Navigating the Erotic Landscape

Sex Therapy

Why sex therapy?

Sex and sexuality are inseparable from the human experience. While they evolve over the course of our lives, they remain central to who we are, regardless of whether we acknowledge, embrace, or reject them. Through sexuality, we can experience both profound joy and deep pain. When approached consciously and aligned with our values, it can connect us to the core of our being, allowing for the most authentic self-expression, where time expands, pleasure heals, and meaningful connection flourishes. However, unconscious sexual experiences or exploitation can create ruptures in our sense of wholeness and distort our relationship with sexuality. Sex therapy can help restore this connection, guiding individuals back to their inherent right to sexual wellness and authentic erotic expression.

In modern American culture, sex is caught in a paradox—simultaneously repressed and commodified preoccupation—leading many to categorize sexual expression as either “good” or “bad.” Beyond the realm of exploitation, I am committed to creating a space that fosters curiosity, non-judgment, exploration, healing, and celebration around sexuality. It is important that individuals, not oppressive systems, determine what feels true and aligned for them in their sexual journeys.

What is “sexuality”?

“…a central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviours, practices, roles and relationships.

-WHO (abbreviated) definition of Sexuality

Some (but not all) areas of sex therapy may include:

  • Gender exploration, expression & identity

  • Exploring sexual interests

  • Unlearning performance scripts & anxiety

  • Understanding one’s unique erotic template

  • Sexual identity & orientation

  • Difficulty with desire, arousal, and/or orgasm

  • Infidelity

  • Fixed erotic templates/Fetishes

  • “Premature” and delayed ejaculation

  • Vaginismus and sexual pain

  • Sexual trauma & impact on sexuality

  • Exploring consensual non-monogamy 

  • Deconstruction of religious scripts around sexuality

  • Communication about sex with partner(s)

  • Sex & Porn Addiction/Compulsive masturbation/Out of Control Sexual Behavior

  • Sexual offending/Boundary violation/Exploitation 

Sexuality-based Offerings

I offer:

  • individual sex therapy

  • group therapy for men with Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB) and erotic conflicts

  • focused sex therapy sessions for couples who have done foundational couple’s therapy work.

  • consultations for therapists regarding issues related to sex and gender with their clients.

For more sexuality-based resources check out my “Further Learning” page below