Clinical Sexology – Eastern Health 

Address: 657 Topsail Road (Eastern Health)

Tel: (709) 777-3488
Website: Clinical Sexology – Mental Health and Addictions

Mandate:

To assess and treat a variety of sexual issues and concerns of individuals and couples.

Target Population:

Individuals and couples who are experiencing concerns such as sexual dysfunctions (arousal and orgasm difficulties, desire discrepancies), atypical sexual interests and paraphilias, gender identity and transitioning, as well as sexual orientation concerns.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

  • Clinical sexologists are trained mental health professionals that specialize in the assessment and treatment of a variety of sexual health issues and concerns of individuals and couples. These concerns include:
    • Sex education and skill building 
    • Desire discrepancies 
    • Sexual orientation concerns 
    • Gender identity and transitioning 
    • Erectile difficulties 
    • Anorgasmia 
    • Rapid ejaculation 
    • Sexual aversion to touch, intimacy, sexual activity 
    • Sexual pain disorders 
    • Atypical sexual variances/paraphilias 
  • When applicable, your partner may be asked to join the sessions. After the problem is discussed, they will inquire about psychosexual history focusing on:
    • Early sexual experiences 
    • Previous sources of information on sexuality 
    • Past and current sexual behavior/interests/fantasies 
    • Level of sexual and relationship satisfaction 
    • Gender identity and transitioning
    • Atypical sexual interests and paraphilias
    • Sexual orientation concerns
    • Medical conditions and medications that may impact sexual functioning 
  • They will then work with you to establish therapeutic goals and a treatment plan. 
  • Assessment, treatment, consultation and educational services are provided on an outpatient basis. 
  • Referrals can be sent to the Clinical Sexology Program by any health-care professional. Please complete the form or a letter including the client’s name, date of birth, MCP number, contact information (address and phone) and reason for referral.
  • NOTE: Clinical sexology is a mental health service that uses psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. Physical examination or physical touch of any kind between the client and therapist is not a part of therapy and is considered inappropriate for this type of service.
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