Sex Therapy Long Beach

A safe space for you and your partner to explore sexual issues.

Home / Services / Sex Therapy Long Beach

Sex Therapy

Talking about sex can be deeply personal and sometimes uncomfortable—especially in a therapy session with someone you’ve just met. However, sexual issues are often the unspoken challenges in a relationship, and without addressing them, they can create emotional distance, frustration, or even resentment between partners.

Partners often avoid discussing their sexual concerns out of fear of being judged, rejected, or misunderstood. This reluctance can lead to silence, leaving the issues unresolved. That’s where sex therapy can help.

Our role as therapists is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you and your partner can openly explore these sensitive topics. Together, we’ll work to understand the underlying causes of sexual challenges and develop personalized strategies to foster healing, connection, and growth.

Common Sexual Issues Addressed in Therapy

We help individuals and couples navigate a wide variety of concerns, including:

  • Low Libido: Addressing a lack of sexual desire and finding ways to reconnect with intimacy.

  • Excessive Libido: Managing an imbalance in sexual desire within the relationship.

  • Difficulty Achieving Orgasm: Exploring barriers to pleasure and learning techniques to enhance satisfaction.

  • Premature Ejaculation: Gaining tools to improve control and confidence.

  • Painful Intercourse: Identifying and addressing physical or psychological factors contributing to discomfort.

  • Sexual Intimacy After Infidelity: Rebuilding trust and physical connection after betrayal.

  • Sexual Intimacy After Having Children: Rediscovering passion amidst the challenges of parenthood.

  • Addictive or Compulsive Sexual Behaviors: Understanding and managing unhealthy sexual patterns.

  • Sexual Confidence: Building self-esteem and feeling comfortable in your own skin.

  • Sexual Trauma Recovery: Healing from past experiences to create a healthier relationship with intimacy.

  • Distressing Sexual Thoughts or Fantasies: Exploring and processing intrusive thoughts or concerns.

  • Paraphilias and Fetishes: Addressing desires or behaviors that cause distress or challenges in relationships.

cottonbro

What You and Your Partner Will Learn in Sex Therapy

Sex therapy is not just about solving problems; it’s about creating deeper connection, understanding, and pleasure. Some of the skills and tools you and your partner may gain include:

  • Relaxation Techniques: Learning how to relax and eliminate distractions that can interfere with intimacy.

  • Enhancing Stimulation: Discovering ways to increase or refine sexual arousal and enjoyment.

  • Positive Communication: Learning how to express your needs, desires, and boundaries in a constructive, nonjudgmental way.

  • Nonsexual Touching Techniques: Building trust and intimacy through nonsexual physical connection.

  • Pain Reduction Strategies: Exploring ways to minimize or eliminate discomfort during intercourse.

How Sex Therapy Can Transform Your Relationship

Sexual health and satisfaction are integral to a healthy, fulfilling relationship. When left unaddressed, sexual challenges can create barriers to intimacy, trust, and emotional connection. But when these challenges are acknowledged and worked through, they can lead to profound transformation, opening the door to:

  • Renewed physical and emotional intimacy

  • Increased confidence in expressing desires

  • Deeper understanding of your partner’s needs

  • Healing from past wounds or traumas

  • A more satisfying and connected relationship

Who Can Benefit from Sex Therapy?

Sex therapy isn’t only for couples experiencing distress—it’s for anyone seeking to improve their sexual health, deepen intimacy, or address specific concerns. It can benefit:

  • Couples wanting to revitalize their sex life after years together.

  • New parents navigating the changes in their relationship post-childbirth.

  • Individuals recovering from sexual trauma or negative experiences.

  • Partners addressing differences in sexual preferences, desires, or frequency.

  • Anyone curious about building a more fulfilling sexual connection.

Take the First Step

Sex therapy is a brave and compassionate choice for individuals and couples who want to address the unspoken and create a stronger foundation for intimacy. If you’re ready to explore this transformative journey, we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward a more connected and satisfying relationship.

Contact us today to start your healing journey!

Testimonials

  • “Liz is the best couples therapist in Long Beach (actually in the whole world). With great compassion and understanding, Liz helped us become whole again. She gave us many exercises and activities to try along the way which were fun and exciting. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. We love Liz so much and highly, HIGHLY recommend her.”

    Melia

  • “If you're looking for someone who is empathetic, easy to open up to, has a true love for helping others, respectful and non-judgemental...then Liz is it. Anyone who is able to meet Liz can vouch the same!”

    Jean

  • "All I have to say is THANK YOU to my couples therapist Liz. She has been the best couples therapist in Los Angeles that we have used. She is always open, helps us both understand each other's thought processes and helps guides us through everyday situations. Now my husband and I can communicate better in a healthy way. Couples Healing Center Los Angeles is the only place that I refer people to."

    Jess

  • "Liz is absolutely amazing!! She helped us in every way, we’ve gotten back together and haven’t looked back!"

    Jared

  • Liz has a calm spirit that immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease. She creates a safe space for her clients to openly share without feeling judged. She is supportive, knowledgeable and empathetic while offering great insight and providing the tools you need to have a successful relationship with yourself and/ or with your partner. I highly recommend Liz. She is amazing, professional and dedicated.

    Julie

  • Liz is one of the nicest people I know. She's very accommodating, and she knows what she is doing. If you're dealing with some issues with yourself or your partner, I highly recommend you to talk to her. She is one of the few therapists that shows deep care about their client's well-being. 1

    Ken

  • My spouse and I learned very valuable tips with Liz as our therapist. She was able to help us see things from each others perspective and also helped us with self reflection. I learned things about my attachment style that never would have made sense to me before.

    Toni