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Sexuality Exploration Therapy That Lets You Be Curious

Sexuality Exploration Therapy That Lets You Be Curious

Sexuality Exploration Therapy That Lets You Be Curious

Desire, shame, confusion, euphoria: sexuality can hold it all. Our NYC therapists offer affirming, identity-conscious care to help you explore safely and without judgment.

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Loving LGBTQ couple sharing an intimate moment, symbolizing trust, connection, and self-discovery through sexuality exploration therapy in NYC.
Loving LGBTQ couple sharing an intimate moment, symbolizing trust, connection, and self-discovery through sexuality exploration therapy in NYC.
Loving LGBTQ couple sharing an intimate moment, symbolizing trust, connection, and self-discovery through sexuality exploration therapy in NYC.

What is Sexuality Exploration Therapy?

What is Sexuality Exploration Therapy?

Sexuality exploration therapy is a space to unpack and understand your relationship with sex, desire, and identity, without pressure to label or “fix” anything. It’s especially helpful for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating shame, trauma, curiosity, kink, fluidity, or disconnection.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your body, struggling with intimacy, redefining your sexuality, or just wanting to talk about sex more openly, this therapy creates space to explore without judgment. It’s not about performance. It’s about permission.

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Close-up of hands embracing torso in shadow, symbolizing intimacy, identity, and healing in lesbian therapy and gay-affirming care
Close-up of hands embracing torso in shadow, symbolizing intimacy, identity, and healing in lesbian therapy and gay-affirming care
Close-up of hands embracing torso in shadow, symbolizing intimacy, identity, and healing in lesbian therapy and gay-affirming care
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Golden light filtering through blinds, symbolizing reflection, healing, and support in lesbian therapy and gay-affirming care
Golden light filtering through blinds, symbolizing reflection, healing, and support in lesbian therapy and gay-affirming care

Sexuality Exploration Therapy at Expansive Therapy NYC

Sexuality Exploration Therapy at Expansive Therapy NYC

Sexuality Exploration Therapy at Expansive Therapy NYC

Sexuality exploration therapy is a space to unpack and understand your relationship with sex, desire, and identity, without pressure to label or “fix” anything. It’s especially helpful for LGBTQIA+ clients navigating shame, trauma, curiosity, kink, fluidity, or disconnection.

Whether you’re feeling stuck in your body, struggling with intimacy, redefining your sexuality, or just wanting to talk about sex more openly, this therapy creates space to explore without judgment. It’s not about performance. It’s about permission.

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What to Expect from Sexuality Exploration Therapy

What to Expect from Sexuality Exploration Therapy

Sessions are built around your pace and your needs. It is a space to reflect, ask, feel, and grow.

You might:

  • Explore your relationship with desire or shame

  • Navigate sexual trauma, identity shifts, or disconnection

  • Talk about kink, fantasy, and boundaries in a safe space

  • Build communication skills around intimacy

  • Reconnect with pleasure and self-trust

Therapy meets you where you are. You don’t need to know the destination—you just need somewhere safe to start.

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Close-up of hands typing on laptop, representing online support, reflection, and gender exploration therapy with affirming care
Close-up of hands typing on laptop, representing online support, reflection, and gender exploration therapy with affirming care
Close-up of hands typing on laptop, representing online support, reflection, and gender exploration therapy with affirming care

Understanding and Owning Your Sexuality

Your sexuality is a journey, not a destination. In this insightful conversation, Expansive Therapy co-founder Nick Fager and NYC therapist Matty Rickard explore the difference between sexual orientation and sexual identity, naming common identities and sharing thoughtful guidance for navigating your own exploration.

If you’ve ever felt uncertain about where you fit or simply want language to better express yourself, this video offers a supportive, nonjudgmental place to begin, reflecting the affirming approach our therapists bring to every session.

Your sexuality is a journey, not a destination. In this insightful conversation, Expansive Therapy co-founder Nick Fager and NYC therapist Matty Rickard explore the difference between sexual orientation and sexual identity, naming common identities and sharing thoughtful guidance for navigating your own exploration.

If you’ve ever felt uncertain about where you fit or simply want language to better express yourself, this video offers a supportive, nonjudgmental place to begin, reflecting the affirming approach our therapists bring to every session.

Meet Our Specialists Offering Sexuality Exploration Therapy in NYC

These therapists are deeply familiar with the courage it takes to talk openly about sex, desire, kink, shame, and identity.

Each brings a sex-positive, affirming approach rooted in curiosity. Whether you’re reconnecting with pleasure or unpacking past experiences, this team holds space for all the complexity your sexuality holds.

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Lizzy Barna

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Lizzy Barna

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Abbie Ruth

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Abbie Ruth

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Gabrielle Guadalupe

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Gabrielle Guadalupe

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LMHC

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Online & In-Person

Lizzy Barna

She/Her

MHC-LP

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Online & In-Person

Lizzy Barna

She/Her

MHC-LP

Search Filters

View Profile

Search Filters

View Profile

Online, In-Person

View Profile

Lizzy Barna

She/Her

MHC-LP

Abbie Ruth

She/Her

LCSW

Gabrielle Guadalupe

They/She

LMHC

See Our Therapists in NYC

Please note: Availability is always shifting, so we recommend visiting our full NYC therapist directory.

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Close-up of two people shaking hands, symbolizing trust, support, and affirmation in gender exploration therapy sessions

Why Clients Choose Expansive Therapy in NYC for Sexuality Exploration

What sets Expansive apart is our openness and expertise. We know how rare it is to find a therapist who can talk about sex with comfort, knowledge, and care—especially for LGBTQIA+ clients, those exploring kink, or anyone carrying sexual shame.

Our therapists meet these conversations with presence, not awkwardness. With empathy, not assumption. Clients often say they’ve never felt this safe or seen when talking about sex and identity before.

"Best therapist i have ever worked with. Going back after delivering my first child. (The staff at Expansive Therapy are also very helpful and kind)."
Kiana Seifouri ★★★★★

Explore How Insurance Works With Us

Explore How Insurance Works With Us

Explore How Insurance Works With Us

We work with most PPO and POS insurance plans that include out-of-network benefits.

Our admin team handles verification and paperwork so you can focus on the work that matters.

Rates range from $75–$250, depending on your therapist, well below average for NYC.

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Open notebook with pen in warm light, symbolizing reflection, journaling, and worksheets for gender exploration therapy support
Open notebook with pen in warm light, symbolizing reflection, journaling, and worksheets for gender exploration therapy support

Finding Us Is Easier Than Defining Your Sexuality in a Tinder Bio

Finding Us Is Easier Than Defining Your Sexuality in a Tinder Bio

Finding Us Is Easier Than Defining Your Sexuality in a Tinder Bio

Our office is located at 352 7th Ave, Suite 1201 in Midtown Manhattan.

It's an easy trip from neighborhoods like Stuy Town, Union Square, Two Bridges, and Battery Park.

The space is warm, private, and designed to support meaningful conversations around sexuality and self-expression.

We also offer virtual sessions for clients across New York State.

Office Hours (Admin Support):

Monday–Friday, 9 am–6 pm

Therapist Availability:

Monday–Sunday, 8 am–10 pm

Phone:
(917) 426-1521
Email: info@expansivetherapy.com

We Offer Services in Los Angeles, Too

We Offer Services in Los Angeles, Too

We Offer Services in Los Angeles, Too

Live in Los Angeles? We provide online sexuality exploration therapy to clients across the state. Work with affirming therapists who understand the layers of sex, identity, and queerness, wherever you are.Not at all. This space is made for people who are questioning, shifting, or simply curious. You don’t need to label yourself before you start.

Exploring Something Else? These Are Other Services We Offer

Exploring Something Else? These Are Other Services We Offer

Exploring Something Else? These Are Other Services We Offer

Our work with sexuality often overlaps with identity, trauma, relationships, and more. We offer specialized therapy across a range of intersecting areas:

Our work with sexuality often overlaps with identity, trauma, relationships, and more. We offer specialized therapy across a range of intersecting areas:

Our work with sexuality often overlaps with identity, trauma, relationships, and more. We offer specialized therapy across a range of intersecting areas:

Frequently Asked Questions About Sexuality Exploration Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions About Sexuality Exploration Therapy

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Do I have to know my sexual orientation to start therapy?

Is this the same as sex therapy?

Can I talk about kink, fantasy, or polyamory?

Can I explore sexuality after trauma?

Do you offer LGBTQ-specific sexuality support?

Do I have to know my sexual orientation to start therapy?

Is this the same as sex therapy?

Can I talk about kink, fantasy, or polyamory?

Can I explore sexuality after trauma?

Do you offer LGBTQ-specific sexuality support?

Do I have to know my sexual orientation to start therapy?

Is this the same as sex therapy?

Can I talk about kink, fantasy, or polyamory?

Can I explore sexuality after trauma?

Do you offer LGBTQ-specific sexuality support?

Do I have to know my sexual orientation to start therapy?

Is this the same as sex therapy?

Can I talk about kink, fantasy, or polyamory?

Can I explore sexuality after trauma?

Do you offer LGBTQ-specific sexuality support?

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352 7th Ave, Suite 1201

New York NY 10001

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606 N Larchmont Blvd, 4 B, Los Angeles, CA 90004

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