--- title: "Sex Therapy in Washington, DC — Cura Tempos" description: "Doctorate-level sex therapy in downtown Washington, DC. Dr. William McVey, LPC, PhD in Clinical Sexology. 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Sexuality and identity work is a core part of this practice." } } ] } ] --- [![Cura Tempos](/__l5e/assets-v1/50a70a4f-7979-497e-9338-0a69569aa15d/logo.png)Cura Tempos Washington, DC ](/) [Home](/)[Our Team](/team-3)[Specialties](/specialties)[Services](/book-online)[Office](/therapy-office-washington-dc)[Investment](/rates)[Journal](/blog)[Media](/media)[Contact](/contact) [Book a free consult](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/curatempos/) Flagship specialty # Sex Therapy in Washington, DC Sex is one of the most consequential and least discussed parts of adult life. When something is off — desire that has gone quiet, intimacy that feels like performance, a disconnect you can't name — it rarely stays contained to the bedroom. It shapes confidence, closeness, and how at home you feel in your own life. Cura Tempos is built around doctorate-level sex therapy. Dr. William McVey holds a PhD in Clinical Sexology alongside his counseling license, and has spent thirteen years helping individuals and couples talk about what usually goes unsaid — precisely, without embarrassment, and with a clear direction. ## What sex therapy actually is Sex therapy is talk therapy. There is no physical examination and no physical contact — ever. It is a structured, evidence-based conversation with a clinician trained to understand sexuality as a system worth taking seriously — clinically, and without embarrassment. Sessions look at the whole picture — health, history, relationships, stress, identity — because sexual concerns are almost never only sexual. The work is practical. You leave with language, understanding, and specific things to try. ## Concerns we commonly work with - Desire differences between partners - Loss of interest, arousal, or pleasure - Erectile and performance concerns - Difficulty with orgasm - Pain or [anxiety](/specialties/anxiety-therapy) connected to sex - Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal or distance - Sexuality, identity, and coming out at any age - Sex and intimacy after trauma ## How the work unfolds We begin with a thorough understanding of what's happening and what you want to be different. From there the work may draw on cognitive and behavioral tools, [EMDR](/approach/emdr) where trauma is part of the story, and [Gottman Method](/approach/gottman-method) approaches when both partners are in the room. Some people come alone; some come as a couple. Both are welcome, and we'll recommend the format that serves your goals. ## Practical details Sessions are 55 minutes at $215, with a [sliding scale](/rates) from $150–194. We see clients in person at [One Franklin Square](/therapy-office-washington-dc) in downtown DC and by secure [telehealth](/online-therapy-dc) across the District. A [free 15-minute consultation](/book-online) lets you ask questions and get a feel for the fit before committing to anything. FAQ ## Common questions ### Is sex therapy only for couples? No. Many sex-therapy clients come on their own — to work on desire, confidence, performance anxiety, identity, or healing after difficult experiences. Couples are equally welcome. ### Is anything physical involved? No. Sex therapy is talk therapy, governed by the same professional ethics as any counseling. There is no physical contact or examination of any kind. ### Is what I share confidential? Yes. Sessions are confidential within the standard legal limits of any therapy, and we're happy to explain those limits plainly in your consultation. ### Do you work with LGBTQIA+ clients? Yes. Dr. McVey is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and both clinicians work extensively with LGBTQIA+ clients. Sexuality and identity work is a core part of this practice. Related - [Sexual health & intimacy concerns →](/specialties/intimacy-sexual-health) - [Couples therapy →](/specialties/couples-therapy) - [About Dr. McVey →](/drwilliammcvey) ## Ready to begin? The 15-minute consult is where most people begin. [Book a free 15-minute consultation](https://www.therapyportal.com/p/curatempos/)[Rates & investment](/rates) Curated mental health & wellness for a life fully lived. [Book a free consult](/book-online) Cura Tempos A boutique DC practice — sex-therapy-led, holistic, unhurried. Sessions in English · Français Explore - [Home](/) - [Our Team](/team-3) - [Specialties](/specialties) - [Services](/book-online) - [Office](/therapy-office-washington-dc) - [Investment](/rates) - [Journal](/blog) - [Media](/media) - [Contact](/contact) Specialties - [Sex Therapy](/specialties/sex-therapy) - [Couples Therapy](/specialties/couples-therapy) - [Trauma & EMDR](/specialties/trauma-therapy) - [LGBTQIA+ Therapy](/specialties/lgbtq-therapy) - [Online Therapy](/online-therapy-dc) - [All Specialties](/specialties) Contact Cura Tempos LLC 1301 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 [202-643-2846](tel:2026432846) [Info@CuraTempos.com](mailto:Info@CuraTempos.com) Crisis In a crisis or emergency, call or text [988](tel:988) or [911](tel:911). Individual results vary; therapy outcomes are not guaranteed. Contacting Cura Tempos does not establish a therapist–client relationship. Coaching services are not psychotherapy and are not licensed mental-health treatment. 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