Chicago Sex Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction 

Regain confidence in the bedroom.

sex therapy for erectile dysfunction

Are you struggling with keeping your erections during sex? Are you feeling stressed out every time you want to be intimate? Or are you a partner to someone who's struggling with their erections, and you want to find out how to help?

Our specialized sex therapists are trained to help men of all ages who are struggling with erectile dysfunction. We completely understand how embarrassing and stressful sexual concerns can be, and we're here to help you get your sex life back on track so you can experience more pleasure and fulfillment in the bedroom.

Our sex therapy practice specializes in a variety of sexual concerns, including erectile dysfunction, rapid ejaculation, low sexual desire, and general relationship and sex therapy-related issues. Whether you're looking to improve erection health or increase the quality of your sex life, our trained sex therapists are available to help.

Erectile dysfunction counseling can help with:

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Embarrassment

Sexual communication

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Sexual trauma

Sexual arousal

Sex after cancer

Sexual performance anxiety

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Out of control sexual behavior

Couples sex therapy

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Shame

Erection difficulty

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The benefits of psychological therapy for erectile dysfunction

Before

I can't seem to sustain erections during sex and it's starting to make me avoid sex altogether. This is incredibly stressful and I don't know what to do to fix it.

After

I no longer have issues with erections during sex, and I feel at ease and confident again.

Before

My partner lost his erection once during sex, and it hasn't been the same since. He's anxious, avoidant, and doesn't want to be sexual with me anymore because I believe he's afraid it will happen again.

After

My partner and I were able to effectively communicate about our sex issues, and now he doesn't avoid intimacy anymore. We feel very connected, and if he does feel like he's going to have any ed problems, we know exactly how to manage it together.

Before

I'm young and healthy, but I've been having issues with keeping erections with sexual partners for a long time. I'm really embarrassed, and I don't know how to bring this up to partners, so I just avoid it.

After

I now have control over my erections. After learning specific exercises for my ed problems and communication strategies to talk with my partners about my issues, I feel more confident and excited to be sexual again.

How it works:

After completing your 30-minute consultation call with one of our therapists, we'll schedule your sessions with you if we believe we're a good fit to work together. In your first couple of sessions, your therapist will conduct a thorough relationship, sexual, and medical history with you, as this is critical information for us to have to determine the next steps for treatment.

Because erectile dysfunction can be caused by a variety of medical issues, we will ask you a series of questions related to your physical health. While we cannot diagnose medical issues or provide treatment, we always refer our clients to one of our trusted urology partners so you can be formally assessed by the right medical professional. The urologists we work with go beyond testing you for your testosterone levels, which is only one small factor that can cause ED.

Common medical, lifestyle, and relationship issues that can cause erectile dysfunction are sleep apnea, cardiovascular health issues, digestive and kidney diseases, diabetes, smoking, excessive drinking, and relationship issues.

Meet our Chicago erectile dysfunction therapists

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    1. Michelle Herzog, LMFT, CST

    • Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

    • Years in Practice: 12

    • Specialty Areas: Mismatched Desire, Pre-Orgasmic Women, Modern Dating, Painful Sex, Infidelity, Sexual Dysfunction, Transition to Parenthood, Dating Anxiety

    Meet Michelle
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    2. Corie Carson, LMFT

    • Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor

    • Years in Practice: 7

    • Specialty Areas: Mismatched Desire, Sexual Dysfunction, Consensual Non-Monogamy, General Couples Work, Premarital Couples Therapy, Infidelity, ADHD in Relationships, Identity Exploration & LGBTQ+ Care, Divorce & Breakup Recovery

    Meet Corie
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    3. Allison Colaianni, ALMFT

    • Credentials: Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    • Years in Practice: 3

    • Specialty Areas: Mismatched Desire, Couples Communication, Sexual Shame, Sexual Dysfunction, Painful Sex, Modern Dating, Consensual Non-Monogamy, BDSM & Kink

    Meet Allison
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    4. Tony Peters, MFT

    • Credentials: Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    • Years in Practice: 2

    • Specialty Areas: Mismatched Desire, Men’s Sexual Health, LGBTQIA+ Relationships, Infidelity, Out of Control Sexual Behavior, Relationship Jealousy, Anxiety & Depression, Consensual Non-Monogamy

    Meet Tony

FAQs about sexual therapy for erectile dysfunction

  • If you're experiencing ED and it's causing distress in your sex life, then yes, we'd recommend you see a sex therapist. ED is very treatable, especially when working with a trained sex therapist who can guide you through specific behavioral exercises to help you overcome any psychological hurdles you're experiencing. If you'd like to schedule your free 30-minute consultation call, click here.

  • Sex therapy is an effective treatment option for erectile dysfunction. Most men with ED struggle with sexual performance anxiety, negative thought patterns, and sexual confidence, which can impact blood flow to the penis, resulting in erectile difficulties. By getting your anxiety under control, you'll be able to manage your erections, which will ultimately decrease any distress you've been experiencing.

    In some cases, medical treatments are necessary but are rare. These may include surgical treatment, penile injections, erectile dysfunction medications, or penile implants.

  • Watching your partner suffer from ED can be very painful. You both deserve to have a healthy and pleasurable sex life, and that starts with healthy sexual communication. We recommend encouraging your partner to do their research (or even show them this page!) and see if they're interested in talking to someone. The most effective way to treat ED is with both partners in the couple present.

    In addition to couples sex therapy, we recommend maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That includes regular exercise, quitting smoking, decreasing caffeine intake, and reducing alcohol intake.

Offering effective, compassionate support for erectile dysfunction. 

Struggling with ED can take a serious toll on your mental health. No matter what stage of life you're in, erectile dysfunction is one of many common sexual problems that can be treated. By participating in sex therapy sessions, in conjunction with working with the right medical professional, your sexual issues can be improved upon.

It's time to move on from ED, and to stop allowing anxiety, stress, and shame to impact your sexual health. If you're ready to work on your sexual relationship with yourself and your partner, reach out to our practice and we'll connect you with a sex therapist who is uniquely trained to help.

Better sex starts with communication.

Download our free Sexual Communication Handbook to access over 200 questions to get you and your partner sharing, connecting, and exploring.