Sexuality, Gender & Intimacy Therapy - Edmonton & St. Albert Psychologists

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Sex therapy is one of the most vulnerable forms of therapy. Many people feel uncomfortable talking about sex with their closest people, it’s understandable that it would be incredibly anxiety-inducing to think about discussing sex with a sex therapist. We understand, and we do our best to ensure we hold a safe, nonjudgemental space for you while we explore your concerns around sexuality and intimacy. Our psychologists have professional training in sexuality, gender and intimacy concerns.

Some areas of focus in sex therapy:

  • Sexual Assault/Abuse

  • Sexual Trauma

  • Out of control sexual behaviours

  • Addressing sexual dysfunctions such as 
    delayed ejaculation, erectile disorder, male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and premature ejaculation. As well as, difficulties achieving orgasm and pain during sex, etc.

  • Exploring identity and sexuality

  • Healing emotional and/or sexual intimacy after infidelity

  • Parents talking to their children/teens about sex/sexuality

  • Sexual health for teens

  • Addressing intimacy concerns after having children 

  • Dealing with chronic illness impacts on sexuality

  • Sexual performance anxiety

  • Increasing understanding and acceptance of individual desires, kinks, and turn-ons

  • Talking about sex in a positive, judgement free, Safe place. 

  • Gender Dysphoria 

  • Sexual shame or guilt; feelings of inadequacy. 

  • Differences in desire or sexual interests in relationships

  • Alternative relationship styles (open, poly, etc.)

  • Improving confidence and self-esteem

  • Sex education/psychoeducation

  • Repairing trust

  • Sexual impacts of infertility, grief and loss

  • Understanding consent and creating healthy sexual boundaries

  • Body Image

  • LGBTQ2+ challenges

Therapeutic interventions used in sex therapy:

We provide a safe, non judgemental, sex positive space for you to create a positive and healthy sexual identity, increase intimacy in relationships and develop skills to create a positive relationship with sex. Either individually or within your relationship. The sex therapists listed below specialize in different areas, please review their bios or give our office a call and we would be happy to offer suggestions on which sex therapist may be the best fit based on your therapy goals.

 Summit Counselling Therapists Who Provide Sex Therapy:

intimacy therapist

Edmonton Registered Psychologist

provisional sex therapist

Edmonton Registered Provisional Psychologist

couples and sex therapist

Edmonton Masters of Social Work

Sex therapist

St. Albert Registered Provisional Psychologist

Smiling therapist- sex

Edmonton and St. Albert Registered Provisional Psychologist

St. Albert Mental Health Therapist

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Sex, Gender and Intimacy Therapy – Edmonton & St. Albert Psychologists

Summit Counselling Services

Sex Therapy in Edmonton and St. Albert

10328 121 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1K8, Canada

1 Tache St #203, St. Albert, AB T8N 1B4, Canada

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Although we work to improve sexual functioning, desire, and pleasure. We are not equipped to work with individuals who cause harm to others and/or engage in illegal and non-consensual sexual behaviors. Or where severe domestic violence is present or serious.

Summit Counselling Services is a counselling clinic located in Central Edmonton. We provide clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. We have a talented team of Edmonton psychologists, therapists and counsellors with a wide range of specializations and trainings at Summit Counselling Services who would be honoured to walk beside you on your journey. At Summit, we believe in therapy your way. Our goal is to customize your psychotherapy and counselling sessions to best suit your needs. We believe in the differences and unique perspectives each person brings to therapy and incorporate these into our work with you.