Unlocking Passion, Rekindling Connection
Helping Humans Find Sexual Fulfillment
Specializing in individual therapy, couples therapy and sex therapy in Ridgewood, New Jersey
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Meet New Jersey's Sex Therapist:
Dr. Melissa Donahue
Struggling with intimacy, painful sex, or a lack of pleasure? Dr. Donahue, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, specializes in solving these exact issues. With extensive experience and cutting-edge research, she's your trusted guide to a more fulfilling sex life...
OUR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES in ridgewood, new jersey
Mental Health Services in New Jersey
Individual Therapy
Through individual therapy, we offer a safe, confidential environment to focus on your specific needs and goals. Whether you're struggling with symptoms of anxiety, signs of depression, trauma, or simply pursuing personal growth, our individual therapy sessions are tailored to help you create and cultivate healthier relationships.
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy provides a supportive and safe space for individuals and couples to address issues around sexual dysfunction, pain with sex, desire issues and dissatisfaction. Whether you are interested in individual therapy or couples therapy, you'll gain valuable tools and strategies to help you improve communication, build emotional connection, and enhance intimacy.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy creates a collaborative environment for couples to both address a range of challenges, such as infidelity, affair recovery, desire issues, and how to effectively communicate. Whether you're trying to mend, what feels like, a fractured relationship or strengthen your relationship, couples therapy with Dr. Donahue works to ensure your partnership meets both of your needs and desires so you both can thrive in your relationship.
5 Signs That Your Relationship Would Benefit From Sex Therapy
Communication Breakdown
If you and your partner struggle to communicate openly and comfortably about your sexual desires, needs, and concerns, sex therapy can help you bridge this gap and develop skills to help you both communicate effectively.
Desire Disparities
When one partner has a significantly higher or lower libido than the other, it can lead to tension, feelings of rejection and frustration. Sex therapy can help in finding a balance and understanding of each other's desires and needs.
Sexual Dysfunction
If either partner experiences issues such as painful sex, erectile dysfunction (ED), premature (early) ejaculation, or arousal concerns, going to sex therapy can help in giving you techniques to address these concerns.
Infidelity or Affair Recovery
Dealing with the aftermath of infidelity can be emotionally challenging, to say the least. Sex therapy for couples can help in rebuilding trust, intimacy, and effective communication as you work towards healing.
Lack of Sexual Satisfaction
When either or both partners feel dissatisfied with their sexual experiences, whether due to physical discomfort, lack of body awareness, or emotional disconnection, sex therapy can provide strategies to enhance pleasure and satisfaction in your relationship.
4 Benefits of Going To Sex Therapy
Improved Sexual Satisfaction: Sex therapy can help you and your partner discover new ways to enhance your sexual experiences, which will naturally lead to increased pleasure and satisfaction in your relationship.
Effective Communication: Sex therapy promotes open and honest communication about your sexual desires, needs, and concerns. Knowing how to communicate effectively can lead to a deeper emotional connection and increased intimacy.
Resolution of Sexual Issues: Whether you're dealing with sexual dysfunction, desire disparities, or pain with sex, sex therapy provides practical strategies and techniques to address and overcome these challenges, resulting in more satisfaction individually and within your partnership.
Strengthened Relationships: Sex therapy not only focuses on the physical aspects of intimacy but also the emotional and relational aspects, as well. It can help rebuild trust, promote understanding, and create a more fulfilling and resilient connection between you and your partner.
How Does Sex Therapy Help?
"How does sex therapy help?" is a common question, and it's important to understand that sex therapy offers invaluable support in several essential ways. First, it addresses sexual dysfunction, including issues like pain with sex, erectile dysfunction (ED), premature (early) ejaculation, and arousal disorders. Through techniques and practical strategies, individuals and couples can overcome these challenges, which will naturally lead to improved sexual function and satisfaction for both individuals.
Additionally, sex therapy can be incredibly helpful in navigating desire disparities within relationships. Many couples struggle with differences in sexual desire, which can lead to tension, feelings of rejection, and frustration. Sex therapy fosters open and honest communication, allowing partners to understand each other's needs and desires better. This, in turn, bridges the gap and promotes a more satisfying sexual connection.
Dr. Donahue is particularly passionate about helping both individuals and couples work through histories of trauma, specifically around past sexual or relational experiences. By addressing past wounds, sex therapy can help with emotional healing, which can allow individuals and couples to move forward with healthier attitudes, feelings towards sex, and an improved sex life.
Another major feature of how sex therapy can help is through communication skills surrounding sexual topics. Many couples find it challenging to discuss their sexual desires, boundaries, and concerns openly. This is particularly true of individuals who grew up in homes where sex was not discussed openly and in a safe environment. Sex therapy with Dr. Donahue provides a safe and supportive environment where couples can learn to communicate effectively around their needs, wants, and desires when it comes to intimacy. While also addressing areas of misinformation or just simply wanting to gain more knowledge about specific topics or techniques.
Ultimately, sex therapy contributes to better sexual health, emotional intimacy, and overall well-being both on an individual level and within the dynamics of the relationship. At MD Counseling, we are passionate about helping people understand themselves more fully and cultivate healthy relationships throughout the state of New Jersey.
How To Get Started With Therapy in New Jersey
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Identify What You Need
Begin by selecting the counseling service that aligns with your goals, whether it's individual therapy, couples therapy, or sex therapy. Within each of these counseling services, we can address specific issues such as symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, etc.
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Request Consultation
Once you have an idea of what kind of support you are looking for, click the button below and request a consultation with Dr. Donahue. This initial step allows us to understand your needs and ensure we can match up our calendar’s accordingly.
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Find Fulfillment and Passion
Show up and do the work. We’re really good at providing safety and a space for you to learn, be curious and to grow but this work requires you to actively participate. Whether you’re seeing Dr. Donahue for Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy or Sex Therapy you'll find more fulfillment in your life and relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Therapy
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A sex therapist is a licensed mental health professional who has a specialization certification in addressing sexual health and intimacy concerns.
They provide therapy to individuals and couples experiencing issues such as sexual dysfunction, desire disparities, low libido, communication problems, and relationship difficulties.
Sex therapists are trained to create a safe and supportive environment to explore and address these concerns, utilizing evidence-based techniques to improve sexual well-being and enhance intimacy.
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A sex therapist helps individuals and couples address a wide range of sexual concerns and challenges. They provide therapy sessions focused on improving sexual health, enhancing intimacy, and resolving issues such as erectile dysfunction, low libido, communication barriers, and sexual trauma.
Sex therapists offer guidance, support, and specialized techniques to help clients navigate their sexual concerns, improve their relationships, and achieve greater sexual satisfaction and fulfillment.
There is no physical touching or nudity in any session.
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Working with a sex therapist involves receiving personalized support and guidance to address your specific sexual concerns and challenges.
You can expect a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can openly discuss your sexual health and intimacy issues. A Certified Sex Therapist, like Dr. Donahue at MD Counseling, will help you explore the underlying factors contributing to your difficulties, provide education about sexual health and functioning, and offer evidence-based techniques and strategies to improve your sexual well-being and enhance your intimate relationships.
Through collaborative individual therapy or couples therapy sessions, you can expect to gain greater insight into your sexuality, develop healthier communication skills, and work towards achieving your goals for sexual satisfaction and fulfillment.
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The duration of individual therapy varies depending on the individual's needs, goals, and progress. Some individuals may benefit from short-term therapy focused on addressing specific concerns or goals, which may last for a few weeks to several months.
Others may engage in longer-term therapy to explore deeper issues, develop coping skills, and maintain ongoing support, which could last for several months to a few years.
Ultimately, the length of individual therapy is determined collaboratively between the client and therapist, based on the client's progress and ongoing therapeutic needs.
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What Other Mental Health Services Does MD Counseling Offer?
Whether you're struggling with symptoms of anxiety, signs of depression, sexual trauma, or struggling to effectively communicate in your relationship, MD Counseling in Ridgewood, New Jersey is dedicated to providing you with the support you need. Our counseling center offers in-office sessions, as well as online therapy sessions for your convenience. At MD Counseling, we believe everyone deserves to have a fulfilling sex life. We're here to support you.
Visit Our Counseling Center
589 Franklin Turnpike
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–5pm
Phone
(201) 240-9788