You may have additional concerns other than the issues mentioned above; many individuals or couples seek therapy to:
Approximately 30-40% of people experience sexual problems at some point in their lives. The most common are: premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, low sexual desire, arousal problems, inability to orgasm, and painful intercourse.
Nearly everyone, regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation, experiences sexual problems at some point during their life and in their relationship. Unfortunately, these issues can significantly impact a couple’s relationship and negatively affect each partner’s sense of well-being. Individuals and couples experiencing sexual difficulties require a safe, professional, comfortable, supportive and nonjudgmental haven to learn how to improve their sex lives and their relationships. At Alkira Marriage and Family Therapy, we can address these issues as an individual or as a couple.
Resolution of sexual issues can radically impact your self-esteem and improve your relationship in dramatic ways. At Alkira Marriage and Family Therapy, our therapists have dealt with the issues that you are facing. We are trained with the knowledge that a healthy and mutually fulfilling sexual bond is a powerful and important component in a relationship. This bond enables people to have enjoyment and satisfaction in their intimate relationships. Our experienced therapists have training and experience that helps you address your concerns about sexuality, sexual functioning and sexual expression.
In our sessions, we’ll address each individual’s needs, worries and wishes. When you work with a therapist who truly understands and balances your needs with that of your partner, it becomes easier to identify and work through the root causes behind your sex and relationship struggles. The sessions will also include exploration of when the perceived problem began, under what circumstances the problem manifested and what the factors are that contribute to the perseverance of the problem. We at Alkira believe in taking time to examine and highlight the strengths and positive attributes of the current situation in order to create a base for future growth.
You can expect your therapist to provide both basic education about pertinent sexual issues – such as anatomy, physical response and healthy sexual behavior – as well as more descriptive and individualized education regarding specific sexual techniques that addresses particular therapeutic issues. We understand that these issues can be sensitive and will require explicit conversations, and you can expect our therapists to be completely professional and respectful. We are also up-to-date on books and resources you can access outside of therapy.
You can understand, address and heal the specific issues you are facing with the professional, compassionate, relationship-trained therapists at Alkira. Your problems will no longer rule your life, and you can once again enjoy your own sexuality and that of your partner(s).
Your therapist should be someone with whom you feel very comfortable. You’ll be speaking about your most intimate experiences, so you want to feel accepted no matter how unusual you think your concerns may be. You’ll want to feel that your therapist really gets you. Whether your relationship and sex life is a traditional one, what some people call alternative (or kinky), or somewhere in-between, you’ll want to be sure to work with a person who is accepting of and knowledgeable about your lifestyle. We value respect and acceptance of others, which is what makes us distinct from many other therapists. You will feel comfortable quickly and will know that you are accepted. There’s no substitute for feeling safe enough to reveal yourself and your sexual desires.
You may hear several different stories about what happens in sex therapy. Sex therapy does not and will never involve any form of sexual or other inappropriate contact between therapist and client. Also, sex therapy does not and will never involve performing any sexual acts in front of a therapist. We rely solely on talk therapy.
Sex therapy requires specialized training and experience. Many therapists rely on generalized training as individual mental health specialists. At Alkira we are specialists in couples counseling and sexual issues. We also have professionals in the community that we collaborate with to make sure you are getting the best, and most effective, care. Sexual issues are by their nature physical in addition to emotional, cognitive and relational; it is vital to have access to physicians, physical therapists, urologists and others in order for you to receive comprehensive care.
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6700 Kirkville Rd #107,
East Syracuse, NY 13057
