Sex Therapy & Counseling in Frisco. Intimacy & Sexual Health. Expert Therapy at Milestone Family Counseling in Frisco, TX

Understanding Sex Therapy & Its Scope

Sex therapy is an umbrella that encompasses individual and partnered comfort levels with sex and sexuality It includes how individuals express gender identity and understand their sexuality.

What is sex therapy?

Emotional and Psychological Exploration

Overcoming shame, guilt, or anxiety: Many people experience shame or guilt around sex due to cultural or religious factors, past trauma, or negative experiences. Sex therapy helps individuals process and heal from these feelings.

Exploring sexual identity: It can be helpful for people questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, providing support as they navigate these aspects of themselves.

Reducing performance anxiety: Concerns about sexual performance (e.g., erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, inability to orgasm) are common; therapy can help  reduce the pressure and and improve sexual confidence.

Addressing Relationship Issues

Communication problems: Many sexual difficulties stem from poor communication between partners about desires, boundaries, or needs. Sex therapy encourages open, respectful dialogue about sex.

Intimacy issues: Therapy can address issues related to emotional intimacy, helping partners reconnect, rebuild trust, and rekindle sexual desire.

Sexual dysfunction in couples: Issues like mismatched libido, lack of desire, or difficulty reaching orgasm can be addressed within the context of a relationship, helping partners navigate these concerns together.

Sexual Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED): Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection can be both a physical and psychological issue, and sex therapy can provide techniques for managing stress, anxiety, or emotional triggers.

Low libido: Low sexual desire can be influenced by various factors, including stress, hormonal imbalances, relationship issues, or past trauma.

Orgasmic difficulties: Problems such as not being able to orgasm, delayed orgasm, or pain during orgasm are addressed in therapy, often combined with physical exercises or techniques.

Sexual Health Education

Exploring safe sex practices: 

Addressing sexual myths and misconceptions: Therapy helps debunk myths and cultural taboos around sex, helping clients develop a healthier, more realistic understanding of their sexual needs and desires.

Trauma and Healing

Sexual trauma or abuse: For individuals who have experienced sexual abuse or trauma, therapy can provide a space for healing, helping clients process and rebuild their relationship with sex in a safe, empowering way.

Sexual Exploration and Fantasy

Exploring desires: Sex therapy offers a non-judgmental space to explore fantasies, preferences, and desires that people might be uncomfortable discussing with a partner or even with themselves.

Kink, BDSM, and alternative lifestyles: Sex therapists can help individuals and couples navigate alternative sexual practices, focusing on healthy boundaries, consent, and communication.

Gender and Sexual Orientation Issues

Gender identity exploration: People questioning or transitioning their gender identity may use sex therapy to explore their feelings about sex, intimacy, and relationships in light of their gender experience.

LGBTQ+ considerations: Sex therapy can be particularly helpful for LGBTQ+ individuals or couples navigating issues like coming out, dealing with societal stigma, or building healthy relationships within the context of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Our Therapeutic Approach to Sex Therapy

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): A practical approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and life challenges.
  • Imago Therapy: A form of couples therapy designed to help partners understand each other's childhood wounds and transform conflict into a source of healing and connection through empathetic dialogue.
  • Gottman Method: A research-based approach to couples therapy that provides tools to strengthen relationships in areas such as conflict management, deepening intimacy, and enhancing shared respect and affection.
  • Sensate Focus: A series of structured, touch-based exercises used in sex therapy to help individuals or couples reduce performance anxiety, increase intimacy, and enhance sensual and sexual awareness without the goal of intercourse.

Potential Outcomes & Benefits

  • Improved sexual communication: Helping couples express their sexual needs, desires, and boundaries in a healthy, open way.
  • Increased intimacy: Addressing emotional and physical intimacy to foster closer, more connected sexual relationships.
  • Increased levels of freedom through increased levels of erotic and non erotic pleasure
  • Increased self confidence and expression
  • Increased understanding of self and personal needs/wants

Reclaim intimacy today—schedule your free consultation now

We make starting simple with a free 15-minute consultation. During this call, we'll discuss our therapy approach, what to expect in sessions, your specific concerns, and payment options. The process is straightforward: first, schedule your consultation, then talk with our caring team, and finally begin your wellness journey.

Quick Details

Session Length:

50 Minutes per session

Investment:

$150.00 For initial intake; $120.00 per subsequent session

Insurance Accepted:

Accepts most major insurances

Service Location:

Frisco & Virtually across Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

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