Sex Therapy
Sex therapy offers a safe, supportive space to talk about sex and intimacy. This form of counseling helps individuals and couples work through intimacy concerns, improve communication, and build a more comfortable and fulfilling relationship with sex.
Feeling Disconnected & Ready to Reclaim Intimacy?
Sex and intimacy are important parts of many relationships—but they can also be some of the hardest things to talk about. Challenges with desire, communication, performance anxiety, mismatched libidos, or past experiences can leave people feeling frustrated, disconnected, or unsure of where to turn.
Our licensed therapists provide compassionate, confidential sex therapy in a safe and supportive space where these conversations are welcomed, not judged. We help individuals and couples explore intimacy, improve communication, and work through concerns that may be affecting their sexual wellbeing.
Together, we focus on practical, realistic steps to help you reconnect with your body, your partner, and your sense of confidence—so intimacy can feel more comfortable, fulfilling, and aligned with your needs.
What to Expect
Sex therapy is talk therapy—there is no physical contact during sessions. You’ll meet with a licensed therapist to discuss your concerns, explore patterns, and learn practical tools to improve communication, intimacy, and confidence. Sessions move at your pace in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Our practice welcomes people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures. Whether you’re in a monogamous relationship, exploring polyamory, navigating kink, or simply looking to better understand your sexuality, our therapists provide respectful, nonjudgmental support tailored to your experience.
Differences in sexual desire
Difficulty communicating about intimacy
Performance anxiety or lack of sexual confidence
Concerns about arousal or orgasms
Looking for support in rebuilding intimacy
Erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation
Navigating past sexual trauma
And more...
Sex Therapists at Holistic Couple & Family Therapy
Dejah Amos
MA, LMFT
she/her
Michal Mirkin
MA, LMFT
she/her
SydneDion Lampkin
MA, MFT, LMFT Clinical Director
she/her
Frequently Asked Questions:
What kinds of concerns can sex therapy help with?
Sex therapy can support people experiencing desire differences, performance anxiety, communication challenges, intimacy concerns, or questions about sexuality and relationships.
What happens during sex therapy?
Sex therapy is talk therapy. You’ll meet with a licensed therapist to discuss concerns around intimacy, communication, or sexual wellbeing and work together on practical tools to support healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Do partners have to attend together?
Not at all. Sex therapy can be helpful for individuals as well as couples. Some people attend on their own, while others choose to include their partner depending on their goals.
Is sex therapy confidential?
Yes. Just like other forms of therapy, sex therapy is private and confidential. Our goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can speak openly about sensitive topics.
Location
8 South Michigan Avenue,
Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60603
Virtual Therapy Available Across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and California
