Sex therapy is a combination of traditional psychotherapy, systems theory (family and couples therapy - looking at patterns and process), attachment theory (our individual relationships to distance and closeness in relationships, often learned in childhood), and behavioral therapy. The take-home exercises are inspired by a technique called Sensate Focus developed by Masters and Johnson, some of the early pioneers of sex therapy. Sensate Focus brings the individual into greater relationship with their sensual experience in a mindful, present oriented way, allowing for a more embodied sexuality. Since research tells us that 90% of sexual struggles are anxiety based, this method of working with the mind and body has proven to be immensely successful. For each hour in therapy, the individual or couple will spend roughly half the session discussing and exploring issues pertaining or attached to the presenting problem, and roughly the other half going over and building upon the take home experiences. The logic behind this approach comes from the physical aspect of our expression of sexuality. Since sexuality is experienced both in the mind and to the body, therapy necessitates incorporating both in the treatment. Our bodies are living, breathing entities; the symptoms we struggle with hold valuable information for healing. Sex therapy taps into that wisdom.

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South Shore Family Health Collaborative

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