Sex Therapy for Individuals & Couples
Sex therapy offers compassionate, evidence‑based support for people navigating challenges with intimacy, desire, arousal, pain, communication, or sexual confidence. Whether you’re coming in alone or with a partner, therapy provides a structured, non‑judgmental space to better understand what’s happening and explore meaningful change.
Connect with your body, explore desire, and heal from trauma and betrayal
Who Sex Therapy Is For
Sex therapy may be a good fit if you are:
Experiencing low desire, mismatched desire, or loss of interest in sex
Dealing with sexual pain, discomfort, or fear around penetration
Feeling anxious, disconnected, or pressured around sex
Recovering from trauma that impacts intimacy
Struggling to communicate needs, boundaries, or preferences
Wanting to build a healthier, more confident relationship with your body and sexuality
You do not need to have a clear diagnosis or a “serious” problem to benefit. Many people seek sex therapy because something feels off, confusing, or stuck — and they want support making sense of it.
How Sex Therapy Works
Sex therapy is talk‑based therapy. Sessions do not involve physical touch or sexual activity. Instead, we focus on understanding patterns, building skills, and reducing the emotional and physiological barriers that interfere with pleasure, connection, and choice.
In our work together, we may:
Explore emotional, relational, and cultural influences on sexuality
Learn how desire, arousal, and nervous system responses function
Address anxiety, shame, or avoidance around sex
Develop communication tools for discussing sex with greater ease
Gently expand comfort and confidence at a pace that feels respectful
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your goals — not a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.
Common Issues Addressed in Sex Therapy
Low or absent desire
Desire discrepancies between partners
Sexual pain or discomfort
Anxiety or avoidance around sex
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Trauma‑related sexual concerns
Body image or shame impacting intimacy
Communication challenges related to sex
If your concern isn’t listed here, you’re still welcome to reach out — sex therapy is broader and more flexible than many people expect.
Individual Sex Therapy
Individual sessions can be helpful if you want space to explore sexuality, identity, trauma, desire, or body image without a partner present. This work often focuses on self‑understanding, reducing anxiety, and building internal safety and agency.
Couples Sex Therapy
Couples sex therapy supports partners in navigating desire differences, communication breakdowns, sexual avoidance, or conflict related to intimacy. We work on creating emotional safety, improving communication, and developing shared language around needs, limits, and expectations.
Both formats center consent, collaboration, and respect for each person’s experience.
My Approach to Sex Therapy
My approach is sex‑positive, trauma‑informed, and grounded in evidence‑based practices. My practice welcomes all; it is an inclusive space supporting a sex-positive, identity-affirmative approach to working with individuals seeking mental health support. If you identify as kinky, polyam, LGBTQIA+, gender-expansive, sex worker, non-monogamous, or queer, you are welcome here! I’ll help you increase confidence, reconnect with your body, and cultivate fulfilling relationships.
I prioritize:
Safety and consent
Practical education about bodies and sexuality
Respect for your values and lived experience
A balance of emotional insight and real‑world tools
Therapy is not about fixing you or pushing you toward a specific outcome. It’s about helping you understand yourself more clearly and make choices that align with what you want.
What Sex Therapy Is Not
To address common concerns:
Sex therapy does not involve physical touch
There is no expectation to share details you’re not comfortable discussing
You are never pressured to pursue specific sexual goals
You remain in control of what we discuss and the pace at which we work.
Getting Started
Beginning sex therapy can feel vulnerable. A brief consultation gives you the opportunity to share what’s bringing you in, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
FAQs
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Do you offer sex therapy in Ann Arbor?
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Yes. I provide sex therapy in Ann Arbor for individuals and couples seeking support around intimacy, desire differences, sexual anxiety, pain with sex, and related concerns.
What issues can sex therapy help with?
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Sex therapy can support concerns such as low or mismatched desire, sexual pain, performance anxiety, shame, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, and challenges communicating about sex.
Do you work with individuals as well as couples?
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Yes. Sex therapy can be helpful whether you’re working individually or within a relationship. Many people begin individually and later include a partner, though that is always your choice.
Do you offer in-person or telehealth sex therapy?
I offer in-person sex therapy in Ann Arbor as well as telehealth therapy for Michigan residents, depending on your needs and preferences.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting sex therapy. Curiosity, discomfort, and uncertainty are common — and welcome. Support starts with a conversation.