SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN NEW YORK CITY
An estimated 43% of women and 31% of men experience sexual dysfunction at some point in life. To address the underlying psychological or emotional factors that contribute to sexual dysfunction, our therapists and psychiatrists at Healthy Minds NYC offer a variety of services at the office in Manhattan, New York. Our team provides you with resources to address past trauma or self-esteem issues, so you can learn to enjoy intimacy and sex again.
What Causes Sexual Dysfunction?
Sexual dysfunction describes issues that affect your ability to enjoy a satisfying sexual experience. This dysfunction can occur in any phase of the sexual response cycle, which includes arousal, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.
While there are a number of physical issues that can affect your sexual health, there are also several psychological and emotional issues that can cause sexual dysfunction, including:
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Low self-esteem
Relationship issues
Feelings of guilt
History of sexual abuse
You might also experience sexual dysfunction because of excessive worry about your sexual performance or your physical appearance and body image.
How is Sexual Dysfunction Diagnosed?
Getting an accurate diagnosis of the cause of sexual dysfunction is the first step in developing a treatment plan for you. Our team prioritizes a thorough evaluation of the physiological, psychological, and relational factors that may influence your sexual experience. After discussing the many factors of your past and current lifestyle, your provider at Healthy Minds NYC will design a treatment plan that helps you build confidence in yourself and can address underlying mental health issues that affect your sexual function.
PHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Sexual dysfunction may be the result of biological changes in your body, anatomical issues, or an underlying medical condition that affects your sexual experience. Our team can help rule out physiological challenges for you during care, in collaboration with your primary medical team.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Our psychiatric team offers on-site and virtual evaluations to discuss your feelings about sex and intimacy. We can also address your fears, history of sexual abuse, relationship difficulties, and abuse of drugs or alcohol.
The interpersonal dynamics of any romantic relationship will have an effect on the sexual experience each partner has. During therapy, our team of trained couples therapist can help you explore your relationship dynamic in a safe environment to address any potential factors that are diminishing your level of sexual satisfaction within the relationship.
RELATIONAL EVALUATION
How is Sexual Dysfunction Treated?
Individual Psychotherapy
Premarital Counseling
Couples Therapy
Often, addressing the underlying emotional and psychological issues involved helps improve your sexual function.
Our therapy team at Healthy Minds NYC uses several techniques, including:
Working through your issues with your partner can strengthen your relationship and prevent conflicts that arise from sexual intimacy and performance issues.
In some cases, you might also need medications to enhance your sexual arousal and performance. Medications may also be a part of your treatment plan for depression and anxiety.
If the medications you’re taking to treat underlying mental health disorders are affecting your sex life, your provider can evaluate your treatment plan and recommend other therapies to manage your mental health. You don’t have to be embarrassed to talk about sexual dysfunction. Get help today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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At Healthy Minds NYC, we believe the right therapist is essential to your mental health journey. That's why we require all clients to start with a free 15-minute consultation call. Our experienced team will take the time to understand your unique needs and match you with a therapist who can help you achieve your goals. Don't wait to prioritize your mental health - schedule your consultation call today.
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During this call we will create a care plan you can sustain by discussing the following:
the goals and preferences you have for therapy
the right therapist for you based on your needs and style
the schedule for your first session (virtual or in-person) and frequency of sessions
details about your out-of-pocket cost and insurance
any questions you may have regarding care so you’re confident to begin.
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Healthy Minds NYC is an out-of-network provider. However, we do work with many major insurance plans. Visit our rates and insurance page here to learn how we can help you utilize your insurance benefits to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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