Could I benefit from Sex Therapy?
Whether it be difficulties with sexual functioning; self esteem and anxiety; or the consequences of sexual trauma; therapy offers the opportunity to address and overcome whatever struggles bring our clients through the door. The need for intimacy and connection is fundamental to who we are as human beings, why not invest in making the most out of this aspect of our lives?
What is Sex Therapy?
In short: Sex therapy is talk therapy and does not involve any touch from the therapists themselves.
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.
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.
