Sex Therapy

In-Person Therapy in Los Angeles
Online Therapy in 40+ States

What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is an expertly tailored counseling approach that delves into the intricate emotional, psychological, and relational facets of sexual wellness. Our seasoned and licensed sex therapists engage in collaborative partnerships with individuals and couples, guiding them in conquering barriers pertaining to intimacy, desire, communication, and sexual function.

SEX THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES

Welcome to Thrive Psychology Group, where we recognize the vital role that healthy sexuality plays in one's overall well-being. Our specialized sex therapy services for both individuals and couples offer a secure and nurturing environment to delve into and address a diverse array of sexual concerns. Here, we prioritize creating a space where individuals and partners can openly explore, understand, and enhance their sexual well-being with the support they need.

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Sex Therapy for Individuals

Whether you're grappling with issues such as low desire, sexual trauma, body image concerns, or difficulties achieving satisfaction, our individual sex therapy sessions are tailored to your unique needs. Our therapists provide a confidential and non-judgmental environment, encouraging open dialogue and exploration to help you regain confidence and fulfillment in your sexual life.

Many issues can negatively impact one’s sexuality, such as relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression, body image concerns, feeling self-conscious or inhibited during sex, reproductive health challenges, infertility, past trauma, or simply juggling working, caregiving, parenting, and just plain adulting. Women often struggle with feeling less desire or sex drive than they’d like, difficulty with orgasm, challenges talking about sex with their partners, pain during sex, questions about their sexuality, or just uncertainty or a lack of familiarity with what they find pleasurable and enjoyable.

If you’re experiencing any of these struggles, we want you to know that you are not alone, and that all of these are common, and solvable.

Sex Therapy for Couples

Navigating sexual concerns within a relationship can be complex. Our couples sex therapy focuses on enhancing communication, fostering emotional intimacy, and addressing any challenges that may be affecting your sexual connection. Our therapists guide couples in developing the skills and understanding needed to create a mutually satisfying and fulfilling sexual relationship.

  • Effective communication is vital for a fulfilling sexual relationship. Our sex therapy addresses communication challenges, helping couples build a foundation of openness, trust, and understanding to enhance their intimate connection.

  • Differences in sexual desire can create tension in relationships. In sex therapy, we work with individuals and couples to explore the root causes of desire discrepancies, fostering empathy and finding solutions to create a more harmonious and satisfying sexual dynamic.

  • Struggling with erectile dysfunction or orgasmic difficulties can be emotionally challenging. Our sex therapy offers a supportive space to address these concerns, providing guidance, education, and strategies to overcome these challenges and restore confidence.

  • Experiencing pain or discomfort during sex can be distressing. Our sex therapy sessions delve into both the physical and emotional aspects of sexual pain, offering a personalized approach to enhance comfort, pleasure, and overall sexual well-being.

  • Trauma or abuse can significantly impact one's relationship with intimacy. Our sex therapy is sensitive to the effects of past trauma, providing a safe environment to explore and address the emotional and physical impact, fostering healing and creating a path towards healthier intimate connections.

  • Rebuilding trust after infidelity or betrayal is a delicate process. Our sex therapy supports couples in navigating the complex emotions surrounding trust issues, providing a space for honest communication, understanding, and guidance to rebuild trust and strengthen the foundation of the relationship.

At Thrive, we believe in a holistic and collaborative approach to sex therapy. Our therapists integrate evidence-based techniques, psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to empower clients in their sexual journey. We strive to create a compassionate and judgment-free space where you can explore and navigate your sexual concerns with confidence.

THRIVE SEX THERAPISTS

DR. MEGAN CANNON PSY.D.




Dr. Cannon provides sex-positive therapy for both individuals and couples. With an in-depth background and expertise in depth sexuality, kink, BDSM, dominant and submissive relationships - clients are able to move through the somatic and psychic layers of the past, present, and future. In this journey of exploration, a person is not only able to feel empowered through sex but also have a deeper intimate relationship with themselves and others.

HOW CAN THRIVE HELP?

At Thrive our goal is to help you navigate these challenges in the most healthy, effective way possible and to pursue the best relationship possible with your body and sexuality. Our psychologists combine evidence-based sex therapy interventions with evidence-based psychotherapies, to effectively target these problems and help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. Sex therapy might include learning to connect with your body and increase mindfulness to sexual experience, learning about your body and sexual responses, strategies to get you out of your head and into the moment, or overcome pain, anxiety, past trauma, or self-critical thinking.

Many clients have concerns about sex but may be nervous to bring it up. Sex and bodies are natural and normal, and it’s ok to feel embarrassed. That doesn’t mean it’s not important to work on if it’s something that’s bothering you.

 It is important to note that sex therapy never includes sexual touch between therapist and client and you and only you determine what kind of sexual activity you would like to engage in. At Thrive, we take the position that if it is consensual and not harming anyone physically or emotionally, then if you want to do it, we want to help you get there and enjoy it in a healthy way.

 Addressing these issues will improve your life satisfaction, relationship satisfaction, pleasure, emotional health, physical health, sense of connectedness to your body and quite honestly, enhances the human experience. If you are struggling with any of these issues or want to simply enhance your sexuality, this is something Thrive would love to help with.

Reach out to us and schedule a free 30-minute consultation to learn how Thrive can help you.

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SEX THERAPY FAQs

  • Sex therapy is a specialized form of counseling that addresses various sexual concerns and challenges. It can benefit individuals and couples by providing a safe space to explore and understand their sexual issues, improve communication, and enhance overall sexual well-being.

  • Sex therapy can help with a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to intimacy problems, sexual dysfunction, communication difficulties, sexual trauma, and issues related to sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Sex therapy is available for both individuals and couples. Whether you're navigating personal concerns or addressing issues within a relationship, our therapists are here to provide tailored support based on your unique needs.

  • Sessions are conducted in a confidential and non-judgmental environment. Therapists may use talk therapy, education, and practical exercises to address concerns. The goal is to foster understanding, communication, and positive changes in your sexual well-being.