Madeline Lucas (she/her)

Ready to break free from sexual struggles? Whether you’ve recently noticed a change, or have struggled with your sexual self-esteem for awhile - you deserve to know the many aspects of your sexual well-being and foster a positive approach to your sexual life. Whether you’re facing challenges in your relationship, dealing with personal holdups around sex, or simply looking to enhance your experience of sex & pleasure, I’m here to offer understanding, guidance, and practical strategies.

Feeling like life's a constant juggling act, leaving you overwhelmed and unsure where to even begin? I hear you. But here's the thing - you don't have to shoulder it all on your own. Whether you have specific issues you want to work through, or are just curious to get to know yourself better, individual therapy can be for you. Together, we’ll develop insight into your patterns, learn & practice new coping techniques, and make the shifts you want in your daily life.

I recognize that codependency and people-pleasing behaviors manifest in various aspects of life, affecting relationship to self and others. My approach aims to unravel these patterns, fostering self-esteem and genuine connections. By guiding you to release self-defeating tendencies, we pave the way for healthier, more fulfilling interactions with yourself and others.

Sex therapy and regular therapy share similarities in addressing emotional issues and negative patterns of thought and behaviors, but sex therapy specifically focuses on sexuality, sexual dysfunction, and intimacy.What I love about sex therapy is that there are a ton of exercises (ie. sensate focus, sex education, mindfulness, reflections) to be practiced outside of session - with yourself or partner(s) - that yield more tangible progress and growth.

IFS is pivotal in my approach as a psychotherapist due to its profound understanding of human complexity. IFS allows us to see we are all made of various "parts" or facets that we develop throughout life - and allows us to engage with and get to know these parts in a compassionate, supportive way. This way, we can integrate ALL the beautiful parts of you (even the frustrating ones!) to live in better alignment with yourself.

My approach with clients incorporates techniques from Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Sex Therapy. Depending on what brings a couple in, my approach is tailored to meet your needs and reach your goals. Prepare to learn things like conflict management skills, uncover empathy and understanding with improved communication, and even bridge the gaps of desire and intimacy you're looking for.