Sex Matters
Sex matters can be 10%
of a good relationship and 90% of a bad relationship. In other words,
good relationships include sex but are not dominated by them. The
foundations of a good relationship include good
communication, understanding, mutual respect and problem solving.
Sex
therapy
is a professional and ethical treatment approach to problems of sexual
function and expression. It reflects the recognition that sexuality is of
legitimate concern to professionals and individuals. Sex therapy is the
focusing of specialized clinical skills on helping men and women as
individuals and/or as couples to deal more effectively with their sexual
expression. Sex therapy includes the treatment of sexual dysfunction,
assistance to people who are recovering from sexual assault, or problems
commonly caused by environmental and relationship factors.
We do not engage in
therapy. It is beyond our areas of expertise. If you have questions about
sexual issues we recommend that you seek licensed therapists who have the
education and background necessary to assist you in a professional and
positive way.
If you need a sex
therapist, you might begin by consulting your family physician, gynecologist
or urologist. In addition to this, you might be inclined to ask a trusted
clergyman for a referral. As you begin to collect information about
available resources, you might then wish to turn to the Yellow Pages,
looking under such headings as "Psychologist," "Social Workers," "Marriage
and Family Counselors," and elsewhere. Remember, there is probably no
legislative control of the title "Sex Therapist" in your state, so simply
finding the title in the phone book does not document that individual's
clinical skills! In all states, however, licensing laws control who can list
as a "Psychologist" or as a "Physician." As you would with any doctor,
check their credentials before engaging in therapy.
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The American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
is a national professional association which credentials marriage and family
therapists and which has a
therapist finder service online. More specifically, The American
Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
is the largest national group which certifies sex educators, sex counselors
and sex therapists. The AASECT
therapist locator is at this link.
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