Sex and intimacy are fundamental aspects of human relationships, but they can become sources of stress and discord in a partnership. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) has emerged as a powerful approach for addressing these issues; allowing couples to reconnect and revitalize their physical connection. EFT can be an effective tool in healing and improving sexual and intimate aspects of relationships, providing both couples and individuals with the support they need to experience fulfilling, passionate, and connected lives.
Sex and Intimacy Therapy
Why EFT is Effective in Addressing Sex and Intimacy Issues
Emotional Safety
EFT prioritizes creating a safe emotional space for couples to explore their feelings and vulnerabilities. This emotional safety is crucial for addressing issues related to sex and intimacy, as it allows individuals to express their fears, desires, and concerns without judgment or criticism.
Understanding Attachment
EFT therapists recognize that our early attachment experiences often shape our ability to connect with others, including in intimate settings. By exploring attachment patterns, EFT helps couples understand the underlying causes of their sexual and intimacy issues.
Communication Enhancement
Effective communication is at the heart of resolving sexual and intimacy issues. EFT equips couples with the tools to express their needs, desires, and boundaries clearly, fostering better understanding and connection.
Addressing Negative Patterns
Many couples struggle with negative cycles of interaction that contribute to sexual and intimacy problems. EFT helps identify these patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive ways of relating to each other.
Rebuilding Trust
EFT can help rebuild trust, which is often eroded by sexual or intimacy issues. Trust is essential for feeling safe and vulnerable in an intimate relationship.
EFT can be tailored to address a wide range of sexual and intimacy issues
Desire Discrepancy
When partners have different levels of desire, EFT helps them understand each other's needs and work together to find a satisfying compromise.
Erectile Dysfunction and Performance Anxiety
EFT provides a safe environment to discuss and address performance-related concerns, reducing anxiety and increasing sexual confidence.
Past Trauma
Individuals who have experienced sexual trauma can benefit from EFT's emphasis on emotional safety and trust-building. It helps partners navigate the healing process together.
Lack of Intimacy
For couples feeling emotionally distant, EFT can help them rediscover emotional intimacy, which often leads to improved physical intimacy.
Communication Breakdown
EFT's focus on improving communication extends to discussing sexual and intimate issues openly and honestly, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts.
Fees and Sessions
Clients are expected to pay for each session at the time it is held or, if you prefer, you may pay in advance. Please contact us to discuss fees as they vary based on each therapist.
Payment methods
Cash, check, HSA or FSA and credit cards are accepted. The Couples Collective does not accept insurance directly. We do, however, provide a monthly superbill of services rendered that may be submitted for reimbursement to your insurance carrier.
Reduced fees are available upon approval depending on clinician availability and ability to accommodate.
Policies
Our practice requires a 24-hour notice for all cancellations. The full session fee will apply if a timely cancellation is not provided.
Legal and ethical responsibilities require that private sessions remain confidential. Information will not be released to others without written consent. Exceptions include: threat of endangering yourself, others or in the event of child or elder abuse.