Frequently Asked Questions:
Sex Therapy

Our psychotherapy fees start at $220 per 50 minutes appointment. We do not accept insurance, meaning we are not "in-network" with any health plans. Many of our therapy patients submit claims to their out-of-network health insurance and receive reimbursement - this depends on your insurance company and we recommend you reach out to them to ask about this.

Therapy is most effective when it is conducted on a regular and consistent basis. As such, therapy appointments occur at least every other week at the beginning of treatment. Over time, some patients choose to have less frequent appointments as symptoms lessen and their therapy goals are met. 

Sex therapy is a specialty in the field of psychotherapy which focuses on addressing specific sexual concerns. Sex therapists address issues of sexual dysfunction or distress around sex which can include:

• low sexual desire or unequal interest in sex between partners

• sexual arousal issues

• performance concerns

• inability or difficulty with orgasm

• sexual pain disorders

• concerns with compulsive sexual behavior/sex addiction

• BDSM, kink, and fetish focused psychotherapy

• Issues of sexual identity and questions around arousal patterns

At least 150 hours of sexual health / sexuality education, 50+ hours of sex therapy supervision, and specialized sex therapy training differentiates a Certified Sex Therapist from a “regular therapist”. Certified Sex therapists are first trained as general licensed psychotherapists (marriage and family therapists, etc.) and then as sex therapists. The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) is the organization that certifies Certified Sex Therapists (CSTs).

Generally speaking, yes. Communication problems often arise in relationships which need professional help. Many relationship issues are expressed through your sexual relationship, parenting styles, handling of finances, organization styles, etc. Certified Sex therapists are often also trained in relational concerns and can help you address unequal power dynamics and conflict in your relationship.

• Pain during sex

• Lack of sexual desire

• Reduced Libido

• Lack of lubrication, arousal issues

• Difficulty or inability to orgasm

• Premature ejaculation

• Erectile dysfunction or inability to maintain an erection

• Sexual abuse or trauma

• Sexual identity questions

• Unequal sex drives between partners

• Lack of sex between partners

• Difficulty communicating around sexual matters

Yes. Medical professionals and sex therapists often work together to achieve successful outcomes in treatment. If medical consultation or consultation with other sexuality professionals is necessary, this can be arranged. This may mean a consultation with a gynecologist, pelvic floor specialist, or urologist to discuss problems with the prostate, genital blood flow, hormone levels or other genital functioning.