What I Treat & How We Work Together

Sex therapy is beneficial anytime your sexual health, intimacy patterns, or relationship dynamic feel a source of stress, shame, or disconnection. You might benefit from sex therapy if you find yourself asking questions like:

• "Why don't I feel the same desire or spark for my partner that I used to?"

• "Why does sex or physical intimacy feel uncomfortable or painful?"

• "Why am I experiencing performance anxiety, loss of erection, or difficulty reaching orgasm?"

• "How can my partner and I navigate different sex drives without guilt or rejection?"

• "How do I unlearn religious or cultural shame and feel good about my body and pleasure?"

• "How can we safely explore new fantasies, kink, or open relationship structures?"

Whether you are navigating a specific physical difficulty, recovering from past conditioning, or simply wanting to improve your communication around intimacy, sex therapy provides a safe, structured space to find answers.

Choosing between individual and couples therapy depends on your primary focus:

• Individual Therapy is ideal if you want to focus on your personal relationship with your body, process past guilt or trauma, address individual performance anxiety, or explore your identity and desires privately.

• Relationship Therapy is best if your concerns center on the dynamic between you and a partner—such as desire discrepancies, communication roadblocks, rebuilding trust, or reigniting your physical connection together.

During your initial 15-minute consultation, we can discuss your specific concerns and determine which approach (or combination of approaches) will be most effective for you.

My session fees are $225 for individual therapy (45–50 minutes) and $265 for couples and relationship therapy (45–50 minutes).

I operate as an out-of-network provider and do not bill health insurance directly. While this can be disappointing, many specialized sex therapists choose not to panel with insurance companies for two crucial reasons:

1. Privacy & Confidentiality: Billing insurance directly requires sharing formal clinical diagnoses and session notes with your provider, meaning the details of your intimate life and bedroom dynamic become part of your permanent medical record.

2. Coverage Restrictions: Many health insurance plans classify sexual health concerns, desire mismatches, or intimacy dynamics as "not medically necessary," refusing to cover them under standard mental health benefits.

Out-of-Network Reimbursement (Superbills):

If your insurance plan includes out-of-network benefits (such as a PPO or POS plan), I am happy to provide you with a monthly superbill (an itemized clinical receipt). You can submit this directly to your insurance company to request partial reimbursement, depending on your out-of-network deductible and coverage.

Investing in specialized sex therapy is an investment in your personal well-being, bodily autonomy, and long-term relationship health.

While licensed psychotherapists, Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) and traditional couples counselors offer valuable support for general relationship dynamics, they rarely receive formal training in human sexuality. As a result, traditional therapy often bypasses or struggles to directly address sexual dysfunction, pleasure, desire mismatches, and somatic pain.

Sex therapy with my practice is fundamentally different:

• Doctoral-Level Expertise & AASECT Certification: I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology and am certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)—a distinction held by a select group of providers nationwide.

• Two Decades of Specialized Experience: I have spent nearly 20 years learning about, researching, and practicing directly in the field of sexual health. You are not paying for general advice; you are working with an expert who specializes exclusively in this complex, nuanced work.

• Targeted, Accelerated Progress: Instead of spending months talking around intimacy concerns with a generalist, a specialist directly identifies the psychological, physiological, and relational roots of sexual issues—helping you move past shame and achieve meaningful relief faster.

• Protecting Your Relationship & Quality of Life: Unaddressed sexual distress, severe pain, or chronic desire mismatches frequently lead to resentment, isolation, or relationship breakdown. Working with a dedicated expert provides the precise tools needed to repair trust, restore connection, and build a fulfilling intimate life.

No referral is necessary. While physicians, urologists, gynecologists, and pelvic floor physical therapists frequently refer clients to my practice, you can reach out and begin therapy independently at any time. (If you are currently experiencing physical pain, or erectile dysfunction, I often encourage consulting a trusted medical provider alongside our work to rule out underlying physiological conditions.)

Item dSessions are typically 45 to 50 minutes long and initially take place on a weekly basis to build momentum, establish safety, and create meaningful progress.

Because therapy is tailored to your unique goals, the total duration varies. As you achieve your initial milestones, we may transition to bi-weekly sessions or monthly maintenance check-ins. We will regularly discuss your progress and outline a flexible timeline that aligns with your therapeutic needs.