Don’t feel guilty for wanting sexual pleasure. Wanting such pleasure is normal. Sex therapy can free you from worries, guilt, and shame that keep you from enjoying sex. We treat most common sexual concerns that keep you from having the pleasure you deserve.

Please be assured that we understand that you may feel embarrassed talking about your problems. We will do all we can to make you feel at ease. Be assured there is never nudity or touching in a sex therapy session—psychotherapy never includes sex. Here’s just what happens in sex therapy.

What Happens in Sex Therapy?

Your first step is the initial phone call, which we know can take some courage. You’ll speak with Dr. Buehler personally for about 10 minutes. You’ll tell her a little bit about your problem to make sure it is something we are expert in, and you’ll learn about the intake process, the fee structure, and scheduling.

The next step is your intake appointment. In this appointment, you’ll start by talking about yourself in general—the kinds of information you would expect someone to want to learn about you, such as where you grew up, the kind of work you do, and so forth.

Hopefully by then, you’ll have relaxed a bit, and you’ll talk about problem that made you pick up the phone and call for help. Once the therapist has a basic understanding of your problem and your goal, she or he will work with you to create a treatment plan. The therapist also will discuss with you who might be the best therapist for you based on the type of problem, scheduling needs, and fee.

How Can Sex Therapy Help You?

The treatment plan may include all or some of the following to help you achieve your goal.
 

	Helping you develop positive ideas about sex
	Teaching you ways to relieve underlying stress, worry, or guilt
	Assigning “play work” to make sex feel better and more fun
	Encouraging you to become less inhibited and more sexually expressive
	Recommendations for books or DVDs about sex that you may find very helpful
	Specific techniques for overcoming specific problems like lack of orgasm or premature ejaculation
	Referrals to physicians who are interested in sexual health

While you get comfortable with understanding your sexual self, you’ll also be gently encouraged to go outside your comfort zone. You’ll be trying some new thoughts and behaviors to get you toward your goal. Even if you’ve had upsetting sexual experiences, you can improve your sex life. And we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Call 800-769-0342 to get the help you need.