Sex Therapist in Northern Virginia

Cushing Counseling is Northern Virginia's home for AASECT certified sex therapy. Based in Fairfax and Clifton, we serve clients throughout NoVA — including Alexandria, Arlington, McLean, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, and the broader DMV — in-person and via telehealth.

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

Northern Virginia's Sex Therapy Experts

Northern Virginia is home to some of the most high-achieving, busy individuals and couples in the country. The Northern Virginia lifestyle — demanding government and tech careers, long commutes, packed schedules — creates real stress on intimate relationships.

Cushing Counseling was founded in Northern Virginia precisely to serve this community. Vanessa Cushing, LPC, is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Northern Virginia local. She understands the specific pressures NoVA couples and individuals face — and she has spent over a decade helping them.

What We Treat

  • Low libido and desire discrepancy

  • Erectile dysfunction and male sexual health

  • Female sexual dysfunction and arousal concerns

  • Vaginismus and painful intercourse

  • Sexual shame, anxiety, and performance pressure

  • Sexual trauma recovery

  • Infidelity and intimacy repair

  • LGBTQ+ affirming sex therapy

  • Sexual concerns related to health conditions, hormones, or medications

Serving All of Northern Virginia

  • Fairfax and Fairfax County

  • Clifton and Centreville

  • Alexandria and Old Town

  • Arlington

  • McLean and Great Falls

  • Reston and Herndon

  • Tysons and Vienna

  • Manassas and Prince William County

  • Loudoun County (Ashburn, Leesburg, Sterling)

In-person sessions available. Telehealth also available for maximum flexibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cushing Counseling have a physical location in Northern Virginia? Yes. We are based in Clifton, Virginia, and serve clients throughout Northern Virginia in-person. We also offer telehealth for clients across Virginia who prefer remote sessions.

Is sex therapy right for me if I'm single? Absolutely. Sex therapy for individuals addresses personal concerns like low desire, sexual dysfunction, shame, body image, or healing from sexual trauma — none of which require a partner.

How do I know if a therapist is actually qualified to do sex therapy? Look for AASECT certification. It requires hundreds of hours of specialized training and supervision. At Cushing Counseling, our founder holds this credential — making us one of the most qualified practices in Northern Virginia for sexual health concerns.

Book in Northern Virginia

Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation

Based in Fairfax/Clifton, VA | Serving all of Northern Virginia | AASECT Certified | VA License #0701012329