you have been having a challenging time with a new situation or want to change something that you have been experiencing for a while now, counseling can help. The need to work on accepting and affirming ourselves for who we are, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, family & relationship difficulties, improving our self-esteem, navigating today's stressful world, and managing work/career issues are part of many people's experience at one time or another. I believe we all have the ability to improve our health and lives.
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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.