Sex Therapy in Detroit Michigan

What is Sex Therapy?:

Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy that provides an opportunity to explore many different sexual issues or topics. It can be for couples or individuals. Some people may want to explore their sexuality or gender identity and others may want to explore ways to have better intimacy or more sexual satisfaction. Some people may want to explore body image, self-esteem, trauma or religious/shame-based messaging that has been internalized and is now interfering with their sexual expression. Others may want to explore kink or alternative relationships such as polyamory. Being able to explore these sensitive topics in a non-judgemental and sex/pleasure affirming space while having support can facilitate healing and growth. The goal of this therapy is for you to explore who you really are and what you are truly wanting for yourself so that you can have the empowered sex life that you want and deserve. I do not offer court /probation appointed sex therapy services at this time. There is no touching of any kind during sex therapy.

How does somatic therapy help sex therapy?

Sexuality is deeply connected to the nervous system and the body. Trauma, stress, and early relational experiences can affect how safe we feel in intimacy. In somatic sex therapy we may explore bodily sensations, emotions, and nervous system responses that arise around sexuality so that new patterns of safety, pleasure, and connection can emerge.

*I am a AASECT certified Sex Therapist and have a certificate in Sex Therapy from University of Michigan as well as a certificate in Somatic Sex Therapy from Modern Sex Therapy Institute. I have attended Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent-Like a Pro workshop. I am also trained in the IFS sex therapy model BLISS by Patricia Rich.

To learn more about sex therapy—check out my blog post: sex therapy.

Sex Therapy Areas of Treatment and Topics

Sex Positivity

Sexual exploration and expression

LGBTQIA/Transgender (Affirming)

Polyamory/ Non-monogamy (Affirming)

Kink/BDSM (Affirming)

Sexual Abuse/Trauma

Sex Work (Affirming)

Mismatched Sexual Desire/ Desire Discrepancy/Sexual Incompatibility

Sexual Pain/Sexual Dysfunction

Low Sexual Arousal/Desire

Body Image/ Sexual self-esteem

Sexual Shame

Sex and consent education

Sexual support for folx with disabilities and chronic pain

Vaginismus/vaginal pain

Erectile Challenges

Intimacy and attachment work

Grief work for sexual loss

Affair/betrayal recovery

*No physical contact or nudity will occur during sex therapy.

*I do not work with out of control sexual behaviors such as compulsive or illegal behaviors at this time. Those with sex or porn ‘addiction’ challenges are welcome as long as they are not crossing people’s boundaries or doing things against the law. I do not offer mandated therapy for probation.

*Therapy at Somatic Psychotherapy Michigan will not be a good fit for you if you do not want to do somatic therapy or Internal Family Systems/parts work—I weave these two modalities into all the work I do. To learn more about somatic and IFS work check out my blog.