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I need a Therapist in Portland, Maine — Can Modern Intimacy Help?
Modern Intimacy a group therapy practice with locations in several states, including Maine. Whether you are struggling with your mental health, looking for specialized support around sexual health, or are looking to improve your closest relationship(s), we’re here to help!
What sets Modern Intimacy apart is that we have a strong specialization around sex and relationships, in addition to our extensive backgrounds and training in mental health treatment. Our practice is composed of qualified and experienced sex therapists, individual therapists, and couple’s therapists who are passionate about helping clients live fulfilling and authentic lives.
We believe that mental health and sexuality are intrinsically interconnected. Many of our clients who struggle with their mental health or past impactful relationships, tend to struggle with sex as well, and vice versa. As such, we help our clients untangle the complexities of their experiences and identity to feel more connected to themselves and others in their life.
Is Modern Intimacy Trauma Informed?
Modern Intimacy is absolutely a trauma informed therapy practice. If you’re unfamiliar, trauma informed therapy means that a person’s trauma history will be taken into account when helping our clients through a lens that is educated, sensitive, and considerate of one’s experiences with trauma. It’s very important for trauma survivors to feel seen and heard throughout the therapeutic process and feel safe with their therapist. We understand that experiences with trauma play a crucial role in certain behaviors, relationships, and ways someone shows up in the world – with trauma informed care, those factors will not be looked at as pathological or something that is “psychologically wrong” with someone because experiences of trauma are not the fault of the survivor.
By creating a compassionate, validating space where clients feel safe and empowered, trauma-informed therapy allows clients to gradually process their trauma without feeling overwhelmed. It also gives them practical skills for managing their responses to triggers, which ultimately supports a path toward healing and greater stability.
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How Do I Know if I Need General Therapy or Sex Therapy? Can I Do Both?
General therapy and sex therapy both aim to improve emotional and psychological well-being but can differ in focus and approach. General therapy oftentimes addresses a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth. It provides a space for clients to explore their emotions, identify patterns, and work on coping skills. Therapists, psychologists, and clinical social workers use techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness, adapting to the individual needs of the client. This type of therapy is typically suited for clients looking for support in general areas of mental health and life challenges.
In contrast, sex therapy specifically addresses sexual health, intimacy, and issues that affect a person’s sexual life and relationships. This could include concerns such as low libido, sexual dysfunction, performance anxiety, sexual trauma, or relationship dynamics affecting intimacy. Sex therapists are trained to discuss sexuality openly and without judgment, offering specialized knowledge and interventions to help clients navigate their sexual health and intimate relationships. They often use an integrated approach that combines elements of psychological therapy with education about sexual health, anatomy, and practical strategies for improving sexual experiences.
A beneficial aspects about working with a therapist who specializes in sexual concerns also has fundamental background and training in general psychology as well. It’s kind of like getting the best of both worlds!
If you are struggling with general life stressors, mental health symptoms, or interpersonal issues, general therapy may be a good fit. However, if your primary issues revolve around sexual health, intimacy, or relationship-related sexual concerns, sex therapy could provide a more focused and specialized approach. That being said, you might find that your needs overlap; in that case, you might look for a therapist trained in both areas, which you can find at our practice. Speaking with a therapist or intake coordinator can also help clarify these needs and guide clients toward the best therapeutic fit.
What Type of Therapy Does Modern Intimacy Offer?
We understand that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all services and having a variety of services and modalities allows us to offer treatment and mental health care that is most supportive for our clients’ needs. Some of the types of therapy we offer include, but are not limited to:
- Individual Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Sex Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
- Gottman Couples Therapy Method
- Attachment Theory
- Polyvagal Theory
- Internal Family Systems
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
What Conditions or Issues Does Modern Intimacy Treat?
There are various areas of focus we treat under the umbrella of mental health, sexuality, and relationships. Some of the more common areas of focus we work with includes, but is not limited to:
- Mood disorders (anxiety, depression)
- Substance abuse
- Compulsive porn use and sexual behaviors
- Trauma, PTSD, and Complex Trauma
- Complicated relationships with family
- Major life stressors
- Healing from betrayal or infidelity
- Low self-esteem and low confidence
- Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image
- Codependency and enmeshment
- Erectile Dysfunction, Performance Anxiety, Delayed Ejaculation
- Pain and discomfort during sex
- Inability or challenges to reach orgasm
- Sexual empowerment
- Exploring sexuality or gender identity
I am Interested in Video Therapy – Is That an Option at Modern Intimacy
Teletherapy is a service we currently offer at Modern Intimacy. We use a HIPAA compliant platform that protects the privacy of our clients while making attending therapy sessions more convenient.
We appreciate that Telehealth can make attending therapy more feasible due to not needing to commute to an office. The convenience of Telehealth means that you can attend therapy sessions from the comfort of the private location of your choice.
Though telehealth can be very convenient, we still want to ensure that we are keeping your privacy in mind. As such, we do not do sessions while you are in public or while you are operating any kind of vehicle for safety reasons.
At this time, Modern Intimacy is only seeing clients via Telehealth.
Does Modern Intimacy Accept Insurance?
At this time, Modern Intimacy is not in-network with any insurance providers. We are happy to provide a superbill for potential out of network reimbursement and are happy to speak with you more about that process. During the initial consultation call, we can discuss our fee structure and answer any questions you might have.
How Do I Get Started with a Therapist?
As a next step, please schedule an appointment for a complimentary 30-minute phone consultation with one of our Intake Specialists. They will take the time to learn more about your goals for therapy, any preferences you have for a therapist or therapy style, and they can also answer any lingering questions you have for us. During the call, our Intake Specialists will suggest a therapist who would be a good fit based on your needs and will help with coordinating the next steps of getting you started and all set up with a provider to start therapy in Connecticut
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