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Sex can be a confusing issue for many people and relationships. It’s often difficult to talk about and associated with shame. That’s where a licensed sex therapist can help. A sex therapist can help you understand the psychological and physical issues that affect your sexual life and desires.

If you’re experiencing any frustrations, confusion, or anxiety pertaining to sex, a licensed sex therapist can be instrumental in resolving them. Whether you are located in downtown Portsmouth, the suburbs of Portsmouth, other nearby places such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, or anywhere else in Virginia, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need a Sex Therapist

We often keep sexual matters to ourselves, but that can make problems worse. There are times when you definitely should seek the guidance of a sex therapist:

  • You experience sexual dysfunction, such as low libido, anorgasmia, premature ejaculation, or erectile dysfunction.
  • You are in a committed relationship and are dissatisfied with your sex life.
  • Your sex drive is abnormally high or low.
  • You think about sex all day long.
  • You feel lost or confused on the topic of sex.
  • You’ve been a victim of sexual abuse.
  • You are unsure of your sexual attractions and desires.

Sex therapy from a licensed sex therapist is a promising treatment for sexual issues and frustrations. And you don’t have to wait forever to get started; read this article to find out how to start therapy.

Achieve a Healthy Sex Life with Sex Therapy

You can work through your sexual issues alone with a licensed therapist, or you and your partner(s) can discuss your unique sexual issues together in relationship therapy.

With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified sex therapist is easy! Start by browsing sex experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Build an authentic relationship within which we will explore areas of frustration, disconnect, or stuckness in your life. We may explore how todays problems stem from ways that we learned to manage life in the past that no longer serve us well.


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Build an authentic relationship within which we will explore areas of frustration, disconnect, or stuckness in your life. We may explore how todays problems stem from ways that we learned to manage life in the past that no longer serve us well.

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Our therapeutic relationship supports growth and development! I've spent the past 11 years training therapists and understand benefits of diverse approaches to therapy. My work integrates personal experience, family background, and cultural identity.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Gender Identity
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Polyamory
  • Sexual Orientation
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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Dieting
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Compassion
  • Sexuality
  • Shame
  • Trauma
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Krista Mancarella
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Together, we will work through what brings you to therapy. We may have some tough discussions . While there may be tears, there will be warmth, smiles, and even some laughter as we help you grown and learn together.

Something to know about my approach is:

I leave the door open for you to talk about whatever is on your mind and you need my help with. I will offer you feedback, hold you accountable, and celebrate your successes with you every step of the way!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Communication Skills
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Low Sex Drive
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Our clients are encouraged to bring whatever they feel comfortable bringing to the session, knowing they will be met in a loving and nonjudgmental environment.


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Our clients are encouraged to bring whatever they feel comfortable bringing to the session, knowing they will be met in a loving and nonjudgmental environment.

Something to know about my approach is:

We provide an integrative approach using Catholic values and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches to heal wounds and encourage flourishing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Assertiveness
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Boundaries
  • Communication Skills
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pornography
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Harm
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Vicarious Trauma
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Hannah Andrews
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Step one, figure out what is fueling the grimy pond. A mentor once told me, “If you don’t know where you are going, how do you know when you get there?” Step two is identifying what you want your clear pond to look like.


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Step one, figure out what is fueling the grimy pond. A mentor once told me, “If you don’t know where you are going, how do you know when you get there?” Step two is identifying what you want your clear pond to look like.

Something to know about my approach is:

I like analogies... you are currently sitting in a pond full of grime and slime, no wildlife in sight, and the water is muddy brown. This is what life looks like following hard seasons, bad childhoods, or rough relationships.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Sex Therapy
  • Veterans/Military Families
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