Sex Therapy
What is sex therapy?
Sex Therapy involves a range of therapeutic processes and exercises which can be used to initiate, to restore and to enrich both the individual's sexuality and/or the sexual components of an intimate relationship.
Sex therapy is based on the guiding belief that:
Sex therapy takes place in a supportive atmosphere in which couples or individuals can talk about their sexual, emotional and relationship issues with a specially trained professional who is knowledgeable and comfortable with human sexuality.
Individuals and couples often encounter sexual problems and concerns at various times in their intimate relationships. Registered Sex Therapists have academic, clinical and supervised training and experience in sexual matters and in their treatment.
Sex Therapy helps people learn more about their body and feel at ease with the range of sexual feelings. Developing physical, sexual, mental, psychological, emotional and spiritual well being contributes to a healthy sexual functioning. Many people feel uninformed about how sexual responses can affect the enjoyment of sex.
Sexual Intimacy is more than physical sex. Sexual intimacy strengthens the closeness and caring bond between partners. Sexual intimacy is about being comfortable making sexual requests. This is especially important in today's pressured society. Dissatisfaction with the sexual aspects of a couple's relationship and the loss of shared intimacy and trust may lead to feelings which threaten the total relationship.
Who seeks sex therapy?
Heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals are counselled by Registered Sex Therapists for concerns which include:
Sex Therapists facilitate a person's ability to be creative in reaching his or her sexual potential.
Sex therapy is appropriate for:
A qualified sex therapist:
Sex Therapy involves a range of therapeutic processes and exercises which can be used to initiate, to restore and to enrich both the individual's sexuality and/or the sexual components of an intimate relationship.
Sex therapy is based on the guiding belief that:
- sexuality can be a healthy, positive and rewarding part of life.
- emotional & physical intimacy are desirable goals.
Sex therapy takes place in a supportive atmosphere in which couples or individuals can talk about their sexual, emotional and relationship issues with a specially trained professional who is knowledgeable and comfortable with human sexuality.
Individuals and couples often encounter sexual problems and concerns at various times in their intimate relationships. Registered Sex Therapists have academic, clinical and supervised training and experience in sexual matters and in their treatment.
Sex Therapy helps people learn more about their body and feel at ease with the range of sexual feelings. Developing physical, sexual, mental, psychological, emotional and spiritual well being contributes to a healthy sexual functioning. Many people feel uninformed about how sexual responses can affect the enjoyment of sex.
Sexual Intimacy is more than physical sex. Sexual intimacy strengthens the closeness and caring bond between partners. Sexual intimacy is about being comfortable making sexual requests. This is especially important in today's pressured society. Dissatisfaction with the sexual aspects of a couple's relationship and the loss of shared intimacy and trust may lead to feelings which threaten the total relationship.
Who seeks sex therapy?
Heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals are counselled by Registered Sex Therapists for concerns which include:
- absence of orgasm
- erection or ejaculation difficulties
- illness/surgery, and medications, diabetes, M.S., high blood pressure, physical injury or difficulties
- sexual trauma (incest, sexual abuse/ assault)
- mismatched levels of sexual desire
- infertility
- fear, anxiety, depression, infidelity
- natural aging processes
Sex Therapists facilitate a person's ability to be creative in reaching his or her sexual potential.
Sex therapy is appropriate for:
- couples wishing for more intimacy
- couples unable to talk about sex
- individuals with sexual inhibitions
- compulsive sexual behaviour
- sexual identity questions
- talking to children about sex
- fostering healthy sexual development
- individuals wanting to improve their sexual functioning
- sexual orientation issues
A qualified sex therapist:
- is knowledgeable
- is at ease talking about sexuality
- is sensitive to relationship issues
- is non-judgmental
- is respectful of your feelings, cultural beliefs, values and privacy.
- Never asks you to engage in any form of sexual activity with your therapist present.
Fees
This is a private service and not covered under OHIP. You may receive full or partial reimbursement through extended health benefits where coverage exists. It is highly recommended that you contact your provider to determine your coverage.
Referrals
Referrals are accepted directly from the client or from Physicians, Lawyers, Hospitals and Community Agencies.
