Sex Therapy in Nashville, TN

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Photo of Dr. Mesha Ellis, Relationship & Sex Therapist, Psychologist in Nashville, TN
Dr. Mesha Ellis, Relationship & Sex Therapist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Gottman Therapist.
Are you troubled by self doubt, questioning your or your partner's level of commitment, or contemplating walking away from a relationship? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life. Is the conflict in your family extreme? Are you struggling to coparent effectively? You may be single and exasperated by the drama that sometimes comes along with dating. Or, a parent who is helplessly watching your child or adolescent struggle educationally or in social relationships. If any of these statements resonate with you, I can help you navigate your journey to contentment, confidence, and bliss.
(629) 216-3559
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Nashville, TN 37203
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Nashville Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMHSP, JD
Verified
Verified
As a sex therapist, I specialize in treating sexual issues. These often include relationship challenges and sexual problems such as lack of desire/low libido, difficulty with arousal, premature ejaculation and trouble reaching orgasm. Anxiety about sexual performance, lost intimacy, sexual abuse, infidelity, menopause, illness and aging can also interfere with sexual satisfaction. Sex therapy addresses problematic or illegal sexual behaviors, sexual compulsivity, paraphilias and fetishes. Clients benefit from exploring issues surrounding sexual orientation, gender identity, asexuality, polyamory and kink. I am passionate about helping clients overcome the issues that affect their sexuality so that they more fully enjoy life.
(615) 651-6590
Nashville, TN 37219
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Valerie Martin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-500
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also offer Gottman Method couples therapy and sex therapy .
You're tired of always feeling overwhelmed, on autopilot, or stuck in your head with anxiety and insecurities. Self-defeating beliefs and patterns are seriously getting in the way of your goals, work, or relationships. And maybe you also struggle with food, body image, or past events / traumas that make you wonder if you'll ever feel okay in your own skin. Did I just just describe you? Let's talk. I'm not a passive therapist— I roll up my sleeves and give you tangible strategies to deal more effectively in the moment with difficult experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
(615) 283-4507
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Nashville, TN 37205
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Sandi Anders
Counselor, MDiv, E-RYT, CSC, ACS
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
As an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor working with individuals and couples, I combine evidence-based best practices with experience as a Tantric Sexuality Educator and practitioner, offering a supportive environment for thorough and constructive exploration of sexual matters. Questions and concerns may be talked about openly without fear of embarrassment or criticism. As a Mind-Body Psychotherapist, I help clients talk through issues and learn to utilize emotions as embodied resources for healing and growth, encouraging awareness of connection between body, mind, and spirit. My background as a pastoral psychotherapist and experience with body therapies such as yoga, breath-work, and meditation inform my work.
(615) 800-7826
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Nashville, TN 37212
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Sierra Tuck
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
In addition to anxiety, I focus on working with clients on depression, gender/non-binary exploration, queer-focused sex therapy , church trauma, OCD, navigating ethical nonmonogamy and internalized fatphobia.
Living in stressful times can make it feel like mental health has to be put on the back burner but I believe in prioritizing joy and rest to endure what seems impossible. Using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices, I work with clients to find their true selves and help strip away external stressors so they feel prepared to take on life. I enjoy helping solo clients and any type of partner arrangement in navigating difficult conversations and establishing boundaries. It is normal for the therapy process to feel a bit intimidating but my sessions are informal and individually tailored. Neurodiverse? You'll be right at home!
(629) 258-8822
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Nashville, TN 37204
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Jennifer Edwards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT, CST
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My passion is working with those who feel stuck- who desire change and healing, regardless of what life circumstance they have experienced, or stage of life they are in. I am focused on empowering my clients through collaboration in a warm, safe, and accepting environment. I believe clients are the true experts of their lives, we all need support, and an unbiased perspective can be helpful in navigating life's challenges. I have been practicing for over 10 years and have extensive training in trauma, including Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and in Sex Therapy .
(615) 307-1955
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Nashville, TN 37203
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Not accepting new clients
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Candi R Kaatz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a sex therapist as well as a sex addiction therapist, I understand the intricacies of intimacy and sexuality .
It can be embarrassing, painful and debilitating to have intimacy or sexual problems. It may be due to physical problems, aging, sexual abuse, strict upbringing, assault or for an unknown reason. You or someone you love may live with out of control pornography or sexual behavior or addiction. You may have difficulty forming a long term intimate relationship with someone and not understand why. You may be looking for solutions and believe no one will understand or you may believe your situation is hopeless. You are looking for healthy intimacy and sexuality in your relationship and may not be sure why this is so difficult.
(615) 235-6066
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Nashville, TN 37215
Not accepting new clients
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Chelsea Taylor Nixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I'm a sex positive and secular therapist.
I help individuals, parents, and couples transform the fear, shame, and expectations that get in the way of deep connection with others and their most authentic self. When things in our lives feel uncomfortable or scary, we often react by finding ways to disconnect from our emotions, which only leads to things like anxiety, stress, rage, negative self-talk, obsessive thoughts, grief, conflict, and ways of coping that just don't serve us. You may know something needs to change but aren't sure where to start, or you may worry that you won't be understood or accepted. I trust that you make sense and have the capacity to heal and grow.
(615) 200-1197
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Nashville, TN 37205
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Lisa R Lyons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If you are an adult and have experienced childhood sexual/emotional/physical abuse, an adult who was recently abused, or a person who has done their abuse work, but wants to restore sexuality , let us work together. If you are a partner who wants to understand, work through your own emotions and responses, I would like to hear from you as well. With 20 years at the Sexual Assault Center, as well as 1 year at the VA working with Military Sexual Assault, I would tell you, the path is hopeful.
(615) 908-3021
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Nashville, TN 37228
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Not accepting new clients
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David Yarian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sexuality issues are complex, involving the body, the mind, the heart and the relationship between partners.
Sexual relationships find us at our most vulnerable, and it is often through sexuality that we experience some of our deepest yearnings, profound fears, compulsive behaviors, inhibitions, confusions, uncertainties, and desires. I am an AASECT certified Sex Therapist, as well as an individual and marital psychotherapist with over thirty years' experience.
(615) 656-7228
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Nashville, TN 37216
Not accepting new clients
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Daylin Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LPC, MHSP, (temp)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As humans, we are wired to seek out pleasurable and passionate experiences, but often in this pursuit, something gets in the way of our enjoyment: shame, stigma, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues...the list goes on. I believe sexuality is a very important part of life, but often we experience mental and emotional struggles associated with who we're having sex with, how often, and how we do it. As a sex -positive and LGBTQIA+ allied counselor, I am passionate about empowering my clients to live their most authentic lives, free of shame, doubt, and the other things that get in the way of our pursuit of pleasure.
(615) 805-5941
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Nashville, TN 37204
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Michael J Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have received extensive training in " sex therapy " to assist clients with sexual dysfunction, sexual dissatisfaction or sexual addiction.
I work with individuals, couples and families who are dealing with problems which hinder them from growing in their personal life and their relationships. I use a non-judgmental systems approach to understand all the factors relevant to the issues you are facing. Then, to assist you, in finding the "best" path for your healing and growth. I am glad to offer non-denominational Christian based counseling to anyone who desires to work from that spiritual background. Although, I am happy to work with people of all thoughts and belief systems.
(615) 208-5509
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Nashville, TN 37214
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Not accepting new clients
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Angela T Landry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, NCC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Sex therapy helps individuals and couples enrich sexual fullfillment and heal from sexual conflicts.
Angela Landry, LMFT addresses the counseling needs of clientele in the Brentwood and greater Nashville area by integrating Biblical truths and sound counseling psychology. I believe each person is responsible for his or her own mental, physical, and emotional well being. I believe that true change in a client's life can happen when they truly desire and are willing to do the work required to live a healthy, invigorating, and happy life. I specialize in working with couples and individuals heal and enrich their sexuality , personhood and relationship. Areas of focus are: sexual dysfunction, desire concerns and past trauma.
(615) 219-1104
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Nashville, TN 37210
Not accepting new clients
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Brock Searcy
Counselor, LPC, MHSP, CST
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My background includes advanced training in Sexual Disorders, Depression, Anxiety and Trauma. I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist & Certified Sex Therapist in private practice located in Brentwood. I would love to hear your story and be available to help. No two peoples' experiences are ever the same and whether your issue is emotional, behavioral or just life circumstances I'm ready to walk down that path with you (Couples and Individuals). Areas of focus include victims of sexual abuse. I am EMDR trained (Level 1 & Level 2), Gottman Level 1 trained and TF-CBT Certified.
(615) 209-9034
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Nashville, TN 37215
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Restoration Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MDiv, LMFT
Verified
Verified
A few of our specalties include Trauma and Abuse, Sex Therapy , Sexual Addiction, Marriage Counseling, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, Divorce, Life Transition.
Restoration Counseling Center was founded by three Christian Counselors in Franklin, Tennessee, who share a vision for providing healing, grace and professionalism to those experiencing brokenness in relationship to self, others and God. Our counselors have all been trained through nationally accredited counseling programs with an emphasis on Christian integration. Therapists at Restoration Counseling Center have a passion for helping others attain their goals and consider it a privilege to walk alongside others in healing.
(615) 656-0432
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Nashville, TN 37205
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Renee D Burwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
Oftentimes, people seek therapy during very challenging times in their lives. I greatly empathize with what you might be experiencing and will do my best to help you through your circumstances with empathy and compassion. I come from a social work background with specializations in sex therapy and trauma. There are no topics too taboo to discuss in my office, and I utilize a wide spectrum of healing modalities to actively collaborate with you to best develop a holistic treatment plan that meets your needs. I come from a strengths-based framework to help you in successfully creating an unapologetically authentic life.
(615) 205-0855
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Nashville, TN 37209
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Emily Ector-Volman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist who works with individuals and couples using Imago and Attachment theories, as well as sex therapy techniques.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your relationship, you may be feeling disconnected, exhausted, embarrassed, angry, or many other emotions. Perhaps you long for better communication, greater intimacy, and rebuilt trust. In addition to working toward re-connection and love in your relationship, sex and sexuality are often difficult to talk about between couples. Creating a judgement-free space where you can explore these thoughts, feelings, and personal values is my highest priority as a therapist.
(615) 905-1537
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Nashville, TN 37206
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Payton Nicolette Keith
Pre-Licensed Professional, tLPC, MEd
Verified
Verified
Although I am accepting clients with a variety of needs my areas of focus include military issues, trauma therapy, couple’s counseling, sex therapy including sex addiction, and finally business coaching.
Working on yourself is the most important work you will ever do. I believe we are all in this life together, and we all need a little help sometimes. I want to be the person who helps you. We will discover, together, what goals are most important to you, then we will then work on building the tools to help you change your life. It may not be easy at times, but that is why I'm here to guide you. I've got your back. We will do this by working on possible traumas, anxieties, or other road blocks that need to be examined and broken through. I'm here to help adults of all ages and gender, as well as couples to make the most of their life
(615) 880-9941
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Nashville, TN 37201
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Malinda Davenport Crisp
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCMHSP
Verified
Verified
I am also experienced with individuals struggling with sexuality , self-esteem, or spiritual issues, & I work with couples or individuals who wish to explore and overcome the challenges of being in an intimate relationship, parenting, divorce, recovery, and/or codependency issues.
I have been practicing in the Nashville area for over 15 years. In addition to completing specialized training as a mediator, I also utilize NVC to bring skillful communication techniques into my practice, have Level II EMDR training for trauma, and have experience in assisting people in difficult relationships, addiction, and life transition. I believe each person is unique, has their own set of strengths, needs and values; I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist.
(615) 671-4991
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Nashville, TN 37208
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Douglas Ribeiro Ph.D
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified
Verified
My treatment expertise is focused on trauma, issues related to relationships, masculinity, mood difficulties, and recovery from substance/behavioral addictions such as sex addiction.
Seeking help is one of the most courageous things a human being can do. For this reason, I'm fully committed to the healing of those who entrust me with their most sensitive difficulties and problems.
(629) 205-0581
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Nashville, TN 37215
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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.