Sex Therapy
Therapy For a Healthier, More Fulfilling Intimate Life
carolyn@collaboratecounseling.com
A fulfilling intimate life is an essential part of overall well-being, influencing emotional connection, self-confidence, and relationship satisfaction. When challenges arise—whether due to past experiences, communication barriers, or physical concerns—they can impact not only intimacy but also mental and emotional health. Sex therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore these challenges, gain insight, and develop healthier perspectives and strategies. By addressing intimacy concerns with care and understanding, you can foster stronger relationships, enhance personal confidence, and cultivate a more satisfying and fulfilling connection with yourself and others.
Our Services
Individual Therapy
Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, significant life transitions, or the effects of past trauma, our personalized therapy sessions are designed to help you regain confidence and purpose.
Sex Therapy
Address personal challenges in a safe and understanding environment with our sex therapy sessions. We help individuals and couples confront and navigate their sexual issues with confidence and privacy.
Couples Therapy
Reignite connection and trust with our specialized couples therapy for intimacy. We understand the complexities of intimate relationships and provide tools and strategies to enhance communication and intimacy.
Divorce Discernment Therapy
Considering a major life change? Our divorce discernment therapy offers a structured environment to help you understand and possibly reconcile differences before making irreversible decisions.
Carolyn S. Riviere, LMFT, Certified Sex Therapist
Our Philosophy
At Collaborate Counseling in Centennial, CO, we believe in the healing power of therapy. Mental health should be prioritized just like physical health, with regular checkups to ensure your emotional and mental well-being. We offer a compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely, with professional guidance every step of the way.
Why Choose Us?
- Tailored Therapy: Our therapy plans are customized to meet the specific needs of each client, whether it’s brief interventions or long-term support.
- Experienced Counselors: Our team of professional therapists brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to every session.
- Confidential and Respectful Treatment: Privacy and respect are the cornerstones of our practice, ensuring a safe space for all our clients.
Sex Therapy
(Free 20 Minute Consultation)
Sex therapy is often the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling intimate life. Many people seek therapy to address challenges that impact their relationships, confidence, and overall well-being. Some common concerns include:
- Desire discrepancies
- Performance anxiety
- Communication barriers in intimacy
- Healing from past sexual trauma
- Navigating changes in sexuality and identity
- Overcoming shame and stigma around sex
- Strengthening emotional and physical connection
- Exploring intimacy after major life changes
For example, a couple struggling with mismatched libidos might feel disconnected and frustrated, leading to tension in their relationship. Through sex therapy, they can learn to communicate openly, understand each other’s needs, and find solutions that bring them closer together—fostering intimacy, trust, and a more satisfying relationship.
Couples sex therapy is a transformative approach that helps partners navigate the complexities of intimacy and sexual connection. Drawing on the groundbreaking research of Emily Nagoski in her book “Come As You Are,” this therapy emphasizes the importance of understanding individual sexual experiences and desires. Nagoski’s work highlights that sexuality is influenced by a myriad of factors, including emotional, psychological, and relational dynamics. Couples are encouraged to explore their unique sexual narratives while fostering open communication, trust, and vulnerability. By addressing issues such as desire discrepancies, emotional disconnection, and past traumas, couples can cultivate a more fulfilling sexual relationship that is rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
Incorporating attachment-based intimacy research, couples sex therapy delves into how attachment styles affect sexual relationships. Understanding whether partners have secure, anxious, or avoidant attachment styles can illuminate the underlying patterns that influence their sexual interactions. Therapists utilize various modalities to help couples develop healthier attachment behaviors, enhancing their emotional and physical intimacy. Through techniques such as mindfulness, communication skills training, and experiential exercises, couples can learn to build a deeper connection that fosters both emotional security and sexual satisfaction. This holistic approach not only improves sexual experiences but also strengthens the overall relationship, allowing couples to thrive together in their journey of intimacy.
Are you struggling with any of the following challenges in your intimate life?
- Emotional disconnection, sexual dysfunction, or loss of intimacy creating frustration, conflict, or betrayal in your relationship?
- Past sexual trauma, abuse, or physical challenges affecting your ability to connect with your partner, leaving you unsure how to talk about it or where to seek help?
- The discovery of an affair shaking the foundation of your relationship, leaving you overwhelmed and uncertain about the path forward?
- Feeling stuck in a long-term relationship, wondering if passion and desire can be rekindled in your marriage or partnership?
You’re not alone. I have helped individuals and couples navigate these deeply personal challenges with care, understanding, and proven strategies for healing and reconnection. Emotional, sexual, and physical intimacy are deeply interconnected—when our relationships are in sync, sex may only represent 15-20% of our focus. However, when intimacy breaks down, it can feel like 70% of the problem.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Many individuals and couples have found support, guidance, and real solutions through sex therapy. If you’re ready to improve your intimate life, rebuild trust, and foster a deeper connection, reach out today to learn how therapy can help.
Carolyn S. Riviere LMFT, Certified Sex Therapist
Get Started with a Free Consultation
Not sure if therapy is right for you? We offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your concerns and how we can assist. Contact us today at carolyn@collaboratecounseling.com and discover how we can help you on your journey toward better emotional health.
You’re stuck, overwhelmed, and tired, and you need help finding your way forward.
Collaborate Counseling has the recources to help you, let’s get connected.
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