Sex Therapy in Alexandria, VA

I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise and passion is in sex and relationship therapy, and LGBTQ, kink, and polyamory friendly work. I specialize in issues of trauma, sexual assault and abuse, and domestic violence. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication.

I am honored to be trusted in all of my clients' lives. I believe that holding a safe holistic therapeutic space supports individuals to address their emotional needs, allowing for the development of a deeper authentic relationship with self and others that they love, as well as reach their personal goals. My style of therapy is highly individualized and collaboratively designed with each client. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy in Virginia and DC.

As a counselor I compassionately support and challenge those I work with to grow, reflect, and flourish in order to meet their treatment goals. My collective aim is to help clients eliminate distress, build more adaptive coping skills, gain insight into unhealthy patterns, and most importantly facilitate growth and healing. I am committed to creating a safe and trusting environment for all clients wherein they feel seen, affirmed, respected, and free to express themselves authentically.

Do you find yourself attracted to the same kind of relationships or partners? Are you stuck in the same patterns and stories? I believe I can help you. I work with adult individuals and couples who are struggling with various relationship issues including the early stages of dating, maintaining secure relationships, attachment issues, anxiety, self-esteem, and sex -related issues. Additionally, I am passionate about integrative couples and sex therapy . I provide support in areas such as affairs and infidelity, polyamory & consensual non-monogamy, and kink & BDSM. I hope to foster a sex -positive environment that is free of judgement.

Sex , identity, and relationships can be integral parts of our lives. However, shame, miscommunication, and other life stress might prevent us from having the connections we want. Although these frustrations may seem insurmountable at times, change is possible. Looking for a therapist is a positive first step. Whether you are looking to gain personal insight, develop coping strategies, or improve your relationships and sexual functioning, we can work together to achieve your goals. I work with individuals and couples. I am licensed in VA, DC, and MD and certified as a sex therapist by AASECT.

Have you felt out of sync, unable to communicate clearly, frustrated and wanting to try something different but unhappy with what you've tried? I enjoy helping folks learn new ways of communicating, finding new perspectives to barriers and working through individual or relationship struggles to have their needs and wants met. If you are having difficulty making it through your everyday, dealing with the stresses of life, or managing anxiety and depression; I can help. I will help you learn new coping skills using your own personal strengths to assist you with enhancing your quality of life.

The goal of my practice is to provide a safe place for people to explore their lives and learn skills to help them cope in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. We will work together to help you figure out what issues you want to work on and how we can best address them.

Using a client-centered approach, our Clinicians help Clients understand and work through problems of everyday living, including relationship issues, work-life balance and self care issues, the impact of traumatic experiences past and present, and issues which affect day-to-day living. Connecting the dots of your inner experience and your outward struggles can be a powerful motivator for change. Together, we keep close track of your goals for therapy and your satisfaction with the results.

The Sex Therapist you never knew you needed! When client’s come to my office to seek therapy, the one part of themselves that is most often neglected is sexuality ! Most people don’t even mention sexual beliefs, curiosities, behaviors, or attitudes until I ask. I believe that sexuality is so much a part of who we are, there is no way to fully heal and truly be at peace if our sexuality is not explored! As well as specializing in Sex Therapy , I’m also a clinical trauma therapist!

I believe that my role as a therapist is to create a space where you feel supported, safe, and validated as we navigate challenges together. I will be there beside you as you gain the skills to shape your life the way you envision and work towards your goals. I think that everyone can benefit from therapy, whether it’s short-term to help you through a life transition or longer-term support, I will be here to help and accept you as you are. Many people who are members of the LGBTQ+, kink, or poly communities can feel stigmatized during therapy and I aim to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere for all my clients.

It's not easy to reach out for help, I am impressed by your courage! I've no doubt that by now, you've already tried numerous times and ways to make the changes in your life you long for. I have over 30 years' experience helping individual adults and couples succeed in getting past their familiar "stuck points," and experience a new sense of motivation, joy, and connection. Whether you feel overwhelmed with anxiety, weighed down with sadness or grief, or have asked yourself "Is this as good as it gets?" about your relationship, marriage, or sex life, I can help bring new vision, energy, hope, and movement to your life!

Kyle T. Collins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor focused on working with members of the LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kink, and BDSM communities. Kyle’s practice focuses on working with individuals, couples, and families on issues related to relationship difficulties and/or sexual difficulties, including issues related to trauma, anxiety, illness or disability, interpersonal boundaries, and many other stressors.

Has anxiety or depression impacted your sex life? Do you feel like your sexual needs are not being met in your relationship and you’re unsure of how to navigate that with your partner? Or are you experiencing changes with your sexuality , pain during intercourse, libido changes or erectile dysfunction and feel unsure about how to properly cope? Take a deep breath and know that the things that you are experiencing are absolutely normal. It is not uncommon to experience a rush of feelings from shame to sadness to anxiety when discussing sexual changes.

Welcome! I offer a therapeutic approach with each client(s) that is collaborative and non-pathologizing in a brave space. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in DC, MD, VA, NC & FL as well as an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Fellow and an American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I am an alumnus of the University of Michigan's Sexual Health Certification Program/ Sex Therapy Track. In addition, I am a Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist (IFS) and Approved IFS Clinical Consultant.

I work with individuals and couples evolving through various stages of their lives, whether newly married, considering divorce or dealing with other emotional life changing events. While encouraging my clients to participate fully in the therapy process, I also hold clients accountable for their progress. I have successfully treated clients coping with depression, sex /intimacy, infidelity and anxiety issues. With sensitivity and compassion, I work with each client to help them build on their strengths and identify solutions to unresolved issues. The techniques my clients find most beneficial include: Enneagram Personality Assessments, PAIRS Daily Temperature Reading, and Relationship Detox.

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or emotional triggers from your past? Are your relationships less fulfilling than you want them to be? Have feelings of resentment from past difficulties negatively affected the closeness of your relationship or sex life? Are you in "gridlock," repeating patterns? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we can create a customized plan to help you. Combining my specialized training with your desire to change, we will work together to develop an integrated approach to enhance your relationships and emotional health. Specialties include emotional triggers, clinical sexology, Individual, relationship and couples work.

Not Accepting New Patients. Please reach out and see if there is another good fit at the practice. HMT has many wonderful clinicians! I am comfortable working with many different populations with varying levels of issues. Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and military specific stressors are a small cross-section of the issues I treat. I am a sex -positive, kink informed and trauma informed clinician. I am a laid-back person with a robust, and admittedly sometimes immature, sense of humor who is a big believer in radical acceptance. You can expect these things, and many more during our sessions.