Intimacy Concerns Therapists

Intimacy concerns—whether emotional or physical—are common relationship challenges that many people navigate with support. Working with a therapist can help you explore these experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space.

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Jordan Wahlstrom
Counselling Therapist
- Offers in-person (Yorkton, SK)
- Virtual sessions in SK, MB
Jordan Wahlstrom
Counselling Therapist
He/Him
Offers free consultation
$120/session
Couples, Relationship to self and others, Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Early childhood, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Intimacy concerns, Men's issues, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Self-Regulation, Couples Therapy, Family Conflict, Work-Life Balance
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Natalie Mitchell
Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Offers in-person (Calgary, AB)
- Virtual sessions in AB, BC, MB, SK
Natalie Mitchell
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers free consultation
$195/session
ADHD, Relationship to self and others, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, Children/Teens, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attention and Impulsivity, Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career Stress, Couples, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intimacy concerns, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Nervous system regulation, Parental divorce, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Break-up recovery, Grief and Loss
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Erik Reuter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Virtual sessions in AB, BC, ON, MB
Erik Reuter
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers free consultation
$120/session
Relationships, Couples, Stress, ADHD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Coming out and identity, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Performance anxiety, Separation and divorce, Sexual issues, Spirituality, Anger
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Michael Wassef
Registered Psychotherapist
- Offers in-person (Burlington, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON, BC, AB
Michael Wassef
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers free consultation
$180/session
Relationships, Couples Therapy, Attachment trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Childhood trauma, Depression, Family issues, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Parenting, Conflict resolution, Habits, Infidelity, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Regulation, Relationship anxiety, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Motivation, Life transitions, Intimacy concerns, Highly Sensitive Person, Emotional regulation, Christian counselling, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Break-up recovery, Grief and Loss
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Marie Schoppen
Registered Psychotherapist
- Virtual sessions in AB, MB, SK, NL, NT, ON, YT, NU, BC
Marie Schoppen
Registered Psychotherapist
She / Her
$200/session
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
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Nicholas Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist
- Offers in-person (Kitchener, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON, AB, BC, QC
Nicholas Balaisis
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers free consultation
$160/session
Relationships, Men's issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Masculinity, Insomnia, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, Meaning and purpose, Performance anxiety, Parenting, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transformative dream work, Sexuality, Spirituality, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk
Registered Clinical Counsellor
- Waitlist
- Offers in-person (North Vancouver, BC)
- Virtual sessions in BC
Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$200/session
ADHD, Addiction, Trauma, Aging, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger Management, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Chronic Illness, Early childhood, Family issues, Insomnia, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Workplace stress, Relationships, Stress, Attention and Impulsivity, Befriending the Nervous System, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Bullying, Burnout, Children/Teens, Chronic and acute illness, College or University Coaching, Coming out and identity, Confidence, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Coping Skills, Couples, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Decision making, Deep connections, Disability, Dreams, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Fears and phobia, Goal Setting, Health anxiety, Imposter syndrome, Infidelity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Meaning and purpose, Mental performance, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Mindfulness Practices, Motivation, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personality & Mood Disorders, Phobias, Power, Problematic video gaming, Productivity, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Relationship anxiety, Relationship to self and others, Responsibility, School challenges, Self Destructive Behaviour, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Separation and divorce, Separation anxiety, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Somatic Therapy, Specific phobias, Substance Use, Thought Restructuring, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance
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Eda Mucaj
Registered Psychotherapist
- Waitlist
- Offers in-person (Toronto, ON)
- Virtual sessions in ON
Eda Mucaj
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers free consultation
$220/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
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Intimacy in relationships involves emotional closeness, vulnerability, and physical connection. Many people experience concerns around intimacy at different points in their lives—whether from past experiences, communication patterns, stress, or changing relationship dynamics. Therapy for intimacy concerns can help you understand yourself and your partner better, build communication skills, and create space for authentic connection.

Working with a therapist on intimacy challenges often involves exploring underlying emotions, communication patterns, and relationship dynamics in a supportive environment. First Session connects you with therapists trained in relationship work and sensitive to the vulnerabilities involved. You can book a free consultation to find someone who feels like a good fit, choose between online or in-person sessions, and watch therapist intro videos to see their approach before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are intimacy concerns?

Intimacy concerns refer to challenges around emotional or physical closeness in relationships. This might include difficulty with vulnerability, communication barriers, physical disconnection, or discomfort with certain aspects of intimacy. These concerns are common and can arise from various sources—relationship dynamics, past experiences, stress, or simply evolving needs within a partnership. Therapy can help you explore what's underneath these challenges in a confidential, accepting space.

Who might benefit from therapy for intimacy concerns?

Anyone experiencing challenges with emotional or physical closeness in a relationship may benefit from therapy for intimacy concerns. This includes couples seeking to deepen their connection, individuals working through past experiences that affect intimacy, and people navigating communication barriers with partners. Therapy can support you whether you're in a long-term relationship, newly coupled, or exploring what healthy intimacy looks like for you. Couples therapy can be particularly helpful for partners working together on these issues.

What does therapy for intimacy concerns involve?

Therapy for intimacy concerns typically involves conversations about your relationship history, communication patterns, and current challenges in a confidential, non-judgmental setting. A therapist may help you explore underlying feelings, teach communication techniques, or work with you individually or as a couple. The approach depends on your specific situation and what feels right for you.

How long does therapy typically take?

The length of therapy varies widely depending on your goals, the nature of your concerns, and what feels right for you. Some people benefit from a few sessions focused on specific challenges, while others prefer ongoing support to build deeper patterns of connection. Your therapist can help you think through what timeline makes sense early on.

How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

Finding the right therapist involves looking for someone with experience in relationship or intimacy work, but also someone with whom you feel comfortable and understood. Signs you've found a good therapist include feeling heard, respected, and safe to be vulnerable. On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos, review their profiles and specialties, and many offer free 15-minute consultations.

How do I book a session?

On First Session, you can browse therapists offering support for intimacy concerns, filter by specialty and availability, and book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options. Once you find someone you'd like to work with, you can book sessions directly through the platform. Credentials are verified during onboarding.

You deserve more from therapy.

You made the courageous decision to reach your full potential. Find the right therapist to help get you there, and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.

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Intimacy Concerns Therapists

Therapists

Jordan Wahlstrom

Jordan Wahlstrom

Natalie Mitchell

Natalie Mitchell

Erik Reuter

Erik Reuter

Michael Wassef

Michael Wassef

Marie Schoppen

Marie Schoppen

Nicholas Balaisis

Nicholas Balaisis

Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj

Frequently Asked Questions

You deserve more from therapy.