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Center for Revolutionary Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LIMFT, LISW-S, CHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Welcome to the "Center for Revolutionary Relationships". Inviting clients to hear their own voices and identifying their own strengths, talents, resources and resiliencies is the foundation of my collaborative therapeutic process. We do not exist in isolation. We live in various systems. We are made to influence and be influenced by everyone around us. Therefore, in order to have a healthy "we", one must have a healthy "me". Taking all these influences through a "systemic" lens with children, individuals, couples and families allow for these multiple realities to be integrated harmoniously. Thus creating balance, wholeness and healing within yourself, your relationships and your environment!
Welcome to the "Center for Revolutionary Relationships". Inviting clients to hear their own voices and identifying their own strengths, talents, resources and resiliencies is the foundation of my collaborative therapeutic process. We do not exist in isolation. We live in various systems. We are made to influence and be influenced by everyone around us. Therefore, in order to have a healthy "we", one must have a healthy "me". Taking all these influences through a "systemic" lens with children, individuals, couples and families allow for these multiple realities to be integrated harmoniously. Thus creating balance, wholeness and healing within yourself, your relationships and your environment!
(330) 817-6254 View (330) 817-6254

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I am an affirming therapist for people of all sexual identities and genders.
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Evans Counseling & Coaching, LLC
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Derek Stegner
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Lisa Goins
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Verified Verified
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
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Stephen Thomas
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Sex can be hard to talk about.
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I am a certified sex therapist and bring conversations about sexuality into the room.
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Shay Kahani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-S, CST
Verified Verified
Beachwood, OH 44122  (Online Only)
I am sex, relationship and trauma certified therapist who helps clients to explore their sexuality and find the right place for them.
Sometimes we can feel stress and lost with relationships, our families, and ourselves. We all need help. Someone to listen to up. You might wish you could improve your sex life in your romantic relationships, or change your family and relationships interactions. Maybe you want to live a calm and peaceful life and overcome past traumas that don't let you move on. Replaying your history over and over, wishing things were different. It might be the way you think and treat yourself that brought you here. Maybe you want to discover more about yourself and never knew how.
I am sex, relationship and trauma certified therapist who helps clients to explore their sexuality and find the right place for them.
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Ryan Womack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
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I offer an effective, nonjudgmental approach to topics like substance use, relationships, trauma, race, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and sexuality.
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(380) 225-5022 View (380) 225-5022
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Cleveland Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
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My practice is dedicated to nurturing sex positivity and inclusivity.
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Jasmine Gibson
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Verified Verified
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My specialities include working with people in transition (“adolescence-middle age”), LBGTQIA+ affirming therapy, neurodiversity, kink awareness, sex positivity and BIPOC.
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(220) 205-2330 View (220) 205-2330
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Sara Bates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
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(513) 949-4163 View (513) 949-4163
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Cleveland Sex & Intimacy Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44113
We know that it can be daunting to talk about relationships and sexual concerns, and we are here to supportively and empathetically go through this process with you.
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Rachael Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
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Rachael is a culturally aware, LGBTIA+ affirming, sex-positive, kink-friendly, body-positive clinician who believes that a “one-size fits all” approach to therapy does not exist! She emphasizes trauma-informed care in her work with clients and is dedicated to establishing a positive, comfortable, and supportive relationship with all her clients.
Rachael Rose is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned her Master of Social Work degree from Cleveland State University in 2021. Rachael has worked in private practice and community mental health agency settings. She provides individual therapy to adults presenting with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, communication, self-esteem, substance use, and life transitions. Rachael utilizes several modalities in her practice, including trauma-focused cognitive cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and strengths-based therapy.
(440) 538-1892 View (440) 538-1892
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Katherine Boldt
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cleveland, OH 44113
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to take the next step in improving your mental health and sexual wellness? Let’s begin this journey together.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in sex therapy and supporting donor-conceived individuals. I would be honored to partner with you on your journey toward wellness and personal growth. Let’s connect and explore the path ahead together.
Are you ready to take the next step in improving your mental health and sexual wellness? Let’s begin this journey together.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in sex therapy and supporting donor-conceived individuals. I would be honored to partner with you on your journey toward wellness and personal growth. Let’s connect and explore the path ahead together.
(440) 901-5948 View (440) 901-5948
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Liz O'Donnell
Counselor, PhD, LPCC-S , PT, MHC, FL
Verified Verified
Westlake, OH 44145
I provide comprehensive and integrative counseling services to individuals and couples independent of race, ethnicity, religion, disabilities, sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
I am a PhD level professional clinical counselor, physical therapist, certified professional coach and (RYT), with expertise in individual, group, and relationship therapy licensed in OH and FL. I have been working with infertility for 25+ years and a neonatal developmental specialist. I am a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and co- founder of Dare2Care, a Cleveland based LGBTQ focused anti-bullying organization, now an embedded program of the Cleveland Leadership Center. I have significant experience working with grief, loss and relationship betrayal and approach this work from a trauma model.
I provide comprehensive and integrative counseling services to individuals and couples independent of race, ethnicity, religion, disabilities, sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
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(440) 336-8870 View (440) 336-8870
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.