What is Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy is a unique specialization in the counseling field that provides a supportive and respectful atmosphere where individuals and couples can talk about sexual and relationship issues with a professional who is knowledgeable and comfortable with this area of life.
Sex therapy is a treatment approach directed specifically toward problems of sexual functioning. With the support of your therapist, you will be asked to discuss how and when your concerns developed, how they affect you and what changes you would like to make. You will be encouraged to discuss the influences on your sexual development and to begin to identify the resources you need to resolve your concerns. Your therapist may integrate books and/or videos that are designed for sex therapy and treatment in between sessions. Individuals and couples will be encouraged to actively participate in their treatment by doing exercises at home to improve communication and comfort with sexual intimacy.
Who Seeks Sex Therapy
People can have concerns about their levels of sexual desire, pain with intercourse, difficulty with orgasm, erection problems or timing of ejaculation. Sexual concerns can arise as a result of many factors or personal or social origin including illness, surgery or sexual trauma such as abuse or assault. In addition, problems can be associated with relationship issues that interfere with the desire to be intimate and close.
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