Sex Therapists in Hillsborough, NC
Frank Overton
Counselor, ThM, NCLCMHC, NCLMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
Hi Thanks for taking a look at my profile- Reach out if it seems we might be able to work together in a way that would be helpful to you...I'm working only via telehealth which reduces your commute time. My clients tend to be working on being awake and aware of and attuned to and stressed by the complexity of our culture today. I work with issues of alternative sexuality, gender dysphoria, relationships in all forms including relationships that are kink friendly and/or poly. I come from an eclectic training background but use RLT and IFS more often than other modalities.
Hi Thanks for taking a look at my profile- Reach out if it seems we might be able to work together in a way that would be helpful to you...I'm working only via telehealth which reduces your commute time. My clients tend to be working on being awake and aware of and attuned to and stressed by the complexity of our culture today. I work with issues of alternative sexuality, gender dysphoria, relationships in all forms including relationships that are kink friendly and/or poly. I come from an eclectic training background but use RLT and IFS more often than other modalities.
Devon Abdo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
Sex and relationships can be hard to talk about --- But you don't have to do it alone! I am Devon Abdo (her/she), LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Sexuality and Sex Therapy. I work with both couples and individuals who are interested in exploring their relationships and sexuality or need help dealing with this crazy world. I believe in tailoring each session to the needs of each client where they are, of any gender orientation, gender expression, race, or relationship style. I am trans-affirming, fetish-affirming, and poly-affirming.
Sex and relationships can be hard to talk about --- But you don't have to do it alone! I am Devon Abdo (her/she), LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Sexuality and Sex Therapy. I work with both couples and individuals who are interested in exploring their relationships and sexuality or need help dealing with this crazy world. I believe in tailoring each session to the needs of each client where they are, of any gender orientation, gender expression, race, or relationship style. I am trans-affirming, fetish-affirming, and poly-affirming.
Your gender identity or expression, your sexuality, and your way of connecting to others do not have to be a source of pain.
People often seek therapy to resolve past experiences and life complexities and the decision to enter therapy may carry feelings of ambivalence and uncertainty. I believe that therapy is most effective when persons are offered an environment that is inviting, attentive, collaborative, affirming, and safe. Subsequently, my goal is to provide a challenging, but non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere for persons to explore concerns and difficulties as a means of achieving desired change.
Your gender identity or expression, your sexuality, and your way of connecting to others do not have to be a source of pain.
People often seek therapy to resolve past experiences and life complexities and the decision to enter therapy may carry feelings of ambivalence and uncertainty. I believe that therapy is most effective when persons are offered an environment that is inviting, attentive, collaborative, affirming, and safe. Subsequently, my goal is to provide a challenging, but non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere for persons to explore concerns and difficulties as a means of achieving desired change.
Carla Peraza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
Despite best efforts, the clients I work with find themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, or disheartened when trying to achieve goals, grieving a loss or navigating life’s unique challenges. They want to heal; disrupt patterns within themselves; or in relationships. Typically, they are open to the idea of “awakening” & want to feel more grounded within themselves & explore how they interact with the world. Through the lens of authentic compassion, they’re awakening or questioning our cultural conditioning that reinforces the idea that we are not enough. I create a genuine space for you to come as you are.
Despite best efforts, the clients I work with find themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, or disheartened when trying to achieve goals, grieving a loss or navigating life’s unique challenges. They want to heal; disrupt patterns within themselves; or in relationships. Typically, they are open to the idea of “awakening” & want to feel more grounded within themselves & explore how they interact with the world. Through the lens of authentic compassion, they’re awakening or questioning our cultural conditioning that reinforces the idea that we are not enough. I create a genuine space for you to come as you are.
Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping people to develop greater strength and more fulfilling relationships.
Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping people to develop greater strength and more fulfilling relationships.
Diane S Obeid
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, LPC, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
“Attachment is another word for disappointment and pain.” Are your relationships a source of elation and devastation but rarely anything in between? Perhaps ‘chaos’ and ‘emotional roller coaster’ define your family, friendships, or marriage? Trusting others is difficult. You feel manipulated or foolish, and your coping mechanisms aren’t working. You tolerate unhealthy behaviors because it hurts less than being abandoned. There is another way. I promise.
“Attachment is another word for disappointment and pain.” Are your relationships a source of elation and devastation but rarely anything in between? Perhaps ‘chaos’ and ‘emotional roller coaster’ define your family, friendships, or marriage? Trusting others is difficult. You feel manipulated or foolish, and your coping mechanisms aren’t working. You tolerate unhealthy behaviors because it hurts less than being abandoned. There is another way. I promise.
Kevin J Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
My approach Integrative Psychotherapy draws primarily from Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Insight Meditation. It is my experience that people make changes in their lives in therapy when they feel appropriately supported and understood. This combined with awareness developed through mindfulness practices enables people to take the insights cultivated in therapy sessions and implement them in their lives. I see therapy as an opportunity to explore how our thoughts and perceptions about our life situations, determine the quality of how we experience our lives. Our self-perceptions developed throughout our lives, are often our greatest impediment to changing our lives.
My approach Integrative Psychotherapy draws primarily from Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Insight Meditation. It is my experience that people make changes in their lives in therapy when they feel appropriately supported and understood. This combined with awareness developed through mindfulness practices enables people to take the insights cultivated in therapy sessions and implement them in their lives. I see therapy as an opportunity to explore how our thoughts and perceptions about our life situations, determine the quality of how we experience our lives. Our self-perceptions developed throughout our lives, are often our greatest impediment to changing our lives.
Beth Newton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Emotions and relationships are hard. But, why? Your brain wants you to protect yourself/selves from "threats" in ways that cause problems and suffering for you or your relationship. Your self-protection is always running in the background. I help you feel better by helping you understand your protection and how to overcome it. You work to be more in touch with your desires and needs; while lowering worry and stress. I'm an individual and couples therapist who knows how to guide you toward new patterns of relating. I welcome all races, sexual orientations and expression, and religions in my practice.
Emotions and relationships are hard. But, why? Your brain wants you to protect yourself/selves from "threats" in ways that cause problems and suffering for you or your relationship. Your self-protection is always running in the background. I help you feel better by helping you understand your protection and how to overcome it. You work to be more in touch with your desires and needs; while lowering worry and stress. I'm an individual and couples therapist who knows how to guide you toward new patterns of relating. I welcome all races, sexual orientations and expression, and religions in my practice.
I specialize in working with couples, individuals and older teens in areas of relationships, sexual issues, communication skills, emotional, sexual & physical trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, career & vocation, mindfulness practice & stress reduction.
When your thoughts or actions do not match your feelings, or you find that certain relationships are a problem, it could be time to explore what hidden patterns might be impacting your life. Because you are always in relationship to those in your world, whether family, work, or with a significant other; it is important to find ways to calm overwhelming emotions, overcome negative feelings, develop effective communication skills and discover the real issues in your life. In a non-invasive therapy environment, together we will build permanent resources to support you in being who you truly want to be.
I specialize in working with couples, individuals and older teens in areas of relationships, sexual issues, communication skills, emotional, sexual & physical trauma, grief & loss, life transitions, career & vocation, mindfulness practice & stress reduction.
When your thoughts or actions do not match your feelings, or you find that certain relationships are a problem, it could be time to explore what hidden patterns might be impacting your life. Because you are always in relationship to those in your world, whether family, work, or with a significant other; it is important to find ways to calm overwhelming emotions, overcome negative feelings, develop effective communication skills and discover the real issues in your life. In a non-invasive therapy environment, together we will build permanent resources to support you in being who you truly want to be.
Niki Feehan
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
Sex and relationship counseling is an opportunity to create and commit to yourself, your partners, and your intimate relationships. So whether you're trying to get back out there after a significant break up, to connect with a partner's sexuality, or to establish your own boundaries in an intimate relationship, you deserve the time and space to figure it out. I am proud to work with individuals, couples, and partners to explore their values and show up as their most authentic selves in their most valuable relationships.
Sex and relationship counseling is an opportunity to create and commit to yourself, your partners, and your intimate relationships. So whether you're trying to get back out there after a significant break up, to connect with a partner's sexuality, or to establish your own boundaries in an intimate relationship, you deserve the time and space to figure it out. I am proud to work with individuals, couples, and partners to explore their values and show up as their most authentic selves in their most valuable relationships.
Blair Somerville
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Not accepting new clients
Sometimes life creates change when we aren't ready. You may find that life transitions have left you feeling differently than you expected, or you're discovering things about yourself that you aren't sure what to do with. Sometimes loved ones change in ways that challenge us, and sometimes we grow and hope our loved ones will grow with us. Sometimes LGBTQIA+ identities have specific needs, particularly for couples and families adjusting to newly expressed identities and searching for a healthy, supportive dynamic. Unfortunately, coping with these unexpected changes usually isn't a smooth, easy, or pretty process.
Sometimes life creates change when we aren't ready. You may find that life transitions have left you feeling differently than you expected, or you're discovering things about yourself that you aren't sure what to do with. Sometimes loved ones change in ways that challenge us, and sometimes we grow and hope our loved ones will grow with us. Sometimes LGBTQIA+ identities have specific needs, particularly for couples and families adjusting to newly expressed identities and searching for a healthy, supportive dynamic. Unfortunately, coping with these unexpected changes usually isn't a smooth, easy, or pretty process.
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Awakenings Counseling for Couples and Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCMHC, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
All are sexperts, some clinicians are AASECT certified sex therapists.
Do you need online couples counseling, online sex therapy or online marriage counseling near me? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you missing appreciation? Fighting over sexual frequency? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues because of infidelity? Relationships need both emotional connection, intimacy and sex to be happy. We help repair affairs. Stop the fighting. Stop the criticism and withdrawing. Build a deeper connection, trust, & better communication. Feel love again. We treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia, low libido, frequency discrepancy.
All are sexperts, some clinicians are AASECT certified sex therapists.
Do you need online couples counseling, online sex therapy or online marriage counseling near me? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you missing appreciation? Fighting over sexual frequency? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues because of infidelity? Relationships need both emotional connection, intimacy and sex to be happy. We help repair affairs. Stop the fighting. Stop the criticism and withdrawing. Build a deeper connection, trust, & better communication. Feel love again. We treat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia, low libido, frequency discrepancy.
Dani Leah Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
I am a queer, feminist, sex-positive therapist committed to creating a therapeutic space where all of the parts of you feel welcome and at ease.
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.
I am a queer, feminist, sex-positive therapist committed to creating a therapeutic space where all of the parts of you feel welcome and at ease.
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.
Hannah Smith Adult Asd And Sex Therapist
Counselor, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As a sex and relationship therapist, I specialize in addressing sexual issues within the LGBTQ+ and kink communities, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and desires.
It's not easy being you in a world that so narrowly defines what it means to be "normal." There's so much pressure to conform. You might feel judged, misunderstood, or marginalized because of your LGBTQ+ identity or unique sexual expressions like BDSM, kink, or polyamory. These experiences can lead to isolation, communication barriers, and difficulties in finding accepting communities or partners who truly understand and respect your boundaries and desires. Let's work towards acceptance, self-love, and fulfilling relationships where you can be your authentic self.
As a sex and relationship therapist, I specialize in addressing sexual issues within the LGBTQ+ and kink communities, offering a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your identity and desires.
It's not easy being you in a world that so narrowly defines what it means to be "normal." There's so much pressure to conform. You might feel judged, misunderstood, or marginalized because of your LGBTQ+ identity or unique sexual expressions like BDSM, kink, or polyamory. These experiences can lead to isolation, communication barriers, and difficulties in finding accepting communities or partners who truly understand and respect your boundaries and desires. Let's work towards acceptance, self-love, and fulfilling relationships where you can be your authentic self.
Hannah Strom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
I work with clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and lifestyles.
Finding a therapist is daunting! It's hard to be vulnerable with a stranger (and hard to pick the right stranger amongst the vast sea of psychology today profiles). I'm glad you found my page! I work with individuals and couples on “general” concerns like anxiety, depression, and communication. I also specialize in sex therapy and help folks with pelvic pain, mismatched libidos, difficulty orgasming, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
I work with clients of all genders, sexual orientations, and lifestyles.
Finding a therapist is daunting! It's hard to be vulnerable with a stranger (and hard to pick the right stranger amongst the vast sea of psychology today profiles). I'm glad you found my page! I work with individuals and couples on “general” concerns like anxiety, depression, and communication. I also specialize in sex therapy and help folks with pelvic pain, mismatched libidos, difficulty orgasming, erectile dysfunction, and premature ejaculation.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and I specialize in couples & sex therapy, affairs, trauma recovery, as well as depression, anxiety, bipolar, & other mental health issues.
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my clients where they are & am open, compassionate, and curious, whether we are discussing interpersonal conflicts, relationship issues, or other stressors. I am honored by the individuals & couples who have let me join them in those places.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and I specialize in couples & sex therapy, affairs, trauma recovery, as well as depression, anxiety, bipolar, & other mental health issues.
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my clients where they are & am open, compassionate, and curious, whether we are discussing interpersonal conflicts, relationship issues, or other stressors. I am honored by the individuals & couples who have let me join them in those places.
Helena Alexis Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a collaborative approach to foster healing from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sex disorders (male and female), and trauma.
Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/ sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.
I offer a collaborative approach to foster healing from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sex disorders (male and female), and trauma.
Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/ sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.
Therapy can be an intimidating space, so let’s work together to find the best method for you. I believe that the therapy room is a space to be yourself, grow, be challenged, and know that no topic is off limits. I enjoy working with families, individuals, and couples who are struggling with issues of sexuality, gender, suicidality, and interpersonal dynamics. I try to understand each person and find ways to challenge you in a caring way. I use a variety of tools from my training including harm reduction, Bowen family systems, sex therapy, health at every size, liberation health model, and more.
Therapy can be an intimidating space, so let’s work together to find the best method for you. I believe that the therapy room is a space to be yourself, grow, be challenged, and know that no topic is off limits. I enjoy working with families, individuals, and couples who are struggling with issues of sexuality, gender, suicidality, and interpersonal dynamics. I try to understand each person and find ways to challenge you in a caring way. I use a variety of tools from my training including harm reduction, Bowen family systems, sex therapy, health at every size, liberation health model, and more.
Sophia Dorton Caudle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, CSAT-S, CST, CTCT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained with Dr.
In my clinical practice, I work with adults regarding a wide range of life's emotional and behavioral challenges, and provide services in the areas of trauma, attachment, sex addiction, love addiction, internet and pornography addiction, sex therapy, couples therapy, problematic compulsive behaviors, grief/loss, and more. I offer a highly personalized approach and utilize research based and effective techniques tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to support their personal growth and overall peace and well-being.
I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, trained with Dr.
In my clinical practice, I work with adults regarding a wide range of life's emotional and behavioral challenges, and provide services in the areas of trauma, attachment, sex addiction, love addiction, internet and pornography addiction, sex therapy, couples therapy, problematic compulsive behaviors, grief/loss, and more. I offer a highly personalized approach and utilize research based and effective techniques tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to support their personal growth and overall peace and well-being.
I strive to create collaborative relationships with clients that are explicitly and actively trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-ableist, poly-friendly, fat-positive, sex + kink positive.
Continuing the legacy of grandmothers before me, I am a balabusta: creating home in body, mind, spirit, and community. I hold space as a witness, companion, and accomplice through the transition and growth with radical presence, attunement, and care. Interdependence, loving accountability, and liberatory embodiment are my guideposts. I graduated with Masters in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 and with my undergraduate degree from UNC Asheville in 2015. My career has encapsulated birth and death work, childcare, youth work, public health education, sex + pleasure education, disability justice, and community organizing.
I strive to create collaborative relationships with clients that are explicitly and actively trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-ableist, poly-friendly, fat-positive, sex + kink positive.
Continuing the legacy of grandmothers before me, I am a balabusta: creating home in body, mind, spirit, and community. I hold space as a witness, companion, and accomplice through the transition and growth with radical presence, attunement, and care. Interdependence, loving accountability, and liberatory embodiment are my guideposts. I graduated with Masters in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill in 2022 and with my undergraduate degree from UNC Asheville in 2015. My career has encapsulated birth and death work, childcare, youth work, public health education, sex + pleasure education, disability justice, and community organizing.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.