Your Relationship with Intimacy Deserves the Same Care as Everything Else
Sexual concerns are deeply personal, and for many people, they’re also deeply private. Whether you’re navigating low libido, mismatched desires, intimacy anxiety, sexual shame, or questions about your identity, these are real and valid concerns that deserve thoughtful, compassionate care.
If you’re ready to address what’s been weighing on you, we’re here to help.
What can I expect from therapy?
- Learn to separate your sense of self-worth from your sexual experiences, concerns, or perceived limitations.
- Gain a clearer understanding of your sexual health and begin to work through feelings of shame, guilt, or inadequacy.
- Develop stronger communication skills to express your needs and desires whether on your own or with a partner.
- Build emotional regulation tools to manage anxiety and stress around intimacy.
- Move toward a more authentic, confident relationship with your own sexuality and desires.
How do you approach treatment?
Sex therapy at Northside draws on several evidence-based approaches tailored to your individual needs and goals. These may include exploring and healing the parts of yourself shaped by shame or fear, working towards greater acceptance of your sexual identity and desires, or Gottman Couples Therapy to strengthen communication and emotional connection. Sessions are for both individuals and couples, and your therapist will work with you to find the right approach for your situation.
Our Sex Therapist
Jennifer Warr
- AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
- Infidelity
- Couples & relationship therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
See below for some frequently asked questions about sex therapy at Northside Mental Health.
Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy focused on sexual health, intimacy, and related concerns. Sessions look similar to standard therapy (there is no physical contact involved), but the focus is specifically on helping you understand and address sexual concerns, improve communication around intimacy, and develop a healthier relationship with your sexuality.
Both. Sex therapy is available for individuals navigating personal concerns around sexuality, as well as couples working through intimacy challenges together. You don’t need to be in a relationship to benefit.
Sex therapy can help with a wide range of concerns including low libido, mismatched sexual desires, intimacy anxiety, sexual shame, questions around sexual identity, consensual non-monogamy, and more. If something related to your sexual health is affecting your wellbeing or relationships, it’s worth bringing up.
Your therapist will never pressure you to share more than you’re ready to. Sessions move at your pace, and building trust and comfort is part of the process. You’re always in control of what you discuss.
AASECT stands for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. A therapist with this certification has completed specialized training in human sexuality and met the rigorous standards of the leading professional organization in sex therapy. CST stands for Certified Sex Therapist, which is the highest level of certification offered by AASECT. It indicates that a clinician has completed extensive supervised training and education specifically in sex therapy, beyond standard licensure requirements.
It depends on the individual or couple and the concerns being addressed. Some clients see meaningful progress in a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will work with you to shape a plan that fits your needs and goals.
Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is kept strictly private. The only exceptions are legally required situations involving safety concerns, which your therapist will explain at your first appointment.
When You're Ready, We're Here
Getting started is as simple as reaching out. Contact us to schedule your first appointment, and we’ll help connect you with the right therapist for what you’re going through.