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Sex Therapy

Sex is supposed to be connecting, pleasurable, and fun—but for a lot of people, it’s complicated. You might be dealing with low desire, mismatched libidos, performance anxiety, pain during sex, difficulty reaching orgasm, or feeling disconnected from your partner. Maybe sex used to feel good and now it feels stressful or awkward. Or maybe it’s never really felt easy, and you’re not sure why.

Many people struggle in silence because talking about sex feels uncomfortable, embarrassing, or “too personal.” Instead of getting support, they end up feeling frustrated, ashamed, or stuck in the same patterns.

You’re Not Broken

If you’re having sexual concerns, you’re not alone—and nothing is “wrong” with you. Sexual issues are incredibly common and can be influenced by stress, life changes, past experiences, relationship dynamics, health concerns, or just not having the language to talk about what you want or need.


Most of us were never taught how to communicate about sex in a healthy way. So when something feels off, it makes sense that it’s confusing or overwhelming. Struggling with sex doesn’t mean your relationship is failing or that you’re bad at intimacy—it just means something needs attention.


How Sex Therapy Can Help

Sex therapy gives you a safe, judgment-free space to talk openly about what’s going on. You don’t need to have the “right words” or know exactly what the issue is—we figure that out together.


In therapy, we can:

  • Explore what’s getting in the way of pleasure or connection

  • Improve communication between partners

  • Reduce anxiety or pressure around sex

  • Work through past experiences that may be affecting intimacy

  • Help you better understand your desires, boundaries, and needs

Sessions move at your pace, and nothing is ever forced or awkward for the sake of it. The goal is to help sex feel less stressful and more aligned with what you want.


Common Concerns (and Honest Answers)

“This is too awkward to talk about.”
That’s totally normal. Most people feel nervous at first. Sex therapists are used to these conversations, and we focus on making the space feel comfortable and respectful.


“Does this mean our relationship is in trouble?”
Not at all. Many couples seek sex therapy because they care about their relationship and want it to feel better—not because it’s falling apart.


“I should be able to figure this out on my own.”
If that were true, you probably would have by now. Getting support doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’re taking yourself and your relationship seriously.


“Will I be pressured to do things I’m not comfortable with?”
Never. Therapy is about consent, safety, and choice. You are always in control of what you share and what you work on.

Who can help...

Claudia Thompson

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor,
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Natalie Najman

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Shelly Crossland

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

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