Referring Your Clients to A Sexologist and Hypnotherapist
Clinical Sexologists frequently work with other health and therapeutic professionals to provide short-term sex counseling and education to clients who have complex sexual concerns.
Clinical Sexologists specialize in the study of human sexuality: "what people do and how they feel about it." Their in-depth training includes "Sexual Attitude Readjustment" programs which are designed to dispell myths and preconceptions the sexological student may have about human sexual expression. In order to best meet each client's needs, the Clinical Sexologist must become extremely well-informed about all aspects of human sexual expression, and cultivate "sex-positive" and nonjudgmental professional capacities.
Sexological counseling and education is appropriate for anyone experiencing sexual difficulties or problems with social or self acceptance of their sexual behavior or gender expression.
Sexological counseling is focused, behavior based, and usually short-term. It is not a substitute for psychotherapy. The sexological outlook is sex and pleasure positive, and does not seek to change a person's basic nature or orientation. In some cases, however, a person may need extensive help in managing sexual desires and behaviors that are risky, destructive or illegal. In such cases, a longer program of counseling and education may be advisable.
If you are a health or mental health professional who would like more information about working with a Clinical Sexologist, please contact Dr. Marsh to request a brochure or an informational appointment by phone or in person.
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic use of trance states to assist clients in changing behaviors, habits and self-perception. It is often used in conjunction with other modalities to support physical or emotional healing and well-being.
Hypnotherapy can be used in Sexological Counseling to help the client explore inner barriers to sexual pleasure and intimacy; to cope with somatic reactions related to sexuality; to manage sexual behaviors and habits; to recapture memories of sensual joy; to improve body image and self-perception; to instill confidence; and so on. Hypnotherapy assists those who desire positive transformation in their intimate lives.
Hypnotherapy is a proven healing modality, and its use in Sexological Counseling is yet another powerful application.
Medical Hypnotherapy
Medical Hypnotherapy is a complementary modality. It works well with Sexological Counseling, as many people experience medical or health problems which have an impact on their sex lives. By alleviating stress and providing powerful suggestions for healing and positive outcomes, Medical Hypnotherapy can also complement treatment provided by a client's physician. Hypnosis for any medical concern always requires a physician's referral.