Your Mental Health Partner in Sexual Health, Intimacy & Relationships
A referral resource for urology practices | Sxuations
Urological concerns can affect far more than physical functioning. Changes in sexual health, confidence, intimacy, relationships, and emotional well-being can become part of a patient's experience following a diagnosis, medical condition, procedure, or change in functioning.
Why Refer to SXUATIONS?
Specialized Sex Therapy
Taneka M. Bennett is a LCMHCA, Board Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Clinical Sexologist with specialized expertise in sexual health, intimacy, and relationships.
Additional training in medical sexology included clinical training and clinical supervision with an OB/GYN, supporting an integrated understanding of the medical and psychological dimensions of sexual health.
Collaborative Care
SXUATIONS complements medical care by addressing the psychological, emotional, sexual, and relational aspects of the patient's experience.
Evidence-Informed & Trauma-Informed
Individualized therapy addressing anxiety, shame, sexual confidence, intimacy, desire, relationships, and adjustment to significant health changes.
Individual & Couples Therapy
Support is available for individuals and couples navigating sexual concerns, changes in intimacy, communication challenges, and desire differences.
WHEN TO REFER
Sexual Function
Erectile difficulties with psychological or emotional factors
Performance anxiety or fear of sexual difficulty
Premature or delayed ejaculation accompanied by distress
Sexual pain, fear, or avoidance
Difficulty becoming or staying engaged in sexual activity
Changes in sexual functioning following surgery, treatment, or diagnosis
Desire, Intimacy & Relationships
Low desire or desire discrepancies
Changes in arousal, pleasure, or sexual interest
Intimacy concerns following illness or treatment
Relationship distress related to sexual health
Difficulty communicating about sexuality or intimacy
Avoidance of sexual or intimate contact
Adjustment & Emotional Well-Being
Anxiety, shame, or embarrassment surrounding sexual or bodily changes
Loss of sexual confidence
Body image or identity concerns following changes in health
Difficulty adjusting after cancer diagnosis or treatment
Emotional distress following surgery or a significant medical event
Persistent emotional or relational effects after the physical concern has been medically addressed
CREDENTIALS
Taneka M. Bennett, MA, LCMHCA
Board Certified Sex Therapist
Certified Clinical Sexologist
National Certified Counselor
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Integrated Sex Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuroscience-informed mental health care, sexual assault and domestic violence, and women's mental health.