Taiya Korchinski
Sex Therapy? How to navigate sexual functioning ...

Sexual functioning concerns are a common and impactful part of the human expereice. Sex therapy can be used to address these concerns. Find out more about what sex therapy is and how can help.

Sex therapy is part of the holistic mental health practice we are proud to offer.

Sex Therapy? How to navigate sexual functioning concerns

DIGITAL THERAPY

What is it –  Digital or online therapy is the same as traditional therapy without the formality of an office.  Typically you and your therapist will arrange a date and time for your session and decide if it will be conducted via facetime, skype, or phone. Your therapist will give you a call just before you were scheduled to start and the session proceeds in the same manner that a traditional therapy session would. 

 Who’s it for -  Digital therapy sessions are great if you live in a rural area, travel a lot for work, your schedule is super packed, or you just aren’t interested in traveling to your therapists office. 

 Things to consider:

  • You're therapists flexibility with regards to appointment times may increase significantly with digital sessions so be sure to ask. Need a sessions on a Saturday or in the evening? This might be the way to go! 

  • Many studies have found that digital therapy is just as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy.

  •   You get to attend your sessions from the comfort of your home.

Contact us at Admin@TLKpsyservices.com today to set up a free 30 minute digital session and see how assessable therapy can be.

The Art of Setting Boundaries

What is a boundary – Simply put, they are a line drawn in the sand. They define how we want to be treated by those around us. Boundaries are not about being controlling; they are a tool we can use to establish how we want to be treated and are essential to healthy relationships.

Why are boundaries important – when we don't have them typically, this leads to a breakdown in communication with ourselves and those we interact with. When we do have them in place, our relationships can flourish. 

How to do it: There are many ways to set boundaries, and everyone should do it differently, because we all have different relationship dynamics, and we most certainly have different expectations. However, there are a few guidelines that can certainly benefit us all. 

1. Investigate: What are your values? Different for everyone, so it's important to take pause every now and again and check in on what matters to you.

2. Identify your boundaries + ask yourself some questions: What is it you need? What do you want? How do you want to be treated? Are these hard limits? Soft? Do they apply to everyone or a specific person/relationship category?

3. Communicate clearly: It is impossible for anyone to truly respect your boundaries unless you are able to communicate them clearly. Make it clear to those in your life that this is something you are doing for yourself. Be kind, clear, open, and, most importantly - direct.

4. Check-in with yourself: Setting boundaries can be uncomfortable when we first start out. So be kind to yourself, check-in, and if need be re-evaluate. It is entirely normal for our values to change, our relationship dynamics to evolve, and in turn, our boundaries may need to adjust accordingly.

It's important to remember that boundaries are incredibly useful in all relationships, whether that be professional, romantic partners, friendships, familial relationships.