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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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