Sex & Intimacy Therapy: Reconnect and Thrive
A fulfilling intimate life is a vital component of well-being, yet many individuals and couples face challenges that can be difficult to talk about. These struggles often lead to feelings of frustration, shame, or loneliness, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Sex and Intimacy Therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that provides a confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate space to explore these sensitive concerns. At Cognitive Alignment, our goal is to help you (and your partner, if you choose) understand these challenges, foster deeper connection, and build a more satisfying and joyful intimate life.
This is a professional talk therapy service. Our sessions are a safe, respectful space focused on dialogue, understanding, and healing.
Is Sex & Intimacy Therapy Right for You?
This therapy can benefit any individual or couple feeling distress or dissatisfaction with their intimate life. There is no “right” or “wrong” reason to seek help. We welcome:
Individuals who are seeking to understand their own sexuality, address specific concerns, heal from past experiences, or explore their sexual identity.
Couples (in any relationship structure or at any stage) who want to improve communication, resolve conflicts, navigate mismatched desires, or rediscover intimacy.
Our Therapeutic Approach: Compassion & Evidence
Your comfort is our priority. Our approach is client-centered, evidence-based, and rooted in compassion. We integrate several therapeutic models to create a plan that is unique to you.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): We help you identify and reframe negative or anxious thought patterns and beliefs about sex, your body, and your relationship.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): For couples, this approach helps you understand the underlying emotional bonds and disconnection patterns that get in the way of intimacy, helping you turn toward each other instead of away.
Mindfulness-Based Techniques: We teach you strategies to connect with your body, manage anxiety in the moment, and enhance sensory awareness and pleasure.
Clear Information: We provide clear, accurate, and science-based information about sexual health, anatomy, and response to demystify your concerns and empower you with knowledge.
Common Concerns We Address
Our therapist is trained to support you through a wide range of sexual and intimacy-related concerns, providing a space to talk openly about issues that are often kept silent.
Common topics in therapy include:
Desire Discrepancy: Addressing the challenges that arise when one partner has a significantly higher or lower sex drive than the other.
Low Libido: A persistent low interest in sexual activity that may be causing personal or relational distress.
Communication Challenges: Difficulty talking about sexual needs, desires, or boundaries with your partner in a productive and safe-feeling way.
Painful Intercourse: Addressing the complex biopsychosocial factors of conditions like Dyspareunia and Vaginismus.
Arousal or Orgasm Difficulties: Exploring the barriers—whether physical, mental, or emotional—to reaching or maintaining arousal or experiencing orgasm.
Performance Anxiety: Understanding and easing the fear or anxiety related to sexual performance that interferes with pleasure and connection.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) & Premature Ejaculation: Exploring the psychological, emotional, and relational factors that can contribute to these concerns.
Navigating Life Transitions: Reconnecting intimately after major life changes such as childbirth (postpartum), menopause, illness, or injury.
Healing from Betrayal: Rebuilding trust and intimacy after infidelity or a breach of trust.
Impact of Trauma: Gently addressing how past sexual or emotional trauma may be impacting your current intimate life.
Body Image Concerns: Exploring how self-esteem and body image affect your ability to be intimate and vulnerable.
What to Expect in Therapy
- A Safe, Confidential Assessment: Your first session is a safe space to share your story, concerns, and goals without any fear of judgment. Our primary role is to listen and understand.
- Collaborative Goal-Setting: Together, we’ll define what a healthy and fulfilling intimate life looks like for you and set realistic, achievable goals.
- Targeted Strategies & Skills: Sessions involve open dialogue, learning new communication skills, and, when appropriate, structured “home-play” exercises (which are non-sexual) to practice between sessions.
- Progress & Reconnection: The ultimate goal is not just to “fix” a problem, but to build lasting skills for communication, vulnerability, and a more resilient, fulfilling intimate connection.
Ready to Rebuild Connection?
You don’t have to navigate this alone. A more connected and fulfilling intimate life is possible. If you’re ready to explore these challenges in a supportive environment, we are here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal to be nervous?
Yes, it is completely normal to feel nervous or embarrassed. This is a sensitive topic. Our therapists are trained professionals who specialize in this area. They are committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and validating space. Your privacy and comfort are our absolute top priorities.
Do I have to come with my partner?
Not at all. We see many individuals for sex therapy. Whether you are single or your partner is not ready or willing to come, individual therapy can be incredibly effective for understanding your own sexuality, processing concerns, and building confidence.
What if my partner is the one with the "problem"?
We often find that what seems like one person’s “problem” (like low libido or ED) is actually a relationship dynamic. We encourage you to start with a consultation. Even if your partner won’t join, individual therapy can help you learn new ways to cope, communicate, and improve the situation.
How long does sex therapy take?
The duration of therapy varies. For some specific, goal-oriented concerns, clients may see improvement in just a few sessions. For more complex, long-standing patterns or trauma-related issues, it may take longer. We will collaboratively create a plan and check in on progress regularly.
Is what we talk about kept confidential?
Absolutely. As a Registered Social Worker, all sessions are strictly confidential and bound by professional ethics and privacy laws.