Sex Therapy for Individuals & Couples in Brooklyn and Beyond
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a specialized, talk-based form of psychotherapy focused on sexual concerns and intimacy challenges. At Therapy Brooklyn, our licensed sex therapists create a non-judgmental, confidential space where you can openly discuss what's affecting your sexual wellbeing — whether you're coming alone or with a partner.
Sessions do not involve physical exams or nudity. Sex therapy is conversation-based, often incorporating mindfulness practices, communication strategies, and evidence-based approaches like Sensate Focus and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
What sex therapy can help with:
Low Sexual Desire
Decreased libido, mismatched desire between partners, or loss of interest in sex.Intimacy
Relationship & Intimacy Issues
Communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or conflict around sexual expectations.
Orgasm Difficulties
Challenges reaching orgasm, anorgasmia, or dissatisfaction with sexual response.
Painful Sex
Vaginismus, dyspareunia, and the emotional aspects of pain during intercourse.
Sexual Trauma & PTSD
Healing from past sexual abuse, assault, or other experiences that affect intimacy today.
Sex After Major Life Changes
Postpartum intimacy, menopause, illness, aging, and other transitions affecting sexuality.
Infidelity & Betrayal Trauma
Rebuilding trust and intimacy after an affair or sexual betrayal in a relationship.
Sexual Anxiety & Performance
Fear of sexual intimacy, performance pressure, or avoidance of sexual situations.
Non-Traditional Relationships
Support for polyamorous, open, and consensually non-monogamous relationships.
Our Methodology
We use a relational approach in order to gain an understanding of what is not working within the partnership, this includes an exploration of context, culture, and family history . We make space for each partner to feel heard in the room. We specialize in working with couples that have issues with communication, intimacy, infidelity, life events (loss of a job, arrival of a new baby) and those considering whether to end their marriage or partnership. We believe that change can occur with insight and action, therefore we take time to explore and understand what is not working while also taking an active approach by assigning homework. Homework helps strengthen techniques practiced in session and progression toward goals.
Top 6 Benefits of Couples Therapy
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Rebuilding trust
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Improving communication
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Navigating transitions
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Navigating cross cultural relationships
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Understanding unhelpful patterns
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Increase in Connection
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy
How often and how long do couples usually spend in couples therapy?
It is recommended that couples come to therapy on a weekly basis. The length of couples therapy depends on a couple’s goals and can range from short term to ongoing therapy. Couples oftentimes discover that even after meeting their initial goals they remain in therapy because having a weekly space to talk through difficulties in therapy is supportive.
How much does couples therapy cost?
Cost depends on whether or not your couple therapy is in network or out of network. Out of network cost depends on the clinician that you see and ranges from 80-300.
Does insurance cover couples therapy?
Some plans cover couples therapy. It would be best to reach out to your insurance provider to verify whether your services would be covered.
How do we get started?
Send us a message via our contact page here.