Sex therapy/coaching involves the discussion of sexual concerns via
assessment of contributing factors and specific treatment planning. Sex therapy
never involves touch or any kind of sexual contact. You can expect the first
session to include a clinical interview that examines current symptoms, general
mental health history, and other background information. Subsequent initial
sessions include specific sexual history taking including understanding
specific sexual symptoms, duration, context, and relationship history, to name
a few.
Here are some reasons why someone may seek sex therapy:
- Low sexual desire
- Differences in sexual desire within a relationship
- Difficulty achieving orgasm
- Difficulty maintaining an erection
- Pain during intercourse
- Understanding and exploring sexual identity
- Reproductive concerns
- Menopause and aging
- Difficulty controlling sexual urges or impulses
- Sexual trauma impacting current functioning
- Divorce and separation
- Eliminate and relax distractions
- Communicate what you’d like in a positive way