Virtual Sex Therapy: How ReachLink Can Help You

Understanding Telehealth Sexuality Therapy: How ReachLink’s Virtual Sex Therapists Can Help

What is telehealth therapy for sexuality?

Telehealth therapy for sexuality provides a safe, virtual space to discuss sex, intimacy, and relationships. It goes beyond addressing specific issues like low desire, performance anxiety, or identity questions—it helps you understand how these experiences connect to your overall confidence, communication skills, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re feeling stuck, confused, or simply curious, ReachLink’s platform offers a judgment-free environment to explore these important aspects of your life.

Working with a ReachLink sex therapist isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about connecting with someone who listens without judgment, asks insightful questions, and helps you better understand yourself. Our therapists don’t define what’s “normal” because sexuality is highly individual. Instead, they help you build confidence, strengthen relationships, and feel more comfortable with who you are. If you’re experiencing sexual concerns, ReachLink’s virtual sex therapy sessions can provide the support you need.

What is a certified sex therapist?

Sex therapists are certified professionals with training in fields such as psychology, social work, or medicine. These licensed healthcare providers specialize in treating various sexual issues, including sexual dysfunction and sexual trauma. They study the psychology of human sexuality and employ evidence-based treatment methods. Sex therapy may combine psychotherapy (talk therapy) with other approaches, including homework assignments to complete between sessions. ReachLink’s professional sex therapists provide a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental virtual environment to discuss any sexual problems affecting you. You can work with a ReachLink sex therapist individually or as a couple.

It’s important to work with properly certified and trained sex therapists. While therapists must be licensed in their practicing state, there are no official regulations about who can call themselves sex therapists. For this reason, be mindful of a potential therapist’s training and certifications. ReachLink’s sex therapists include licensed mental health professionals trained in sex therapy, including Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC).

If a therapist violates your boundaries, report them and discontinue sessions immediately. Sex therapists don’t prescribe medication or treat hormonal problems affecting sexual function. For physical or sexual health conditions impacting sexual function, seek medical advice from a healthcare provider. Talk therapy to improve sexual function can complement medical treatments from a general practitioner.

American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) certifies sex therapists and counselors in the US.

Sex therapists differ from sex counselors in that therapists focus on using psychotherapy to address the psychological aspects of sexual dysfunction, while counselors offer sexual education and skills for improving sexual health in the short term.

Sexuality educators take a more instructional approach by teaching clients specifics about sexual health and psychology in a class-like setting.

Some sex therapists complete advanced clinical training in psychotherapy and sexual education that can take nine years or more. Training includes academic work and clinical experience. The AASECT requires participants to have an advanced degree and clinical experience – including 90 hours of sex education and 60 hours of sex therapy training. The certification can be renewed every three years with a minimum of 20 continuing education (CE) credits.

Who can benefit from telehealth therapy for sexuality?

You may benefit from ReachLink’s telehealth sex therapy if you’re experiencing:

• Lack of sexual desire
• Lack of sexual arousal
• Inability or difficulty having an orgasm
• Pain during sex
• Erectile dysfunction
• Delayed ejaculation
• Premature ejaculation

Not everyone experiences sexual desire or wants to have sex, but for some people, sexual dysfunctions can significantly impact well-being. If sexual issues negatively affect your mental, emotional, or physical health, ReachLink’s virtual sex therapy may be right for you.

Having a healthy sex life is a goal for many couples and individuals. ReachLink’s sex therapists offer evidence-based solutions for treating various sexual concerns. People seek sexuality therapy for many reasons, either individually or with partner(s). Lack of libido, sex addiction, and performance issues are just a few examples of why people seek sex therapy.

You don’t necessarily need to be experiencing sexual dysfunction to benefit from sex therapy. Expanding your sexual education can lead to more satisfying sexual experiences and better sexual health.

ReachLink’s telehealth sex therapy can help with these sexual issues:

• Communication between sexual partners
• Sexual trauma
• Sexual education
• Anxiety, fear, or shame regarding sex
• Gender identity or sexuality issues
• Cultural, religious, or societal issues regarding sex
• Poor body image
• Sex addiction
• Porn addiction

How telehealth sex therapy works

Thoughts and emotions can significantly impact sexual function and satisfaction. That’s why ReachLink’s sex therapists use talk therapy to help clients gain insight into the thoughts and emotions behind their sexual issues. For example, anxiety about sexual performance can affect sexual desire and satisfaction. Treating anxiety through talk therapy and other interventions can help improve sexual function.

The sexual cycle includes four stages: desire, arousal, orgasm, and resolution. Negative thoughts, mental health conditions, trauma, and other psychological factors can lead to issues in this cycle, such as lack of arousal or inability to orgasm. ReachLink’s sex therapists help individuals develop self-awareness around their thoughts and physical reactions during the sexual cycle.

Sex therapy is an evolving field. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), these factors are currently prevalent for sexual therapists:

• Mindfulness-based therapy approaches
• Improving inclusiveness
• Using talk therapy to reduce the need for pharmaceutical interventions
• Focusing on the needs of the couple rather than the individual
• Changing societal attitudes about sex

Sexual trauma therapy through telehealth

Sexual trauma is one reason why some people experience persistent sexual issues, such as pain during intercourse or anxiety about sex. Sexual dysfunction from trauma can contribute to anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms. One study on the impact of sex therapy on trauma survivors showed that a sex-positive treatment approach to trauma may be more effective than traditional talk therapy alone.

Another study found that traditional therapy treatment for PTSD did not have benefits for addressing sexual problems for trauma survivors. This suggests that a direct approach to treating sexual problems may be needed to help trauma survivors overcome sexual concerns.

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What to expect in your first ReachLink sex therapy session

Professional sex therapists are dedicated to safeguarding you and follow a professional code of ethics. During your first ReachLink sex therapy session, you’ll discuss your current sexual concerns with your therapist. Together, you’ll develop a plan for addressing sexual dysfunction.

Questions you may be asked during your first appointment include your medical history, sex education, personal beliefs about sex, and what sexual concerns are currently imp