Better Understand Yourself and Your Sexuality with Help from Mental Health Professionals
Cultural messages shape individual understanding of sexuality, making it challenging to develop a universally acceptable definition of healthy sexuality. It is more than sex and encompasses all the dimensions of what it means to be human. Sexual abuse, shamed-based experiences and mixed messages about sexuality in the media make this a highly complex topic. Left unresolved, these issues can make it difficult for individuals to find the sense of empowerment that allows them to express their sexuality in healthy ways. If struggling with your own sexuality and identity in Peoria, IL, Chapin & Russell Associates can provide guidance.
The Culture Surrounding Sexuality
Numerous factors affect the way people view sexuality and their sexual preferences. Depending on one’s upbringing, culture, morals, and relationships, an individual’s view on sex can differ significantly from one another’s. These views on sexuality encompass:
- Non-heterosexual relationships
- Premarital Sex
- Sexual Practices
- Monogamy
- Masturbation
- And More
What Do Our Counselors Address?
Everyone struggles with parts of their sexuality and understanding it at some point in their lives. Even if you consider yourself familiar enough with sex and your identity, you might face additional sexual health issues. Chapin & Russell’s counselors look to address all mental and physical concerns with sexuality, including:
- Sexual Decisions and Practices – Enjoying your sexuality means being able to make the best sexual decisions for yourself and your partner and doing so safely and healthily. Even decisions about whether or not to engage in sex are considered important sexual decisions to make. To be as informed as possible before making decisions on your sexuality, talk with a counselor.
- Sexual Identity – Individuals continually discover more about themselves and their identity (sexual or otherwise). If you are having trouble determining your sexual identity or coming to accept your feelings on sex and preferences, counseling can offer some semblance of clarity. Talking with a counselor in a safe and judgment-free environment can give you the insight you’re looking for.
- Sexual Problems – Sexual problems can arise from various issues, being biological, chemical, physical, mental or otherwise. Furthermore, sexuality problems are not limited to sex functionality, encompassing concerns over past sexual trauma, personal anxieties, self-esteem, sexual health, and more. Chapin & Russell’s counselors can help you to address your sexual problems and provide guidance or treatment for resolving them.
Talk with a Counselor
Not having a complete understanding of your identity and sexuality is nothing to be ashamed of. In talking with a counselor from Chapin & Russell Associates, you can learn what you’re most comfortable with and how to treat specific sexual problems. Or, if interested in our additional counseling and neurotherapy services, contact us today at 309-681-5850 to schedule an appointment. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer general counseling services and telehealth counseling for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
