The Creation of Harbor Center for Sexual Health:

Harbor Psychological Associates offers a full array of counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. In the more that 20 years of providing psychological services in the West Michigan area, we recognized a largely unmet need: sexual health services. This realization brought about the creation of Harbor Center for Sexual Health. Harbor Center for Sexual Health is dedicated to advancing personal, relationship, and sexual wellness through therapy and education. Our goal is to provide sensitive, competent, and confidential care to our clients. We believe that sexual health is a natural part of total health, vitality, and wellness. Harbor Center for Sexual Health is respectful of individual, cultural, and religious values, as well as racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

What We Offer: Relationship Counseling Premarital Counseling Treatment for individuals and couples Coordination and referral for medical services if needed Short-term and ongoing sex therapy Therapy and educational groups Comprehensive treatment and evaluation of sexual issues Treatment of compulsive sexual behavior A safe place to explore sexual identity Sexual counseling for aging adults Areas Often Addressed in Sex Therapy: Low Desire/ Desire Discrepancies Arousal and Orgasm Difficulties Premature Ejaculation Erectile Dysfunction Performance Anxiety Pain with Sexual Activity Sexual Abuse Issues Sexual Abuse Issues Limited or Inaccurate information about sex and sexuality Sexual Problems associated with an illness, accident, or medical condition Compulsive sexual behavior

Relationship Concerns: Fear of intimacy Infidelity Divorce/Previous relationships Communication skills Relationship expectations Gender roles Family life cycle changes Conflict resolution Financial disagreements Parenting disputes Dynamics with family, friends, and in-laws How Sex Therapy Can Help: Sex therapy is a professional and ethical treatment approach to issues of sexual function and expression.  Sexual difficulties can be life long or may begin in response to a life situations such as relationship changes, medication, illness, or stressors.  Sex therapy aids people with overcoming the emotional, physical, medical, and relationship concerns that can interfere with good sex. Sex therapy can enhance a sense of well being, enrich life, and add warmth and intimacy to a relationship. Visits are confidential and will address your concerns by: Evaluating the issue and making treatment recommendations for problem resolution Providing education and counseling about sexual functioning Conducting short-term or ongoing psychotherapy for individuals and couples