Sex Therapy for Women in Louisville, KY
Are Sexual Issues Getting In The Way Of Having a Thriving Relationship?
Has sex started to feel more like a source of stress than connection?
Do you feel disconnected from your body or struggle to feel desire?
Are shame, pain, trauma, or resentment getting in the way of pleasure?
Many women carry complicated feelings about sex such as feelings shaped by past trauma, religious messaging, relationship dynamics, motherhood, or simply years of disconnect. You might find yourself avoiding intimacy altogether, feeling broken for not “wanting it enough,” or going through the motions just to keep the peace.
Maybe you’ve experienced painful sex (dyspareunia), low or mismatched desire, or trouble feeling present during intimacy. Or perhaps sex has never felt safe or pleasurable, and you’re tired of pretending everything is fine.
These struggles can be incredibly isolating. It’s not always easy to talk about sex, even in therapy. You might feel like you should have this figured out by now, or worry that something is wrong with you for struggling in the first place.
But you’re not broken. You’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to stay this way.
With the help of sex therapy, you can start to heal your relationship with intimacy, reconnect with your body, and experience the kind of connection you long for.
Sexual Issues Are Extremely Common, Yet Rarely Talked About.
Many women silently carry shame, confusion, or grief around sex, unsure where to turn or if what they’re experiencing is even “normal.” We’re still taught to stay quiet about sex or that sexual concerns are still taboo to share.
You might be surprised to know that the latest research shows that nearly 40% of women experience some form of sexual dysfunction in their lifetime, whether it’s low desire, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, or pain during sex. These challenges can stem from a wide range of factors like past trauma, body image struggles, medical issues, hormone shifts, mental health, relationship stress, or simply years of disconnection.
Motherhood, aging, religious conditioning, and societal messaging about what sex “should” look like often complicate things even more. It’s no wonder so many women feel stuck, broken, or ashamed for not fitting into some unrealistic mold.
But here’s the truth: sexual difficulties do not mean you’re broken. They are a reflection of deeper dynamics: emotional, physical, relational. And they’re far more common than most of us realize.
The good news? You don’t have to figure this out alone.
With the help of a compassionate, trained therapist, you can begin to untangle these complex layers and move toward a more connected, embodied, and fulfilling experience of intimacy.
Sex Therapy Can Help You Reclaim Pleasure, Safety, and Connection
When sex feels more stressful than satisfying, it can take a toll on your confidence, your relationships, and your sense of self. You may feel frustrated with your body, unsure why you “can’t just relax,” or afraid that something is fundamentally wrong with you. Over time, you might start to avoid sex altogether, going through the motions out of obligation or shame.
But intimacy is not supposed to feel like a burden. And you don’t have to stay stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
Sex therapy provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Whether you’re struggling with low desire, painful sex, difficulty being present, religious shame, or unresolved trauma, our work together can help you make sense of it all, and begin healing at the root.
In our sessions, we’ll move at a pace that feels safe and respectful of your experiences. You won’t be rushed, pressured, or pathologized. Instead, we’ll work together to gently explore the factors contributing to your distress, whether those include negative early messages about sex, experiences of sexual trauma, changes related to pregnancy or postpartum, painful medical experiences, or relational patterns that leave you feeling unseen or disconnected.
I integrate a variety of trauma-informed modalities, including mindfulness, parts work, and sensate focus/somatic work, to help you reconnect with your body in ways that feel empowering. I also incorporate education around the sexual response cycle, arousal, and the nervous system, helping you understand how your brain and body are working together (or sometimes against each other).
For many women, unprocessed trauma is at the heart of their sexual concerns. That’s why I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps your nervous system release stuck patterns and associations. I use EMDR specifically for issues like sexual trauma, birth trauma, medical trauma, and the sense of emotional “shut down” that often comes with long-term avoidance or disconnect.
What makes this work even more meaningful to me is that I’ve lived it too. I bring not only extensive, specialized training in sex therapy, but also a personal, intimate understanding of how painful it can be to feel disconnected from your body, your desire, or your partner. I know how hard it is to reach out for help—and how much courage it takes to begin this process.
You deserve to feel safe in your body. You deserve to experience pleasure without guilt, pressure, or pain. And with the right support, it’s absolutely possible.
Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more at home in your body and more connected in your relationships on your own terms.
Let’s clear up some common questions about starting sex therapy…
What if talking about sex in therapy feels too awkward or embarrassing?
That’s completely normal. Most of us weren’t raised to talk openly about sex, especially not in a therapeutic setting. I create a safe, shame-free space where nothing is “too weird” or off-limits. You get to set the pace, and we only go where you feel ready to go. Many clients say that once they begin, they feel a huge sense of relief just being able to say things out loud.
I’ve been struggling for a long time. Is it too late for sex therapy to help?
Not at all. Whether this has been a lifelong challenge or something more recent, it’s never too late to heal. In fact, many of my clients come to me after years of trying to push through or “fix” things on their own. Sex therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, get curious, and start fresh with more support, understanding, and tools than you’ve had before.
What if my partner isn’t on board?
You can absolutely come to sex therapy as an individual. This work often begins with understanding your own relationship to sex, desire, and safety, whether or not your partner is involved. And when it’s appropriate, we can talk about ways to bring your partner into the process or support conversations at home. Healing starts with you, and that’s more than enough.
Starting sex therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to figure it all out today. The first step is simply having a conversation.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can get to know each other, talk briefly about what’s been going on, and see if it feels like the right fit for you. There’s no pressure, no commitment; just space to explore whether this kind of support is what you’re looking for.
Whether you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, shut down, or unsure where to begin, you are welcome here exactly as you are. This work is tender, but it’s also incredibly hopeful. And you don’t have to do it alone.
Click the link below to schedule your free consultation. I’d be honored to walk with you on your healing journey.