Intimacy & Sex Therapy
If you are experiencing a lack of intimacy or a dissatisfying sex life, intimacy and sex therapy can help.
When you think of the word “intimacy”, you might assume it is referring to sex. But you have likely experienced intimacy without being sexual, and you might have even experienced sex without intimacy.
Intimacy
Intimacy can be created through shared experiences, exchange of intellectual ideas and opinions, emotional openness, and physical affection. It is created when the feelings of love, safety and connection are experienced, and it is built on mutual openness, vulnerability, and trust.
Sex
Sex is an expression of intimacy and connection, but it is also part of our individual identity, an innate desire, and the source of procreation. Sexual health and connection rely on a sense of self and self-love, awareness, responsibility, mutual respect, and a willingness to feel deeply.
Intimacy and sex therapy
help couples to discern intimacy vs. intensity and healthy vs. unhealthy sex.
This process will require you to acknowledge and process relationship conflicts and unresolved traumas that block emotional and sexual connection. In therapy, you will learn to create intimate and sexual experiences that are safe and mutually satisfying.
Common Problems +
- Fear of intimacy due to past trauma
- Negative attitude, fear or anxiety about sex due to past trauma
- Body image or self-esteem issues
- Disproportionate sexual desire between partners
- Stress or anxiety regarding sexual performance
- Hijacked arousal system following addiction
Common Goals +
- Deepen intimacy between partners
- Improve communication about sex
- Feel emotionally safe and secure regarding intimacy and sex
- Gain clarity about each partner’s sexuality, sexual desires and needs
- Increase sexual satisfaction for both partners
- Create healthy sex following sexual addiction recovery
We understand that intimacy and sex can be a sensitive and personal subject.
We are trained to help you share openly and comfortably and we are committed to maintaining acceptance of you and your experiences.
More Resources
Couples Connect Experiential Intensive
This 3-day group intensive was created to help couples connect.
Women’s Intimacy Bootcamp
This group will cultivate an understanding and empowering environment as individuals identify their boundaries, reduce shame, and generate self-care techniques.
Healthy Dating
When you create a healthy dating plan with purpose, you approach dating from a higher consciousnesses