Sex Therapists in New York, NY

I have a general practice and have experience and interest in treating a variety of issues including relationship problems, sexual difficulties, symptoms of anxiety and depression, problems with occupational performance, work-related stress, and career advancement, gay and lesbian issues, helping individuals maintain recovery from substance abuse, personality disorders, and anger management.

You may find yourself here because you feel lost within your relationships, or are losing control over your thoughts and emotions. You may be stuck in a pattern of attracting toxic or emotionally unavailable partners. As your therapist, I want you to feel worthy of a healthy and wholesome life. Together, we will explore your relational patterns and strengthen your understanding of your true self, leading to higher-quality connections. You will feel confident and empowered in your authenticity.

Anxiety and mood disorders were my first areas of expertise. My fascination with relationships led me to study, from the lens of sex, the complicated and delicate dynamics that occur between and within people. This view point has given me a perspective on the interplay between sex, emotional difficulties, relationship patterns and attachment styles. Whether sex and relationship difficulties bring you to treatment or it's your anxiety and mood difficulties; we'll use my understanding of best clinical practices and your history to help you live a more satisfied life, inside and outside the bedroom.

My clients are adults of all genders and sexual orientation.Sex positive, I am knowledgeable and familiar with LGBTQAI issues as well as non-heteronormative sexuality, including kink, BDSM, polyamory, and fetishes. I have expertise and specialized training in treating alcohol and substance use disorders, sexual compulsivity, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I utilize a varied range of treatment modalities, including EMDR. I have worked in the field for 15 years and I'm a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I worked with the Fire Department of New York Counseling Service Unit, where I started the day before 9/11.

Facing challenges such as sexual desire discrepancies or anxiety around your desires can feel isolating, yet these are deeply human experiences. With warmth and clinical expertise, I offer a compassionate space to explore and address these issues together. Miscommunication, unresolved conflicts, and internal barriers often obstruct the path to a fulfilling sex life. Together, we'll navigate these obstacles, employing strategies to enhance communication and understanding, aiming to rebuild intimacy and trust.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you find yourself feeling hopeless? Are you going through a difficult transition? Are you and your partner feeling emotionally distant from each other? Do you misunderstand each other and find it impossible to communicate without fighting? Are you and your partner having sex less frequently? You do not have to struggle alone. Asking for help is a sign of strength. As a compassionate and caring psychotherapist I offer you support in a safe environment free of judgment that will allow you to resolve your challenges, whether they are rooted in the past or they are present-day circumstances

I am a fully licensed individual, couples, and family therapist with an emphasis in sex therapy. My approach is open, playful, and collaborative; I see the therapy room as a place to talk about the parts of your life and yourself that you can’t discuss anywhere else. I coach couples and individuals to explore and accept their individual erotic templates, overcome challenges, and lead satisfying and exciting sex lives. I am kink and sex positive.

My passion, training & expertise is directly focused on helping people create engaging, deeply satisfying relationships. I'm both a Certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) Couples Therapist and Supervisor as well as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. If you are in a relationship fraught with conflict or that is emotionally-barren & unrewarding, or experiencing sexual problems, or perhaps you are single and looking to create a fulfilling relationship, we can schedule a phone or video conf. consult at no charge to discuss your situation further -- visit my website www.fulfilledcouples.com to learn more about my philosophy and training.

Life can look great on paper but how you feel about yourself and your relationships is often what means the most in terms of joy and connection. As a warm and open therapist, I bring my training and experience to help you work through the areas where you feel stuck. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. Therapy can provide a gentle place to get stronger and explore what you want in life, love, and your own personal fulfillment, and find ways to feel better.

Connecting with the right therapist can help us lighten negative feelings from week to week. Often, these feelings can leave us feeling burdened, and reaching out to loved ones can seem impossible. Trusting a therapist enough to give them a call or an email can seem so risky.

I believe that in different stages of our lives we are presented with challenges that can be overwhelming and that can leave us feel powerless. It is also my firm belief that we all have unique strengths and resilience and that therapy can help us identify and make use of them. This then allows us to regain control of our lives and strengthen healthy relationships. Being listened to and understood by a caring professional in a confidential and safe space can bring tremendous relief from emotional conflicts and pain. Such therapeutic space can help develop a stronger self and promote constructive ways to live a more fulfilling life.

“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 primarily work with individuals and couples looking to explore and navigate areas such as sex, intimacy, communication, conflict, trauma, infidelity, and codependency, as well as some of the more 'minor' day-to-day snags and intimacy blocks that we can experience within relationships and ourselves. I also work with individuals in areas such as: Gender, obsessive food, body, and sexual behaviors, compulsivity, and anxiety related to sexuality, body, and sex. I work with and support people who work in the adult industry, non monogamous folks, kinky people, and people who are navigating their sexualities and identities

Most likely, you're wondering how I can help you. I've been practicing for over 30 years and specialize in: 1) marital and sex therapy (for example, erectile problems, painful intercourse, lack of sexual desire and am certified in sex therapy by the American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors, and Therapists),- I'm always focused on increasing pleasure in your relationship; 2)reducing your depression, and 3) minimizing your compulsive eating (including weight and exercise management.). When we work together, I try to highlight your strengths so that you can take charge of your life and "fix" your problems.

If you're seeking a therapist with a holistic focus, I offer traditional psychotherapy with an integrative approach that includes mind, body, spirit and sexual wellness. From my own life experiences -- as both therapist and client -- I believe these are all integral aspects of overall emotional and psychological health. I view therapy as a collaborative process, and have a warm and supportive style that's based in a strengths perspective. Together we can work to effect positive growth and change in your life.

Embarking on the journey of self-discovery and personal growth includes exploring aspects of your life that are deeply interconnected. As a therapist specializing in working with young adults, I am committed to helping you navigate the complexities of anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and the intricate realm of sexual well-being. I am a dedicated therapist with a passion for guiding young adults through the challenges of this transformative phase. In addition to my expertise in anxiety, eating disorders, and ADHD, I bring a specialized focus on sexual health and relationships.

Specializing in relationship challenges, complex trauma, and issues related to sex, sexuality, and body image, I guide individuals and couples through underlying problems that can lead to depression and anxiety rooted in loneliness and a yearning for connection. We focus on validating relationships built on trust, exploring identity within relationships, fostering enduring bonds and meaningful connections. Together, we develop an emotional vocabulary, unraveling the fear of closeness, vulnerability, and the weight of shame that may linger and hinder you from attaining your desired life.

When it comes to sex and relationship problems, many of us lead lives of quiet desperation. Sometimes you can be lying in bed next to someone and feel a million miles apart. I am a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couple therapy and sex therapy. I am the New York Times best-selling author of "She Comes First," and I regularly contribute to major publications such as The Atlantic, The Economist and CNN Health amongst others. Talking about sex and relationships is hard, but self-silencing is even harder. My approach is solutions-oriented, with an emphasis on honest communication, and I give homework in between sessions.

I work from a trauma-focused, strengths-based somatic and relational perspective to help you release shame via self-compassion. I view even the coping mechanisms that make us feel the most stuck as examples of our bodies’ incredible resiliency & drive to keep us safe. Within the therapeutic dynamic, I seek to help you identify and unlearn harmful cultural conditioning and, with the courage of authenticity, uncover your own innate wisdom. To me, therapy is a place where we can explore creative self-expression and practice intentional relationship building in order to live more authentic, joyful, and embodied lives.