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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 Santa Clara, the suburbs of Santa Clara, other nearby places such as Campbell, Sunnyvale, or anywhere else in California, 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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figure out what you need and how you can advocate for yourself to create a life where you feel seen and valued. We’ll help you move through tough transitions and stressful situations.


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figure out what you need and how you can advocate for yourself to create a life where you feel seen and valued. We’ll help you move through tough transitions and stressful situations.

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I offer multiple ways to express yourself, especially if you find words to be limiting. It's optional, but I offer art therapy as well as a technique called Brainspotting that can help you access new strengths and insights.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Fertility Challenges
  • Grief
  • Intimacy
  • Relationships
  • Work Stress
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Help you feel more connected to your partner again. We'll uncover the root cause of your disconnection, reclaim sexual intimacy, resolve disagreements and inoculate your relationship against future issues.


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Help you feel more connected to your partner again. We'll uncover the root cause of your disconnection, reclaim sexual intimacy, resolve disagreements and inoculate your relationship against future issues.

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I help my clients uncover the root of the issue - this means we focus less on behaviors, and more on what's causing them. I'll let you guide our exploration while identifying key areas for us to go deeper as you're ready to investigate them.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Family of Origin
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Infidelity
  • Mismatched Sex Drives
  • Motherhood
  • New Parent
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parental Burnout
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Pain
  • Sexual Trauma
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Debbie Cherry
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Clients come to me when they are ready to stop the negative cycles and create a relationship they love. It starts with clear communication that helps you see & hear each other. Becoming a better TEAM will help you be better partners.


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Clients come to me when they are ready to stop the negative cycles and create a relationship they love. It starts with clear communication that helps you see & hear each other. Becoming a better TEAM will help you be better partners.

Something to know about my approach is:

Most therapists start with the problems... I start with SOLUTIONS! Hundreds of clients have shared that they feel so empowered with the step-by-step exercises for couples to be able to COMMUNICATE in a way that brings them closer.

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  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
  • Bisexuality
  • Career Counseling
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  • Communication Skills
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Connection
  • Conscious Uncoupling
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Corporate Leaders
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Engagement
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Executive Coaching
  • Families
  • Gay
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Leadership Development
  • Lesbian
  • Low Sex Drive
  • Marriage
  • Marriage Counseling
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  • Mixed Orientation Relationships
  • New Parent
  • Open Relationships
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Parenting Style Mismatch
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Stepfamilies
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Melissa Klass
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Get curious! Why do you do that? Let's figure it out together. Often, behaviors that we don't understand (or like) were adaptive and resilient at one time. They kept us safe, but they frequently outlive their usefulness.


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Get curious! Why do you do that? Let's figure it out together. Often, behaviors that we don't understand (or like) were adaptive and resilient at one time. They kept us safe, but they frequently outlive their usefulness.

Something to know about my approach is:

That I trust you know what you need to work on. I don't have any agenda for our time together and I will meet you where you are during any given session.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Dating and Romance
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Melissa Klass remote and phone therapy in California
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Kate Petersen
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Increase your awareness and acceptance of your thoughts, feelings, and urges—especially when they're hard to accept. At the same time, we'll work on shifting your actions in the direction of your core values.


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Together, we will:

Increase your awareness and acceptance of your thoughts, feelings, and urges—especially when they're hard to accept. At the same time, we'll work on shifting your actions in the direction of your core values.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is grounded in behaviorism and mindfulness, and I draw mostly from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These theories resonate with me because they foster self-compassion and self-empowerment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
  • Open Relationships
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perfectionism
  • Social Anxiety
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Kate Petersen remote and phone therapy in California