RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES IN NYC

Alicia Pinkston

Therapy is a deeply personal endeavor.

I am passionate about providing you with support, confidence, and tools so that you can accomplish the changes you wish to see happen.

I believe that everyone has the right to live the life they desire by their own standards, especially related to relationships, intimacy and sexuality.

I understand the complexity of discovering your own values, needs, and desires, which often can be in conflict with your partner, family, religion, society, or friend’s opinions.

Whether it is a current relationship you would like to improve, you’re searching for that relationship, or wanting to learn more about your own relational and sexual needs prior to entering a relationship, I can help.

We will work to together to address the challenges you are facing, which often can include:

  • Resolving past conflict that keeps resurfacing

  • Understanding unhealthy relationship patterns and new ways to address conflict

  • Exploring each person's values, desires and needs in context of the relationship

  • Eliminating guilt, shame, shoulds, fear around intimacy, connection and sex

  • Increasing healthy communication around needs, desires, and intimacy

  • Addressing sexual dysfunction in the context of the couple

  • Increasing sexual connection and satisfaction

  • Navigating dating

RELATIONSHIP & AASECT CERTIFIED SEX THERAPIST

Alicia Pinkston, LMHC

Therapy with me can be a space to become more self aware, expand comfort zones, overcome fears and pursue a life that feels fulfilling - both freeing and authentic.

My therapy style is authentic, engaged and interactive, while focusing on your unique story. I am passionate about helping individuals find their sexual voice. As a therapist who has worked in three countries (Austria, United Kingdom and the USA), I found that sex was often the most difficult topic for clients to talk about, yet the topic they most wanted to discuss.

I understand the challenges often faced in understanding, sharing, or advocating for our sexual needs. This is a safe space to explore past experiences, and wishes and desires for future sexual experiences and relationships. Therefore my approach is completely free of judgment, no topic is off limits.

Professional Information

  • I bring a wide diversity of clinical experience, including private practice, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, addiction treatment facilities, university counselor, and therapy at a refugee center.

    • LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York

    • LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia

    • Registered Counselor in the United Kingdom (BACP, UKCP)

    • Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) Certified Sex Therapist, Staff Sex Therapist and Supervisor

    • Master of Science Mental Health Counseling

    • Bachelor of Arts Business

  • CERTIFICATIONS:

    • Certified Sex Therapist, The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

    • Journey Clinical/ Fluence Certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Therapist

    • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) - National Certified Counselor (NCC)

    TRAINING:

    • Couples Institute, Emotional Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (RECT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Peggy Kleinplatz of Optimal Sexual Experiences