Sex Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Colorado
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex Therapy, is a form of talk therapy that focuses on the sexual, emotional, and relational parts of intimacy. It’s specialized therapy for individuals and couples who want to better understand their sexuality, resolve challenges around intimacy, or feel more connected to themselves and their partner(s). It's a space to talk openly about concerns like low or mismatched desire, painful sex, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, sexual anxiety, or disconnect in a relationship, without shame or judgment. No issue is too small, and no one needs to have a "diagnosable" problem to benefit.
Despite the name, Sex Therapy does not involve any physical touch, nudity, or in-session sexual activity. It's a conversation-based process, much like any other form of therapy, that focuses specifically on sexuality, desire, and intimacy. A sex therapist is trained to talk comfortably and knowledgeably about topics that can be hard to bring up anywhere else, including with a general therapist, your medical doctor, or even a partner.
Reasons People Seek Out Sex Therapy
Low or mismatched desire
Anxiety or shame around sex
Betrayal, infidelity, or trust repair
Exploring sexual identity or non-monogamy
Wanting more connection or communication with a partner
Painful sex or difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Deepen intimacy, strengthen communication, and create a more fulfilling connection with yourself and within your relationships.
My Approach to Sex Therapy in Lakewood and Denver
My approach blends structured, evidence-based methods with a deeply curious, non-judgmental stance. In our work together, you can expect:
A clinically grounded foundation — Supported by specialized training through Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) and Integrated Sex Therapy Institute (ISTI), attachment theory, and Gottman Method principles; also utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
A focus on patterns, not just symptoms — We'll explore how attachment history, family messages about sex, and past relationships show up in your present-day intimacy.
Skill-building for real communication — Learn to express needs, navigate differences, and talk about sex and intimacy in ways that feel safer and more productive.
An inclusive, affirming lens — You may be monogamous, practicing consensual non-monogamy, questioning your identity, or simply figuring out what feels true for you.
Ultimately, this work isn't only about improving sexual experiences; it's about fostering deeper connection with yourself, your partner(s), and the life you want to build.
Who I Work With Throughout Colorado
While I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns related to sex, intimacy, and connection, these are the areas where I focus much of my clinical work and training:
Feeling disconnected from your partner
Betrayal, infidelity, and trust repair
Dating and sexuality concerns
Sexual anxiety, shame or avoidance
Exploring Consensual Non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships
Navigating relationship issues that affect intimacy and sexual connection
Understanding sexual interests and preferences
Difficulty talking about sex
What to Expect in Sex Therapy in Colorado
Sex therapy is talk therapy. That means there is no touch, nudity, or in-session sexual activity involved. Our work together happens entirely through conversation, much like traditional counseling, just with specific training in sexuality, intimacy, and relationships.
I work with individuals, couples, and partners in any configuration. If you're coming in as a couple or as partners, we may occasionally meet individually as well, depending on what feels most useful for the work.
Your first session will focus on getting to know you, your history, what's bringing you in, and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. You're welcome to move at whatever pace feels comfortable, and we'll build trust and openness over time rather than all at once.
Depending on your goals, our work together may include:
Education: accurate, evidence-based information about sexual response, desire, anatomy, and common sexual concerns, since misinformation or gaps in sex education are often at the root of shame, anxiety, or confusion
Skill-building and exercises: structured, gradual exercises (sensate focus, communication tasks) to reduce anxiety and build intimacy without pressure for immediate performance, practiced outside of session
Addressing emotional and relational factors: exploring how attachment styles, communication patterns, relationship dynamics, past experiences, everyday stressors, and unspoken expectations can shape intimacy and connection
Trauma-informed approaches: our work can proceed at a pace that prioritizes safety, consent, and stabilization before discussing any interventions.
Cognitive-behavioral strategies: identifying and shifting thought patterns, or beliefs that may get in the way of desire, connection, or pleasure
Integration with couples therapy: for partners who are also doing broader relationship work, sex therapy can be woven into or run alongside couples counseling, so both layers are addressed together rather than in isolation
Sessions are typically held weekly, especially early on, though this can shift based on your needs and goals. Whatever you share is held with the same confidentiality as any other form of therapy including details about other partners, relationship structures, or aspects of your identity you may not be fully open about elsewhere.