Relationship therapy and couples therapy can support partners in navigating challenges and increase capacity for emotional, romantic, and sexual intimacy. Together we will explore patterns of conflict and disconnection through the lenses of attachment theory and intersectionality, and investigate the ways in which past experiences, relationships, and trauma may be influencing relational patterns. 

Relationships can take many forms: monogamous, non-monogamous, open relationships, polyamorous, polycules, or any other configuration.

Sex therapy primarily focuses on themes of sexual intimacy, sexual identity, and relationship with sexuality, embodiment, and eroticism. This therapy can be done within the context of a relationship, and it is also often done individually. (It is not necessary to be in a relationship or even sexually active to seek sex therapy!) 

Common reasons (though not an all-inclusive list!) to seek sex therapy: 

  • Improving sexual pleasure 

  • Desire discrepancy (one partner desiring sex more than another does)

  • Relationship conflict and communication 

  • Sexual trauma 

  • Exploration of gender, sexuality, and sexual identity 

  • Non-monogamy 

  • Overcoming shame, fears, and/or insecurities related to sex and sexuality 

FAQ’s:

What's the difference between "regular therapy" and sex therapy?

“Regular” therapy and sex therapy are, more often than not, interwoven. Sex therapy is an open door to talking about sex. (This sometimes looks like clients being reassured, “there’s no such thing as TMI in the therapy room!”) Some folks seek out sex therapy with the full intention of talking about sex every session- for example, people in a relationship looking to address a sex-specific concern. Other folks might talk about sex in some sessions, but not in others. Sex therapy also doesn’t necessarily mean talking about sex explicitly- it can include more general themes of embodiment, gender, and sexual identity. We take from Audre Lorde and Ester Perel in their conceptualizations of the erotic being a sense of vitality, aliveness, and capacity for connection and intimacy, in a way that expands so far beyond the bedroom. Our therapists' training and ongoing education in sex therapy allows them to hold that door open, so folks can walk through it if and when they choose. 

How do I schedule?

Fill out our eligibility form and let us know if you are interested in couples and relationship therapy.  We will contact you with current availability.