Sex therapists in Sun Valley, ID
Browse Sex therapists in Sun Valley, Idaho. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Sex Therapy
Ayden Ferstenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
Sex can become a source of pressure, rejection, shame, or disconnection even in relationships where love and commitment are strong. I am a trained sex therapist who works with individuals and couples who feel disconnected from their erotic selves, struggle with mismatched desire, or are dissatisfied with what their sex life looks like. Together, we explore what may be getting in the way, including relationship dynamics, trauma, body image, shame, difficulty accessing your own needs, or patterns of pursuing and avoiding intimacy. Our work goes beyond addressing a sexual concern in isolation; it is about reconnecting with your sexuality, vitality, and capacity for pleasure while building a sexual life that feels authentic, mutual, and alive.
5 Years Experience
Online in Sun Valley, ID (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Philadelphia Couples Therapy
Psychologist, PsyD
One of the most ineffably upsetting and frustrating situations in relationships can be in the bedroom. Sex brings us to a new part of ourselves, which we don’t often fully understand or recognize. This uncanny feeling of confusion can be compounded when we don’t recognize our own partner’s sexual selves either. We might feel unseen, misunderstood, or uncared for. Often, problems in the bedroom represent and symbolize bigger problems that arise in the rest of the relationship. For example, you might have trouble asserting your desires with your partner in general, but in the bedroom it feels doubly intolerable to have your needs go unrecognized. Or you might feel your relationship lacks clear communication, and in the bedroom this often ends in a fight or utter hurt and confusion. By and by these common problems can lead to less and less frequent sex, which takes a toll on the relationship as a whole.
Please don’t continue to wait. You are not alone. Sexual intimacy difficulties are ubiquitous. All it takes is a little curiosity and a trained therapist to guide you to a new space of mutual desire in your partnership.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sun Valley, ID
Sex Therapy
Dr. Alishia Kalos
Psychologist, PsyD, CST
Dr. Kalos provides sex therapy for individuals and couples experiencing concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, and sexual functioning. Treatment may address desire, arousal, orgasm, erection, sexual pain, communication about sex, differences in sexual interests, and other concerns that can affect sexual well-being and relationships. Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and nonjudgmental.
Dr. Kalos specializes in working with individuals experiencing distress, confusion, or concerns related to atypical or unusual sexual interests, including individuals who experience minor attraction (MAPs). Therapy provides a confidential, nonjudgmental setting to explore sexual thoughts and interests, understand their meaning and function, develop healthy strategies for managing unwanted or concerning thoughts and behaviors, and support choices that prioritize personal well-being and the safety of others.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sun Valley, ID (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Danielle Thurman (Roots and Wings Family Therapy)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
🌿 Reclaim Your Sensual Self: EFT & IFS Informed Therapy
Tired of feeling disconnected, shamed, or stuck in your intimate life?
Your sexuality is a fundamental part of who you are—a source of joy, connection, and vitality. Yet, past traumas, societal pressures, and internal critics often leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies, ashamed of our desires, or distant from our partners.
Our approach integrates the deep emotional healing of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with the compassionate curiosity of Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you develop a positive, empowered, and authentic sexual life.
How We Help You Heal:
Unburden Shame (IFS): Instead of fighting your insecurities, we help you understand the parts of you holding fear, guilt, or low desire. We work with these "protector parts" to release old burdens, allowing your authentic, pleasurable self to emerge.
Cultivate Safety & Connection (EFT): We create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your sexual narrative. For couples, we break the negative cycles of pursuing or withdrawing, replacing them with secure, vulnerable, and deeply connected intimacy.
Reclaim Your Body: Move from "in your head" performance anxiety to being present, in your body, and in tune with your needs.
The Goal: Joy, Not Just Performance.
Whether you are healing from sexual trauma, navigating desire discrepancy, or longing to feel more alive in your own skin, this, and, therapy provides the path to a shame-free, vibrant, and satisfying sexual life.
You are not broken—your parts are simply protecting you. Let’s help them rest so you can thrive.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sun Valley, ID
Sex Therapy
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
I provide sex therapy for individuals and couples navigating intimacy concerns, sexual trauma, communication challenges, desire discrepancies, relationship stress, and sexual wellness. As a Certified Sex Educator, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore sexuality, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, improve communication, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to your unique experiences, values, and relationship goals.
14 Years Experience
Online in Sun Valley, ID (Online Only)
Sex Therapy therapists in Sun Valley, ID Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Sun Valley, ID average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (46%), Integrative Therapy (46%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (38%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
23%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 46% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Integrative Therapy |
| 38% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 35% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 31% | Eclectic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Senior |
| 15% | Teen |
| 8% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 27% | Jewish |