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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 Somerville, the suburbs of Somerville, other nearby places such as Boston, Malden, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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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Michael Ruben
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Explore the effects of your past on your current adjustment. Understand your thoughts and feelings, self-doubt, low self-esteem or shame. We will explore your fears, hopes and dreams. I will guide you in a process of transformative change.


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Explore the effects of your past on your current adjustment. Understand your thoughts and feelings, self-doubt, low self-esteem or shame. We will explore your fears, hopes and dreams. I will guide you in a process of transformative change.

Something to know about my approach is:

You will laugh, you will cry, and you will find you can be open, in a sacred space. You will feel understood and validated ,while learning new ways of thinking, understanding and feeling. We will have an active dialogue.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
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Christina Desrochers
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Maybe you’re considering gender, sexuality, peer relationships, divorce, or giving space to those people and situations that no longer serve you. I can be curious alongside you through these life transitions that can be hard to navigate.


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Maybe you’re considering gender, sexuality, peer relationships, divorce, or giving space to those people and situations that no longer serve you. I can be curious alongside you through these life transitions that can be hard to navigate.

Something to know about my approach is:

We can explore your most pertinent thoughts, feelings, wants, desires, or needs. By elevating your voice you may find a deeper connection to yourself and others. Highlighting your strengths can empower you to be in control of your experience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Trauma
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Christina Desrochers remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts
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Jyotsna Sharan
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During our sessions I support you in problem solving through life’s unique and ever present challenges. I believe we learn and grow from our mistakes. Instead of helping you make the “right” decisions, I will help you own your decisions.


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During our sessions I support you in problem solving through life’s unique and ever present challenges. I believe we learn and grow from our mistakes. Instead of helping you make the “right” decisions, I will help you own your decisions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm all about creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever's on your mind. Whether it's a question, concern, or something you're just curious about, I'm there for you.  Empathy is my middle name.

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  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Gender Transition
  • Marriage
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Health
  • Trauma
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Rachael Lastoff
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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.


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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.

Something to know about my approach is:

I want people to grow when they come to therapy. I am not one to just sit and listen, I will ask a lot of questions, give feedback, and assignments to work on outside of therapy. I also swear, make jokes, and encourage you to do the same.

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  • Boundaries
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
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Amanda Sadat
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Together we will work toward your wellness and strengthen your ability to stay present and reduce your symptoms. You symptoms are painful and can distract you and sometimes make it difficult to function in your daily life.


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Together we will work toward your wellness and strengthen your ability to stay present and reduce your symptoms. You symptoms are painful and can distract you and sometimes make it difficult to function in your daily life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a masters in counseling and also psychiatric nursing allowing me to treat the whole person in a holistic manner. This may include therapy and medication/supplements. I believe your healing is nonlinear and curated to each person.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Autoimmune Disorders
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Illness
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  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Emotional Support Animals
  • Empowering Women
  • Engagement
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • High-Risk Pregnancy
  • Illness and Disease
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) / Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
  • Job Loss
  • Job Stress
  • Lawyers
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Lupus
  • Lyme Disease
  • Marriage
  • Medical Trauma
  • Middle Age
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Overachievers
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Teachers
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Veterinarians
  • Women
  • Women’s Health
  • Workaholics
  • Working Professionals
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worrying
  • Young Women
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Amanda Sadat remote and phone therapy in Massachusetts, New Hampshire