Group Therapy

Owning Our Desires:
Intimacy Skills for High Desire Individuals

Desire discrepancy is the most common issue that shows up in sex therapy which can lead to significant distress for all partners. This group is for high desire partners who may struggle with feelings of shame around their sexual desires, or fear rejection in their relationship. Together, we will develop tools and strategies for connecting more deeply with ourselves, our sexuality, and our partners.

Outline:

Week 1 : What is “High Desire”

Week 2: High Desire and Shame

Week 3: Desire Differences: Us Versus “The Problem”

Week 4: Acknowledging Patterns

Week 5: The Four Horsemen of Disconnection

Week 6: Breaking Cycles

Week 7: Our Selves, Our Pleasure

Week 8: Applying the Tools 

Details:

  • Where: Telehealth (Zoom)

  • Date & Time: Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm. Starting October 21st. (Skipping Nov. 25th).

  • Other: Open to Oregon residents ages 18+; Most insurances accepted.

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Group Therapists

Dr. Molly Young (they/them) is a licensed psychologist in Oregon and Washington who takes a sex-positive approach to mental and sexual healthcare that is both trauma- and resiliency-informed. Molly has completed over 200 hours of comprehensive advanced training in sex therapy through the Institute for Sexuality Education & Enlightenment. They specialize in sexual concerns, kink/BDSM, nonmonogamy, and relationship concerns.

Dr. Molly Young, PsyD

Noah Lavetter-Keidan, CSWA

Noah Lavetter-Keidan (they/them) is a Clinical Social Work Associate in Oregon. Noah is a certified sexuality educator through AASECT, and has led workshops on topics such as desire differences in relationships, kink, and asexuality. They believe that sexual health and mental health are deeply connected, and approach both with care, respect, and curiosity. They specialize in anxiety, gender identity, relationship concerns, trauma and stress.

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Group therapy can help with…

  • Learn Coping Strategies

  • Build Self-Awareness

  • Increase Confidence

  • Develop Healthy Boundaries

  • Grow in a Safe Space

  • Feel Less Alone

  • Gain New Perspectives

  • Improve Communication

  • Receive Support

  • Practice Social Skills