Some things are hard to say out loud.
This is the space where you finally can.
Specialized sex therapy in the Twin Cities and telehealth across Minnesota & Wisconsin.
Warm, judgment-free, and specialized therapy tailored to you.
Something feels off — and it's hard to find the words for it.
Maybe intimacy has become a source of tension, avoidance, or quiet grief. Maybe desire has shifted, and you're not sure why, or whether it can ever change. Maybe something from your past keeps showing up in ways you can't quite explain, but can still feel it lingering. Or maybe you have questions you've never felt safe enough to say out loud: About what you want, what you're drawn to, and whether any of it is okay.
You are not broken.
You are human - and you've been navigating this without the right support. That can change now.
You might be in the right place if...
Desire has gone quiet, or it's causing conflict
Low desire, mismatched libidos, difficulty with arousal, or sex that feels more like an obligation than a connection. These struggles are incredibly common for all kinds of people and relationship structures, and are very treatable with the right support. You don't have to “just live” with this.
Your past keeps showing up in your present
Painful experiences don't just stay in the past — they live in the body, in relationships, and in the way intimacy feels. Using Brainspotting alongside talk therapy, we work with your nervous system directly, not just your thoughts, to help you actually heal.
Sexual behavior that feels out of control
Pornography, sexual acting out, or patterns that are causing harm in your life or relationships. This isn't about shame or labels; it's about understanding what's driving the behavior and building something that feels more like you.
You want a therapist who genuinely won't judge
Kink, BDSM, fetishes, non-monogamy, polyamory, any body size, 2SLGBTQIA+ — or attractions and desires that feel complicated to voice. This is a space where your sexuality is met with curiosity and respect, not secret judgment and diagnosis.
Hi, I'm Jess.
Sex therapy isn't something I added to a general practice: It's all I do.
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and one of a small number of therapists in Minnesota and Wisconsin who hold AASECT's Certified Sex Therapist credential — the gold standard in the field for sex therapy. That means I've done the specialized training, completed hundreds of clinical hours specifically on sex therapy, and received supervision that most therapists haven't done in their traditional training. Any licensed therapist can call themselves a “sex therapist,” but not all of them have the credentials to back it up.
I've been doing this work since 2008. My approach is warm and direct, sprinkled with analogies, metaphors, and bad jokes (you’ve been forewarned!). I explain things in plain language; I don't do blank-slate therapy (e.g., “So, tell me how you really feel?”), and I genuinely find this work meaningful. Most of my clients come in thinking they're the only person who feels the way they feel. They're never the only ones.
If you've been hesitant to reach out because you weren't sure a therapist would really get it, rest assured, I do and I am humbled for the opportunity to help.
There's a difference between a therapist who will listen,
and one who is actually trained.
Any licensed therapist can say they 'address sexual concerns.' Very few have completed the specific training, supervised hours, and competency evaluation required for AASECT Certification. Working with a Certified Sex Therapist means you don't have to educate your therapist. You don't have to manage their discomfort or wonder if they're out of their depth. You get someone whose entire professional practice is built around this specialty, and who has the credentials to prove it. That's why clients who've tried talking to a generalist (and felt unheard, misunderstood, or like the topic was being quietly managed rather than really addressed) often say that working with me feels different. It is different. And it's worth it.
Getting started is simpler than you might think.
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Browse the specialties, read about how I work, and sit with it to see if the general style feels right. No forms, no commitment, no pressure.
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When you're ready, reach out through the contact form. Just tell me a little about what's bringing you in -- that's all I need to get started.
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Once I hear from you, I'll walk you through setting up your file in my client portal, where you can request your first appointment at a time that works for you. The first couple of sessions are a chance to talk through what's going on, ask questions, and see how the vibe feels. No hidden agenda, no pressure to have it all figured out yet.
Investing in yourself starts with knowing what it costs.
Individual Therapy
$230 per 0-60 min. session
$345 per 90 min. session
One-on-one sessions focused entirely on you — your history, your questions, your goals. This is a space to explore what's going on without an audience, at your own pace.
Relationship Therapy
$230 per 0-60 min. session
$345 per 90 min session
For relationships that are navigating intimacy, desire, communication, or sexual concerns together. All relationship structures are welcome here — straight, 2SLGBTQIA+, monogamous, non-monogamous, and everything in between.
Therapy & Support Groups
Price is dependent upon the group.
**Coming Soon!**
A small-group setting for people working through similar concerns, offering both clinical guidance and the relief of knowing you're not alone. Group availability varies — reach out to ask about current offerings.
$460 per 2-hour session
$690 for 3-hour session
$920 per 4-hour session
Therapy Intensives
Extended sessions for individuals who want to go deeper, faster. Intensives are ideal when you're ready to do focused, concentrated work without waiting weeks between sessions to build momentum.
I am a self-pay provider and do not bill insurance. Under the federal No Surprises Act, that means every client has the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before services begin. For ongoing therapy, your estimate will reflect the expected number of sessions and session fees for up to 12 months, and I will update it if your care plan changes.
Good Faith Estimate
You will automatically receive one when you schedule your first session. You can also request one at any time, even before scheduling, by emailing Jess directly. Please keep a copy for your records.
How to request your Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.
• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
• If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.
• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call 1-800-985-3059.
Your rights under the No Surprises Act
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s okay to have questions still.
Here are some answers to the ones I hear most.
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Sex therapy is talk therapy — there is no physical contact, no demonstrations, and nothing happens in session that would make you uncomfortable in that way. We talk. Sometimes I'll offer education, assign reflective exercises, or suggest things to explore on your own between sessions. Mostly, it's a conversation with someone who knows this territory well and won't flinch at anything you bring in.
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Any licensed therapist can say they address sexual concerns. AASECT Certification means I've completed specialized training, supervised clinical hours, and ongoing education specifically in sex therapy — not as an add-on to a general practice, but as my entire focus. You won't have to explain basic concepts, manage my discomfort, or wonder if I'm out of my depth.
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Yes — with the standard legal exceptions that apply to all licensed therapists in Minnesota and Wisconsin (imminent safety concerns, mandatory reporting requirements). Outside of those, nothing you share leaves the session. Your file, your paperwork, and our conversations are kept under strict confidentiality standards.
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Absolutely not. First sessions are about getting comfortable, giving me context and history of your life, and figuring out together where to start. There's no pre-determined agenda, no pressure to disclose everything immediately, and no timeline you have to meet. We go at your pace.
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Most people are. Very few clients come in with a single, tidy concern — and you don't need to have it figured out before you reach out. Just tell me a little about what's going on and we'll sort out the rest together in session.
