Sex Therapy in Denver, Colorado
Want to find the spark in your sex life? Intimacy and Sex Therapy can help!
Sex is important. In fact, improving sexual intimacy is one of the most common goals couples have in couples therapy.
Sexuality can be an incredibly important part of a close, intimate relationship. When we feel close, secure and bonded to our partner, sex can be a joy that brings us even closer.
Many couples, however, find that sexual connection and closeness doesn’t come easily, or perhaps it has changed throughout the course of the relationship.
Sex and closeness are a package deal. When you feel disconnected, or when you aren’t communicating well, chances are that your sex life will suffer.
Sex can also bring up really big feelings around body image, trust and safety (emotional and physical), and wanting to feel deeply loved or desired. Because these are vulnerable conversations to have, lots of couples avoid talking about them. Or, they go about it all wrong, starting a hurtful argument instead of a bonding conversation.
Who Sex Therapy Is For
Sex therapy is not just for couples in crisis. We work with people at all stages and in all kinds of relationships. Many of our clients are couples who still love each other but have started to feel more like roommates than partners, people who want to want sex but can’t figure out why the desire has faded, and individuals working through body image issues or negative beliefs about sex that have been getting in the way for years. We also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and are ready to reclaim that part of their life at their own pace.
Sex therapy is for everyone. We warmly welcome individuals and couples of all genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures, including LGBTQ individuals and couples. If sex or intimacy feels like a source of stress, shame, or disconnection in your life, this is the right place to start.
Good communication is essential
We use evidence-based Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy in our Intimacy and Sex Therapy to help couples communicate effectively and improve their sexual intimacy. We help couples with the following challenges:
- Feeling bored
- Little or no sex in the relationship
- Changes in sexual relationship due to life changes (becoming parents, ageing, illness, etc.)
- Low sexual desire
- Sexual desire differences
- Chicken or egg? Sex to feel closer, or closeness first?
- Sexual abuse histories
- Sexually transmitted infection
- Communication and intimacy within sex
- Affairs and infidelity
What to Expect in Sex Therapy Sessions
One of the most common reasons people put off calling is not knowing what they are walking into. Sex therapy at Thrive is talk-based. You will never be asked to do anything physical in the room. Sessions look much like any other form of couples or individual therapy. You talk, we listen, we ask questions, and we help you and your partner work through what is getting in the way.
What makes sex therapy different from general couples counseling is the focus. We go deeper into the emotional and relational patterns specifically connected to intimacy and desire. We help you understand your own needs, communicate them to your partner, and build the kind of safety and closeness that a healthy sex life depends on.
Everything discussed in sessions is completely confidential. What you share in this room stays in this room.
Why Couples Choose Thrive for Sex Therapy
Our therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, one of the most research-supported approaches for improving both emotional and sexual intimacy in relationships. EFT gets to the root of disconnection rather than just managing symptoms, which is why couples who go through it tend to see lasting change rather than temporary fixes.
We have multiple therapists at Thrive with specific experience in sexual intimacy work, which means you are matched with someone who specializes in this area rather than a generalist filling a gap. We offer both in-office sessions at our Englewood location in the Denver Tech Center area and online therapy for clients throughout Colorado, so geography and busy schedules do not have to be a barrier.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Therapy
What is sex therapy and what happens in a session? Sex therapy is a form of talk therapy focused specifically on sexual concerns, intimacy issues, and the emotional patterns that affect a person’s or couple’s sex life. Sessions are entirely conversation-based. You will not be asked to do anything physical during a session. Your therapist will guide you through understanding your own needs and patterns and help you communicate more effectively with your partner.
Is sex therapy only for couples? No. We work with both individuals and couples. Many people come to sex therapy on their own to address low desire, body image concerns, the effects of past sexual trauma, or confusion about their own sexuality. You do not need to be in a relationship to benefit.
How is sex therapy different from regular couples counseling? General couples counseling addresses the full range of relationship issues. Sex therapy narrows the focus to intimacy, desire, and sexual connection specifically. In practice there is significant overlap because emotional closeness and sexual connection are deeply linked, but sex therapy goes deeper into the specific patterns, beliefs, and vulnerabilities that affect your intimate life.
Do you offer sex therapy online in Colorado? Yes. We offer online therapy via secure video for clients throughout Colorado. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person sessions for most concerns and are a good option for people with busy schedules or those who live outside the Denver metro area.
How do I know if I need sex therapy or couples counseling? If intimacy or sexual connection is the primary concern, sex therapy is the right starting point. If there are broader relationship issues alongside the sexual concerns, the two often go hand in hand and we can address both. When you call or schedule, we will talk through what is bringing you in and make sure you are matched with the right therapist and approach for your situation.
Sexual intimacy counseling help for your relationship!
Taking the first step toward sex therapy can feel like a big decision. We make it straightforward. Call us at 303-513-8975 or schedule online. We are currently accepting new clients for both in-office sessions in Englewood and online therapy throughout Colorado.