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A flower represents the clitoris.
By schotkowski • September 7, 2025
Clitoral pain? It could be clitoral adhesions. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatment options from a Massachusetts-based sex therapist.
A couple sit on the couch about to engage in couples therapy that is polyam and kink-affirming.
By schotkowski • August 22, 2025
Learn how criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling harm relationships—and what to do instead. LGBTQ+ and polyam affirming advice.
A woman in an orange outfit logs on to her laptop for a virtual sex therapy session.
By schotkowski • August 9, 2025
Curious about virtual therapy? A licensed Massachusetts sex therapist shares why online therapy is accessible, affirming, and just as effective as in-person care.
A couple cradle each other's faces and contemplating going to couples therapy.
By schotkowski • July 24, 2025
Curious about couples therapy? Learn what to expect from a Massachusetts-based sex therapy who works with monogamous and non-monogamous relationships.
Three telephones symbolize a non-monogamous relationship.
July 10, 2025
What can monogamous couples learn from polyamory? A Massachusetts-based sex therapist shares 8 lessons about communication, jealousy, boundaries, and compersion.
An orange life raft represents the benefits of seeing an out-of-network therapist.
By schotkowski • June 25, 2025
Learn how to navigate out-of-network insurance benefits for therapy in Massachusetts, including understanding superbills, reimbursement processes, and maximizing your mental health coverage.
Blue slides represent sliding scale therapy.
By schotkowski • June 11, 2025
Learn how sliding scale therapy works and where to find affordable mental health care in Massachusetts, even if you're uninsured or underinsured.
A rust colored armchair perfect for a therapist sits alone.
By schotkowski • May 16, 2025
Wondering why your therapist doesn’t take insurance? Learn the real reasons—from administrative burden to privacy concerns—and why many private practice therapists in Massachusetts are going out-of-network.
By schotkowski • May 7, 2025
If there’s anything our Google Search Console has taught us, it’s that people love talking about butt stuff.
By schotkowski • April 13, 2025
Curious about sex therapy? Learn what to expect in a session, how to find a certified therapist, and what myths to forget.
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