Sex Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ for Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Trauma, and Intimacy Issues
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Let go of sexual shame and experience pleasure without guilt or fear
If you’re struggling with low libido, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, sexual trauma, or feeling disconnected in your relationship, you’re not alone—and nothing about you is broken.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples move through sexual trauma, release shame, and rebuild a relationship with their body, desire, and pleasure that feels safe, connected, and fully their own.
Whether you’re navigating mismatched sex drives, performance anxiety, difficulty with arousal, or exploring kink and identity in a supportive, affirming space, therapy can help you feel more confident, more present, and more at ease in your intimate life.
Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel safe, close, and empowered to experience intimacy without guilt, pressure, or fear.
Licensed Professional Counselor serving private, online sex therapy from the comfort of your home in Scottsdale, AZ + Online Across Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, & Utah
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Who Sex Therapy supports
I work with individuals and couples in Scottsdale, AZ and across Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Utah who are struggling with sex, intimacy, and connection.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, confused, or unsure how to move forward on their own. You might feel disconnected from your partner, frustrated with your sex life, or unsure what’s “normal” anymore.
Common Concerns I Help with:
Avoiding intimacy because it feels stressful or overwhelming
Healing from sexual trauma or fear during sex
Sexual shame or difficulty feeling comfortable in your body
Conflict or disconnection around sex and intimacy
What to Expect in sex Therapy
Sex therapy is a collaborative, supportive process that helps you work through concerns like low libido, erectile dysfunction, sexual trauma, painful sex, and intimacy challenges at your own pace.
Step one: Understand what is going on
We’ll start by talking about what’s been happening in your sex life or relationship in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
This might include concerns like low desire, performance anxiety, avoiding intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your partner.
Step two: Explore the deeper patterns
Together, we’ll look at the underlying reasons sex or intimacy may feel difficult.
This can include:
stress and burnout
past sexual trauma
pressure to perform
fear, anxiety, or body-based shutdown
emotional or relational cycles that impact desire
Step Three: Rebuild Safety, Confidence, and Connection
We’ll create a personalized plan to help you feel safer in your body and more connected in your relationship.
Over time, therapy can help you:
feel more relaxed and present during intimacy
rebuild desire and arousal
improve communication with your partner
experience sex with more confidence and less pressure
How Sex Therapy can help:
Sex therapy can help you work through concerns like low libido, erectile dysfunction, painful sex, sexual trauma, and feeling disconnected in your relationship.
Support for Desire, Arousal, and Confidence
Sex therapy helps with low libido, mismatched sex drives, difficulty with arousal, and rebuilding a sense of pleasure and confidence in your body.
If sex has started to feel stressful, pressured, or something you avoid, sex therapy can help you reconnect with desire in a way that feels natural and safe.
Couples Therapy for Intimacy and Connection
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) helps couples move out of the same repeated arguments about sex and into more honest, supportive communication.
This work can help you feel closer, rebuild trust, and create a more connected and satisfying intimate relationship—especially if you feel like roommates instead of partners.
Trauma-Informed Therapy for Sexual Healing
Trauma-informed sex therapy offers a gentle, paced approach for healing from sexual trauma, medical trauma, sexual shame, and anxiety.
You don’t have to push yourself or “force” anything—this work focuses on helping your body feel safe again.
Mind-Body Tools for Anxiety and Disconnection
Sex therapy also includes mind-body approaches to help regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with your body.
This can be especially helpful for performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, or feeling mentally present but physically disconnected during intimacy.
Real Experiences with Sex Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ
“Working with Holly has been life-changing. I came in carrying some heavy things, it was affecting my relationships, sense of self, and ability to feel safe in my own body. I felt safe with Holly where I could start unpacking old beliefs and begin to build a healthier, more compassionate understanding of myself. She had empathy, insight, and a trauma-informed approach that helped me begin to move from shame to self-love and acceptance. I can’t recommend Holly enough!”
“Holly is an amazing sex therapist. I am so lucky I found her! I had such a wonderful experience with her as my therapist. I cannot recommend her enough”
“Whether you’re navigating intimacy concerns or healing from trauma, Holly creates a compassionate space where you feel seen, supported, and genuinely cared for. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe, supportive space to heal.”
Meet Holly Nelson, LPC, NCC – Sex & intimacy Therapist in Scottsdale, Arizona
I’m Holly —
Sex & Intimacy Therapist in Scottsdale, AZ for Low Libido, Sexual Trauma, and Intimacy Issues
I’m Holly, a licensed professional counselor, EMDR-certified trauma therapist, specializing in sex & intimacy and relationship concerns for individuals and couples.
I help clients work through concerns like low libido, erectile dysfunction, performance anxiety, painful sex, desire differences, and sexual trauma in a way that feels safe, supportive, and grounded in real understanding of how the body and nervous system respond to stress and past experiences.
As a trauma-informed sex and intimacy therapist, my work focuses on helping you build a healthier, more connected relationship with your body, your sexuality, and your intimate relationships—without shame, pressure, or fear.
Many of the people I work with have spent years feeling broken, confused, or disconnected from their sexual selves. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin reconnecting with yourself and your partner in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Through sex therapy, I support individuals and couples in:
rebuilding intimacy and emotional connection
improving communication around sex and desire
reducing anxiety and pressure during intimacy
developing a more confident and pleasurable sexual relationship
Ready to Feel Close, Confident, and Connected Again?
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Sex therapy can help you move through low desire, performance anxiety, sexual pain, or past trauma so you can experience intimacy that feels safe, fulfilling, and truly your own.
Online sex therapy available in Scottsdale, AZ and across Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Utah.