In Person Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy in Roanoke, Virginia

Online Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy in Virginia

Overcome relationship problems. Experience more intimacy and better sex.

I am the only couples therapist and certified sex therapist offering in person sessions in Roanoke, Virginia.  I want to help you gain clarity and find a way forward.

People come to me for help because something isn’t working in their relationship. 

Sometimes they’re struggling with a conflict that never seems to get resolved, and they’re exhausted by having the same conversation over and over again and never reaching a solution. 

Sometimes they’re afraid to bring up anything at all due to worry that their partner won’t react well, and the distance has grown until it feels impossible to feel close and connected again. 

People seek me out when problems around sex have caused them to feel distant from their partner, or have led to a cycle of tension and conflict that they can’t break out of. 

They tell me that sex seems like it should be no big deal, that it should be easy and natural, and they worry they will never have the sex life they want.

They have tried everything they can think of to solve the problem, and nothing has helped.  They feel discouraged, ashamed, and defeated.  They wish they could go back to a time in their life when sex was easy and fun, or they wish they could experience a level of pleasure and passion that seems elusive and impossible. 

Many people experience a sense of relief at talking to someone who gets it, who has helped people with similar struggles, and who believes you deserve better.  

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

I can help you work through conflict, improve communication, and build confidence.

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Common Issues to Address in Therapy Include:

  • Mismatched levels of desire in a relationship

  • Performance anxiety

  • Low libido

  • Exploration of sexual orientation or gender identity

  • Kink / BDSM

  • Fetish or non-traditional interests and preferences

  • Sexual shame

  • Harmful cultural or religious messages

  • Medical issue or phase of life challenges

  • Difficulty with orgasm

  • Polyamory / consensual non-monogamy / open relationships

  • Communication challenges

  • High conflict

  • Navigating an affair or other betrayal

  • Emotional distance and difficulty connecting

  • Questioning whether to stay together

  • Compulsive behavior

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Erection or ejaculation issues

  • Pain related to sex

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We all want to love and be loved, feel secure in our romantic relationship, and be seen and understood by our partner.  It is painful when misunderstandings and miscommunications build up and interfere with our ability to connect. 

As the only couples therapist and certified sex therapist offering in person sessions in Roanoke, Virginia, I have the experience and training to help you find a way forward.

In the media, intimacy looks natural and effortless. In real life, sexual skills, like all skills, must be learned. High quality sex education is rare. Many of us become disconnected from our bodies and our preferences through negative social messages and painful life experiences. Instead of celebrating our sexuality, we withdraw and develop feelings of embarrassment, anxiety, and shame.

Couples therapy or individual therapy can offer you the safe space, quality information, and support you need to make the changes you want. When you overcome the fear and anxiety that has held you back sexually, the experience of change and personal growth can have ripple effects into the rest of your life. You may discover increased self-confidence, greater self-acceptance, and more connection to pleasure and joy.

We are not limited to talking about sexual concerns in therapy. You are a whole person with a full life. You are encouraged to bring up anything that is impacting your well-being. I have years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions, stress, interpersonal issues, challenging life transitions, and painful past experiences.

Whether at my comfortable office in Roanoke, Virginia, or online from the privacy and convenience of your own home, I look forward to meeting you.