My Approach
As I often say, “Honesty is the highest form of intimacy.” Whether we’re talking about sex, conflict, or the everyday demands of partnership, my goal is to help you approach these conversations with openness and courage.
I take a tailored approach with every couple I work with. Sometimes that means slowing down to build trust, and sometimes it means offering a direct, solution-focused path forward. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework designed to shift the couple’s dynamic and create real progress between meetings.
I often think of intimacy as having two languages:
- The language of emotional intimacy is where we learn to speak and listen with our partner in ways that deepen connection.
- The language of physical intimacy is where we give and receive touch in ways that strengthen that bond.
These two forms of intimacy are like yin and yang. Each feeds and relies on the other. Both are essential for the kind of closeness most couples desire.
Who I Work With
I see clients from all walks of life, from newlyweds to empty nesters and everything in between. What they all share is the bravery to seek help with their relationship and sex lives, and they are committed to doing the work between sessions.
Some of the most common challenges I help couples and individuals navigate include:
- Communication challenges and recurring conflicts
- Differences in sexual desire or initiation styles
- Loss of intimacy and connection
- Stress in marriage and parenting
- Pre-marital preparation and relationship building
- Anxiety and the way it impacts closeness
Restore Your Intimate Connection
Couples often tell me they feel relieved simply to voice the “elephant in the room.” As therapy progresses, they grow more comfortable expressing their needs, hearing their partner’s truths, and making space for intimacy, both emotional and physical. Many also find accountability through our work together, which helps them keep commitments like date nights, touch dates, and meaningful conversations.
If you are ready to strengthen your relationship, whether through improving communication, resolving conflict, or deepening intimacy, I’d be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
Training & Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Certified Sex Therapist, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (CST)
- Founding Member, International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST)
Hanna Yerushalmi, LCPC, CST
