As a sex-positive therapist, this practice supports all forms of sexual expression that are mutual and consensual. Sex and intimacy Are healthy and even necessary for physical and emotional well-being, and are shown to lead to more satisfying relationships.

In a world that asks so much of us, intimacy, desire, and emotional connection can quietly slip into the background. This is a warm, welcoming space to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with the parts of yourself and your relationships that long for closeness, authenticity, and aliveness. Whether you are navigating challenges around desire, intimacy, identity, or relationship dynamics, or simply wishing to deepen connection and pleasure, this practice offers sex-positive, trauma-informed therapy that honors the full complexity of your experience. Here, your story, your desires, and your relationships are met with compassion, curiosity, and respect—so you can move toward greater intimacy, confidence, and meaningful connection with yourself and others.

This practice offers experienced NYC counseling for sexual intimacy and relationship concerns for individuals and couples in both traditional and non-traditional relationships, including:

• Marital & Pre-Marital Counseling

• Consensual & Ethical Non-Monogamy (CNM & ENM)

• Polyamory & Open Relationships

• BDSM / Kink / Fetish-Affirming Therapy

• Sex Therapy & Sex and Intimacy Coaching

• Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

You deserve a therapeutic space where your desires, identity, relationships, and lived experience are met with respect, nuance, and care.

How to Find the Best New York Therapist for Sex & Intimacy Concerns

Finding the right therapist for sex and intimacy concerns in New York City means working with someone who approaches sexuality from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental perspective, while understanding the emotional, relational, psychological, and physical factors that shape sexual well-being.

A strong fit therapist can help you address:

• Sexual desire differences

• Intimacy blocks or avoidance

• Sexual trauma or shame

• Performance anxiety

• Communication difficulties

• Relationship strain

They should also tailor evidence-based and somatically informed approaches to your unique needs and goals.

In a fast-paced city like NYC, having a therapist who provides discretion, attunement, and specialized expertise is essential. Feeling understood, respected, and supported from the first session often matters more than credentials alone. With the right fit, therapy becomes a powerful space to deepen intimacy, sexual confidence, and relational fulfillment.

About Sex & Intimacy Counseling

In the pulse of New York, intimacy and sexual wellness are often overshadowed by stress, pressure, and constant stimulation. This is a space to slow down, reconnect, and reclaim passion, depth, and embodied connection.

Therapy may support you in:

• Reigniting desire

• Healing sexual wounds

• Exploring new dimensions of intimacy

• Understanding yourself more deeply

• Strengthening emotional and physical connection

As a sex-positive licensed clinician with advanced training in human sexuality and intimacy, I provide a warm, supportive space for individuals and couples to explore:

• Attachment and relationship dynamics

• Identity and sense of self

• Emotional intimacy

• Sexuality, desire, and arousal

Everyone deserves access to pleasure, joy, and sexual self-expression that feels safe, consensual, and aligned with their authentic self.

As your therapist, I offer a judgment-free, affirming space to explore:

• Family systems and religion

• Attachment styles

• Boundaries

• Pleasure

• Sexual functioning

• Kink and BDSM

• Reproductive health

• Hormones (testosterone, estrogen, perimenopause, menopause)

• Mood and psychotropic medications

• Alternative relationship structures

Learning to Inhabit the Body: Somatic & Co-Regulation Practices

Lasting change occurs through deeper mind–body integration.

This work supports:

• Increased embodiment

• Nervous system regulation

• Greater emotional range

• A felt sense of safety

• Stronger partner attunement

Somatic psychotherapy includes practices such as resourcing, which involves:

• Identifying areas in the body associated with comfort, grounding, and ease

• Gently exploring areas that feel numb, tense, or distressed

This approach can be especially powerful for clients struggling with sex and intimacy, supporting greater capacity for sensation, connection, and pleasure.

Common Reasons Individuals & Couples Seek Sex Therapy

• Low sexual desire

• Exploration of kink, fetish, and BDSM

• Exploration of sexual orientation or identity

• Infidelity and its impact on intimacy

• Desire to improve communication, satisfaction, and connection

• Sexual difficulties related to medical conditions, pain, or medications

• Sexual changes after surgery or cancer treatment

• Pain during intercourse (vaginismus/dyspareunia)

• Orgasm difficulties

• Erectile dysfunction or rapid ejaculation

• Hormonal changes in women (perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause)

• Hormonal changes in men (testosterone deficiency)

When to Consider Sex Therapy as a Couple

• You are craving more passion, novelty, exploration, and desire

• You want to reclaim your sexuality following sexual trauma

• You feel inexperienced or unsure how to please your partner

• You are navigating aging, health, pain, or life-stage changes

• Medications or medical diagnoses are impacting intimacy

• Sexual identity or gender concerns are affecting the relationship

• You were raised in a sex-negative culture or religion and carry shame or guilt

Relationships Take Many Forms

What matters most:

• Communication

• Consent

• Honesty

• Mutual respect

Relationship structures you may identify with:

• Traditional relationships

• Polyamorous relationships

• Open relationships

• Long-distance relationships

• Co-parenting relationships

• Relationship anarchy

• Monogamish relationships

• Swinging

• Queerplatonic relationships

• Solo relationships

• Non-monogamous friendships

• Arranged or semi-arranged marriages

• Virtual relationships

• Transitional or situational relationships

• Asexual relationships

• Companionship-based relationships

Are You Struggling With Sexual Dysfunction?

Sexual concerns are often influenced by:

• Physical health

• Hormonal balance

• Nervous system functioning

• Psychological factors

• Relationship dynamics

Sex therapy is still therapy. We explore experiences, emotions, desires, fears, histories, relationships, and hopes for change—while centering sexuality and intimacy within this larger emotional and relational context.

You will never be judged for consensual sexual experiences, fantasies, or curiosities.

I provide sex therapy to individuals and couples, helping clients restore sexual health, intimacy, and pleasure. Together, we explore the psychological, emotional, and physical factors contributing to your concerns and create a personalized path toward:

• Greater fulfillment

• Stronger communication

• Self-compassion

• Self-awareness

Sexual Counseling & Intimacy Therapy – Frequently Asked Questions

What is sexual counseling and intimacy therapy?

Sexual counseling and intimacy therapy is a form of psychotherapy that supports individuals and couples in understanding and improving their relationship to intimacy, desire, connection, and sexual well-being. Therapy addresses emotional, relational, and nervous system factors that influence sexual experience, not just behavior or function.

What kinds of concerns bring people to sexual counseling?

People seek sexual counseling for a wide range of concerns, including low or mismatched desire, difficulty with arousal or pleasure, pain or avoidance around intimacy, emotional disconnection, shame, changes in sexuality over time, or challenges following trauma, illness, or major life transitions.

Is sexual counseling only for couples?

No. Sexual counseling can be helpful for individuals as well as couples. Many individuals seek therapy to explore their relationship with sexuality, desire, identity, or embodiment, while couples may focus on communication, connection, and intimacy within the relationship.

How is intimacy therapy different from sex therapy?

Intimacy therapy focuses on the emotional, relational, and nervous system foundations of connection, which often influence sexual experience. While sexual concerns may be addressed, the work is not limited to techniques or performance and instead supports deeper safety, presence, and mutual understanding.

Can trauma affect sexuality and intimacy?

Yes. Trauma—whether sexual, relational, developmental, or medical—can significantly affect desire, boundaries, arousal, and emotional safety. Therapy helps address these patterns gently and respectfully, without forcing exposure or re-experiencing.

How does an integrative approach support sexual and intimacy concerns?

An integrative approach considers how sexuality is shaped by emotional history, nervous system regulation, relationships, stress, identity, and life stage. Therapy may include trauma-informed psychotherapy, EMDR-informed approaches when appropriate, somatic awareness, and relational work to support reconnection and ease.

Can EMDR help with sexual or intimacy-related concerns?

EMDR may be helpful when sexual or intimacy difficulties are linked to unresolved experiences, negative core beliefs, or emotional triggers. It is used selectively and within a broader therapeutic framework, with careful attention to pacing and safety.

Is sexual counseling focused on fixing or changing me?

No. Therapy is not about forcing change or meeting external expectations. The focus is on understanding your experience, restoring choice, and supporting a relationship to intimacy that feels authentic, consensual, and aligned with your values.

Is telehealth effective for sexual counseling and intimacy therapy?

Yes. Telehealth therapy can be very effective for intimacy-related work. Many clients find that being in their own environment increases comfort, privacy, and emotional safety, which supports open and thoughtful exploration.

Do you offer sexual counseling for New York clients via telehealth?

Yes. Sexual counseling and intimacy therapy are offered to individuals and couples located in New York through secure telehealth sessions, in accordance with state licensure requirements.

Who typically seeks this work?

I often work with adults and couples who are thoughtful, self-aware, and seeking deeper connection—many of whom are navigating long-term relationships, midlife changes, trauma histories, or shifts in identity or desire.

How long does sexual counseling or intimacy therapy take?

There is no fixed timeline. Some clients seek short-term support around a specific concern, while others choose longer-term therapy to explore deeper relational or emotional patterns. Therapy is paced collaboratively.

When might additional or specialized care be recommended?

If sexual concerns involve medical conditions, severe pain, or safety issues, collaboration with or referral to appropriate medical providers may be recommended. Ethical practice includes recognizing when additional support is helpful.

How do I get started with sexual counseling or intimacy therapy?

You can begin by requesting an initial consultation. This allows us to discuss your concerns, determine whether this form of therapy is right for you.