Individual Therapy for Intimacy and Sexual Identity Exploration, in Tacoma, Washington

Isn’t sex supposed to be fun? You used to have good sex, but it’s gotten pretty ‘blah’ over the years and it feels more like a chore than a thrill or an intimate connection to your lover.

You're not sure what's wrong, but you don't enjoy it and you want to. You're tired of pretending to have ‘the big O’ just so it can be done. You’ve gotten pretty good at acting, but enough’s enough.

You're feeling frustrated, pent up, and irritable and you want to enjoy sex and feel connected to yourself and your partner(s) or spouse. You're pretty sure you're the problem, but you're not sure how to fix it.

Your sex life is DOA and your not sure you can revive it.

You know you need help. You’ve tried to spice things up and it helps a little, but you still feel like a ragdoll, a fraud, or down-right ridiculous. Does anyone really use whipped cream or is that just in the movies? And how come they make sex on the table look so easy on TV? You’re not necessarily looking for quick tips or adventures in sex, you just want to enjoy the sex you’re having without having to jump through hoops or become a contortionist.

Your sexual issues are not mechanical, they’re emotional. You want to feel connected!

You want to feel turned on! You want to feel seen. You want to feel enjoyed. Hi, I’m Katie Lorz, an empowerment, relationship and trauma therapist for women in Tacoma, WA. There are a lot of reasons that women don’t have fulfilling sexual relationships. (Stress, social expectations, and hormones are just a few.) I love helping women explore their sexual identity, discover how increase intimacy, and how to have the sexual and intimate relationships that fulfill you.

In sex therapy we discover not only what frustrates you, but also what turns you on. We look at your relationships as well as your beliefs about sex and intimacy to see how they impact your sex life. Our discussions are confidential so you can ask any questions you may have about sex and intimacy, and I’ll keep them private. As an inclusive, sex-positive therapist no topic is out of bounds and I am comfortable talking candidly about any sexual topic. Whether you are monogamous, polyamorous, kinky, or aren’t sure, we can explore your sexual identity together, discover how your beliefs impact your sexual identity, and work together to help you find sexual and intimate fulfillment in your relationships.

You want to talk to a sex therapist in Tacoma, WA

Hi! I’m Katie and as a sex therapist in Tacoma, WA and I help women overcome low self confidence, low libido, disconnection and frustration in their relationships and in their sex life. In therapy we work to reconnect to you to your intuition and your desires so that you can have fulfilling intimate relationships and amazing “O”’s.

I use self-exploration, body-focused therapies, sex education, and communication techniques to empower you to take back your sexual pleasure and make the most of your intimate relationships.

You can start to see your life experiences and relationships with kindness, acceptance, and love. Together we unpack your heartaches, the voices in your head, your worries and fears, and feelings of not being enough. We begin with letting out all that has been held inside for too long, and learning to notice your mind-body connection that shows up as anxiety, numbness, sexual frustration, or checking out.

During the course of therapy you may notice that you feel less overwhelmed or anxious. You may find that you are sleeping better, being kinder to yourself, and not getting caught up in other people’s drama. You may even start to feel like you have more energy, and become more choosy about who you spend time with. Your time with yourself becomes sacred and refreshing.

Connect with me for a free counseling consultation

If you have tried skill-building and talk therapy but feel like you’re still chasing a solution and feeling unsettled, it’s time to try something new. Taking the next step can feel like a lot, so you let me know how you would like to connect. Our first chat will be about 15-minutes, and I’ll let you know if and how I can help. If I’m not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to someone who is.

Fill out my contact form or call (435) 776-5959 to schedule a free 15- minute video consultation for therapy in Tacoma, or online in WA, and leave me a confidential voicemail with your preferred time to talk. My specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, toxic relationships, sex and intimacy issues, and dissociation. I look forward to getting to know you.