Sex Therapy in Portland, Seattle, & Throughout Oregon & Washington
You deserve a fulfilling sex life. I’d love to help you get there. Through affirming sex therapy, you can move closer to your sexual goals.
You might benefit from sex therapy if you:
Feel disconnected from your sexuality
Experience anxiety, shame, or guilt around sex
Want to increase sexual confidence or pleasure
Are navigating desire differences with a partner
Experience pain during sexual activity
Are exploring gender, sexual orientation, kink, BDSM, or non-monogamy
Feel stuck in patterns that impact intimacy and connection
Want support healing from sexual or relational trauma
Sex therapy can support you in:
Building connection to and confidence in your sexuality
Reducing anxiety, shame, and guilt around sex
Facilitating communication about desire differences and helping partners find collaborative solutions
Developing strategies for navigating pelvic pain and painful sex
Identifying your wants, needs, and desires for relationships regardless of structure
Deepening pleasure, desire, eroticism, and sexual satisfaction
Strengthening body awareness and cultivating a more embodied relationship with sexuality
Investigating relational patterns that impact intimacy and connection with yourself and others
Building sexual confidence, self-trust, and self-acceptance
Processing sexual and relational trauma
Creating relationships and sexual experiences that feel authentic, fulfilling, and aligned with your values
Meet your new sex therapist, Dr. Molly Young!
Hi! I’m a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Holistic Sex Therapist. I work with individuals and partners for sex and couples/relationship therapy. I’m so excited about the opportunity to work with you!
There are a growing number of sex therapists out there, many of whom cover a variety of topics related to sexual and relational concerns such as sexual dysfunction, desire differences, and increasing pleasure.
So, why choose to work with me over another sex therapist?
I offer a unique perspective as I specialize in working with the intersection of sexual trauma and pelvic pain/painful sex, a common concern that is frequently not addressed by other providers and dismissed in medical settings.
Additionally, I have a deep passion and care for working with clients who hold marginalized identities that are often overlooked in conversations about sexuality. For this reason, many of my clients identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, kinky, poly/non-monogamous, neurodivergent, chronically ill/disabled, sex workers, and/or formerly religious.
FAQ
What is sex therapy?
Sex therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that addresses concerns related to sexual health, intimacy, and relationships. It involves exploring the emotional, psychological, and physical aspects of intimacy with your partner(s) in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
Please note: Sex therapy is talk therapy. Sessions do not involve nudity, touch, sexual activity, or physical examinations.
What does sex therapy look like?
Exploring personal and relational history
Identifying patterns that impact intimacy
Learning communication skills
Processing shame and trauma
Building self-understanding
Increasing comfort discussing sexuality
Practicing between-session exercises and reflection
What clients do you typically work with?
I work with adults 18+ throughout Oregon and Washington. I’m an umbrella sex therapist and work with a wide variety of concerns such as desire discrepancy, pelvic pain/painful sex, sexual dysfunction, and relationship concerns.
Many of my clients identify as queer, transgender, non-binary, kinky, polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, neurodivergent, disabled, or otherwise marginalized within traditional conversations about sexuality and relationships.
Can I attend sex therapy if I'm not currently in a relationship?
Yes. Sex therapy can be partnered or individual.
Do I need to be having sex to benefit from sex therapy?
No. We all have a relationship to sex and intimacy regardless of if we are sexually active.
Is sex therapy only for sexual problems?
No. Many people seek sex therapy to explore identity, increase pleasure, improve communication, or deepen connection with themselves and others.
Will you tell me what kind of relationship structure I should have?
No. Therapy is a collaborative space to explore your values, needs, and preferences rather than prescribing a particular relationship model.
What is your rate?
$200/50-minute session for individuals. $225/50-minute session for couples and partnerships. I offer a limited amount of sliding scale spots to those in financial need. If you are interested in sliding scale, please reach out to inquire about current availability.
Ready to get started?
Whether you're navigating changes in desire, exploring your sexuality, working through shame or past experiences, or wanting a deeper understanding of yourself, sex therapy can provide a compassionate space for growth, healing, and self-discovery.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more and determine whether we're a good fit.
