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Couple Therapy for Lesbians and Gay Men: The Basics

Posted by Patti Geier
Patti Geier
Patti Geier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Brooklyn, NY who spec
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on October 01, 2011
in Issues in Mental Health
When to seek treatment:I recently received a call from a woman who was interested in couple therapy. She and her partner were planning a wedding and thought it would be a good idea to have pre-marital counseling "to iron out a few problems." After a few months in treatment, they agreed that the work they accomplished benefited them as a couple and...

The Truth About Lesbian Bed Death

Posted by Patti Geier
Patti Geier
Patti Geier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Brooklyn, NY who spec
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on August 09, 2010
in Issues in Mental Health
A couple concerned about the lack of sexual desire and activity in their relationship, came to see me for a consultation. They had been living together for two years, loved each other and had no problem being affectionate. Sex, however, seemed to have fallen by the wayside after the first year. The couple had been avoiding the issue, but once i...