Sex Therapy & Sexual Health

In person and online therapy near Minneapolis and across MN

Are you having a hard time accepting or overcoming aspects of your sexual health?

Sexual health is a deeply personal part of who we are—and yet, it’s often the least talked about. When conversations around attraction, desire, or behavior are met with silence or shame, it can leave you feeling like something is wrong with you. You might worry that your interests or experiences are different from those around you, and that isolation can be painful.

For many, sexual health challenges are kept in the dark—creating distress, confusion, and loneliness. You might find yourself drawn to attractions that don’t fit what society labels as “normal,” or maybe your use of pornography has started to affect your relationships, focus, or sense of connection with others. Whatever you're facing, you're not alone—and there is support available that honors your story without judgment.

You’ve tried to work through these concerns on your own, but it hasn’t led to the changes you’re hoping for.

Because sexual health concerns are often kept hidden, it can be difficult to fully accept yourself. You might feel unfulfilled or disconnected from your authentic self, and that internal struggle can take a toll on your well-being. If you’re engaging in sexual behaviors that cause shame or embarrassment, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle—acting on those behaviors, only to be met with guilt or self-judgment afterward.

At the heart of it, you want to live your best life and build meaningful relationships with the people around you. But aspects of your sexual health may be holding you back from feeling fully connected to yourself and others.

You’re ready to accept and embrace your sexual health and well-being, moving toward a place of greater self-understanding and freedom.

It is time to overcome the challenges that have been holding you back.

Learning to address, accept, and embrace who you are is key to feeling more fulfilled. Imagine being able to fully embrace yourself and gain control over the behaviors that have been holding you back in different areas of your life. As you return to a place of balance, you may notice your relationships improving, deeper connections with others, and a sense of wholeness in embracing all aspects of yourself.

Sexual health can often feel confusing or even stigmatized, but bringing what’s been hidden into the light can help you feel more at peace and experience greater joy in your life.

Working with a specialized Brainspotting therapist experienced in sexual health and addressing problematic sexual behaviors can help you work through what you’ve been holding in the shadows for so long. By exploring all aspects of sexual health and wellness, gaining a deeper level of self-acceptance, and understanding what is “normal” and healthy, you can take important steps on your healing journey. While traditional therapy approaches may be helpful for some, others may find a brain-based, bottom-up approach like Brainspotting more effective in overcoming challenges at their source.

Sex therapy can help you…

Gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of your attractions and behaviors.

  1. Address and take control of problematic sexual behaviors at their root.

  2. Develop a more fulfilling and satisfying approach to your sexual health and well-being.

  3. Alleviate related mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and other concerns.

  4. Reconnect with yourself and others in a more meaningful and authentic way.

 FAQs

  • As a practitioner trained and certified in Brainspotting, I take a whole body/whole mind approach to therapy, especially when it comes to sexual health and acceptance. Traditional therapy models often focus primarily on cognitive aspects, which may not fully address the underlying challenges related to sexual well-being. By using a whole body/whole mind approach, we can work directly with the symptoms that arise from the deeper, often unconscious areas of the brain.

    Combining Brainspotting, talk therapy, and neuroscience, I tailor our approach to meet your unique needs, helping you make progress toward your goals more effectively and efficiently.

  • Sexual health is complex and highly individualized, and while "sex addiction" is not formally recognized as a disorder in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it’s important to recognize that what constitutes healthy sexuality can vary greatly from person to person. What feels acceptable to one individual might be concerning to another, making it difficult to define exactly where unhealthy behaviors begin—unless they violate the rights of others.

    The key is for you to define what balance and health look like for you in your sexuality. While I don’t use the term “sex addiction,” I recognize that sexual behaviors can become problematic if they violate the rights of others, interfere with relationships, or disrupt responsibilities at home or at work. These are concerns we can work through together, helping you find a path to healthier patterns that align with your goals.