Insight Psychological – Sexual Issues & Sexuality
Addressing Modern Sexual Issues in Therapy
Simply put, sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction.
Sex therapy is usually provided by psychologists, social workers, physicians or licensed therapists who have specialized training in issues related to sexuality and relationships. Certified Sex Therapists have graduate degrees and have demonstrated their competence in sex therapy by becoming credentialed by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Sexual Therapy is one of our primary areas of specialty at Insight, and as such, we have ASSECT certified therapists and sexologists in major cities across Alberta including Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary.
Fetishes & Philias
Taboo Behaviours
Fetishes and philias are unconventional sexual attractions and can include certain body parts, unusual physical contact, role playing, or objects. Although the majority of fetishes and philias are not illegal, immoral, or problematic, and are within the normal spectrum of sexual behaviour, some behaviors are viewed as taboo by partners, society, or oneself. As a result of this, you may feel…
LGBTQQIP2SAA
Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans & Queer Counselling
Those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer too often experience lack of acceptance, unfair scrutiny, and discrimination in their daily lives. Knowing your sexual orientation and being proud of your sexual orientation are two different things. Sometimes people have trouble accepting their sexuality, and sometimes even people who accept…
Transformations®
Gender Transition Program
Transformations,Insight’s Gender Transition Program, offers initial assessment and consultation, medical referrals, and ongoing support to individuals who may be experiencing gender identity issues – including any degree of transgender expression, and/or considering SRS (sex reassignment surgery). The program also includes counselling and therapy…
Alt Sex Behaviours
Poly, BDSM, Kink
While alternative forms of sexual expression have existed throughout history, today’s information technology has allowed an increased awareness of these non-traditional sexual practices. This awareness has been accompanied by a gradual increase in societal acceptance, and a proliferation in the expression of once taboo practices, including BDSM, Power Exchange, polyamorous and swinging/open relationships, and kink….
Sexual Offending Behaviour
Assessments & Counselling
When an individual crosses the legal line or has a strong desire to cross the line of engaging in illegal sexual behaviour, counselling and support becomes crucial to help not only those potentially being impacted by the behaviour but to help decrease the risk for offending or re-offending. Insight has psychologists and AASECT certified sex therapists who are specially trained for working in this area and with these issues…
Sex Addictions/OCBS
Hypersexuality & it’s Treatment
Sex is an important part of a balanced lifestyle. But for some people, sex (or an aspect of it) becomes an obsession or compulsion that may negatively affect the social, physical, and behavioural aspects of their lives. Sex addiction or compulsive sexual behaviour are some of the more commonly used terms but there are others that may more adequately describe the behaviour such as Hypersexuality or Out of Control Sexual Behaviour (OCSB)…
