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Aydrelle Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75214
I help couples have great sex! As a couple, you've conquered every aspect of life, yet when it comes to sex and intimacy, you're struggling. Despite your attempts to mend things independently, you find yourselves trapped in an endless loop of frustration and avoidance. You crave a deeper sexual connection with your partner, but the constant arguments and misunderstandings have left you feeling disconnected and distant. You know that sex is an issue. You know that you need solutions for your sex life but, you are not sure where to go or where to start.
I help couples have great sex! As a couple, you've conquered every aspect of life, yet when it comes to sex and intimacy, you're struggling. Despite your attempts to mend things independently, you find yourselves trapped in an endless loop of frustration and avoidance. You crave a deeper sexual connection with your partner, but the constant arguments and misunderstandings have left you feeling disconnected and distant. You know that sex is an issue. You know that you need solutions for your sex life but, you are not sure where to go or where to start.
(972) 853-9860 View (972) 853-9860
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Stevie Hall
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
I specialize in guiding individuals through challenges such as infidelity, problematic sexual behavior, sex aversion and fear of sex, difficulty with intimacy, erectile dysfunction, and other dynamics.
We don’t always expect to find ourselves in a place where we need to reach out for help, but taking that step is a massive leap toward things getting better. Whether you are here to improve relationship concerns, address compulsive sexual behavior, seek help for infidelity or betrayal, or improve intimacy and sex, we can work together to get you to the place you’d like to be. In working with clients, I don't take a generalized approach and I tailor each session to your goals. My hope is that you leave each session knowing what your next step is.
I specialize in guiding individuals through challenges such as infidelity, problematic sexual behavior, sex aversion and fear of sex, difficulty with intimacy, erectile dysfunction, and other dynamics.
We don’t always expect to find ourselves in a place where we need to reach out for help, but taking that step is a massive leap toward things getting better. Whether you are here to improve relationship concerns, address compulsive sexual behavior, seek help for infidelity or betrayal, or improve intimacy and sex, we can work together to get you to the place you’d like to be. In working with clients, I don't take a generalized approach and I tailor each session to your goals. My hope is that you leave each session knowing what your next step is.
(972) 503-4721 View (972) 503-4721
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Chelsea Billups
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75204
I specialize in couples/family therapy, sex therapy and trauma.
We turn to counseling when our problems with our partners/family have us feeling misunderstood and helpless, or when we’ve lost a sense of who we are and our desires, or feel out of control. These struggles, among many others, in combination with daily responsibilities and challenges can feel extremely overwhelming and hinder our ability to thrive. As a therapist, my intention is to provide an authentically safe and holistic therapeutic space that promotes healing, exploration, and growth.
I specialize in couples/family therapy, sex therapy and trauma.
We turn to counseling when our problems with our partners/family have us feeling misunderstood and helpless, or when we’ve lost a sense of who we are and our desires, or feel out of control. These struggles, among many others, in combination with daily responsibilities and challenges can feel extremely overwhelming and hinder our ability to thrive. As a therapist, my intention is to provide an authentically safe and holistic therapeutic space that promotes healing, exploration, and growth.
(469) 405-1545 View (469) 405-1545
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Texas Sexual Health-Dr. Cuascud
DHS, ABS, DBA, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75225
I have comprehensive understanding of sexuality and my clinical training exceeds the sexuality education of other professions.
As a sexual health practitioner, I focus on dynamic practical activity, surrogate partner therapy and hands-on work. I specialize in brain-body rehabilitation of the sexual system in a sex-positive environment. My clients are of any sex orientation/identity. My practice is action-based, experiential "Do-Therapy". My clients are seeking solutions for: performance anxiety, premature ejaculation (PE), erectile dysfunction (ED), delayed or lack of ejaculation (DE), low sexual desire, vaginismus, painful sex/pelvic pain, orgasmic disorders, mismatched libidos; sexual inexperience, understanding their sexuality and late life virginity.
I have comprehensive understanding of sexuality and my clinical training exceeds the sexuality education of other professions.
As a sexual health practitioner, I focus on dynamic practical activity, surrogate partner therapy and hands-on work. I specialize in brain-body rehabilitation of the sexual system in a sex-positive environment. My clients are of any sex orientation/identity. My practice is action-based, experiential "Do-Therapy". My clients are seeking solutions for: performance anxiety, premature ejaculation (PE), erectile dysfunction (ED), delayed or lack of ejaculation (DE), low sexual desire, vaginismus, painful sex/pelvic pain, orgasmic disorders, mismatched libidos; sexual inexperience, understanding their sexuality and late life virginity.
(214) 974-4930 View (214) 974-4930
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Ruby Bouie Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75219
Sexuality education and sexual desire are mapped through sexual curiosity and creativity with me.
I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment that invites you to explore and to seek solution to resolve those struggles and challenges. I listen to our narrative and your desires in our collaborative process. I offer you a safe and an affirming environment that facilitates and nurtures practical and realistic therapeutic goals. As I empower you, we cope with issues such as addiction, love and relationship problems, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity.
Sexuality education and sexual desire are mapped through sexual curiosity and creativity with me.
I provide a compassionate therapeutic environment that invites you to explore and to seek solution to resolve those struggles and challenges. I listen to our narrative and your desires in our collaborative process. I offer you a safe and an affirming environment that facilitates and nurtures practical and realistic therapeutic goals. As I empower you, we cope with issues such as addiction, love and relationship problems, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, and infidelity.
(469) 518-2960 View (469) 518-2960
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Abdi Zelaya
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75203
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with couples who have various sexual challenges such as painful sex, arousal problems, medical issues and desire challenges.
I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist and I am honored to walk with clients as they navigate various life challenges. I thrive to establish a safe therapeutic relationship with clients who have experienced trauma and difficult life circumstances. I am an EMDR trained therapist and understand that early life experiences affect and mold how we walk through life. My goal in the therapeutic process is to meet the client where they are at and offer a culturally sensitive approach to their challenges. I hope to hold a safe space for each client as they navigate and find their healing.
I also work with couples who have various sexual challenges such as painful sex, arousal problems, medical issues and desire challenges.
I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist and I am honored to walk with clients as they navigate various life challenges. I thrive to establish a safe therapeutic relationship with clients who have experienced trauma and difficult life circumstances. I am an EMDR trained therapist and understand that early life experiences affect and mold how we walk through life. My goal in the therapeutic process is to meet the client where they are at and offer a culturally sensitive approach to their challenges. I hope to hold a safe space for each client as they navigate and find their healing.
(972) 480-6128 View (972) 480-6128
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Richelle Dadian
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75225  (Online Only)
​​You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working how you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
​​You've been experiencing sexual issues recently or maybe for some time. You may be experiencing erectile difficulties or pain during sex. You’ve tried everything you’ve found on the internet but still, it's not working how you want. It's frustrating, isolating, infuriating, and confusing. It may even be difficult to remember a time when things didn’t feel this way. But now, you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to break the pattern and have your body and brain on the same page. You're ready for a more fulfilled sex life. And most of all, you’re ready to feel more connected in your sexuality!
(785) 268-7281 View (785) 268-7281
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Dennis Patrick Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201
I am also trained & experienced in EMDR and have worked with active military, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, therapists, sex workers, lawyers, business owners, clergy, marginalized, unemployed, and more.
Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The ideal client for Dennis, is an adult experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, or struggling with life's situational or transitional challenges.
I am also trained & experienced in EMDR and have worked with active military, veterans, first responders, medical professionals, therapists, sex workers, lawyers, business owners, clergy, marginalized, unemployed, and more.
Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). The ideal client for Dennis, is an adult experiencing anxiety, depressed mood, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, or struggling with life's situational or transitional challenges.
(214) 838-7008 View (214) 838-7008
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Delta Shuman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPTT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75219
I specialize in developmental trauma, partner betrayal trauma, couple’s reintegration therapy (post sex addiction/problematic sexual behaviors or relationship ruptures), and sexual issues.
Within my work, I have adopted the therapeutic model of trauma recovery from Pia Mellody at The Meadows, as I witnessed firsthand how her Model of Developmental Immaturity has successfully and thoroughly addressed all forms of developmental trauma. I have been trained in Post Induction Therapy (PIT), a method to treat developmental immaturity through inner child and feeling reduction work. This method is used in workshops at The Meadows in Wickenburg, AZ, commonly known as the “Survivors Week.”. I have done specialized training with Dr. Ken Adams, focused on treating parent and adult child enmeshment issues.
I specialize in developmental trauma, partner betrayal trauma, couple’s reintegration therapy (post sex addiction/problematic sexual behaviors or relationship ruptures), and sexual issues.
Within my work, I have adopted the therapeutic model of trauma recovery from Pia Mellody at The Meadows, as I witnessed firsthand how her Model of Developmental Immaturity has successfully and thoroughly addressed all forms of developmental trauma. I have been trained in Post Induction Therapy (PIT), a method to treat developmental immaturity through inner child and feeling reduction work. This method is used in workshops at The Meadows in Wickenburg, AZ, commonly known as the “Survivors Week.”. I have done specialized training with Dr. Ken Adams, focused on treating parent and adult child enmeshment issues.
(469) 609-1083 View (469) 609-1083
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Mitchell Isle
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, CSAT, SEP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), I am uniquely qualified to help you through various addiction, trauma or other stress-related issues.
You've tried to stop using substances, engaging in problematic sexual behavior or viewing pornography on your own, but can’t. Your spouse, partner or other loved ones are hurting. They say they can't trust you anymore. Even worse, you feel you can't trust yourself. Your reality now consists of escalating feelings of failure, guilt, inadequacy and shame. And again, you turn to medicate and escape your reality. The vicious cycle continues. All you want is relief. Please know, hope and healing is possible.
As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), I am uniquely qualified to help you through various addiction, trauma or other stress-related issues.
You've tried to stop using substances, engaging in problematic sexual behavior or viewing pornography on your own, but can’t. Your spouse, partner or other loved ones are hurting. They say they can't trust you anymore. Even worse, you feel you can't trust yourself. Your reality now consists of escalating feelings of failure, guilt, inadequacy and shame. And again, you turn to medicate and escape your reality. The vicious cycle continues. All you want is relief. Please know, hope and healing is possible.
(214) 972-2241 View (214) 972-2241
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LaShaun Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP-S, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238
Marital, Pre-Marital, Couples, Relationships...my SPECIALTY! Infidelity/betrayal, affairs, lack of trust, intimacy issues, pornography, PE, ED, sexually unfulfilled, low or no sexual desire, sexual pain, or sexual challenges/difficulties are my PASSION. These are just SOME of the issues that can impact relationships but don't get stuck here Let Me Help! I know you may feel awkward, anxious, ashamed, embarrassed, uncomfortable, fear of judgement, or experience trouble talking about your personal life, yet let me help as I offer a "NO JUDGE-SAFE ZONE' to express. Go Beyond your fears & Trust me to assist in Bettering Your Life. Call!
Marital, Pre-Marital, Couples, Relationships...my SPECIALTY! Infidelity/betrayal, affairs, lack of trust, intimacy issues, pornography, PE, ED, sexually unfulfilled, low or no sexual desire, sexual pain, or sexual challenges/difficulties are my PASSION. These are just SOME of the issues that can impact relationships but don't get stuck here Let Me Help! I know you may feel awkward, anxious, ashamed, embarrassed, uncomfortable, fear of judgement, or experience trouble talking about your personal life, yet let me help as I offer a "NO JUDGE-SAFE ZONE' to express. Go Beyond your fears & Trust me to assist in Bettering Your Life. Call!
(214) 306-7771 View (214) 306-7771
Photo of Nestor Presas, Marriage & Family Therapist in Dallas, TX
Nestor Presas
Marriage & Family Therapist, ABD, LMFTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
A relationships expert focused on assisting individuals, couples and families to reconnect and experience relations that are sustainable, vibrant and engaged, while achieving their own definition of success. I work with individuals, families and couples who are stuck in patterns of interaction that don't seem to work by using a collaborative, evidence based, powerful and innovative style of therapy. I strive to be sensitive to your spiritual experience, your culture and your values. My expertise is in forging solid therapeutic alliances, through client validation, affirmative recognition of the client's rights and strengths and de-stigmatization of experiences
A relationships expert focused on assisting individuals, couples and families to reconnect and experience relations that are sustainable, vibrant and engaged, while achieving their own definition of success. I work with individuals, families and couples who are stuck in patterns of interaction that don't seem to work by using a collaborative, evidence based, powerful and innovative style of therapy. I strive to be sensitive to your spiritual experience, your culture and your values. My expertise is in forging solid therapeutic alliances, through client validation, affirmative recognition of the client's rights and strengths and de-stigmatization of experiences
(214) 296-0026 View (214) 296-0026
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Tiana Frazier | You & Me + Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75205  (Online Only)
"My partner and I are struggling struggling with emotional or sexual intimacy in our relationship, nothing I try changes anything, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO"- Distressed Partner "I never guessed this would be my life, I doubt myself constantly, and I FEEL SO STUCK"- No Longer Myself Individual. If one of these descriptions just described you, it sounds like you are in a pretty low space right now and see no way to make it out on your own. I am so glad you are seeking help so that you can feel more connected and confident as you discover the skills and solutions to improve your life.
"My partner and I are struggling struggling with emotional or sexual intimacy in our relationship, nothing I try changes anything, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO"- Distressed Partner "I never guessed this would be my life, I doubt myself constantly, and I FEEL SO STUCK"- No Longer Myself Individual. If one of these descriptions just described you, it sounds like you are in a pretty low space right now and see no way to make it out on your own. I am so glad you are seeking help so that you can feel more connected and confident as you discover the skills and solutions to improve your life.
(469) 283-5139 View (469) 283-5139
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Becca Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75201  (Online Only)
Welcome to my little (therapy) corner of the internet! My name is Becca, and I’m here to recruit you… to have a happier, healthier, more balanced life- to have a life worth living, the life you envision. I’m a licensed professional counselor who provides individual therapy to adults struggling with a wide variety of concerns including neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, kink/poly, childfree by choice, trauma, life transitions, and chronic illness, to name a few. I do not offer therapy to children or adolescents, families, or couples.
Welcome to my little (therapy) corner of the internet! My name is Becca, and I’m here to recruit you… to have a happier, healthier, more balanced life- to have a life worth living, the life you envision. I’m a licensed professional counselor who provides individual therapy to adults struggling with a wide variety of concerns including neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, kink/poly, childfree by choice, trauma, life transitions, and chronic illness, to name a few. I do not offer therapy to children or adolescents, families, or couples.
(210) 796-4782 View (210) 796-4782
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Whitney Stewart
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, LPC-A
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75231
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Overwhelmed and stressed? Are you finding yourself struggling with the same issues in your relationships? If this sounds like you or your situation, I offer counseling and non-judgmental support that can lead to the clarity you need to make positive changes in your life.
Are you feeling stuck or lost? Overwhelmed and stressed? Are you finding yourself struggling with the same issues in your relationships? If this sounds like you or your situation, I offer counseling and non-judgmental support that can lead to the clarity you need to make positive changes in your life.
(469) 564-5388 View (469) 564-5388
Photo of Carolyn Hubbard, Marriage & Family Therapist in Dallas, TX
Carolyn Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75231
Sensitivity and compassion, based on acceptance of any of life's painful circumstances, is my passionate aproach to therapy. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Whatever pain you are experiencing; depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, relationship issues in families or couples, divorce, family of origin issues, unhealthy communication, work issues, alcololism, or any addiction that is destroying your life, and the need for self confidence or emotional maturity. The pain of each issue can be addressed, worked through, relieved and released. Change is possible!
Sensitivity and compassion, based on acceptance of any of life's painful circumstances, is my passionate aproach to therapy. I work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Whatever pain you are experiencing; depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, relationship issues in families or couples, divorce, family of origin issues, unhealthy communication, work issues, alcololism, or any addiction that is destroying your life, and the need for self confidence or emotional maturity. The pain of each issue can be addressed, worked through, relieved and released. Change is possible!
(469) 253-4451 View (469) 253-4451
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Cary Okano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218  (Online Only)
Only offering Telehealth (for clients living in TX & CA) - Are you having feelings about what is happening in your life or in the world? Are you a parent, a person of color, healthcare worker, LBGTQ+, businessperson, student? Have you been feeling different from others? As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist, my caseload includes people of all ages and diversity. I offer traditional therapeutic orientations combined with Expressive Arts Therapy, sand tray and mindfulness. It is not necessary to be an artist to benefit from a creative focus towards your goals for wellness and the life you choose to be living.
Only offering Telehealth (for clients living in TX & CA) - Are you having feelings about what is happening in your life or in the world? Are you a parent, a person of color, healthcare worker, LBGTQ+, businessperson, student? Have you been feeling different from others? As a Marriage & Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist, my caseload includes people of all ages and diversity. I offer traditional therapeutic orientations combined with Expressive Arts Therapy, sand tray and mindfulness. It is not necessary to be an artist to benefit from a creative focus towards your goals for wellness and the life you choose to be living.
(214) 702-8627 View (214) 702-8627
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Online Virtual Therapy With Amoreena Berg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75248
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? I believe the process of change through therapy should not only involve self-understanding and insight into the past, but beyond that it should also focus on helping clients to learn skills for present-time challenges. Therefore my approach helps clients to develop specific skills for thinking and acting in constructive ways. I am a proponent of therapist actively collaborating with a client to help him/her find ways to manage life better.
(858) 295-7878 View (858) 295-7878
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BPOQe, Doster & Hoffman Therapy and Consultation
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, LMSW, LCSW-S, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75238  (Online Only)
High regards to you as you consider starting the journey of working towards becoming your best self. We are a team of pro-Black, spiritually aware, LGBTQ+ competent and affirming, down to earth therapists. We engage our clients in a holistic and person-centered approach, and value collaboration in the therapy space. Come as you are and we will meet you where you are at. Prioritizing your mental health, or even figuring out what that means can be super daunting. Our goal is to assist you in that process, in whatever way we can within our scope of practice.
High regards to you as you consider starting the journey of working towards becoming your best self. We are a team of pro-Black, spiritually aware, LGBTQ+ competent and affirming, down to earth therapists. We engage our clients in a holistic and person-centered approach, and value collaboration in the therapy space. Come as you are and we will meet you where you are at. Prioritizing your mental health, or even figuring out what that means can be super daunting. Our goal is to assist you in that process, in whatever way we can within our scope of practice.
(469) 306-1531 View (469) 306-1531
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Jordan Sanders
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75218
Life can be challenging. As a former college athlete, who is no stranger to challenges, Jordan is ready to lace up and be on your team. One way we can combat the challenges that life throws at us is to know and understand who we are. That is where Jordan comes in! You are worthy of getting to know yourself and how knowing yourself impacts your interpersonal relationships and, most importantly, YOU. A holistic approach toward finding and maintaining your voice is the goal. Through encouragement, support, and guidance, your therapeutic journey is set up for success as we navigate your world.
Life can be challenging. As a former college athlete, who is no stranger to challenges, Jordan is ready to lace up and be on your team. One way we can combat the challenges that life throws at us is to know and understand who we are. That is where Jordan comes in! You are worthy of getting to know yourself and how knowing yourself impacts your interpersonal relationships and, most importantly, YOU. A holistic approach toward finding and maintaining your voice is the goal. Through encouragement, support, and guidance, your therapeutic journey is set up for success as we navigate your world.
(469) 530-3525 View (469) 530-3525
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.