When To Seek Sex Therapy: Signs A Sex Therapist Might Help
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Written by Jose Pinal, LMFT | Date 04/03/2023
Sexuality can feel like a maze. We often define our sexuality based on other people's reactions and expectations. Therapy allows you to define your sexuality and sexual expression on your own terms. What area of your sexuality is leaving you feeling restless, anxious, or hopeless? Here are some signs that a sex therapist can help.
Sex addiction or compulsivity
Hypersexuality or an excessive preoccupation with sexual fantasies that cause you distress
Negative effects of porn addiction
Inability to enjoy sex with a partner or inhibited sexual desire
Feelings of sexual inadequacy
Erectile dysfunction/performance anxiety
Intense sexual shame surrounding sex
Difficulty communicating needs and desires
Curiosity or confusion over kink/BDSM dynamics, sexual preference, gender identity and more
Hidden sexuality
Sexual incompatibility with a partner
Intimacy issues
coming to terms with sexuality
Unregulated power dynamics within a relationship
Post-infidelity guilt and shame
Feeling that your sexuality doesn’t fit inside a specific box
Resentment or trauma stemming from the fact that your upbringing told you to suppress your true sexual identity and desires
You may not necessarily articulate why you feel deregulated or unsettled in your sexuality. You simply know that healing, growth, and examination are needed to help you enjoy the freedom of sexual expression and enjoyment you want and deserve.
How To Find a Sex Therapist
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While the topic on your mind may be sex or love, the goal of sex therapy is always ultimately integration. Therapy should never be designed to fit one specific sexual norm. That's why we've devoted our practice to creating an inclusive environment for cis-gendered, gender-non-conforming, and trans-identified clients looking for a place to explore all aspects of their lives and relationships.
At Liberate Therapy, we provide sex therapy for the whole self. That's because therapy can help you to embrace the idea that your sexual identity doesn't need to be compartmentalized away from your true self. Sexual shame and guilt, feelings of inadequacy, and compulsions that rob you of control can all make you feel like you can't comfortably express yourself sexually. We offer individual therapy, relationship therapy, and sex therapy that will allow you to examine topics that you might only feel comfortable discussing with a BIPOC, kink-affirming therapist.
While our office is based in Tracy, California, Liberate Therapy is happy to announce that we are now seeing patients in Florida virtually. Take a step toward achieving the integration and sexual wholeness you deserve. Book your free 15-minute consultation today!
