Services
The Sex Lab, a pioneering venture led by Dr. Thuy and Jenna Stewart and their team of sexual surrogates, offers a groundbreaking approach to healing and personal growth in the realm of sexual intimacy. Within this innovative space, patients embark on transformative journeys of self-discovery and healing, guided by a rich array of experiential activities carefully curated to address specific therapeutic goals. These immersive sessions, conducted in a safe and supportive environment, encompass a spectrum of therapeutic techniques, including guided exercises, role-playing scenarios, and sensory exploration.
Read More
Through these meticulously designed experiences, clients are empowered to confront and transcend their barriers, gradually building confidence and cultivating healthier patterns of sexual expression. By fostering a compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere, Dr. Thuy and her team create a nurturing space where individuals can explore, learn, and grow at their own pace, paving the way for profound breakthroughs in their journey towards sexual healing and empowerment.
Evocative Psychotherapy Groups
Dr. Thuy and Surrogate Jenna spearhead an array of immersive psychotherapy groups and workshops tailored to address the multifaceted aspects of sexual trauma healing and sexual exploration. Delving deep into the complexities of human sexuality, these evocative group sessions serve as transformative spaces where individuals can embark on profound journeys of self-discovery and healing. Led by Dr. Thuy's expertise in trauma therapy and Jenna's intimate understanding of sexual intimacy, these workshops encompass a rich tapestry of topics, including communication skills, sexual boundaries, consent, and the pursuit of sexual pleasure.
Read More
Within the nurturing embrace of these group settings, participants find solace and solidarity, forging connections with others who share similar experiences and aspirations. Through a blend of educational insights and experiential exercises, attendees not only gain valuable knowledge but also cultivate practical skills to navigate their sexual well-being with confidence and empowerment. Dr. Thuy and Surrogate Jenna’s compassionate guidance and unwavering support create an atmosphere of trust and authenticity, fostering a transformative healing journey for each participant as they reclaim agency over their sexual narratives and embrace a future of possibility and liberation.
Individual and Couples Sessions
Individual Sessions: Dr. Thuy and Surrogate Jenna provide personalized therapy sessions tailored to address sexual trauma and paraphilias. These sessions offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their past experiences, address emotional wounds, and develop coping strategies to heal from trauma or manage paraphilic behaviors. Surrogate Jenna may assist in facilitating experiential exercises to help clients gradually reclaim a sense of safety and empowerment in their sexual experiences.
Read More
Couples Therapy: Tailored sessions for couples aim to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and foster intimacy in the relationship. Dr. Thuy and Surrogate Jenna work collaboratively with couples to address specific concerns related to sexual trauma, intimacy issues, or challenges arising from paraphilias. Through structured exercises and open dialogue, couples learn to navigate sensitive topics, deepen emotional connection, and rediscover pleasure and closeness in their sexual relationship.
Curated Special Events
Dr. Thuy and Surrogate Jenna, recognized experts in sexual health and trauma therapy, collaborate to curate transformative events aimed at aiding individuals and couples in their journey towards healing and self-discovery. Thoughtfully designed, these curated sexual events serve as safe havens for participants to explore their deepest fantasies, desires, and boundaries within an environment of respect and non-judgment.
Read More
Whether through themed parties, sensual gatherings, or immersive experiences, each event is meticulously tailored to the preferences and comfort levels of attendees, fostering an atmosphere of trust and empowerment. Through their guidance and expertise, Dr. Thuy and Surrogate Jenna facilitate profound moments of self-exploration and emotional growth, empowering individuals to reclaim agency over their sexuality and embrace newfound avenues of healing and fulfillment.
ISSUES WE WORK WITH:
Sexual Practices
Bondage and Discipline (BD):
BD involves individuals finding pleasure in relinquishing or exerting control over their partner, fulfilling desires for power dynamics, trust, and intimacy.
Dominance and Submission (DS):
Similar to BD, DS involves power dynamics, with one partner taking on a dominant role and the other a submissive role, fulfilling desires for control, surrender, and exploration of roles.
Sadism and Masochism (SM):
Sadism involves deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation, while masochism involves deriving pleasure from experiencing pain or humiliation oneself, relating to power, control, and arousal.
Role-playing:
Role-playing allows individuals to explore fantasies and aspects of themselves not expressed in everyday life, providing opportunities for escapism, experimentation, and arousal through embodying different personas.
Fetishism:
Fetishes involve intense sexual arousal from specific objects, body parts, or situations, often linked to symbolic meaning or childhood experiences, enhancing arousal and pleasure.
Exhibitionism and Voyeurism:
Exhibitionists derive arousal from exposing themselves, while voyeurs derive arousal from observing others engaging in sexual activity, fulfilling desires for excitement, risk-taking, or the thrill of being watched.
Cross-dressing:
Cross-dressing involves wearing clothing associated with the opposite gender, offering a sense of freedom, expression, or identity exploration, possibly linked to fantasies or blurring gender boundaries.
Intimacy Issues
Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD):
Individuals with APD may avoid close relationships due to fear of rejection or criticism, possibly stemming from past experiences.
Attachment Disorders:
Attachment disorders result from inadequate caregiving or traumatic experiences, making it challenging to form secure attachments and maintain relationships.
Fear of Intimacy (Intimacy Phobia):
Involves intense fear of emotional closeness, leading to avoidance or sabotaging relationships, potentially rooted in past traumas or negative experiences.
Sexual Avoidance or Anorexia:
Involves persistent avoidance of sexual activity or intimacy due to underlying psychological issues, impacting relationship satisfaction and emotional well-being.
Hypersexuality (Sex Addiction):
Hypersexuality involves excessive preoccupation with sexual thoughts or behaviors, potentially serving as a coping mechanism for unresolved emotional issues.
Love Addiction:
Love addiction manifests as an obsessive need for romantic relationships or validation from others, often stemming from unresolved attachment needs or past traumas.
Codependency:
Codependency is characterized by an unhealthy reliance on others for validation and identity, often resulting in dysfunctional relationship dynamics.
Trauma-Related Intimacy Disorders:
Arising from experiences of trauma, these disorders disrupt attachment patterns and trust in relationships, impacting the ability to form and maintain close connections.
Religious-Sexual Conflict
Religious-sexual conflict arises when individuals grapple with reconciling their sexual desires with their religious beliefs, often leading to feelings of guilt, shame or confusion. This tension can hinder their ability to form and maintain intimate relationships, necessitating support to integrate personal sexuality with religious doctrine.
Sexual Dysfunctions
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD):
PGAD may result from neurological issues, nerve damage, pelvic congestion syndrome, or hormonal imbalances, contributing to distress, possibly influenced by psychological factors such as anxiety or trauma.
Spontaneous Orgasm:
Spontaneous orgasms may occur due to neurological conditions affecting arousal centers or hormonal imbalances, potentially influenced by psychological factors like stress or hypersexuality.
Sexual Aversion Disorder:
Sexual aversion disorder may stem from past trauma, negative sexual experiences, or fear of intimacy, alongside medical conditions affecting genital function.
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD):
HSDD may be linked to hormonal imbalances, medications, or chronic health conditions, with psychological factors such as stress, depression, or relationship issues playing a role.
Delayed Ejaculation:
Delayed ejaculation can result from medical conditions such as diabetes or psychological factors like anxiety or relationship issues.
Retrograde Ejaculation:
While primarily a medical issue, retrograde ejaculation may be influenced by psychological factors such as anxiety or relationship issues.
Sexual Masochism and Sadism Disorders:
Psychological factors such as past trauma, attachment issues, or beliefs about power and control may contribute to sadistic or masochistic tendencies.
