Sex therapists in Aiken, South Carolina SC
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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 Aiken, SC South Carolina
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC South Carolina
Sex Therapy
Melanie Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, Coach
Many people are involved in kink, and many therapists are uncomfortable with it, or simply haven't tried to understand it. Often they will not talk about sex at all in a session, when it can be such a huge part of our life and the way we interact with our partners. This leaves some relationships within the kink umbrella vulnerable and without support from qualified therapists.
Many therapists simply misunderstand the dynamics involved. Some think it's purely a response to trauma. Some think even worse. But studies don't support the common misperceptions around kink. I follow Justin Lehmiller, one of the current sex researchers and educators, who is one in a long line of researchers and therapists like Kinsey, Shere Hite, Master's & Johnson, Dr Sue Johanssen, and Dr Ruth.
10 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Dr. Anna Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd, MA
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples address desire differences, low libido, sexual anxiety, shame, intimacy challenges, erectile difficulties, pain during sex, or simply wanting a more connected and satisfying erotic life. We talk openly about sex without flinching, explore the emotional and relational factors that influence desire and pleasure, and create practical, shame-free steps toward the intimacy you crave. Sex therapy here is warm, collaborative, and deeply affirming of all bodies, orientations, and expressions of sexuality.
10 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with concerns related to sexuality or intimacy, I provide a safe, respectful space where clients can explore their experiences without shame or judgment. Sexual challenges are often connected to emotional, relational, and mind–body factors. Together we explore these influences with curiosity and compassion while supporting greater comfort, communication, and confidence in your relationship with intimacy and your body.
5 Years Experience
Online in Aiken, SC South Carolina (Online Only)
Sex Therapy therapists in Aiken, South Carolina Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Aiken, South Carolina average 13 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Integrative Therapy (43%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (36%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 51% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Integrative Therapy |
| 36% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 36% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 89% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Senior |
| 25% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 57% | LGBTQ+ |
| 54% | Men |
| 32% | Jewish |
| 29% | Christian |