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    Find a therapist that can help with Disorders of sexual preference

    Find a therapist with expertise in paraphilias, who can provide therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing to help you understand the underlying explanations for atypical sexual interests, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and reduce any distress or impairment you may be experiencing.

     
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    Michele Lamonaca
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Michele Lamonaca

    Michele Lamonaca

    Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Couples Psychotherapist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Narcissistic personality disorder • Paedophilia • PTSD • Couples therapy • Sexual abuse • Supervision for therapists
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Narcissistic personality disorder • Paedophilia • PTSD • Couples therapy • Sexual abuse • Supervision for therapists
    £80 / session80
    London
    In-person and Online
    Michael Yohannes
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Michael Yohannes

    Michael Yohannes

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychologist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Attachment • Relationships • Burnout • Career • Midlife Transitions • Men's Work
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Attachment • Relationships • Burnout • Career • Midlife Transitions • Men's Work
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Lara Tralli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Lara Tralli

    Lara Tralli

    Psychologist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Relationships • Fetishism • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Relationships • Fetishism • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy
    €70 / session70
    Mannheim
    In-person, Online and Text
    Marc Bou Sleiman
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexuality • Couples therapy • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Couples therapy • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable
    €50 / session50
    Rome
    Online only
    Jonna Paukkunen
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Jonna Paukkunen

    Jonna Paukkunen

    Sex Therapist & Psychologist
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic Illness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Relationships • Anxiety • Chronic Illness
    €85 / session85
    Rotterdam
    Online only
    Dr. Moritz  Senarclens de Grancy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Dr. Moritz Senarclens de Grancy

    Dr. Moritz Senarclens de Grancy

    Lacanian Psychoanalyst & Couples Counsellor
    Anxiety • Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • Dream analysis • Disorders of sexual preference • Grief & Loss
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Couples therapy • Depression • Dream analysis • Disorders of sexual preference • Grief & Loss
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Romain Pomier
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Romain Pomier

    Romain Pomier

    Gestalt Therapist
    Career • LGBTQ+ • Personal development • Separation anxiety disorder • Stress • Trauma • Disorders of sexual preference
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Career • LGBTQ+ • Personal development • Separation anxiety disorder • Stress • Trauma • Disorders of sexual preference
    €60 / session60
    Barcelona
    In-person and Online
    Gamze Tac
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Gamze Tac

    Gamze Tac

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    €35 / session35
    Rome
    Online only
    Mariana Galuppo
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Mariana Galuppo

    Mariana Galuppo

    Psychologist & Sex Therapist
    Relationships • Couples therapy • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • LGBTQ+
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Relationships • Couples therapy • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Polyamory and Consensual non-monogamy • LGBTQ+
    €85 / session85
    Porto Seguro
    Online only
    Justus Möllenberg
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Justus Möllenberg

    Justus Möllenberg

    Sexologist
    Sexuality • Couples therapy • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • Paedophilia • Addictions
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Sexuality • Couples therapy • Kink and BDSM Knowledgeable • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • Paedophilia • Addictions
    €120 / session120
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Aleksandr Kharitonov
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Aleksandr Kharitonov

    Aleksandr Kharitonov

    Gestalt Psychotherapist & Sex Counsellor
    Depression • Grief & Loss • Trauma • Co-Dependency • Disorders of sexual preference • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Grief & Loss • Trauma • Co-Dependency • Disorders of sexual preference • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety
    €65 / session65
    Valencia
    Online only
    Patricija Soršak
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Patricija Soršak

    Patricija Soršak

    Counsellor
    Postpartum depression (PPD) • Anxiety • Childlessness • Crisis intervention • Disorders of sexual preference • Female empowerment • Fertility related issues
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Postpartum depression (PPD) • Anxiety • Childlessness • Crisis intervention • Disorders of sexual preference • Female empowerment • Fertility related issues
    €70 / session70
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Julia Cramer
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Julia Cramer

    Julia Cramer

    Neuropsychologist & Psychotherapist in training
    Therapy for Expats • Personal development • Disorders of sexual preference • Career • Depression • Anxiety • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Therapy for Expats • Personal development • Disorders of sexual preference • Career • Depression • Anxiety • Relationships
    €50 / session50
    Munich
    Online only
    Azadeh  Nematy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Azadeh Nematy

    Azadeh Nematy

    Clinical Psychologist
    Sexual abuse • Sexuality • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Parenthood • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Sexual abuse • Sexuality • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Parenthood • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • Couples therapy
    €100 / session100
    Dublin
    In-person and Online

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    Getting help with Disorders of sexual preference

    Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Disorders of sexual preference. Seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.

    How to choose a therapist specialising in Disorders of sexual preference

    It's not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It's Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

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    Search for practitioners who specialise in Disorders of sexual preference and many other approaches in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals. For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, our platform features over 2,500 mental health professionals from 50+ countries. Counselling is also available in almost 100 languages, both online and in-person, making the search for an accredited psychologist who is knowledgeable about Disorders of sexual preference much less complicated.

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