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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 Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, 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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Callie Hills
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I aim to help each client develop a “toolbox” of strategies/skills that can be used to decrease stress, improve communication in relationships, process emotions, combat intrusive thoughts, or target a variety of other common obstacles in their life.


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I aim to help each client develop a “toolbox” of strategies/skills that can be used to decrease stress, improve communication in relationships, process emotions, combat intrusive thoughts, or target a variety of other common obstacles in their life.

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I believe that therapy is a way for us to get to know who we are, and work towards living with authenticity as our favorite versions of ourselves. I work to empower my clients by establishing trust and challenging them to work towards their goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
  • Disordered Eating
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Polyamory
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Dr. Olivia Painter
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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.


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Be curious and wonder together as you build insight and lower distress. I believe people are resilient, strong, and relational; and I am strongly influenced by justice and equity.

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I am relationally focused and utilize a strengths-based lens to empower, increase resilience, and promote positive well-being. I believe therapy is a healing, safe space; a place to increase awareness and insight about the self.

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adoption
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Asexuality
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism Testing
  • Bisexuality
  • Body Acceptance
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Trauma
  • First Responders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Interfaith Relationships
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sibling Relationships
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Stress
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Women’s Health
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Aims Beardslee
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Collaborate in therapy to support how your brain works! My autism and ADHD assessments are strengths-based and non-pathologizing. I specialize in recognizing/diagnosing and providing therapy for high-masking, AFAB, BIPOC, and LGBTQ autistics/ADHDers.


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Collaborate in therapy to support how your brain works! My autism and ADHD assessments are strengths-based and non-pathologizing. I specialize in recognizing/diagnosing and providing therapy for high-masking, AFAB, BIPOC, and LGBTQ autistics/ADHDers.

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I am autistic & ADHD affirming (and affirming of all types of neurodivergence), consensual non-monogamy affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and kink/BDSM friendly!

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adult ADHD
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Testing
  • Gender Transition
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Transgender
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Amanda Schimke
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Empower your intimate relationships to connection and passion. With my expert guidance, you can learn to be fully present and alive in your body and your life. You can be a trusted guide for yourself and your kids on their sexual journey.


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Empower your intimate relationships to connection and passion. With my expert guidance, you can learn to be fully present and alive in your body and your life. You can be a trusted guide for yourself and your kids on their sexual journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in your ability to change, grow, and expand to your truest and most authentic self. You are safe here. I work from attachment theory, showing a respect for your history and a hope in your future. The world is better because you're in it.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Parenting Skills
  • Purity Culture Recovery
  • Religious Trauma
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Sex Therapy
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Veronika Stutz
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I help clients understand why they attract "the wrong partners" so they can move on from hurtful relationships and achieve loving partnerships. We work to overcome PTSD, "small" or "big" traumas, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.


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I help clients understand why they attract "the wrong partners" so they can move on from hurtful relationships and achieve loving partnerships. We work to overcome PTSD, "small" or "big" traumas, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in recovery from trauma/ PTSD associated to relationships in the present and the past, including grief. I also provide attachment-based, sex-positive couples counseling for open relationships, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and kink.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Self-Esteem
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