Locating a Sex Therapist*

What you can expect

Sex therapy is superior to other forms of therapy for sexual problems because the therapist has specific training in sexual function & dysfunction. In your sessions, you will have the opportunity to talk openly about your most personal problems and receive specific suggestions about how to solve them.

What will happen in your sessions

The first few sessions are spent getting to know you and understanding your problem.  You will explore your psycho-social background and your family dynamics.  Special emphasis will be placed on your sexual history, including how you learned about sexuality, developed your sexual values and your sexual behaviors to date. The trained therapist, with your input, will develop an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Typically, treatment begins using a behavioral model (with special exercises given at the end of each session to be practiced at home by yourself or with your partner). Treatment is usually short-term. However, where necessary, the therapist will work with you to resolve long term underlying issues which may inhibit free expression of sexuality.