Individual & Couples Sex Therapy for Enhanced Intimacy and Sexual Wellness
Sexual health is an important part of overall well-being, yet it’s often surrounded by shame, stigma, or silence. Whether you’re experiencing low desire, performance concerns, intimacy struggles, or are seeking support in navigating complex relationships, sex therapy offers a safe and non-judgmental space to explore these challenges.
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy focused on sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. Unlike medical treatment, it emphasizes the psychological, relational, and emotional aspects of sexuality. Sex therapy can help with:
Low libido or mismatched desire levels
Erectile difficulties or premature ejaculation
Anxiety around sex, performance, or intimacy
Shame, guilt, or fear related to sexual experiences
Exploring sexual identity, orientation, or gender expression
Rebuilding intimacy after trauma, infidelity, or relationship challenges
Navigating non-monogamy, polyamory, or open relationships with respect and clarity
At Routes to Resilience, our sex therapy services are designed to help individuals and couples navigate intimacy concerns, sexual health, desire, and communication. We provide a safe, affirming space to explore sexual concerns, improve connection, and build confidence in sexual expression.
Principles & Approach:
Evidence-based, client-centred, and trauma-informed approach to sexual wellness.
Psychoeducation, skill-building, and practical strategies for sexual function, intimacy, and desire alignment.
Support for monogamous, polyamorous, and ethically non-monogamous relationships.
Individual sex therapy focuses on personal sexual health, desire, performance, and confidence.
Couples sex therapy addresses relational sexual concerns, communication, and mutual satisfaction.
Individual Sex Therapy
Individual sessions provide a private, affirming space to explore sexual concerns, questions, and goals. This may include addressing past experiences of shame or trauma, developing greater self-acceptance, or building confidence in expressing desires. Therapy is tailored to each person’s unique needs and works toward fostering a healthy, authentic, and fulfilling relationship with one’s sexuality.
Couples Sex Therapy
Sexual challenges often show up within the context of relationships. Couples sex therapy creates a supportive environment where partners can safely address mismatched desire, communication difficulties, intimacy concerns, or patterns of avoidance. Together, couples learn to rebuild connection, improve sexual communication, and cultivate a more satisfying, emotionally and physically intimate relationship.
For clients in diverse or polyamorous relationships, sessions are designed to be inclusive, respectful, and flexible, recognizing the unique needs of consensual non-monogamy, open partnerships, and multi-partner dynamics.
Why AASECT Certification Matters
Choosing a therapist with AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) certification ensures you are working with a professional who has met rigorous training, education, and ethical standards in the field of sex therapy.
Credibility & Expertise: AASECT-certified sex therapists receive advanced, specialized training in sexual health and therapy.
Ethical Standards: Certification reflects adherence to strict ethical guidelines, ensuring safe, professional, and respectful care.
Evidence-Based Practice: AASECT certification emphasizes the use of current research and proven therapeutic methods.
Inclusive & Affirming: Certified sex therapists are trained to work competently with LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, trauma-impacted, and diverse relationship structures.
This certification signals to clients that their care is informed, compassionate, and grounded in professional expertise.
Session Options:
Sessions are available in standard 50-minute or extended formats to allow deeper exploration when needed. Visit our Fees and Insurance page for current rates and insurance information.
Sex Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a partner to attend sex therapy?
Not at all. Individual sex therapy is just as valid and common as couples work. Many people come on their own to explore concerns around desire, identity, sexual health, or past experiences, with or without a partner involved.
Does sex therapy involve any physical touch or in-session exercises?
No. Sex therapy is talk-based, just like any other counselling session. We never engage in physical touch, nudity, or any kind of in-session sexual activity. The work is entirely about conversation, education, processing, and homework.
What if I feel embarrassed or don't know how to talk about this?
That's completely normal, and you're not expected to have the "right" words. Part of my role is to help create a space where you can go at your own pace. Many people find that the anticipation of the conversation is harder than the conversation itself once we get started.