Sex Therapy
“Every positive thing you do in your relationship is foreplay”
– John Gottman
You haven’t had sex in months, or maybe even years.
The passion is gone.
One of you is more interested in sex than the other, and it’s starting to become a problem.
It has become impossible to talk about what you need and want in bed.
Experiencing a lack of intimacy in your relationship is a signal that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Intimacy issues can be caused by many different things. For example, you may be struggling to connect and communicate with your partner and don’t feel like being intimate. This can be especially challenging if there are trust issues in your relationship. Or, you may be having trouble connecting to your own sense of sensuality. Maybe you have a history of sexual trauma or reproductive trauma, or you are living with chronic pain and that makes a sexual relationship difficult.
It can seem like the sexual relationship you once had or wanted will never happen again.
Common Reasons to Come to Counseling for Intimacy Issues or Sex Therapy
- Lack of sex in your life
- Avoiding sex altogether
- Can’t talk about sex with anyone
- Feeling awkward or embarrassed about what you want
- No longer feeling “sexy” or romantic
- Lack of passion for your partner
- A low desire for sex in general
- Porn addiction
- History of sexual violence or reproductive trauma Infidelity or broken trust
The Good News: There is hope for your relationship!
As world-renowned couples therapist and marriage counselor, John Gottman says, “Building a great sex life is not rocket science!”
The Relationship Therapy Center’s Approach to Sex Therapy in California
Whether you work with us in person, in the Sacramento area, or online throughout California, we can help. Your therapist will help you figure out what is causing the lack of intimacy in your relationship. Even if there might be multiple issues keeping you from having the sex life you want. Then, we will make a relationship plan to help you have the relationship you both want.
Our Gottman Method trained sex therapists take an educational approach to sex therapy. This means that we give you information about intimacy and connection. Then we will give you “homework” exercises. Some of these strategies might include communication tips, opportunities to connect with your partner, and rebuilding trust or repairing anything else that is hurting your sex life. Overall, we provide a sex-positive, inclusive, and non-shaming space for you to explore intimacy issues. Please note: sex therapy never involves sex or touching with a therapist or in the presence of a therapist. We want you to be comfortable discussing these issues with us. There is no physical component to therapy in our clinic.
Sex Therapy and Counseling for Intimacy Issues Works!
Online Sex Therapy in the State of California
The therapists at the Relationship Therapy Center understand that it can be hard to come to our office for therapy with your partner. Maybe you’re having trouble coordinating schedules or are concerned about your privacy. But, we want all couples to have access to sex therapy if they desire it. Therefore, we offer online sex therapy to couples in the state of California. As long as both you and your partner are both physically located in the state, then we can have an online session wherever you feel comfortable at a time that works for both your schedules. We offer online appointments in the evenings and on the weekend for your convenience.
Begin Sex Therapy in the Sacramento Area:
If you are ready to regain intimacy in your relationship, sex therapy with a couples counselor at The Relationship Therapy Center can help. Our compassionate therapists want to help you and your partner feel comfortable being passionate with each other again. We are here to help support you in your relationship journey. To begin sex therapy at our counseling clinic in the Sacramento, CA area or online, please follow these steps:
- Contact our therapy center to learn more about sex therapy.
- Make an appointment with one of our Gottman trained sex therapists.
- Find healing in your relationship and regain intimacy with your loved one.
Other Services offered at The Relationship Therapy Center in California:
In addition to sex therapy, Our Sacramento area counseling clinics located in Roseville and Fair Oaks, CA are pleased to offer a variety of mental health services. Our couples services include: Counseling after infidelity, sex therapy, co-parent counseling, family therapy, divorce counseling, intensive couples retreats, and premarital counseling. Our individual therapy services include, therapy for children, teen therapy, depression treatment, and individual relationship counseling. Our therapists offer online counseling in California to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Please reach out to our Sacramento area therapy office to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your loved ones heal and grow.
Reach out to start your healing journey today