About Sexual Wellness Therapy
Sexual wellness therapy with a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore and improve your sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. Whether addressing concerns related to desire, arousal, pain, communication, or healing from past experiences, therapy is tailored to your unique needs.
A CST is specially trained to help individuals and couples navigate challenges such as mismatched libidos, sexual dysfunction, anxiety around intimacy, and rebuilding trust after betrayal. Therapy focuses on fostering self-awareness, enhancing pleasure, setting healthy boundaries, and promoting fulfilling connections.
Through open conversations, education, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, a CST supports you in creating a more confident, satisfying, and empowered relationship with your sexuality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sexual wellness therapy, and how can it help me?
Sexual wellness therapy is a specialized form of counseling that addresses concerns related to sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. A Certified Sex Therapist (CST) provides a safe space to explore issues like low desire, arousal difficulties, pain during sex, performance anxiety, and communication struggles. Therapy can help individuals and couples build confidence, heal from past experiences, and enhance their overall sexual well-being.
What kinds of issues can a Certified Sex Therapist help with?
A CST is trained to address a wide range of sexual concerns, including:
- Low libido or differences in sexual desire between partners
- Erectile dysfunction or difficulties with orgasm
- Pain during intercourse (e.g., vaginismus, dyspareunia)
- Recovering from infidelity or betrayal trauma
- Healing from sexual trauma or shame
- Enhancing intimacy and pleasure in relationships
- Navigating LGBTQ+ and gender identity concerns related to sexuality
Do I have to be in a relationship to seek sexual wellness therapy?
No, sexual wellness therapy is for both individuals and couples. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or in a non-traditional relationship structure, therapy can help you explore your sexual identity, improve self-confidence, and address any concerns affecting your well-being.
Is sexual wellness therapy only about sex?
Not at all! While therapy can address physical aspects of sexuality, it also focuses on emotional, psychological, and relational factors. Many people seek therapy for self-exploration, body image concerns, past trauma, or to improve emotional intimacy with a partner. The goal is to support your overall well-being in a way that feels right for you.
What should I expect in a session with a Certified Sex Therapist?
Sessions are a safe, confidential, and judgment-free space. A CST will start by understanding your concerns, goals, and background. Therapy may include discussions about relationships, emotions, body image, past experiences, and education about sexual health. You will never be asked to engage in any physical activities during therapy—sessions are talk-based and focused on emotional and psychological support.