Sex Therapy therapists in Portage, Michigan MI
Sex Therapy
Bold Expressions Therapy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Speaking openly about sexual habits, desires, and relationships can be awkward for patients. However, I believe that open dialogue about these topics are important and normal in the therapeutic space. I do my best to make these topics as painless and natural to speak about as possible. Having a graduate certificate in LGBT Health and Policy guides many of my interventions and thoughts about sex and relationships. All I ask is that my patients come with open minds and a willingness to discuss these sometimes challenging topics. We live in a culture that is deeply oppressed around topics of sex, desires, and fetishes. It is my goal to change this by allowing patients to come as they are and speak openly to me about their feelings. Open relationships, polyamory, and ethical non-monogamy have become hot-button topics, but can be deeply misunderstood, and are often viewed as taboo. I understand that not all relationships look the same, and that not all people want the same things. Families look different, and that is something to be celebrated. I am actively staying abreast of the most current research on these topics so that I can help you to navigate their stigma while maintaining the happy, healthy bonds you have with your partners.
4 Years Experience
Sex Therapy
Daniel Kessler
Psychologist, PsyD., DBSM
Dr. Kessler works with couples and individuals with sexual issues, difficulty relaxing to enjoy sex and intimacy, mismatched sexual desire, enhancing intimacy and connection after children, difficulties with communication relating to sex and intimacy, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, sexual anxiety, sexual shame, and compulsive or out-of-control sexual behavior. We use a variety of techniques, including CBT, sensate focus, sex therapy, and couples counseling. Many issues can be addressed in individual therapy, others are best addressed in couples counseling. We can address questions about treatment and treatment options during your free initial consultation
28 Years Experience
Sex Therapy
Hannah Warshowsky
Psychologist, PhD
Are you struggling to orgasm with a partner- or to orgasm at all? Is sex painful? Or do you wonder what happened to your sexual desire? When it comes to sexual problems we often wonder "am I normal?" or "what's wrong with me?" As an empathetic clinician and a former professor of The Psychology of Human Sexuality, I provide non-judgmental support and scientific sex education to womxn experiencing sexual difficulties. Accepting of all gender & sexual identities; kink/CNM friendly.
8 Years Experience
Sex Therapy
Josh Murray- Hopeful Minds
Psychologist, MA, LLP
Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy that addresses mental health issues and/ or emotional concerns affecting a person’s sexual function, drive, and/or desire for intimacy. These issues are typically explored with the help of a licensed sex therapist. Some people seek help individually, while others may pursue sex therapy with a romantic partner.
This specialized form of therapy was developed in order to help people address concerns related to sexual intimacy. Thus, while it may not always be easy to bring up the topic of sexual concerns, they are certainly not uncommon.
Adequate and comprehensive sex counseling can have a positive impact on the psychological and sexual health of a person or couple in therapy, even after only a short period of time. Still, the effectiveness of the therapy ultimately depends on the willingness of the person in therapy to accept the concepts presented to them during a session.
Most experts agree that sex therapy—like other modes of therapy—is most helpful when all parties honestly consider the concerns raised and make a considered, collaborative (when applicable) effort to work through them. Most experts agree that sex therapy—like other modes of therapy—is most helpful when all parties honestly consider the concerns raised and make a considered, collaborative (when applicable) effort to work through them.
3 Years Experience
Sex Therapy
Dr. Adam Shafer
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Matters of intimacy can be physical in nature that, in some ways, connect with our emotional lives and can become more complicated as we grow into our relationships with others.