Sex therapy is a specialized branch of psychotherapy focused on sexual health and wellbeing. While sexual stressors may be the primary focus of our work, we often explore how these concerns intersect with other emotional or relational topics. Because sexual health is rarely covered in traditional graduate programs, sex therapists undergo additional training.

Like other forms of psychotherapy, sex therapy is strictly talk-based and never involves any form of physical or sexual contact.

I offer virtual sessions for clients based in NY, CA, and CT via a HIPAA compliant video platform. I have limited in-person availability in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Please contact me for more information regarding in-person sessions.

Everything shared within our therapy space remains confidential. There are however some exceptions to this rule when it comes to safety: if I suspect that an individual may be involved in child, dependent adult, or elder abuse or neglect, or if a client is a danger or threat to themselves or others.

Once we’ve scheduled our first session, I will enroll you into the patient portal and send over intake paperwork that should be completed prior to our first meeting. I recommend making sure you have a safe, private, and comfortable space to conduct our session from. Furry friends are welcome HIPAA violators, but it may be helpful to ensure your environment is otherwise free from potential eavesdroppers or distractions.

Individuals:

In our first few sessions, we will collaborate to expand upon your goals, reflect on sexual, relational, familial, and other relevant history and life events, identify any therapeutic preferences you may have, and build upon our rapport.

The idea of getting started with therapy can feel daunting and overwhelming, so it is important to remember that we will move at your pace and work together to create a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Couples:

Our first session will be 60 minutes long. We will explore your goals for therapy, identify your strengths as a couple, and establish grounds for a safe therapeutic environment.

For our next two appointments, I will meet with each of you for individual sessions to develop a better understanding of your personal backgrounds and perspectives on the issues at hand.

For our fourth session we will reconvene in our shared space and reflect on observations made in our individual sessions.

I recommend starting off with weekly sessions for our first few months. I have found this to be the ideal cadence for fostering a solid therapeutic relationship and orienting us towards your goals. After a few months, we can check back in and evaluate whether a different frequency may be fitting.

There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline for therapy. In some cases, we may take a more solutions-focused approach that is shorter-term in nature; in others, the work is more exploratory and reflective, evolving into a deeper, longer-term process.

Wherever you’re starting from, I’ll meet you there, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and supportive to you.