Reconnect with yourself, build confidence in your desires, and create healthier, more fulfilling intimate relationships.
Intimacy is deeply human, yet talking about it can feel vulnerable, confusing, or even overwhelming.
Many couples find themselves struggling with sexual concerns that affect their confidence, emotional well-being, or relationships.
At Destination Therapy, we provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore your experiences, understand what’s getting in the way, and begin building a healthier connection with your body, boundaries, and desires.
Whether you’re navigating shame, performance pressure, identity questions, or simply wanting a more fulfilling intimate life, you deserve support that feels respectful, affirming, and grounded in your unique lived experience.
What is Sex Therapy?
Sex therapy is a specialized form of talk therapy focused on addressing the emotional, psychological, and relational factors that shape your sexual health and intimate connections.
It is not a form of physical or hands-on treatment; instead, it provides a supportive therapeutic environment where you can discuss concerns, learn new skills, and understand the patterns that influence your sexual well-being.
Our approach integrates evidence-based methods with a compassionate, culturally sensitive lens, especially for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ adults, who often face unique pressures and expectations around sexuality, identity, and intimacy.
Sex Therapy May Be a Good Fit if
Have any of these concerns or challenges:
- Low sexual desire or difficulty feeling aroused
- Performance anxiety
- Shame or guilt around sexuality
- Difficulty communicating needs or boundaries
- Pain or discomfort during sexual experiences
- Challenges related to sexual identity or orientation
- Mismatch in desire with a partner
- Impact of anxiety, depression, or trauma on sexual wellness
- Body image concerns affecting intimacy
- Difficulty forming or maintaining intimate connections
And You Want:
- A healthier, more empowered relationship with your sexuality
- Confidence in your desires and boundaries
- Feel more comfortable talking about intimacy
- A more profound sense of self-understanding
- Relief from shame, pressure, or fear
- Emotional clarity and confidence in navigating future relationships
Strategies to cultivate fulfilling, authentic intimacy
What are the Goals of Sex Therapy at Destination Therapy?
While every client’s experience is unique, many individuals come to sex therapy seeking to:
- Rebuild trust with their body and emotional responses
- Reduce anxiety related to intimacy and sexual performance
- Understand how past relationships or trauma may influence current patterns
- Develop communication skills that support healthier future relationships
- Build confidence, self-compassion, and a sense of agency
- Align sexual identity, personal values, and emotional needs
- Create a more fulfilling, empowered intimate life
We focus on practical, meaningful changes that help you move toward the connection, confidence, and clarity you deserve.
What is Discussed During
Sex Therapy?
Our therapist will guide conversations based on your goals, at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.
Topics may include:
- Your personal history with intimacy and relationships
- Beliefs, expectations, and cultural influences around sex
- Emotional barriers such as shame, pressure, fear, or guilt
- The impact of stress, anxiety, or perfectionism on intimacy
- Communication patterns and boundary-setting
- Self-esteem, body image, and self-compassion
- Understanding desire, arousal, and sexual response
- Healing from past relational or sexual trauma (at your pace)
- Tools for cultivating emotional and physical intimacy in the future
You will never be pressured to share more than you are comfortable with. Therapy is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your needs.
Who Do You Work With?
We provide sex therapy and intimacy therapy for individual adults, including:
- High-achieving professionals navigating stress, burnout, or disconnection
- Individuals exploring or questioning aspects of their sexual identity
- BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ adults seeking culturally affirming support
- Single adults wanting healthier patterns before entering relationships
- People healing from past relationships or trauma
- Anyone wanting a more confident, empowered relationship with intimacy
Our work is always inclusive, affirming, and rooted in respect for your lived experience.
How Do I Start?
Beginning therapy should feel simple and supportive. Here’s how to get started:
1. Schedule Your Consultation
Request an appointment with Carolina Romero, LPC, our Sex Therapist specialist. We offer in-person therapy in Houston and telehealth sessions across Texas.
2. Meet Your Therapist
During your first session, you’ll share what brings you to therapy and discuss your goals. Carolina will walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
3. Begin Your Personalized Plan
Together, you’ll explore patterns, learn new tools, and work toward healthier intimacy, confidence, and connection, at a pace that honors your story.
Meet Our Sex & Intimacy Therapist:
Carolina Romero, LPC, NCC
Carolina is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor dedicated to helping adults build healthier, more empowered relationships with sexuality, intimacy, and self-worth. With extensive experience supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals, she creates a warm, affirming environment where clients feel seen, respected, and understood.
Carolina uses evidence-based modalities to help clients explore emotional barriers, unpack cultural and relational expectations, and develop a more grounded connection with their body and boundaries. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply validating, especially for clients navigating questions of identity, shame, or the pressures of high-achieving lifestyles.
Whether you are healing from past experiences or seeking clarity and confidence for future relationships, Carolina will walk alongside you with care and expertise.
Carolina received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston-Victoria and has received training related to human sexuality through the Institute for Sex Positive Therapy.
Sex Therapy & Intimacy Therapy FAQs
What happens in a sex therapy session?
Sessions focus on talking, not physical or hands-on interventions. Your therapist will guide conversations about emotions, beliefs, patterns, and experiences that influence your sexual well-being. You set the pace, and nothing is discussed without your consent.
Do I need to be in a relationship to attend sex therapy?
No. Destination Therapy offers sex therapy exclusively for individuals, including single adults. Many clients come to therapy to understand personal patterns, heal past experiences, or prepare for healthier relationships in the future.
Is sex therapy appropriate for people who feel shame or anxiety around intimacy?
Absolutely. Shame, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common reasons people seek sex therapy. Our therapists, including Carolina Romero, LPC, NCC provide a nonjudgmental and culturally affirming space where you can explore these experiences safely.
What training does a sex therapist have?
A sex therapist is a licensed mental health clinician with specialized training and or certifications in sexual health, intimacy, and relationship dynamics. At Destination Therapy, your therapy is provided by licensed, highly trained clinicians, ensuring ethical and evidence-based care.
How do I know if sex therapy is right for me?
If intimacy feels stressful, confusing, disconnected, or shame-filled, or if you want to build confidence and clarity in your sexual identity or desires, sex therapy may be a supportive next step. Many clients find therapy helpful even if they’re not experiencing a crisis.
Do you offer sex therapy online?
Yes. We offer telehealth sex therapy across the state of Texas, as well as in-person sessions in our Houston office. This makes it easier for anyone to prioritize their well-being.
What issues can sex therapy help with?
Common concerns include low desire, a difference in desire causing a strain in your romantic relationship, performance anxiety, shame, communication challenges, intimacy fears, body image concerns, mismatched desire, challenges with identity, and emotional barriers related to trauma, stress, or perfectionism.
How long does sex therapy usually take?
The timeline varies based on your goals. Some clients attend for a few months to address specific concerns; others choose longer-term support to explore deeper patterns. Carolina will collaborate with you to create a personalized plan to tailor your needs and goals.
Is sex therapy confidential?
Yes. Sessions follow strict professional guidelines for privacy and confidentiality. What you share will remain between you and your therapist unless safety concerns require otherwise.
How do I get started?
You can begin by scheduling a consultation with Carolina Romero, and take the first step toward healthier, more fulfilling intimacy.