Sex therapy is a form of relationship counseling that focuses specifically on intimacy and sexual problems. A sex therapist can be a psychiatrist, psychologist, a family or marriage counselor, or sometimes even a clergyman, as long as they are specifically trained in this area. As with all forms of therapy, there are specific programs designed to help couples and individuals work through their sex-related issues. See similar questions...

The Sex Therapy process is very similar to that experienced with other mental health practitioners. The Certified Sex Therapist will meet with the person as an individual or with a couple in an office setting where an extensive history of the concerns will be taken. The Certified Sex Therapist will note both the psychological and the physical components and will establish one or more diagnoses. After this, a treatment plan will be proposed, usually with your involvement in its development. See similar questions...

The first step in sex therapy is evaluating and assessing the presenting problem or problems. A sexual history is taken which asks the patient to describe his/her sexual experiences. If it is a couple, each partner's sexual history is taken.(Any information you give or conversation you have with your sex therapist will remain strictly confidential). See similar questions...

Sex Therapy is a subspecialty of psychotherapy, focusing on the specific concerns related to human sexuality. People of all ages, creeds, health status, ethnic backgrounds, whether partnered or single, may benefit from working with a psychotherapist who specializes in this area. Certified Sex Therapists use specialized clinical skills and theoretical knowledge to help people solve their sexual concerns. See similar questions...

With most types of radiation therapy, neither men nor women are likely to suffer any change in their ability to enjoy sex. If radiation is directed at the sexual organs it can affect sexual functioning. Ask your doctor for details. Unfortunately many patients are seriously ill from the cancer alone and this affects their ability to perform sexually. RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE See similar questions...

a Certified Sex Therapist in private practice, your income can vary greatly depending on where you are located, your degrees, your professional field, your experience and training, and the amount of public relations that you do. See similar questions...

When you stop lifting weights, the muscles you trained will slip back into their weaker state. Your brain is very different. When you "exercise" your brain with EEG neurofeedback therapy, research shows that the gains attained are retained. Early studies on adolescent children tested before and after therapy and again in longitudinal studies have shown retention of the initial gains they achieved into their mid-thirties, so far. See similar questions...

Restoring hormone balance will not only greatly improve your vigor and vitality, but also your interest in sex. See similar questions...

out of 10 men, and 4 out of 10 women, experience sexual problems. The type of problems most commonly reported by men are premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction and low sexual desire. Women most commonly reported problems with arousal, low sexual desire and pain during intercourse. In addition to these concerns, people seek sex therapy when they have tried to resolve their problems themselves without success. See similar questions...

Sex Therapy can successfully treat a wide variety of problems that interfere with health, fulfilling sexual activity. Some examples of the sexual difficulties that can be treated effectively with sex therapy are: In addition, relationship and intimacy problems may affect sexual functioning, can also be successfully treated by a sex therapist. ISD refers to the lack of sexual appetite or response, together with a low rate of sexual activity. See similar questions...

Typically people experiencing concerns about arousal, performance, or satisfaction are likely to benefit from Sex Therapy. Among these problems are decreased or increased desire for intimacy, or in the case of a couple, mismatched or discrepant desire or interest in sexual intimacy. Both men and women can experience concerns about arousal and there are many causes and options for solving these problems. See similar questions...

In 2001, AASECT decided to accept professionals' requests to lower the strenuous requirements for certification as Sex Therapists. The new requirements ask for a minimum of 50 hours of supervision instead of 100 hours. The new requirements also ask for a minimum of 60 hours of training in sex therapy instead of 90 hours. See similar questions...

Rehabilitation is a step in the process of returning to pre-injury activities.  As you progress through treatment, long-term goals are discussed in individual sessions and in the monthly team meetings.  Referrals to volunteer positions, Vocational Counselors, workshops, or previous employers are coordinated when appropriate. See similar questions...

Beta blocker medications are the mainstay of therapy for most patients with the long QT syndrome. These medications are effective in about 90 % of affected subjects. However, a new study (Association of Long QT Syndrome Loci and Cardiac Events Among Patients Treated With Beta Blockers: JAMA. 2004;292:1341-1344) shows that among treated patients with LQT2 and LQT3 genotypes, there still is a high rate of cardiac events. See similar questions...

We frequently work with local speech and occupational therapists to follow through on their recommendations for your child as part of our programs. Many of Bridges's former clients are now functioning at grade level with no additional support in regular education classrooms. Some of these had PDD diagnoses, and others had autism diagnoses. Several no longer fit the criteria for an autistic spectrum disorder diagnosis. See similar questions...

The Fetal Care Center's fetal therapy program begins with very accurate diagnoses. Due to the complexities of the abnormalities, as many as 30 percent of patients are referred to fetal therapy centers with an incomplete or incorrect diagnosis. Once the correct diagnosis has been made, our team of maternal-fetal experts informs the mother and her family about all treatment options. Non-directive counseling and support are an important part of our program. See similar questions...