Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy, Education, and Research(206) 522-8588 | |
When sexuality issues come up with your clients or patientsConsult a sexuality expertIn any healthcare setting, when sexuality becomes one of the issues requiring attention, adding clinical sexuality expertise to the treatment team can make a difference between adequate and outstanding care. Sex Therapy and Sexuality CounselingAt Seattle Institute certified and licensed clinicians serve couples and individuals with diverse sexuality concerns. We are skilled in dealing with a variety of issues, including loss of desire; obsessive sexual behavior; erection or ejaculation difficulties; sexual identity; orgasm; vaginismus; pain; trauma; paraphilias; dating and courtship skills; and conflicts in relationships over sexual values, attitudes, or behaviors. Sex EducationFREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION is available to other professionals and the general public, Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time. 206-522-8588. Telephone is the fastest way to contact us. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is sex therapy?Made famous by Masters and Johnson, this intervention is typically couples oriented, homework intensive, and highly structured. The techniques are derived from learning theory, behavior modification theory, and psychodynamic theory. In modern practice, these tools have been combined with a focus on meaning, heightening awareness of subjective experience, and making personal choices. How do you collaborate with other therapists?When clients present for treatment, it is our practice to request written consent from them to contact current or recent therapist(s) who have seen one or both clients and to encourage them to provide similar consents to those practitioners. Clients are assisted in developing clear treatment goals and, in consultation with the referring clinician, a treatment plan is formed. How does therapy proceed?
How do I refer a client?Call (206) 522-8588. While we accept queries by telephone, email or fax, we encourage voice contact for referrals. We discourage electronic transmittal of clinical information unless all identifying information has been deleted. We encourage only telephone or hardcopy sharing of client information. ConfidentialitySince our founding, Seattle Institute has been committed to strict confidentiality. We keep no clinical or financial records that identify clients unless requested to do so by the client. Therefore, only if a client or referral source requests a written summary or report at the time of the intervention will one be prepared. Organizational History and Structure
Since couples counseling and sex therapy are rarely covered by third-party payers, we try to keep our services affordable by offering negotiated fee reductions. Our clinicians are in private practice and give a portion of their professional time to seeing Seattle Institute clients. Staff members often donate additional time to support the organization's mission. Professional Consultation Professional Training Referral Resource Sex Therapy Sexuality Counseling Sex Education Telephone Consultation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific Time Email: therapy@sextx.com or education@sextx.com |