What is "Sex Therapy"?
Our society today conveys a distorted picture of sexuality and its role in the life of an individual or a couple. Sexuality is an important building block of a healthy marriage, one of the channels through which couples may experience intimacy and closeness. Unlike what we see in the media, most people, at some point of their lives, will experience sexual problems. In some cases these problems are easily resolved, but sometimes they remain persistent and can potentially be the source of tension, misunderstandings and frustration in a marriage.
The most common reasons why people seek sex therapy are:
- Low sexual desire
- Difficulty to get aroused or achieve orgasm
- Pain during intercourse
- Erectile dysfunction
- Sexual addiction
- Emotional issues surrounding infertility
- Unconsummated marriages
- Recovering from extramarital affairs
- Premarital assessment and counseling
Help is Available
There are lots of physical and psychological reasons why sexual dysfunction can happen, such as major life changes, stress, tiredness, relationship factors, depression, illness, hormonal changes, among many others. Many people who seek medical treatment for their problems also turn to a sex therapist for additional/ complementary help. Although there is no miracle cure to solve sexual problems, a qualified sex therapist can be very helpful in facilitating change in the life of an individual or a couple. Sex therapy focuses on specialized clinical skills to help both individuals and married couples experience and value sexual intimacy in a satisfying way.
Who are Sex Therapists?
Sex therapists are counseling professionals who hold graduate degrees in counseling or a related field, such as Marriage and Family Therapy, employing many of the same approaches that other counselors use but are also trained with special clinical skills to help clients with sexual problems.
Call Crossroads Counseling Center today (939-6634) and ask for Marti Witherow, MAMFT to schedule an appointment for assessment.
