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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 Oakland, Adams Point, Bushrod, Eastmont, or even Fairview Park, 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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Valeriya Pestrikova
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Together, we will explore relationship dynamics, enhance intimacy, and address sexual wellness. We'll navigate personal and partnership challenges, build trust, and foster open communication, all in a supportive and inclusive environment."


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Together, we will explore relationship dynamics, enhance intimacy, and address sexual wellness. We'll navigate personal and partnership challenges, build trust, and foster open communication, all in a supportive and inclusive environment."

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I use an integrative approach, combining Psychodynamic theory with practical techniques. Clients find a supportive space to delve deeply into personal and relational challenges, fostering transformative insights and growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Aspergers
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Codependency
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Pornography
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexuality
  • Sex Workers
  • Stress
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Craig Cassidy
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Healing emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance.


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Healing emotional hurt and addictive habits to create a life of freedom and intimacy is the greatest journey we can take in our lives. This process requires insight, courage, compassion and resiliency to start the climb towards self acceptance.

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I use an eclectic approach that incorporates a number of modalities. At the core we are building the capacity to grow self acceptance through the process of vulnerability and healing of traumatic memories.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Confidence
  • Creatives
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Grief
  • Loneliness
  • Love Addiction
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Parenting
  • Pornography
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
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Identify what needs to change or what is not working and together come up with solutions that are reasonable and attainable.


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Identify what needs to change or what is not working and together come up with solutions that are reasonable and attainable.

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I think it is very important to create a safe and secure space for you to open up and begin to do the work.

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  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Sexuality
  • Women
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Meleeya Schwartz
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I specialize in empowering women during all stages of life and am passionate about helping women who experience difficulty with sexual pleasure or struggle with sexual pain. I also work with women during the prenatal and postnatal period.


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I specialize in empowering women during all stages of life and am passionate about helping women who experience difficulty with sexual pleasure or struggle with sexual pain. I also work with women during the prenatal and postnatal period.

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As I pursue my AASECT certification, I have comprehensive training in sex therapy through the Buehler Institute. I have received my PMH-C (perinatal mental health) through Postpartum Support International (PSI).

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Postpartum
  • Relationships
  • Sex Therapy
  • Women’s Health
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Jenna Richardson
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learn to understand and embrace the depth and complexity of your emotions, needs, and what will help you feel most fulfilled. We will build a foundation upon which you can experiment with creating a life that embodies the fullness of who you are.


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learn to understand and embrace the depth and complexity of your emotions, needs, and what will help you feel most fulfilled. We will build a foundation upon which you can experiment with creating a life that embodies the fullness of who you are.

Something to know about my approach is:

embodied, life-long change comes from a longer-term relational approach to healing. You are looking for someone who can walk beside you in life, a consistent and accepting presence that can anchor you throughout the ebbs and flows of life's phases.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Assertiveness
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Empowering Women
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • People Pleasing
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Racial Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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