Individual Therapy

Sex + Religion

There are many good things about religion, but accurate and empowering messages about sexuality probably aren't one of them! We're here to help you unpack the sexual messages you've learned while beginning to explore sexual health through a professional, sex-positive lens. We feel confident we can help you achieve your sexual goals while remaining respectful of your spiritual beliefs.

We Understand

There are many good things about religion, but accurate and empowering messages about sexuality aren’t one of them! If you were raised in a religious community that held conversative or negative values about sexuality, you might be struggling in your sexual relationship as an adult. You’re taught that you should “flip a switch” when you get married and magically discover how to enjoy your sexual body, but it isn’t that simple.

It’s Complicated

Did anyone teach you about your sexual anatomy? Were you free to explore different sexual identities and interests so that you could decide what kind of sexual relationship you wanted? Was self-pleasure encouraged, or were you taught that giving your body pleasure was a shameful sin that should be avoided at all costs? If you’re ready to unpack the sexual messages you’ve learned and begin to explore sexual health through a professional, sex-positive lens, we’d be honored to help.

How We Help

Our sex therapists are affirming of all religions and will never try to convince you to leave your spiritual community.

We’ve supported hundreds of clients from different religious backgrounds who are ready to learn and explore the gifts their sexual bodies have to offer. Whether you were raised Baptist, Mormon, Catholic, Jehovah’s Witness, or anything in between, we understand that you probably weren’t equipped with the knowledge and empowerment you need to feel relaxed, confident, and shame-free in your sexual body. As sex therapists, we have our own complicated histories around sex and religious upbringing!

We feel confident that we can help you achieve your sexual goals while remaining respectful of your spiritual beliefs.

You might also benefit from these services:

Before Therapy

After Therapy

shape-1

My spouse and I are struggling in our sexual relationship. I’ve been taught that sex was dirty and wrong my entire life. I know that isn’t true, but I just can’t see how to move past it.

I’ve finally created my own beliefs about sexual pleasure and no longer feel ashamed or embarrassed. I’m relieved that I can hold on to my spiritual beliefs and be a fully sexual person.

shape-2

I really want to find a partner, but dating feels overwhelming because I’m so uncomfortable sexually. I’ve never self-pleasured or had sex with another person. I don’t know where to begin.

I feel like I completed a masterclass in sexual education! I finally understand my body, my sexual values, and my personal boundaries. I’m dating with confidence and am excited about my romantic and sexual future.

shape-3

I am no longer a member of my religious community. I believe that I’ve experienced trauma because of the lack of education I received about sex as an adolescent. I feel angry and hopeless.

I’ve been able to process my trauma and develop a clear understanding of who I am as a sexual person. I know that sexual healing will take time, but I believe that I will recover and create a sexual life that I’m proud of.

Schedule Your Free Consultation

Therapists Who Can Help

Selected Resources

By Maegan Megginson • Nov 21, 2024

How Gratitude & Appreciation Can Strengthen Your Relationship

a blended family with healthy happy dynamics smiling after therapy in Washington

By Maegan Megginson • Nov 13, 2024

Blended Families: 7 Essential Tips for Building Stronger Bonds with Stepchildren and Co-Parents

a couple who is securely attached goes through relationship therapy for a better relationship

By Maegan Megginson • Oct 30, 2024

Attached or Detached? How Your Attachment Style Could Be Sabotaging Your Love Life

Couple discussing boundaries during couples and sex therapy.

By Maegan Megginson • Oct 17, 2024

Setting Healthy Boundaries In Your Relationship

A couple saying sorry after making amends from a disagreement.

By Maegan Megginson • Oct 1, 2024

The Art of Apologizing

A couple working through relationship challenges and finding common ground through couples therapy.

By Maegan Megginson • Sep 17, 2024

One’s Always in the Mood, the Other Is Not

FREE WORKBOOKS

Improve Your Relationship Without Paying a Therapist

By The Center

Need help but not ready for therapy? We’ve got you!
Our free workbooks are full of therapist-approved advice to help you create the loving relationships and positive sexual experiences you deserve.

Get Your Workbooks

Ready to talk? We're ready to listen.
Schedule your free confidential consultation.

Your free confidential consultation includes:

  • Personalized matching process to ensure you’re paired with the right therapist from the start
  • Free 30-minute consultation with your therapist prior to your first appointment
  • Ongoing support from our team to ensure you have everything you need to make therapy a success

 

Please note this form is not encrypted communication. If you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact us via telephone by calling (503) 941-0856. We will respond to your inquiry within 48 business hours.

We're ready to listen.

We will respond to your inquiry within 48 business hours.


    Resident Therapist ($90 per session)Associate Therapist ($140-$160 per session)Senior Therapist ($190-$250 per session)Any Therapist ($90-$250 per session)



    NE PortlandLake OswegoOnline