sex therapy
Sex therapy shouldn't feel clinical or awkward. Our specialized sex therapists create judgment-free spaces where you can address sexual concerns, explore your identity, and improve intimacy—without the discomfort or shame that often surrounds these conversations.
Understanding Sex Therapy
Sex therapy is specialized counseling that addresses sexual health, intimacy concerns, and relationship dynamics with licensed therapists trained in sexual wellness. Whether you're dealing with sexual dysfunction, exploring your sexuality, or working through relationship challenges, sex therapy provides tools and support tailored to your specific needs.
Our sex therapists help you understand the connection between emotional and physical intimacy while addressing issues like desire discrepancies, arousal difficulties, painful intercourse, or communication barriers around sex and intimacy.
Our Approach to Sex Therapy
Next Level MHC offers identity-affirming sex therapy that honors your whole experience. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all approaches to sexual wellness. Our therapists are trained in diverse relationship styles, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
We specialize in:
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Sexual Dysfunction Treatment: Desire issues, arousal difficulties, orgasm concerns, erectile dysfunction, and painful intercourse
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LGBTQ+ Affirming Care: Gender identity exploration, coming out support, and transition-related sexual health
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Alternative Relationship Support: Consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and kink/BDSM-positive therapy
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Trauma-Informed Sexual Healing: Support for sexual trauma survivors and those reclaiming sexual wellness
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Relationship Dynamics: Communication about sex, infidelity recovery, mismatched libidos, and premarital counseling
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Sexual Compulsivity: Addressing problematic pornography use, sexual addiction, and compulsive behaviors
Who Can Benefit from Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy helps anyone wanting to improve their sexual wellness, whether you're single, partnered, or in alternative relationship structures. You don't need a specific diagnosis—many clients seek sex therapy for better communication, sexual exploration, or simply wanting a more fulfilling intimate life.
Common reasons people seek our sex therapists include navigating sexual identity, improving intimacy after trauma, addressing desire discrepancies in relationships, exploring kink safely, or managing sexual health concerns that impact daily life.
Understanding Sex Therapy
Sex therapy is a type of therapy designed to help individuals and couples with sexual health and relationship concerns. It is an opportunity to explore issues affecting your emotional and physical connection with yourself or a partner. Common concerns addressed in sex therapy include sexual dysfunction, emotional intimacy issues, and gender or sexuality exploration.
The goal of sex therapy is to help you develop a deeper understanding of your feelings and experiences. It offers the tools to overcome difficulties like lack of desire, arousal problems, or painful intercourse.
Our Approach to Sex Therapy
Next Level MHC knows that everyone’s journey is different. For this reason, we customize our approach to fit your unique needs. We use an integrative and eclectic therapeutic approach to blend different techniques and create a well-rounded treatment plan for you.
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Sexual Dysfunction: If you are dealing with issues like desire, arousal, orgasm, or erectile dysfunction, we can help.
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Sexuality and Gender Identity Exploration: We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your sexual identity and gender expression.
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Intimacy and Relationship Issues: Therapy can help you improve communication, address conflict, and work through challenges like infidelity or premarital concerns.
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Alternative Relationship Dynamics: We support individuals exploring consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and kink/BDSM practices.
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Sexual Empowerment: We focus on helping you feel in control of your sexual identity and reclaim your sexual wellness.
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Sex Addiction and Compulsive Behavior: We address issues like pornography use, self-gratification, digital sex work, and compulsive behaviors that may affect your well-being.
Who Can Benefit from Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is not just for people with specific sexual dysfunctions. It can benefit anyone looking to improve their sexual wellness, emotional intimacy, or relationship dynamics. If you are facing challenges with arousal, desire, or communication, therapy helps you address these concerns and find a healthier path forward.
Are you struggling to navigate your sexuality or gender identity? Therapy can also support you as you explore these aspects of yourself. Additionally, if you are dealing with issues like trauma, emotional intimacy, or navigating alternative relationships, sex therapy can give you the support you need.
Why Choose Next Level?
convenient virtual therapy
All of our therapy services are offered virtually. This will allow you to access support from your own home or whichever space you choose.
committed and satisfied therapists
Our therapists are deeply committed to their work, this makes them even more effective and improves the quality of the care they offer.
personalized, culturally-aware treatment plans
We create treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity. Our approach respects your culture and makes sure you receive care that aligns with your personal experiences.
collaborative environment and strong support
Our team-oriented culture leads our clinicians to receive continuous support through superior supervision. This commitment leads to the highest standard of care for our clients.
experienced and diverse
Our team is made up of skilled professionals from varied backgrounds. Their diverse perspectives enrich the therapy process and enhance the overall experience for you.
