Sex therapy in Vancouver — without the awkward silence
Whether it's a mismatch in desire, intimacy that's gone quiet, something from your past, or a part of your sexuality you've never had space to explore — sex therapy gives you a place to actually talk about it.
Book a Free ConsultSex is one of the most important parts of life for most people — and one of the hardest things to talk about openly. Even in a therapist's office.
Many people wait years to address sexual concerns because they can't find a therapist who's truly comfortable going there. We are. Cinnamon Counselling offers sex-positive, evidence-based, kink-affirming sex therapy for individuals and couples in Vancouver and across BC and the Yukon.
No judgment. No scripts. No topic off-limits.
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a specialized form of counselling focused on the emotional, psychological, and relational aspects of sexuality and intimacy. It's not medical treatment — it's talking, exploring patterns, and building new ways of relating to yourself and others.
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit. Many people seek sex therapy to deepen intimacy, work through old shame, navigate a relationship transition, or simply understand themselves better.
What We Work With
Desire and libido
- ✓Mismatched libidos in a relationship
- ✓Low desire or loss of interest in sex
- ✓Wanting to reconnect with your sexuality
Physical and functional concerns
- ✓Performance anxiety or erectile difficulties
- ✓Pain during sex or vaginismus
- ✓Challenges with arousal or orgasm
- ✓Postpartum intimacy shifts
Shame and psychological blocks
- ✓Sexual shame from religious or conservative upbringing
- ✓Guilt about sexual interests or identity
- ✓Body image and confidence
- ✓Healing from sexual trauma or adverse experiences
Relationships and intimacy
- ✓Rebuilding intimacy after infidelity
- ✓Navigating sex after a major life change (baby, illness, loss)
- ✓Communication about sexual needs and boundaries
- ✓Desire differences in long-term relationships
Identity and exploration
- ✓Sexual orientation and identity questions
- ✓Kink, BDSM, and fetish — in a non-pathologizing space
- ✓Navigating non-monogamy or open relationship agreements
- ✓Coming out, coming into yourself
Our Approach
Aleesa Sutton, RCC approaches sex therapy with a sex-positive, non-pathologizing lens. That means your sexuality — whatever it looks like — is not the problem. The goal is to understand what's getting in the way of the sexual life you actually want.
Sessions draw on:
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Sensate focus — a gradual, body-centred approach to rebuilding intimacy
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Mindfulness-based techniques — reducing performance anxiety and increasing presence
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EFT and attachment theory — understanding how your emotional connection affects your sexual connection
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Psychoeducation — without being condescending
Aleesa's graduate research focused on sexual challenges for women raised in religious environments — work that directly informs her ability to help clients navigate shame, deconstruct unhelpful beliefs, and reconnect with their authentic sexuality.
Who Comes to Sex Therapy
Sex therapy is for anyone — individuals and couples of all genders, orientations, and relationship structures. You might benefit if you:
Sex Therapy FAQs: Your Questions Answered
You deserve a sex life you actually want.
Book a free 15-minute consultation and let's talk about what that looks like for you.
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