When Intimacy Becomes Difficult, You're Not Alone

Intimacy challenges are more common than you might think. Whether you're experiencing emotional disconnection, physical barriers, or communication difficulties, these struggles don't define you or your relationship. They're simply signals that it's time for gentle exploration and healing.

Mismatched desire

Avoidance of sex or touch

Emotional distance in the bedroom

Performance anxiety

Body image struggles

Unresolved trauma

Feelings of rejection or shame

What We Explore in Sex & Intimacy Therapy

Understand what's disrupting connection

Explore the underlying patterns and triggers affecting your intimacy

Unpack internalized beliefs about sex & love

Examine how early messages and experiences shape your current relationship with intimacy

Explore needs, boundaries & wants

Discover and communicate your authentic desires in a safe, non-judgmental space

Build communication around affection & touch

Develop skills for expressing needs and preferences with compassion and clarity

Reconnect with body and emotions

Restore the connection between physical sensations and emotional awareness

Address past trauma and emotional blocks

Gently work through experiences that may be affecting your capacity for intimacy

Therapy is not about fixing what's broken—it's about rediscovering what's already whole within you.

A Trusting Relationship Is Where Healing Begins

"My ear is connected to my heart and mind."

Whether working individually or with couples, I create a space where clients feel emotionally held. This work requires vulnerability, and my role is to provide the safety, respect, and non-judgmental presence that allows for authentic exploration and healing.

"You don't need to have answers—just a willingness to explore."

What Causes Intimacy Challenges?

Past trauma or abuse

Emotional disconnect

Anxiety, depression, or shame

Religious/cultural messaging

Medical or hormonal shifts

Body image and self-worth issues

"There is no 'normal'—just what feels aligned for you and your partner."

Sex Therapy Can Help You:

Break unhealthy intimacy cycles

Rebuild emotional safety

Rekindle curiosity and desire

Ask for what you need

Reconnect to your body

Heal after betrayal or trauma

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Safety, presence, and emotional connection

Creating secure spaces where vulnerability becomes strength

Reclaiming joy and confidence in your body

Rebuilding trust and appreciation for your physical self

Creating a fulfilling life of mutual pleasure

Fostering relationships built on respect, communication, and shared joy

"When we avoid intimacy conversations, we often get stuck in shame. But healing begins with curiosity."

FAQs About Sex & Intimacy Counseling