Paula Kirsch, LCSW, CST
Board Certified Sex Therapist · IBOSP & IAPST Certified
Specialized Clinical Referral Resource for OB/GYN Practices
Accepting New Clients — Prompt intake, typically within one week
Bridging Medical Treatment & Emotional Recovery
Medical interventions address the physical symptoms — but many patients continue to struggle with the psychological aftershocks of sexual health challenges. I specialize in the behavioral and relational integration required for full recovery, working in close collaboration with the referring provider.
Consider a Referral for Patients Experiencing
Sexual Pain Disorders
Vaginismus, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, or fear-avoidance patterns following pelvic pain, surgery, or trauma. Ideal for patients who have completed or are concurrent with pelvic floor PT.
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Postpartum Intimacy & Identity Shifts
Body image, desire, and relational changes following childbirth — including postpartum depression's impact on intimacy, self-perception, and partnership.
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HSDD / Low or Absent Libido
Desire discrepancies, hormonal transitions, or loss of sexual identity in long-term partnerships. Includes evidence-based behavioral and relational interventions.
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Psychological adjustment to GSM and other physical changes affecting sexual function and relational intimacy during perimenopause and menopause.
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Medical Treatment Plateaus
When physical therapy or medical intervention is stalled by psychological barriers, trauma history, anxiety, or partner conflict — the missing piece in the care team.
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Structured Intake Process
A 3-step "Deep Dive" assessment for individuals and couples, designed for efficient, clinically rigorous resolution:
1
Joint Assessment
Understanding the relational dynamic and presenting concerns together.
2
Individual Diagnostics
Deep-diving into personal history, trauma, and barriers separately.
3
The Roadmap
A collaborative care plan with clear goals and clinical milestones, shared with the referring provider upon request.
Logistics & Accessibility
Format
100% Secure HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth via Zoom
Licensed
Connecticut · New York · Michigan
Insurance
Private pay & out-of-network. I maintain limited in network caseload for my existing BCBS PPO & BCN clients. All new openings are reserved for private pay clients..
Offering
Sex Therapy · Couples Therapy · Individual Therapy · Intensives
Providers
Happy to coordinate care and share progress updates upon request
Referral
"Prescription-style" referral pads available for your exam rooms
Ready to refer a patient?
Prompt intake — typically within one week of referral