Services

Click on the topics below to read more about each service offered at Intimate Connections Counseling.

Individual Therapy

Depression, anxiety, trauma, health worries, grief, and difficulty coping are all common challenges that many people face at some point in their lives. It's important to remember that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. There are many resources available, including therapy, that can help individuals manage these issues and improve their overall well-being. If you are struggling with any of these challenges, know that you're not alone and that there is hope for a brighter future.

Our clients attend individual therapy to address a variety of concerns, many of which are listed below:

Anxiety and depression – coping skills, symptom reduction, emotion regulation, self-care

Abuse/Trauma – emotional, physical, sexual, religious, institutional

Body Image — healing body dissatisfaction

Dating – coping with the single life, dating techniques and suggestions, cultural implications, re-entry to the single life, internet dating, “what’s normal?”

Grief work – deaths, life transition, divorce, disappointment

Intimacy issues – education, enhancement, concerns, conflicted feelings

Life enhancement – personal development, core values work, aspirations, goal attainment, sexual development, body image

Perfectionism – what it is and how to challenge it while still striving toward meaningful goals

Premarital anxieties – sex education, values identification, communication, family planning

Relationship enhancement – communication, getting needs met

Religious conflict — faith and sexuality, faith crises and transitions, migrating a mixed faith marriage

Spirituality and spiritual development – enhancement, development in personal beliefs, inner conflict, loss of faith

Sex Therapy

Kristin is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist which means she has specialized training in order to help her clients address concerns related to sexuality, intimacy, and relationships. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their sexual concerns, whether it's addressing low sexual desire, managing differences in desire, enhancing sexual satisfaction, resolving communication barriers, migrating conflict with religion and sexuality, or addressing sexual dysfunctions. Kristin employs various therapeutic techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices, to assist clients in understanding their sexual needs and preferences while fostering healthier and more fulfilling sexual experiences and relationships.

Our clients attend sex therapy to address a variety of concerns, many of which are listed below:

Anxiety – sexual fears, avoidance, discomfort, performance worries

Body image – developing an affirming relationship with one's body

Communication – partner communication, communicating concerns with medical providers

Consensual Non-monogamy (CNM) – polyamory, swinging

Desire – low desire, desire discrepancies in relationship

Gender identity/gender-affirming care

Kink/BDSM

Problematic sexual behavior – Sexual behavior that is experienced as concerning, out-of-control and/or compulsive

Relationship counseling – sexual conflict, desire discrepancies, enhancing partnered sexual experiences

Religion – conflict between desire and religious values

Sex education – sexual health, STI and safe sex education

Sexual functioning – orgasm, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, sexual pain

Sexual trauma – healing from traumatic sexual, experiences healing from sexual violence

Spirituality and sex – deepening sexual relationship and connecting to sexual self

Relationship Counseling

Kristin provides support to individuals and couples navigating various relationship dynamics, offering support and guidance on a range of issues. These include intimacy concerns, where she provides education, addresses libido differences, explores intimacy enhancement techniques, and promotes mindful approaches to sex, supplemented with informational resources. She also assists clients in navigating parenting challenges, offering insights into family dynamics and child development. Conflict resolution is another area of focus, where she helps individuals and couples navigate ongoing disputes that can be experienced within intimate, family, work and other important relationships.

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Our clients attend sex relationship counseling to address a variety of concerns, many of which are listed below:

Conflict – conflict resolution, communication skills

Family system – strained relationships, boundaries and roles

Intimacy – education, libido discrepancies, enhancement, techniques, toys, mindful sex, information and resources

Parenting concerns – education regarding family dynamics, child development, co-parenting, mindful separation

Premarital counseling – relationship enhancement, education, conflict resolution, communication techniques, sex education, integration of spirituality

Spirituality – creating a more spiritual relationship

Values — cultivating shared values

How much does one session cost?

$195 for 50-minute session

Do you take insurance?

Yes, we are paneled with PEHP, DMBA & EMI. It's important to note that most insurance companies do not pay for couples or relationship counseling. There are some exceptions, but more often than not, relationship counseling will not be billed to insurance. If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Coaching

While both mental health therapy and coaching aim to support individuals in achieving their goals and improving their well-being, therapy and coaching differ in focus, methods, required professional qualifications, and scope of practice. Therapy primarily addresses mental health concerns and emotional well-being, while coaching focuses on personal development, goal achievement, and improving relationship skills.

Our clients attend coaching to address a variety of concerns, many of which are listed below:

Conflict – conflict resolution, communication skills

Family system – strained relationships, boundaries and roles.

Intimacy – education, libido discrepancies, enhancement, techniques, toys, mindful sex, information and resources.

Parenting concerns – education regarding family dynamics, child development, co-parenting, mindful separation

Premarital counseling – relationship enhancement, education, conflict resolution, communication techniques, sex education, integration of spirituality.

Spirituality – creating a more spiritual relationship.

Values — cultivating shared values

Intensives

Kristin offers 3-hour intensive therapy sessions where clients can access an accelerated therapeutic experience. These exclusive sessions are offered on a limited basis depending on Kristin's schedule and availability. Message us for more information and upcoming availability.

Our clients attend intensive counseling sessions to address a variety of concerns, many of which are listed below:

Couple Therapy – Deepening intimacy, addressing betrayal and/or infidelity, conflict resolution, managing desire discrepancies, parenting concerns, managing mixed-political relationships

Individual Sex Therapy – sex education, low desire, orgasm concerns

Premarital counseling – relationship enhancement, education, conflict resolution, communication techniques, sex education, integration of spirituality.

Faith transitions – healing from religious trauma, migrating mixed-faith relationships, sexuality after a faith transition

Retreats

From time to time, Kristin will collaborate with other sexual health professionals to offer weekend retreats and other workshops that are outside of the typical weekly counseling setting. Check back here often to see dates for upcoming retreats and workshops.

Media & Public Speaking

Kristin is known for her dedication in doing her part to help people improve their intimate connections through counseling, workshops, public speaking, and media appearances.

Courses

Kristin has multiple online courses currently under construction. Continue to check back to access these invaluable resources related to sexual health, relationships, perinatal concerns and more!