Sexuality: Therapy & Counselling in Toronto
Our sexuality, just like our mental health, is affected by stress, aging, chronic illness, infertility treatment, and more. Questioning our gender and sexual orientation can also affect the way we relate to our sexuality, impacting in turn our mental health. Talking with a professional can help!
All of our therapists at PRS Toronto have experience in creating a safe and accepting environment to address issues and concerns that fall within the realm of sexuality.
With the help of your therapist you can explore the most effective treatment options available for your sexual problems, including emotional support for those surviving sexual trauma or struggling in their exploration of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Issues with Sexuality
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, as an evidence-based form of therapy, can help address the emotional root cause of many different sexual conditions and issues affecting both couples and individuals. While Counselling and targeted medical treatment address an array of sexual dysfunctions such as low or high libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, lack of arousal. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can offer support when dealing with the emotional causes and repercussions of these sexual dysfunctions.
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can assist with exploring sexual identity issues, including gender dysphoria, gender identity and sexual orientation.
- Working with a psychodynamic psychotherapist can offer essential support navigating the challenges and emotions associated with “coming out” to one’s family and community.
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can be very effective in understanding and treating the root causes of sexual addictions, fear of intimacy and other sexual difficulties related to emotional attachment styles or to adverse sexual experiences and sexual trauma.
- Psychodynamic Couples therapy can help partners navigate fears of sexual intimacy and strengthen emotional connection, by overcoming emotional barriers to physical closeness.
Connect with a Registered Psychotherapist at PRS Toronto: browse our directory to find a therapist who you sense might be a good fit for you and book a complimentary consultation today.
Given the typically private nature of human sexuality it can be difficult to disclose one’s sexual struggles. This can lead to feeling isolated and ashamed, precluding access to effective professional help. Our psychotherapists are here to assist you every step of the way.
