Psychotherapy For Sexual Health & Wellness
Sexual satisfaction or enjoyment issues can be caused by a number of factors, and in some cases sex-psychotherapy can be an effective form of treatment. If the main contributing factor to any sex-related issue is due to a lack of or incorrect information, then individual or couples’ counseling may be sufficient.
But for singles and couples alike affected by sexual dysfunction or disinterest, a number of sex-psychotherapeutic exercises and other symptom-focused treatments can help improve sexual desire and satisfaction.
But for singles and couples alike affected by sexual dysfunction or disinterest, a number of sex-psychotherapeutic exercises and other symptom-focused treatments can help improve sexual desire and satisfaction.
How Emotional Issues Affect Male Performance
People commonly assume that medications like Viagra are necessary in treating erectile dysfunction. Often times, the underlying cause of these issues is performance anxiety.
As is the case when trying to fall asleep, over-thinking about sexual performance can cause further anxiousness and greatly affect the ability to get or sustain an erection.
As is the case when trying to fall asleep, over-thinking about sexual performance can cause further anxiousness and greatly affect the ability to get or sustain an erection.
When Is Psychotherapy Appropriate?
If we are able to rule out any physical condition or underlying medical cause for a patient’s inability to get or sustain an erection, psychotherapy is often an appropriate next step in treatment.
Patients who suffer from the following symptoms may benefit from psychotherapy:
Of course, every person and intimate couple is unique in their own way. In some situations, psychotherapy treatment is as simple as helping individuals and/or couples better understand and communicate with each other. In other cases, psychotherapy can be more intensive and address deeper underlying psychological issues that affect sexual performance.
We can help you identify and address any underlying psychological issues that may be affecting your sexual health and satisfaction. Psychotherapy can be beneficial in many forms, including individualized, couple- or group-settings.
Patients who suffer from the following symptoms may benefit from psychotherapy:
- Anxiousness or nervousness leading up to or during sexual activity;
- Constant stress at home and/or work;
- Relationship problems due to sexual performance and/or satisfaction;
- Difficulty communicating with partner about sexual issues;
- Lowered confidence, self-esteem, and/or self-consciousness about sex;
- Unrealistic expectations or feelings of performance anxiety;
- Depression or lack of interest in sex;
Of course, every person and intimate couple is unique in their own way. In some situations, psychotherapy treatment is as simple as helping individuals and/or couples better understand and communicate with each other. In other cases, psychotherapy can be more intensive and address deeper underlying psychological issues that affect sexual performance.
We can help you identify and address any underlying psychological issues that may be affecting your sexual health and satisfaction. Psychotherapy can be beneficial in many forms, including individualized, couple- or group-settings.
Contact Us To Request An Appointment
Your sexual health and wellness may be connected to psychological factors that should be addressed and identified by a medical professional. Contact us to request a consultation with our experienced sexual health and wellness professionals.
Initial consultations may be covered by insurance and your confidentiality is always our priority. Call our office in Seattle at (206) 522-5646 or complete the confidential contact form on this page to speak with our team.
Initial consultations may be covered by insurance and your confidentiality is always our priority. Call our office in Seattle at (206) 522-5646 or complete the confidential contact form on this page to speak with our team.