In the process of sex therapy, a wide variety of questions will be asked. Topics may include: marital or relationship conflicts; communication problems; specific health and medical issues; traumatic experiences; lifestyle and hobbies; work and family information; specific aspects of sexual functioning, past and present; emotional concerns involving anxiety, depression, anger, shame, and/or guilt; and previous psychotherapy & marital/couples therapy.
After your first session, I will give diagnostic impressions, prognostic impressions, and a general description of the therapeutic format being recommended. Depending on the nature of your concerns, a medical referral may be helpful.
Overall, you are likely to find that the first appointment will be a professional and comforting experience.
After your first session, I will give diagnostic impressions, prognostic impressions, and a general description of the therapeutic format being recommended. Depending on the nature of your concerns, a medical referral may be helpful.
Overall, you are likely to find that the first appointment will be a professional and comforting experience.
Sex therapy begins with an initial consultation and can range from 10-20 sessions. Some individuals or couples only need a few sessions whereas more complex concerns require a longer treatment approach. If sex therapy isn’t going to be helpful for your unique concerns, I will let you know during the initial session.
What is Sex Therapy?
The Best Candidate For Sex Therapy
Individuals considering a sex therapist may experience, or have
a partner experiencing, one or more of the following:
- Lack of interest in sex
- Inability to have intercourse
- Painful sex or difficult entry
- Problems with orgasm
- Erection difficulty
- Premature ejaculation
- Issues related to rape or childhood sexual abuse
- Sexual performance issues related to the stress of infertility or menopause
Sex therapy can be for anyone, of any orientation in any relationship structure. The only requirement is that there is a sense of committment and motivation to improve the quality of the intimacy. People of all ages, sexual orientations, genders, religions, and ethnicities may choose to seek the help of sex therapists. Sex therapy is appropriate for:
- Individuals wanting to deal with sexual identity issues
- Couples wanting to increase sexual intimacy
- People who want to deal with sexual inhibitions
- People who are dissatisfied with their sexual functioning
- Couples wanting to increase their communication about sexuality
- Coping with a chronic sexually transmitted disease or medical condition
- Relationship conflict and lack of emotional intimacy
- The impact of anxiety and depression on sexual functioning
- Lack of time and energy for sex
- Problems with sex on the Internet