Sex Therapy in Calgary/ Sexual Health
How Sex Therapy Can Help me?
Sex therapy focuses on the emotional, psychological, and relational sides of sexual health. It’s for people and couples who want to understand and work through concerns like desire, arousal, performance anxiety, communication around intimacy, or the emotional impact of past experiences. In a non-judgmental space, you’ll explore thoughts, feelings, and patterns around sex and connection so you can feel safer, more confident, and more present with yourself or your partner.
Common Concerns You Can Discuss & Work On in Sex Therapy
People often seek support when they’re experiencing:
Low interest or desire
Difficulty with arousal or orgasm
Pain during intimate activity
Performance pressure or anxiety
Shame, fear, or avoidance around sex
Communication or connection challenges with a partner
Differences in desire or expectations
Body image concerns affecting intimacy
Impact of past sexual experiences
Stress that interferes with pleasure or closeness
This list is not limited. Sex therapy is a collaborative and flexible process, and your therapist is always open to discussing any concerns related to intimacy, sexuality, or relationships. Together, you’ll explore the root of what’s coming up and work toward understanding it and making things feel better for you.
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Yes. Sex therapy can be done individually or with a partner. Many people start on their own to better understand themselves, their needs, and their patterns.
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Yes — when helpful, therapy may include gentle education about how your body and nervous system influence arousal, stress, and connection.
This process does not involve medical diagnosis and can be supported alongside care from other professionals when needed.
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Sex therapy is talk-based and guided by your comfort. You’ll explore concerns around intimacy, desire, or connection at your own pace — no pressure, no expectations.
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That’s very common. You don’t need the “right words.” Your therapist helps gently guide the conversation and creates a space where nothing is too awkward or wrong to bring up.
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Your experiences, values, and cultural background are respected. Therapy meets you where you are and honours what feels safe and meaningful for you.
Types of Therapy for Sex & Intimacy:
Somatic Therapy
Focuses on felt experience in the body to support comfort, safety, and pleasure.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS helps you understand the different “parts” of you that show up around intimacy — for example, a part that wants closeness, a part that feels anxious or shut down, or a part that protects you from hurt. In sex therapy, this approach supports self-compassion, reduces inner conflict, and helps you move toward intimacy with more safety and clarity.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Helps you notice and shift unhelpful thoughts or beliefs that create anxiety or pressure around intimacy.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy helps you explore the stories you’ve learned about sex, desire, bodies, and relationships — often shaped by culture, family, religion, or past experiences. Together, you and your therapist can gently question unhelpful narratives (like shame or “something is wrong with me”) and build ones that feel more compassionate, accurate, and empowering.
Our Sex, Sexuality and Intimacy Therapists in Calgary:
Mindfulness Therapy
Teaches skills for staying grounded in your body and reducing overthinking or performance worry.