Feeling like business partners with your spouse? Do you struggle with sex? Or, are you questioning your sexuality, questioning your gender, or your sexual orientation?
Read more below to learn about working with a gender sexuality therapist in Connecticut at Wisdom Within Counseling.
What questions may a holistic gender sexuality therapist in Connecticut ask?
First, when the Niantic marital and family therapy team provides relationship therapy, the therapists generally ask about sex. Yes, your sex life is a huge part of your sexuality and whoa you are. So, be willing to talk with your therapist about your current and past history related to sex. Often, sexual abuse in childhood can play a role in sexuality as an adult. Likewise, one of our holistic gender and sexuality therapists in Niantic, Connecticut may ask if you talk about sex with your partner. And, the Niantic, Connecticut gender and sexuality therapists will ask how much you and your partner talk about past sexual experiences, and what your current sexual desires are.
At Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut, therapy sessions can help you feel supported, and help you gain clarity on yourself, gender, relationship, and sexuality.
Also, gender and sexuality counseling can positively impact your personal growth as well. Overall, you deserve positive, healthy, loving relationships that create space for vibrancy, joy, playfulness, connection, safety, nurturing, and vulnerability. Call/text 860-451-9364 for a phone consultation.
Can I come just myself of individual counseling in Niantic, Connecticut, or with my spouse?
Sometimes, couples come together for a positive sexuality and gender discussion. But, you can talk about your sexuality, sexual orientation, goals/needs, and gender in individual counseling too. Further, in couples therapy, sexuality and gender conversations are about opening dialogue to trust each other more. With your couples therapist, you can safely talk about past partners and share without the fear of judgment. Call/text 860-451-9364 to learn more about gender and sex in therapy at Wisdom Within Counseling.
Can one of your Niantic, CT gender and sexuality therapists help me when I travel for work by phone?
Yes, once you and your therapist at Wisdom Within Counseling have a connection, you can do phone sessions. Essentially, instead of skipping therapy for a week to travel, you can continue self-growth. Plus, traveling can bring up anxiety, panic, and overwhelming stress. So, your therapist is happy to offer counseling from a distance via phone. So, call/text 860-451-9364 for a phone consultation for working with a gender and sex therapist in Niantic, Connecticut.
What does a gender and sexuality therapist in Connecticut do?
Does your loving relationship feel like it is in an emergency situation? First, building an intimate relationship takes time, trust, and vulnerability. And, you gender and sexuality therapist in Connecticut can help you get there. But, therapists also help couples fight, well talk fairly, respectfully, and calmly. Yes, it is possible! To continue, when you are fighting, angry, hurt, or stressed, challenging conversations become harder. Also, it is easy to slip into wanting to control your partner. To add, if you partner tells you they are bisexual, transgender, or queer, you may have various fears or anxiety arise. Working with a therapist can be helpful for your relationship. Alcohol and drugs can make your fights even worse. At times, when couples fight, they become so angry, resentful, and fearful in the moment that their brain gets highjacked. So, you may feel like you go to black and white thinking.
Ever wonder, do I struggle with anger?
Now, anger can look like aggression, saying mean things, or even a quick remark. In intimate and sexual relationships, hurtful words can last a long time. Sometimes, partners will say hurtful, mean thing intentionally to be powerful or hurtful. And, being angry and resentful can make your relationship very tense and difficult. And, when you slip into fear and anger, do you say hurtful negative jabs to try to hurt your partner? So, call/text 860-451-9364 to work with one of our gender and sexuality therapists in Niantic, Connecticut at Wisdom Within Counseling. Really, you can learn skills to use curiosity and an open mind to understand each other better.
Why is it important to hold space for my partner?
First, the term, holding space, is not necessarily sexual or about gender. However, holding space is all about being there as a good friend. Furthermore, simply being present, listening, and making eye contact are form of holding space. Really, it is genuinely physically, mentally, and emotionally being present for someone and their emotions. So, when holding space you are also not judging, but rather a a kind, curious vibe. What are three ways you can nurture your partner if they are crying, sad, or depressed? And, what kind, positive words fo wisdom can you offer your partner to cheer them up? This not about telling your partner what to do or trying to fix their problem for them. Need help with holding space? Overall, the Wisdom Wisdom Counseling team of marital, individual, and child therapists love helping families thrive! Call/text 860-451-9364 for more information on gender and sexuality.
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