Sex Therapists in Tacoma, WA

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Allie Peyton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
Talking about sex can be difficult and feel personal at times.
My goal as a therapist is to help you create a fulfilling and pleasurable sex and intimate relationship. What that means or how that looks is unique to each individual and couple. Sometimes, other things come up when we're talking about sex too! We each change as we age and grow in relationship or solo. I also hold space for the grief that we each individually or together experience for what we expected sex would look like or how things used to be. I work to improve communication via attachment work and redefine what works for you/the relationship. I bring laughter, safety and nonjudgement to each of my clients in our work together.
Talking about sex can be difficult and feel personal at times.
My goal as a therapist is to help you create a fulfilling and pleasurable sex and intimate relationship. What that means or how that looks is unique to each individual and couple. Sometimes, other things come up when we're talking about sex too! We each change as we age and grow in relationship or solo. I also hold space for the grief that we each individually or together experience for what we expected sex would look like or how things used to be. I work to improve communication via attachment work and redefine what works for you/the relationship. I bring laughter, safety and nonjudgement to each of my clients in our work together.
(253) 201-4340 View (253) 201-4340
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Jenn Parretta - Relationship And Sex Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA, ABS, ATR-P
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
Talking about emotions, sex, or passions in life can be uncomfortable, especially to a stranger.
Accepting New Clients! - Ready to start on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and fulfillment? While specializing in the intricate intersections of mental health, sexuality, and creativity, I guide individuals through the process of connecting with their desires. I’ll guide you through the challenges of understanding your needs, fostering healthy relationships, and unlocking your true passions. In our safe and supportive space, we'll work together to enhance communication, embrace authenticity, and build newfound confidence that will allow you to prioritize pleasure and your wellbeing.
Talking about emotions, sex, or passions in life can be uncomfortable, especially to a stranger.
Accepting New Clients! - Ready to start on a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and fulfillment? While specializing in the intricate intersections of mental health, sexuality, and creativity, I guide individuals through the process of connecting with their desires. I’ll guide you through the challenges of understanding your needs, fostering healthy relationships, and unlocking your true passions. In our safe and supportive space, we'll work together to enhance communication, embrace authenticity, and build newfound confidence that will allow you to prioritize pleasure and your wellbeing.
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New Directions Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am therapist and a AASECT certified sex therapist with extensive training and experience in a lot of areas.
I love working with all different types of people wanting to change how they respond to life. My ideal clients want to learn how to respond to life, rather than react to life. The last four years have been hard and everyone can benefit from therapy. The couples I work best are seeking help with their sex life. A lot of couples I work with are also seeking help related to Polyamory/ENM and or Kink. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, and different and varying relationship designs and configurations.
I am therapist and a AASECT certified sex therapist with extensive training and experience in a lot of areas.
I love working with all different types of people wanting to change how they respond to life. My ideal clients want to learn how to respond to life, rather than react to life. The last four years have been hard and everyone can benefit from therapy. The couples I work best are seeking help with their sex life. A lot of couples I work with are also seeking help related to Polyamory/ENM and or Kink. I am happy to work with individuals, couples, and different and varying relationship designs and configurations.
(253) 242-6883 View (253) 242-6883
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Jennifer M Sampson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
I see clients with a wide variety of concerns relating to relationships, including communication, conflict, and intimacy and sex issues.
Are you in a relationship that is lacking connection or trust? Are you struggling with sexual concerns in your relationship(s)? Are you an adult who is dealing with conflict in your own family of origin, even though you left home long ago? I can help. I work with intimate relationships and adult individuals in my practice. We focus on healing past hurts and moving forward to achieve a more fulfilling sense of self, connection, and communication.
I see clients with a wide variety of concerns relating to relationships, including communication, conflict, and intimacy and sex issues.
Are you in a relationship that is lacking connection or trust? Are you struggling with sexual concerns in your relationship(s)? Are you an adult who is dealing with conflict in your own family of origin, even though you left home long ago? I can help. I work with intimate relationships and adult individuals in my practice. We focus on healing past hurts and moving forward to achieve a more fulfilling sense of self, connection, and communication.
(206) 855-3478 View (206) 855-3478
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Maggie Montgomery
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Sex Therapy and I provide therapy that is LGBTQIA, Kink and Poly friendly and informed.
I work with individuals, and partnerships in Washington state and Utah, to assist with meeting personal and collective goals. It is my intention to support and collaborate to find the best way to address your needs around this process. I work to foster respect for each client and their unique belief and value systems. I work with clients of all ethnicities, gender identities, relationship dynamics, sexual orientations, and religious/spiritual backgrounds. I have experience with and a passion for working with folks impacted by cult groups.
I specialize in Sex Therapy and I provide therapy that is LGBTQIA, Kink and Poly friendly and informed.
I work with individuals, and partnerships in Washington state and Utah, to assist with meeting personal and collective goals. It is my intention to support and collaborate to find the best way to address your needs around this process. I work to foster respect for each client and their unique belief and value systems. I work with clients of all ethnicities, gender identities, relationship dynamics, sexual orientations, and religious/spiritual backgrounds. I have experience with and a passion for working with folks impacted by cult groups.
(253) 999-7107 View (253) 999-7107
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Anne Mauro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DHS, CST, CSE, CST-S
Verified Verified
47 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406  (Online Only)
I understand how complex and overwhelming sexuality can feel, especially when it comes to sharing those feelings with a partner.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner(s) or frustrated with your sexual relationship? Do breakdowns in communication around sex leave you feeling isolated or lonely? Many of my clients come to me seeking support in the "bedroom" when intimacy becomes a challenge. If you're struggling with these issues, sex therapy can be a transformative process, helping you break through barriers and develop new skills that enhance both your relationship and sex life. Together, we’ll work through your concerns and create realistic, lasting change. I work with adult individuals and those in relationships to help them achieve their goals.
I understand how complex and overwhelming sexuality can feel, especially when it comes to sharing those feelings with a partner.
Are you feeling disconnected from your partner(s) or frustrated with your sexual relationship? Do breakdowns in communication around sex leave you feeling isolated or lonely? Many of my clients come to me seeking support in the "bedroom" when intimacy becomes a challenge. If you're struggling with these issues, sex therapy can be a transformative process, helping you break through barriers and develop new skills that enhance both your relationship and sex life. Together, we’ll work through your concerns and create realistic, lasting change. I work with adult individuals and those in relationships to help them achieve their goals.
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Ryan Hennig
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , MHP
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98466
As a Sex Therapist, I work with individuals and relationships around a wide variety of sexual concerns including: Common Sexual Dysfunctions (Erectile Dysfunction, Early Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Difficulty with Orgasm), as well as building sexual intimacy in relationships, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Pornography or Sex "Addiction".
Life creates many obstacles and we do our best to provide balance in our lives. Families can be in need of more efficient structure and boundaries. Couples experience hurt and difficulties when attempting to communicate feelings and work through yesterday and today's problems. My specialties include, but are not limited to, working with high conflict couples, infidelity, working through past resentments and managing conflict in a productive manner. I am currently taking classes to become a certified sex therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them strengthen their relationships with others.
As a Sex Therapist, I work with individuals and relationships around a wide variety of sexual concerns including: Common Sexual Dysfunctions (Erectile Dysfunction, Early Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Difficulty with Orgasm), as well as building sexual intimacy in relationships, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Pornography or Sex "Addiction".
Life creates many obstacles and we do our best to provide balance in our lives. Families can be in need of more efficient structure and boundaries. Couples experience hurt and difficulties when attempting to communicate feelings and work through yesterday and today's problems. My specialties include, but are not limited to, working with high conflict couples, infidelity, working through past resentments and managing conflict in a productive manner. I am currently taking classes to become a certified sex therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families to help them strengthen their relationships with others.
(970) 219-6694 View (970) 219-6694
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Natassja Barnes
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98403  (Online Only)
I offer a person-centered model of therapy where you can feel supported to explore biological, psychological, social, sexual, and spiritual aspects of life.
As a sex therapist, my approach engages a mixture of humanistic, feminist, and social justice perspectives that work together to see an individual within all the roles and identities they possess. I feel passionate about working with those who are concerned with topics surrounding sexuality, LGBTQIA issues, and anti-oppression work. I believe the answers on how to get through hardships reside within us, and I am committed to your personal journey of healing or transformation and what that means for you. My role allows me to become an ally with the healing power of human connection to better your relationships and life.
I offer a person-centered model of therapy where you can feel supported to explore biological, psychological, social, sexual, and spiritual aspects of life.
As a sex therapist, my approach engages a mixture of humanistic, feminist, and social justice perspectives that work together to see an individual within all the roles and identities they possess. I feel passionate about working with those who are concerned with topics surrounding sexuality, LGBTQIA issues, and anti-oppression work. I believe the answers on how to get through hardships reside within us, and I am committed to your personal journey of healing or transformation and what that means for you. My role allows me to become an ally with the healing power of human connection to better your relationships and life.
(425) 409-2043 View (425) 409-2043
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Audie D Whitaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402
I specialize in sex therapy and trauma processing.
If you’ve been struggling to find a therapist experienced in working with your situation I encourage you to email me. I’m currently taking in-person appointments in Indiana and online in Washington. I specialize in treating trauma, sexual and gender issues and personality disorders. I have 10 years clinical experience serving Greater Lafayette and 15 years total working with individuals and couples of all ages. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and trained in multiple approaches to treating PTSD. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome your stress.
I specialize in sex therapy and trauma processing.
If you’ve been struggling to find a therapist experienced in working with your situation I encourage you to email me. I’m currently taking in-person appointments in Indiana and online in Washington. I specialize in treating trauma, sexual and gender issues and personality disorders. I have 10 years clinical experience serving Greater Lafayette and 15 years total working with individuals and couples of all ages. I am an AASECT certified sex therapist and trained in multiple approaches to treating PTSD. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the best way that we can work together to help you overcome your stress.
(765) 345-4137 View (765) 345-4137
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Ethan Schwab
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405
I believe that sexuality and pleasure are fundamental parts of the human experience.
As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with hetero sexual, lesbian, gay, bi sexual, queer, a sexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable.
I believe that sexuality and pleasure are fundamental parts of the human experience.
As a relationship and sex therapist, my background and training are in relationship treatment as well as sexuality therapy. I work with hetero sexual, lesbian, gay, bi sexual, queer, a sexual, and transgender individuals, couples, and partnerships to heal and find fulfillment. I see adults on a variety of discomforts that affect individuals, partnerships, and sexuality (e.g., orgasmic issues, erectile issues, desire issues, sexual pain). Additionally, I see couples for a myriad of relational issues. I am LGBTIQA, kink, and poly friendly and knowledgeable.
(425) 998-9432 View (425) 998-9432
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Elisabeth Esmiol Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98404  (Online Only)
I am passionate about a sex positive approach to support clients in working through sexual issues.
Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with people in any stage of relationship and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.
I am passionate about a sex positive approach to support clients in working through sexual issues.
Do you want to improve communication and understanding, work through past hurts such as infidelity, rebuild trust or increase intimacy? I am committed to helping people connect, heal and build mutually respectful, loving relationships. I work from a relational-experiential perspective which gives each person room to voice their desires and needs while learning to engage in new patterns and ways of being together. I enjoy working with people in any stage of relationship and I am committed to working together to help you reach your goals.
(253) 655-0633 View (253) 655-0633
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Katrina Knizek
Counselor, LMHC, E-RYT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98405  (Online Only)
I'm here to help discover solutions within an affirming, caring, sex-positive space.
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.
I'm here to help discover solutions within an affirming, caring, sex-positive space.
Accepting New Clients! I work with adults (18+) who are looking to overcome challenges, define their identities, and unlock their potential. I have a soft spot for serving the 'outsiders': LGBTQIA2S+ folks, kink and fetish enjoyers, sex workers. I'm also a believer in the power of relational healing - we're not meant to go through this life alone. With a mix of somatic therapy practices, I aim to help you find your own path and growth.
(509) 239-7839 View (509) 239-7839
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Deana Tolstunov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401  (Online Only)
I hold a Sex Therapy Certificate from Antioch University.
I specialize in providing impactful psychotherapy that supports clients through identity development, gender and sexuality exploration, relationship transitions and discernment, trauma work, and deepening intimacy, desire, and sex, while addressing the shame and stigma often surrounding such topics. Therapy is a powerful and transformative tool for exploring our most intimate emotional landscapes, desires, dreams, and fears. Wherever you are in your journey to healing, let’s work together to help you create lasting, positive change.
I hold a Sex Therapy Certificate from Antioch University.
I specialize in providing impactful psychotherapy that supports clients through identity development, gender and sexuality exploration, relationship transitions and discernment, trauma work, and deepening intimacy, desire, and sex, while addressing the shame and stigma often surrounding such topics. Therapy is a powerful and transformative tool for exploring our most intimate emotional landscapes, desires, dreams, and fears. Wherever you are in your journey to healing, let’s work together to help you create lasting, positive change.
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Siri Gerrity- Outbound Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401
I am here to help guide you to finding your sexual preferences, your voice during sex, your fun side, your kinky alter ego, your desire and passion, or whatever is holding you back.
I specialize in providing compassionate and effective psychotherapy with a focus on relationships, sex, and intimacy. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express yourself. By combining Developmental Model techniques with a personalized approach, I can help you navigate the complexities of relationships and intimacy both individually and relationally. As a society, modern America often values individuality over community leaving many people feeling alone and lost especially with a topic as taboo as sex.
I am here to help guide you to finding your sexual preferences, your voice during sex, your fun side, your kinky alter ego, your desire and passion, or whatever is holding you back.
I specialize in providing compassionate and effective psychotherapy with a focus on relationships, sex, and intimacy. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I'm here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express yourself. By combining Developmental Model techniques with a personalized approach, I can help you navigate the complexities of relationships and intimacy both individually and relationally. As a society, modern America often values individuality over community leaving many people feeling alone and lost especially with a topic as taboo as sex.
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Emily N Waclawczyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402
I am especially sensitive to issues around intersectional identity, and so my clinical practice is body- and sexuality-positive, both polyamory- and kink-affirming.
You already have within you a wealth of knowledge on your experiences and needs, and I'm here to honor that. Whether you're looking to integrate traumatic experiences and heal from them, explore the strengths of neurodiversity, or find authenticity and joy in your sexuality, I bring an optimism and enthusiasm to our work together. My role is to walk alongside you, offering compassionate support through a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and psychodynamic lens.
I am especially sensitive to issues around intersectional identity, and so my clinical practice is body- and sexuality-positive, both polyamory- and kink-affirming.
You already have within you a wealth of knowledge on your experiences and needs, and I'm here to honor that. Whether you're looking to integrate traumatic experiences and heal from them, explore the strengths of neurodiversity, or find authenticity and joy in your sexuality, I bring an optimism and enthusiasm to our work together. My role is to walk alongside you, offering compassionate support through a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and psychodynamic lens.
(509) 553-5778 View (509) 553-5778
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Tilda Cvrkel
Counselor, PhD, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98401  (Online Only)
Reaching out to a therapist can be hard, especially when it involves talking about things like trauma, intrusive thoughts, work, bodies, or sex.
Some of my clients find me after a lifetime of perfectionism and self-judgement, working (too) hard to make everything seem okay from the outside and paying (too) high a price for doing it. Some find me because they have experienced, or witnessed, something horrific or traumatic. Some find me because intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are starting to take over their lives. Some find me because the stress of their job is becoming too much. And some find me because they feel shame and anguish around sex or their bodies.
Reaching out to a therapist can be hard, especially when it involves talking about things like trauma, intrusive thoughts, work, bodies, or sex.
Some of my clients find me after a lifetime of perfectionism and self-judgement, working (too) hard to make everything seem okay from the outside and paying (too) high a price for doing it. Some find me because they have experienced, or witnessed, something horrific or traumatic. Some find me because intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are starting to take over their lives. Some find me because the stress of their job is becoming too much. And some find me because they feel shame and anguish around sex or their bodies.
(206) 222-3283 View (206) 222-3283
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Marina Connor
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Marina. With me, no topic, feeling, or situation is off-limits in the counseling space – I will treat you with respect to help you overcome what's hurting you. I work with individuals, couples/poly relationships, and families between the ages of preteen and elder. As a sex therapist, I have extensive experience working with kink and BDSM, polyamory, LGBTQ issues, gender therapy, sexual pleasure and dysfunction, pain with sex, negative body image, high or low libido, sex work, sex abuse, sexual trauma, and/or sexual shame, among other topics.
Hi, I'm Marina. With me, no topic, feeling, or situation is off-limits in the counseling space – I will treat you with respect to help you overcome what's hurting you. I work with individuals, couples/poly relationships, and families between the ages of preteen and elder. As a sex therapist, I have extensive experience working with kink and BDSM, polyamory, LGBTQ issues, gender therapy, sexual pleasure and dysfunction, pain with sex, negative body image, high or low libido, sex work, sex abuse, sexual trauma, and/or sexual shame, among other topics.
(509) 260-7465 View (509) 260-7465
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Ellen Benezra
Counselor, MACP, LMHCA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98401  (Online Only)
By providing a warm and understanding space, I am committed to assisting clients in finding fulfillment in their sexual and romantic lives.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
By providing a warm and understanding space, I am committed to assisting clients in finding fulfillment in their sexual and romantic lives.
I’m a Couples Therapist and Sex Therapist as well as the Co-founder of The Wellness Collective Therapy Group. In therapy, I utilize evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Neuroscience. Through a collaborative approach, I work with clients to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Together, we explore thoughts and feelings surrounding sex and relationships, while ensuring a supportive environment for growth.
(425) 517-1013 View (425) 517-1013
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Tygh Stephens
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSWAIC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98406
My therapy uses a strengths-based approach to empower and provides gender affirming care with a sex positive lens so individuals or couples of diverse relationship types, sexualities, and identities feel affirmed, heard, and validated in a safe space.
As a queer therapist I understand the complexities surrounding the dynamics of coming out, starting hormones/ social transitioning, dating within a small community, and trying be queer in a world that isn't supporting you. For couples navigating your interpersonal relationship and the stresses that are compounded by your outside responsibilities is hard and often make conflict more difficult. As your therapist we can work on setting goals surrounding coming out, transitioning, relationship issues, and managing the anxiety, depression, and trauma that accompanies the minority stress and burn out in your life.
My therapy uses a strengths-based approach to empower and provides gender affirming care with a sex positive lens so individuals or couples of diverse relationship types, sexualities, and identities feel affirmed, heard, and validated in a safe space.
As a queer therapist I understand the complexities surrounding the dynamics of coming out, starting hormones/ social transitioning, dating within a small community, and trying be queer in a world that isn't supporting you. For couples navigating your interpersonal relationship and the stresses that are compounded by your outside responsibilities is hard and often make conflict more difficult. As your therapist we can work on setting goals surrounding coming out, transitioning, relationship issues, and managing the anxiety, depression, and trauma that accompanies the minority stress and burn out in your life.
(253) 400-2201 View (253) 400-2201
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Sarafina Landis
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tacoma, WA 98402  (Online Only)
My current academic focus is in trauma, and my background is in death care and grief, eco-spiritual chaplaincy work, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and decolonial sexuality studies.
Are you feeling inhibited from accessing the fullest version of yourself, and your belonging with the world? In our collective experience of trauma, and the profound complexities of being alive, we are not meant to forge our way through alone. As a therapist, I will companion you to traverse the deep terrain of your life, to rebuild and breakthrough to your innate wise, resilient, and loving nature. I bring a skillful container, following your knowing & personal ecology, to usher healing, and move through life's transitions and transformations. We will foster interdependence, and your capacity to most authentically shine.
My current academic focus is in trauma, and my background is in death care and grief, eco-spiritual chaplaincy work, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and decolonial sexuality studies.
Are you feeling inhibited from accessing the fullest version of yourself, and your belonging with the world? In our collective experience of trauma, and the profound complexities of being alive, we are not meant to forge our way through alone. As a therapist, I will companion you to traverse the deep terrain of your life, to rebuild and breakthrough to your innate wise, resilient, and loving nature. I bring a skillful container, following your knowing & personal ecology, to usher healing, and move through life's transitions and transformations. We will foster interdependence, and your capacity to most authentically shine.
(253) 785-8162 View (253) 785-8162
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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.