Sex and relationship therapy

for individuals and couples.

Laura Potel, Licensed Sex Therapist in Queens, NY

About me.

My name is Laura and I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist - you can also call me Lo!

I operate a private practice providing in-person sessions at my office in Queens and virtual sessions to clients all throughout New York State.

How I work.

I offer an integrative, individualized approach, drawing primarily from psychodynamic therapy, creative arts therapy, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method. I specialize in working with members of the queer, kink, non-monogamy, and sex work communities - though I proudly work with clients from all backgrounds.

I am currently accepting new clients; reach out for a free consultation today.

Services.

 

Sex therapy.

I work with both individuals and couples. As a sex therapist, I have direct experience helping clients in the following areas:

  • Sexual anxiety

  • Erectile dysfunction

  • Premature (early) ejaculation

  • Sexual pain

  • Difficulties with sexual interest/arousal

  • Compulsive/out-of-control sexual behaviors

  • Sexual trauma

  • Sexual shame

  • Sexual identity

  • Exploring kink/BDSM

  • Enhancing sexual creativity

  • Desire discrepancies in relationships

  • Non-monogamy

Couples therapy.

Seeking support with your relationship outside of (or in addition to) the sexual arena? I see couples for relational difficulties including:

  • Communication

  • Conflict management

  • Attachment issues

  • Boundary-setting

  • Non-monogamy

My couples therapy work is integrative and informed by the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Psychotherapy.

Looking for a “regular” therapist? I also accept clients for general psychotherapy services. I offer expertise in the following areas:

  • Sex and sexuality

  • Gender identity

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD and executive functioning

  • Body image

  • Grief and loss

  • Trauma


Fees.

Initial consultation.

I offer a free 15-minute consultation call during which you can ask any questions you may have. Please see the Contact page to reach out and request an initial consultation.

Fees.

Individual therapy…………$200/50-minute session

Couples therapy…………..$250/50-minute session

Sliding scale.

I offer sliding scale rates based on need and availability. Please indicate your interest in a reduced fee when reaching out for a consultation.

Insurance.

I am not in-network with insurance. However, many insurance companies offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network therapeutic services. Upon request, I will provide receipts for you to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network reimbursement.

I recommend contacting your insurance and asking the following questions:

  • Do I have out-of-network outpatient mental health insurance benefits?

  • Do my out-of-network outpatient mental health insurance benefits cover me seeing a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) for psychotherapy?

  • How much is my deductible and has it been met?

  • How many sessions per year will be covered?

  • What is the coverage amount per therapy session?

FAQs.

  • Sex therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that focuses on addressing sexual issues. Sex therapy does not involve physical or sexual contact between clients and therapists.

    Certified Sex Therapists are licensed therapists who undergo additional specialized training, supervision, and continuing education in human sexuality and sex therapy techniques.

  • People come to sex therapy for many different reasons. Some are looking to address specific concerns, such as sexual functioning difficulties, navigating communication around intimacy, or recovering from ruptures such as infidelity. Others simply want to find a more connected, fulfilling, and easeful relationship with sex and intimacy.

    You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from sex therapy. If you’d like to improve your relationship with sexuality, that is reason enough to reach out to a sex therapist.

  • This is a common question, and the answer depends on if your concerns are mostly personal or relational.

    Individual sex therapy might be most effective if you want space to explore your own relationship to sex, including anxiety, shame, or uncertainty about desire.

    Couples sex therapy can be helpful when the difficulty is happening between partners, such as desire discrepancies, communication patterns, or ruptures in trust.

    The good news is - you don’t have to decide alone! We can start with an initial consultation and decide together what format feels most helpful. It’s also possible to shift between individual and couples work over time.

  • Yes, I offer in-person sex therapy, relationship therapy, and psychotherapy sessions at my office in Ridgewood, Queens.

  • I offer virtual sessions to clients located all over New York State. You must be in New York State at the time of our session.

Contact me.

For any questions, or if you would like to request a free initial consultation, please complete this contact form and I will get back to you shortly.

*If you have not received a response to this contact form in 48 hours, please check your spam folder.