Sex Therapy & Intimacy

Sex therapy offers a safe and supportive environment for addressing the struggles you may be facing in your intimate life. Whether you’re experiencing emotional disconnection, differences in libido, or unresolved tension in your relationship, sex therapy provides the tools and insights necessary to heal and grow together.

What is Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is a space where you and your partner can explore challenges openly and without judgment. Working with a skilled therapist, you can dismantle the shame, fear, or insecurities that may have been preventing authentic communication. With professional guidance, therapy helps you break through barriers, leading to more honest and meaningful conversations about intimacy.

Key Benefits of Sex Therapy

1. Encouraging Open Dialogue

Many couples struggle to discuss sensitive topics like sexual desires or issues due to discomfort or misunderstanding. Sex therapy helps facilitate these conversations, fostering better communication and mutual understanding. By addressing these concerns, couples can break free from emotional or physical disconnection.

2. Challenging Assumptions and Societal Pressures

Sex therapy provides a space to question societal norms, past trauma, and unrealistic expectations that may be distorting your view of intimacy. Through this process, you’ll gain healthier perspectives on sexuality, allowing for greater acceptance and confidence in your intimate relationships.

3. Practical Solutions for Mismatched Libidos

For couples who feel mismatched in their sexual preferences or libidos, therapy offers practical solutions. It helps you explore new approaches to intimacy that honor both individuals’ needs, fostering a more satisfying and harmonious relationship. Instead of feeling “incompatible,” therapy can guide you toward creative ways to reignite passion and connection.

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Why Choose Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy is not just about addressing sexual dysfunction or relationship dissatisfaction—it’s about building a foundation of trust, intimacy, and mutual respect. Through this journey, you and your partner can connect on a deeper level, rediscover your love for one another, and achieve the fulfilling, intimate relationship you’ve always wanted.

Start Your Journey Today

If you’re ready to explore how sex therapy can help you and your partner improve communication, intimacy, and trust, reach out today to schedule a consultation. Together, you can build a stronger, more intimate connection.

Clinicians

The clinicians below offer this specialty:

Victoria Holroyd, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Owner, Founder & Clinical Director

Approved Clinical Supervisor
AMHCA Board Diplomate in Couples & Marriage Counseling
AMHCA Board Diplomate in Trauma Therapy

Specialties: Relational Trauma, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery, Divorce & Separation

Contact: victoria@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 505

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Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod, LCSW

Sex and Relationship Therapist
Senior Clinician
EFT Clinical Lead
Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Specialties: Sexual Intimacy, Couples Intensives, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

Contact: maggie@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 596

Victoria Holroyd, PhD, LPC, LMHC, NCC

Owner, Founder & Clinical Director

Approved Clinical Supervisor
AMHCA Board Diplomate in Couples & Marriage Counseling
AMHCA Board Diplomate in Trauma Therapy

Specialties: Relational Trauma, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery, Divorce & Separation

Contact: victoria@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 505

Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod headshot

Maggie Choumbakos Grindrod, LCSW

Sex and Relationship Therapist
Senior Clinician
EFT Clinical Lead
Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Specialties: Sexual Intimacy, Couples Intensives, Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery

Contact: maggie@relationship-center.com, (757) 788-2800, ext. 596