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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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    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
    Christin Bender
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Christin Bender

    Christin Bender

    Sexologist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Gender identity • Childlessness • Coaching
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Parenthood • Relationships • Sexuality • Gender identity • Childlessness • Coaching
    €90 / session90
    Nordstrand
    Online and Text
    Marc Bou Sleiman
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Marc Bou Sleiman

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexuality • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Clinical psychology
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Kink & BDSM • Clinical psychology
    €50 / session50
    Rome
    Online only
    Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)

    Pepa Pasatu (MSc.)

    Sexologist & Couples Counsellor
    Sexual dysfunctions • Relationships • Sexual abuse • Fertility issues • Disorders of sexual preference • Expat life • Body therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Sexual dysfunctions • Relationships • Sexual abuse • Fertility issues • Disorders of sexual preference • Expat life • Body therapy
    €110 / session110
    Berlin
    Online only
    Gamze Tac
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Gamze Tac

    Gamze Tac

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Avoidant personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Avoidant personality disorder • Attachment • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions
    €45 / session45
    Rome
    Online only
    Michele Lamonaca
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Michele Lamonaca

    Michele Lamonaca

    Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Couples Psychotherapist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Narcissistic personality disorder • Paedophilia • PTSD • Sexual abuse • Supervision • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Narcissistic personality disorder • Paedophilia • PTSD • Sexual abuse • Supervision • Couples therapy
    £80 / session80
    London
    In-person and Online
    Dr. Moritz  Senarclens de Grancy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Dr. Moritz Senarclens de Grancy

    Dr. Moritz Senarclens de Grancy

    Lacanian Psychoanalyst & Couples Counsellor
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Grief & loss • Couples therapy • Dream analysis
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Burnout • Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Grief & loss • Couples therapy • Dream analysis
    Berlin
    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 • Work & career • Life transitions • Men's work
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Attachment • Relationships • Burnout • Work & career • Life transitions • Men's work
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Lara Tralli
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Lara Tralli

    Lara Tralli

    Psychologist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Relationships • Kink & BDSM • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy • Sex therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Relationships • Kink & BDSM • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Couples therapy • Sex therapy
    €70 / session70
    Mannheim
    In-person, Online and Text
    Marie-Therese Strachwitz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marie-Therese Strachwitz

    Marie-Therese Strachwitz

    Psychologist & Sexologist
    Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Anxiety • PPD: Postpartum depression • LGBTQ+ • Narcissistic abuse • Kink & BDSM
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Disorders of sexual preference • Anxiety • PPD: Postpartum depression • LGBTQ+ • Narcissistic abuse • Kink & BDSM
    €70 / session70
    Athens
    In-person and Online
    Simon Müller
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Simon Müller

    Simon Müller

    Clinical Psychologist
    Social media addiction • Depression • Social anxiety • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Social media addiction • Depression • Social anxiety • Sexuality • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Mariana Galuppo
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Mariana Galuppo

    Mariana Galuppo

    Psychologist & Sex Therapist
    Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • Kink & BDSM • Polyamory • LGBTQ+ • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Relationships • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • Kink & BDSM • Polyamory • LGBTQ+ • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €85 / session85
    Porto Seguro
    Online only
    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 • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Grief & loss • Trauma • Co-Dependency • Disorders of sexual preference • ADHD • Anxiety
    €65 / session65
    Valencia
    Online only
    Azadeh  Nematy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Azadeh Nematy

    Azadeh Nematy

    Clinical Psychologist
    Sexual abuse • Sexuality • ADHD • Parenthood • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • CFT: Compassion-focused therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Sexual abuse • Sexuality • ADHD • Parenthood • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • CFT: Compassion-focused therapy
    €100 / session100
    Dublin
    In-person and Online
    Justus Möllenberg
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Justus Möllenberg

    Justus Möllenberg

    Sexologist
    Sexuality • Kink & BDSM • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • Paedophilia • Addictions • Counselling
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Sexuality • Kink & BDSM • Relationships • Disorders of sexual preference • Paedophilia • Addictions • Counselling
    €120 / session120
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Ekin Gumus
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Ekin Gumus

    Ekin Gumus

    Clinical Psychologist & Sexologist
    Sexuality • Gender identity • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Individuation • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Sexuality • Gender identity • Sexual dysfunctions • Disorders of sexual preference • LGBTQ+ • Individuation • Expat life
    €60 / session60
    Rome
    Online only
    Julia Cramer
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Julia Cramer

    Julia Cramer

    Neuropsychologist & Psychotherapist in training
    Expat life • Personal development • Disorders of sexual preference • Work & career • Depression • Relationships • ADHD
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Expat life • Personal development • Disorders of sexual preference • Work & career • Depression • Relationships • ADHD
    €50 / session50
    Munich
    Online only
    Romain Pomier
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Romain Pomier

    Romain Pomier

    Gestalt Therapist
    Work & career • LGBTQ+ • Personal development • Anxiety • Stress • Trauma • Disorders of sexual preference
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Work & career • LGBTQ+ • Personal development • Anxiety • Stress • Trauma • Disorders of sexual preference
    €60 / session60
    Barcelona
    In-person and Online
    Patricija Soršak
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Patricija Soršak

    Patricija Soršak

    Counsellor
    PPD: Postpartum depression • Anxiety • Childlessness • Crisis intervention • Disorders of sexual preference • Female empowerment • Fertility issues
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    PPD: Postpartum depression • Anxiety • Childlessness • Crisis intervention • Disorders of sexual preference • Female empowerment • Fertility issues
    €70 / session70
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Claudia Knöllinger
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Claudia Knöllinger

    Claudia Knöllinger

    Psychologist & Systemic Therapist
    Acute stress disorder • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Divorce & break up • Kink & BDSM • Coaching • Leadership coaching
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Acute stress disorder • Disorders of sexual preference • Gender identity • Divorce & break up • Kink & BDSM • Coaching • Leadership coaching
    €80 / session80
    Polch
    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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