WHAT MAKES A GOOD SEX THERAPIST
Finding a sex therapist who is qualified, experienced and trained to handle problems like yours is important. We believe that a personal recommendation from a qualified professional is one of the best ways to find someone to help you. Ask the urologist who examined you for physical problems for a recommendation.
Another good source of referral is a university which has a sex therapy clinic, or a program to train sex therapists. Even if the clinic itself is too far away or otherwise inconvenient for you to use, many will provide referrals to graduates or other qualified sex therapists who practice near you.
Paying for Sex Therapy
How much you pay for sex therapy depends on where you live, which therapist you see, the length of treatment and the type of program. Hourly rates may be the same or close to those charged for other types of therapy. Intensive programs may cost $1,500 to $2,000, or substantially more. Some therapists do offer sliding scales based on the client’ s ability to pay, and some university training programs may occasionally offer therapy at reduced prices.
What’ s important is that you understand, up front, how much the therapy will cost. Get an estimate as to the number of sessions. And ask if at any point in the program you decide not to continue—or if the therapist decides you should stop—do you get a partial refund of any money you’ve paid in advance?
Many health insurance policies will not pay for sex therapy, so be sure to check out your coverage in advance.
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