Sex Therapists in Knoxville, TN
As a Certified Sex Therapist in-training, I use the wellness model to better understand the strengths of my clients and integrate developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive lenses.
Feeling disconnected from those close to you can feel lonely and provoke anxiety. Many people come to counseling feeling stuck and don’t know which way to go. I strive to listen to you to gain a better understanding of your life in a nonjudgmental environment. I work with people of all sexual orientations and genders and aim to create a safe place to allow clients to build more secure and supportive friendships, romantic relationships, as well as a relationship with themselves.
As a Certified Sex Therapist in-training, I use the wellness model to better understand the strengths of my clients and integrate developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive lenses.
Feeling disconnected from those close to you can feel lonely and provoke anxiety. Many people come to counseling feeling stuck and don’t know which way to go. I strive to listen to you to gain a better understanding of your life in a nonjudgmental environment. I work with people of all sexual orientations and genders and aim to create a safe place to allow clients to build more secure and supportive friendships, romantic relationships, as well as a relationship with themselves.
As a multicultural/relational therapist identities that are important to you provide a background for therapy (race, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliations, gender identity, gender, sex, ableness, etc.) as those identities make up who you are.
I treat sexual dysfunctions, trauma, dealing with infertility, abortion/pregnancy, adoption, HIV/AIDS, compulsive sexual behavior or sexual addictions, fetishes, couples who have sexual issues together and other sexual issues. I also specialize in gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer and transgender identities. This includes issues regarding hormones and SRS.
As a multicultural/relational therapist identities that are important to you provide a background for therapy (race, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political affiliations, gender identity, gender, sex, ableness, etc.) as those identities make up who you are.
I treat sexual dysfunctions, trauma, dealing with infertility, abortion/pregnancy, adoption, HIV/AIDS, compulsive sexual behavior or sexual addictions, fetishes, couples who have sexual issues together and other sexual issues. I also specialize in gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, queer and transgender identities. This includes issues regarding hormones and SRS.
I help couples and individuals facing communication breakdowns, low desire, mismatched libidos, sexual dysfunctions (ED, PE, DE, genito-pelvic pain), and the impact of trauma, shame, or restrictive messages about sex.
I specialize in helping couples struggling with mismatched libidos, low desire, and intimacy challenges. Using the Gottman Method, sex therapy, and ACT, I help partners rebuild connection, manage conflict, and create a satisfying sexual relationship. Intensives available for couples ready for focused change.
I help couples and individuals facing communication breakdowns, low desire, mismatched libidos, sexual dysfunctions (ED, PE, DE, genito-pelvic pain), and the impact of trauma, shame, or restrictive messages about sex.
I specialize in helping couples struggling with mismatched libidos, low desire, and intimacy challenges. Using the Gottman Method, sex therapy, and ACT, I help partners rebuild connection, manage conflict, and create a satisfying sexual relationship. Intensives available for couples ready for focused change.
Dr. S. David Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, LPC, MHSP, NCC
5 Endorsed
Knoxville, TN 37922
Waitlist for new clients
Hall is trained in sex therapy and specialize in working with people from religious backgrounds.
Dr. Stephen "David" Hall is the clinic director and co-owner of Haven Counseling Center. Whether your struggle is with relationships, anxiety, spiritual concerns, sexual health, or just personal growth; Dr. Hall would love the chance to help you work through these difficult parts of life. Dr. Hall has a particular interest in music, movies, art, and stories in general, and tries to use the theory and craft of story as a way to help the people he works with find new ways to see their lives and possible solutions.
Hall is trained in sex therapy and specialize in working with people from religious backgrounds.
Dr. Stephen "David" Hall is the clinic director and co-owner of Haven Counseling Center. Whether your struggle is with relationships, anxiety, spiritual concerns, sexual health, or just personal growth; Dr. Hall would love the chance to help you work through these difficult parts of life. Dr. Hall has a particular interest in music, movies, art, and stories in general, and tries to use the theory and craft of story as a way to help the people he works with find new ways to see their lives and possible solutions.
Sex is a normal, healthy part of human existence yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire/arousal, sexual aversion, or an inability to reach orgasm believe it or not therapy can help with all of that.
Do you have religious, familial, or societal beliefs about sex that affect your ability to have sex or experience pleasure? If so deconstructing those beliefs is one of my specialties. How would you feel if I could help you understand why your body responds the way it does and explain your behaviors and preferences all while validating your experience?
Sex is a normal, healthy part of human existence yet many people experience problems with sex including pain, lack of desire/arousal, sexual aversion, or an inability to reach orgasm believe it or not therapy can help with all of that.
Do you have religious, familial, or societal beliefs about sex that affect your ability to have sex or experience pleasure? If so deconstructing those beliefs is one of my specialties. How would you feel if I could help you understand why your body responds the way it does and explain your behaviors and preferences all while validating your experience?
I also have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, and gender and sexuality issues.
My aim is to be very real with my clients. I try to be upfront and direct, admit when I'm wrong or don't know something, and incorporate humor and self-disclosure when I believe it will be helpful. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from psychodynamic, behavioral, and emotional theories, and couples and sex therapy techniques.
I also have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, addiction, and gender and sexuality issues.
My aim is to be very real with my clients. I try to be upfront and direct, admit when I'm wrong or don't know something, and incorporate humor and self-disclosure when I believe it will be helpful. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from psychodynamic, behavioral, and emotional theories, and couples and sex therapy techniques.
I work with individuals and couples that are ready to prioritize the work of therapy so they can be more self-aware, move through their days with more ease, and have more functional relationships. Maybe you’ve seen therapists in the past, and now find yourself seeking more from therapy than someone who listens and validates. I strive to offer concrete takeaways from our sessions.
I work with individuals and couples that are ready to prioritize the work of therapy so they can be more self-aware, move through their days with more ease, and have more functional relationships. Maybe you’ve seen therapists in the past, and now find yourself seeking more from therapy than someone who listens and validates. I strive to offer concrete takeaways from our sessions.
Visit my website for real-time availability and to request an appointment. I am a licensed therapist that works with adults and young adults. My approach to therapy is holistic and is individually tailored to meet the needs of my clients. By using an insight-oriented therapeutic approach, I aim to help clients learn not just "how" to cope, but also, why these thoughts/behaviors started to occur. I work in a relaxed, welcoming setting with individuals who are motivated to take a deeper look into themselves. I believe everyone is capable of making significant changes in their life for the better!
Visit my website for real-time availability and to request an appointment. I am a licensed therapist that works with adults and young adults. My approach to therapy is holistic and is individually tailored to meet the needs of my clients. By using an insight-oriented therapeutic approach, I aim to help clients learn not just "how" to cope, but also, why these thoughts/behaviors started to occur. I work in a relaxed, welcoming setting with individuals who are motivated to take a deeper look into themselves. I believe everyone is capable of making significant changes in their life for the better!
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I specialize in helping couples and polycules who have solid loving relationships deepen emotional and sexual intimacy.
Are you seeking a path of fulfillment personally and in your relationships? Engaging in a rich and meaningful life requires knowing ourselves deeply and acting on intentional choices guided by our core values, feelings, and desires. Our relationships can become more intimate as we develop clarity about our needs and courage to be vulnerable with those we trust to meet us on this level. When we have experienced trauma, pelvic pain, or challenging relationships, we need space to heal. I support clients in deepening their capacity for presence, emotional intimacy, and pleasure through mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
As an AASECT certified sex therapist, I specialize in helping couples and polycules who have solid loving relationships deepen emotional and sexual intimacy.
Are you seeking a path of fulfillment personally and in your relationships? Engaging in a rich and meaningful life requires knowing ourselves deeply and acting on intentional choices guided by our core values, feelings, and desires. Our relationships can become more intimate as we develop clarity about our needs and courage to be vulnerable with those we trust to meet us on this level. When we have experienced trauma, pelvic pain, or challenging relationships, we need space to heal. I support clients in deepening their capacity for presence, emotional intimacy, and pleasure through mindfulness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, sex or intimacy concerns, relationship stress, or the unique pressure that comes with being a first responder, we’ll take it one step at a time, together.
I’ve been working with clients since 2008 and believe that meaningful change happens in relationships built on trust, safety, and authenticity. Sessions are laid-back and real. Swear words welcome (and encouraged) and you don’t have to filter yourself here. My style is interactive, down-to-earth, and rooted in both evidence-based tools and real life.
Whether you’re working through anxiety, depression, trauma, sex or intimacy concerns, relationship stress, or the unique pressure that comes with being a first responder, we’ll take it one step at a time, together.
I’ve been working with clients since 2008 and believe that meaningful change happens in relationships built on trust, safety, and authenticity. Sessions are laid-back and real. Swear words welcome (and encouraged) and you don’t have to filter yourself here. My style is interactive, down-to-earth, and rooted in both evidence-based tools and real life.
Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues, intimacy, and sexual concerns. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all sexual orientations. I also offer services for families who are engaged in high conflict divorce. You will find working with me solution focused, supportive, non-judgmental, and safe.
Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with relationship issues, intimacy, and sexual concerns. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all sexual orientations. I also offer services for families who are engaged in high conflict divorce. You will find working with me solution focused, supportive, non-judgmental, and safe.
As a sex therapist, I specialize in treating sexual issues.
Clients engage the services of a therapist for individual or couples counseling and the topic of sex is never discussed. I believe sexuality to be a vital part of who we are as humans and ought to be addressed to discern if this aspect of clients' lives can be improved.
As a sex therapist, I specialize in treating sexual issues.
Clients engage the services of a therapist for individual or couples counseling and the topic of sex is never discussed. I believe sexuality to be a vital part of who we are as humans and ought to be addressed to discern if this aspect of clients' lives can be improved.
As a sex therapist, I offer a space to explore your needs, desires, and identity without shame.
My ideal client is thoughtful, capable, and often seen as “put together”; yet something feels off inside. They may feel disconnected from their body, frustrated in their relationship, or unsure how to express desire without shame. They want more: deeper connection, honest intimacy, and permission to rediscover themselves. They’re tired of masking, minimizing, or settling. Their goal is to feel whole, seen, and sexually alive. They seek a space that’s affirming, confidential, and attuned to their inner experience; where they can finally say what hasn’t been said. My practice is free from judgement and open for exploration.
As a sex therapist, I offer a space to explore your needs, desires, and identity without shame.
My ideal client is thoughtful, capable, and often seen as “put together”; yet something feels off inside. They may feel disconnected from their body, frustrated in their relationship, or unsure how to express desire without shame. They want more: deeper connection, honest intimacy, and permission to rediscover themselves. They’re tired of masking, minimizing, or settling. Their goal is to feel whole, seen, and sexually alive. They seek a space that’s affirming, confidential, and attuned to their inner experience; where they can finally say what hasn’t been said. My practice is free from judgement and open for exploration.
My ideal client is someone who genuinely wants to be in therapy, someone ready to be heard, understood, and gently challenged. I believe meaningful growth happens when a person is open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, even when it’s uncomfortable. That openness is what makes therapy powerful and transformative. In our work together, I strive to create an environment that feels both supportive and safe. My goal is to help you understand your story, uncover patterns that hold you back, and move toward a more balanced and authentic version of yourself.
My ideal client is someone who genuinely wants to be in therapy, someone ready to be heard, understood, and gently challenged. I believe meaningful growth happens when a person is open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, even when it’s uncomfortable. That openness is what makes therapy powerful and transformative. In our work together, I strive to create an environment that feels both supportive and safe. My goal is to help you understand your story, uncover patterns that hold you back, and move toward a more balanced and authentic version of yourself.
My clients seek to liberate and deepen their identity, relationships, sexuality, being and purpose from fear, limitations, and illusions.
I do not do talk therapy. I blend somatic IFS, Acceptance & Integration Training, psychedelic and ketamine assisted therapies, sex therapy, and spirituality. The common thread in my eclectic approach is the shadowy wilds that society likes to compartmentalize. I love using tools of play, pleasure, and curiosity to show you not to fear the dark.
My clients seek to liberate and deepen their identity, relationships, sexuality, being and purpose from fear, limitations, and illusions.
I do not do talk therapy. I blend somatic IFS, Acceptance & Integration Training, psychedelic and ketamine assisted therapies, sex therapy, and spirituality. The common thread in my eclectic approach is the shadowy wilds that society likes to compartmentalize. I love using tools of play, pleasure, and curiosity to show you not to fear the dark.
I have been in professional psychological practice since 1979, been married many years, raised 2 children and shared in raising 3 step-children, so I have many years of clinical and personal experience on which to draw. However, I am always learning and growing, and enjoy sharing the journey of self-discovery with my clients/patients. I tailor my psychological treatment with individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), couples, and families to each person's unique situation. I utilize a variety of different treatment approaches, depending on the problems presented, ranging from cognitive-behavioral, insight, family systems, to supportive reality therapy.
I have been in professional psychological practice since 1979, been married many years, raised 2 children and shared in raising 3 step-children, so I have many years of clinical and personal experience on which to draw. However, I am always learning and growing, and enjoy sharing the journey of self-discovery with my clients/patients. I tailor my psychological treatment with individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), couples, and families to each person's unique situation. I utilize a variety of different treatment approaches, depending on the problems presented, ranging from cognitive-behavioral, insight, family systems, to supportive reality therapy.
I specialize in sex therapy, marriage and couples therapy, and healing from Purity Culture and religious deconstruction to help individuals and couples find the healing and growth they’ve been searching for.
There are times we all need a safe space to explore our thoughts and feelings. If you find yourself in a place of grief, stress, anxiety, or just feeling ungrounded, I can help you walk through the process of finding healing and wellness. If you and your partner are looking to improve your communication, rebuild trust, or find new ways to understand each other, I can guide you along the way. Whether you are seeking therapy as an individual or a couple, I will build a safe space for you to tell your story to find healing, growth, and renewal.
I specialize in sex therapy, marriage and couples therapy, and healing from Purity Culture and religious deconstruction to help individuals and couples find the healing and growth they’ve been searching for.
There are times we all need a safe space to explore our thoughts and feelings. If you find yourself in a place of grief, stress, anxiety, or just feeling ungrounded, I can help you walk through the process of finding healing and wellness. If you and your partner are looking to improve your communication, rebuild trust, or find new ways to understand each other, I can guide you along the way. Whether you are seeking therapy as an individual or a couple, I will build a safe space for you to tell your story to find healing, growth, and renewal.
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
Dr. Smelcer has over 18 years of clinical experience specializing in treating depression, anxiety, addiction disorders including behavioral addictions, trauma, grief, sexual identity concerns, premarital, life transitions, ADHD, LGBTQ and childhood disorders. The clinical team at Lyons View Counseling is passionate about helping clients gain insight and build from their strengths to make changes that improve their overall functioning.
You might look like you have it together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Maybe your relationship is strained, your thoughts won’t slow down, or you’re navigating ADHD, identity, or intimacy challenges. I work with individuals and couples (especially LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamous, and neurodivergent clients) who want deeper connection, clarity, and relief. Together, we’ll untangle patterns rooted in attachment, family dynamics, and past experiences so you can move forward with more confidence, emotional safety, and alignment in your life and relationships.
You might look like you have it together, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. Maybe your relationship is strained, your thoughts won’t slow down, or you’re navigating ADHD, identity, or intimacy challenges. I work with individuals and couples (especially LGBTQIA+, ethical non-monogamous, and neurodivergent clients) who want deeper connection, clarity, and relief. Together, we’ll untangle patterns rooted in attachment, family dynamics, and past experiences so you can move forward with more confidence, emotional safety, and alignment in your life and relationships.
All of life is about relating. All day long we are in some kind of relationship with another person. How comfortable and how capable are you in communicating your needs and desires? Do you feel understood by your partner? Are you feeling stressed or directionless in your relationship, your career, your life purpose? Have you suffered a loss and are grieving? Do you have a Inner Critic that is always whispering in your ear critiquing your every move? If you would like non-judgmental support, practical tools and straightforward feedback, please call.
All of life is about relating. All day long we are in some kind of relationship with another person. How comfortable and how capable are you in communicating your needs and desires? Do you feel understood by your partner? Are you feeling stressed or directionless in your relationship, your career, your life purpose? Have you suffered a loss and are grieving? Do you have a Inner Critic that is always whispering in your ear critiquing your every move? If you would like non-judgmental support, practical tools and straightforward feedback, please call.
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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.