Why Sex Therapy Matters To Me
When people hear "sex therapy," they often think it’s just about sex. But to me, it’s about so much more — it’s about connection, healing, identity and being fully seen in relationships. Sex — and everything that comes with it: desire, pleasure, confusion, trauma, intimacy, identity — is something we all experience in some form. It’s part of being human. And yet, it’s also one of the least talked about, most misunderstood areas of our lives.
I was drawn to sex therapy because I saw how many people I worked with who carry shame, silence or confusion around this part of their lives. We live in a world that teaches us to hide, to judge or to pretend — and that can create deep wounds in ourselves and our relationships.
We grow up surrounded by mixed messages — silence, shame, media myths, fear, judgment. For many people, there’s no safe space to ask questions, name needs, or talk about what’s really going on. That silence can be incredibly isolating. It makes people feel like they’re broken, weird or alone in their struggles — when in reality, what they’re feeling is so normal, so human, and so valid.
Sex therapy offers something different. It creates space for real, vulnerable, honest conversations — the kind that can lead to freedom, clarity and deeper intimacy. It breaks the silence. It creates a space where people can speak freely, explore openly and be met with compassion instead of shame. Whether someone is working through pain, trauma, desire changes, body image, cultural messaging or just wants to feel more connected — it all belongs here.
It’s important to me because I believe everyone deserves access to safe, affirming, nonjudgmental support — especially in the areas we’re often taught to keep quiet. Our sexual well-being is part of our overall well-being. It’s such an area that we all share, and we all deserve to feel whole.
It’s not just about sex. It’s about coming home to ourselves.