Therapy for Sex & Intimacy
Boulder, Colorado
Catherine Thornber, MA, LPCC, RYT
I’m a psychotherapist in Boulder, CO specializing in relationships, human sexuality, anxiety, trauma, OCD, addiction, and other challenges we face in the human experience.
I have trained for five post-graduate years in relationships, sexuality, and trauma, and am continuing my education every day in couples therapy, sex therapy, family therapy, group therapy, & therapy for psychological wellbeing.
Does this sound familiar?
My trauma is interfering with my sex life
My partner and I are struggling with communication about our sex life
I’m kinky and my partner’s not
My partner wants things in the bedroom that I don’t feel comfortable with
I can’t stop looking at porn, and it’s interfering with relationships and daily life
Menopause or perimenopause has changed my life in a way I or my partner doesn’t understand
I grew up with religious trauma that makes sexuality feel difficult for me
My or my partner’s disabilities are something we don’t know how to navigate
I have made sexual mistakes in my past, and I want to talk about them with someone who won’t judge
I think I’m queer, and need support around my sexual orientation or gender identity
I don’t really like sex or want to keep having it, but my partner doesn’t feel the same
My religious or cultural beliefs are impacting my sex life in ways I’d like to discuss or examine
STDs or STIs are affecting my sex life
My partner just came out & I need support knowing what to do next
I’m Catherine, a relationship & sex therapist in Boulder. I’m here to support you clinically using psychotherapy and referrals to a dedicated care team.
Who Can Benefit from Sex Therapy?
Couples:
If you're struggling with intimacy, communication, or feeling disconnected, sex therapy can help you rebuild trust, rekindle passion, and strengthen your bond. From desire to affairs to biology to trauma, I am here to support you in exploring sexuality with your partner.
Individuals
Whether you're single or partnered, sex therapy helps you explore your sexual identity, work through trauma, and address issues like performance anxiety or body image. Clients often include people experiencing hormonal shifts, life transitions, religious trauma, sexual identity shifts, divorce or separation, compulsive behaviors, and sexual trauma.
Concensual Non-monogomy, Polyamory, & Other Relationship Styles
If you’re exploring an opening up your relationship, or have been open for decades, sex therapy can help you thrive. Together we can address challenges like jealousy, discernment, transitions, constellations, ethics, sexual health concerns, safety, psychoeducation, and ensuring healthy and fulfilling connections with yourself and others.
Meet the Team
Catherine Verity Thornber, LPCC, RYT
Catherine is a therapist and counselor in Boulder, Colorado. She supports clients with relationships, sex, trauma, and anxiety. She spends her free time hiking with her pups, traveling with her partner, or reading at the creek. She loves to garden, salsa dance, attend debates, and host pajama parties.
Cinnamon & Tío Thornber, Mischeivious Sprites
Cinnamon and Tío enjoy squirrel hunting, requesting human food, and giving you love through sessions when you’re triggered. They attend sessions upon request and would love to meet you.
Let’s work together.
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