New Directions in Sex Therapy

Peggy J. Kleinplatz, PhD is Professor of Medicine and Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She is a clinical psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Sex Educator. Since 1983, she has been teaching Human Sexuality at the School of Psychology, University of Ottawa, where she received the Prix d’Excellence in 2000. She is former Chair of Certifications for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She has published extensively on sexual problems with the intent to challenge, expand, and diversify the field of sex therapy. Her clinical work focuses on eroticism and transformation. Her current research focuses on optimal sexuality, with a particular interest in sexual health in the elderly, disabled and marginalized populations.

Kleinplatz, Advancing Sex Therapy or is That the Best You Can Do? Part I: Critiques of Conventional Models of Sex Therapy. Kleinplatz, A Preview of Part I: The Critiques and Their Implications. Apfelbaum, On the Need for a New Direction in Sex Therapy. Tiefer, The "New View" Campaign: A Feminist Critique of Sex Therapy and an Alternate Vision. Brooks, Elder, Sex Therapy for Men: Resolving False Dichotomies. Aanstoos, A Phenomenology of Sexual Experiencing. Joannides, The Challenging Landscape of Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Including "Sexual Addiction" and "Hypersexuality." Watter, Ethics and Sex Therapy: A Neglected Dimension. Kleinplatz, Is That All There Is? A New Critique of the Goals of Sex Therapy. Part II: New Alternatives/Innovations in Sex Therapy. Kleinplatz, A Preview of Part II: Clinical Alternatives and Innovations. Moser, Devereux, Sexual Medicine, Sex Therapy, and Sexual Health Care. Ellison, Sexual Choreography: "Am I Enjoying This Right Now?" Not "How Am I Doing?" Riber, Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity in Sex Therapy. Shaw, Approaching Your Highest Sexual Function in Relationship: A Reward of Age and Maturity. Miller, Donahey, Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT): Improving the Outcome of Sex Therapy One Person at a Time. Metz, McCarthy, The "Good Enough Sex" (GES) Model: Perspective and Clinical Implications. Mahrer, Goodbye Sex Therapy, Hello Undergoing My Own Transformation. Treadway, Hearts' Desires. Maltz, Healing the Sexual Repercussions of Sexual Abuse. Hall, Beyond Forever After: Narrative Therapy with Lesbian Couples. Carballo-Dieguez, Remien, Frasca, HIV Serodiscordant Male Couples: Special Considerations for Sex Therapy. Lev, Sennott, Understanding Gender Nonconformity and Transgender Identity: A Sex Positive Approach. Ogden, Keys to the Sexual Mysteries: An Integrative Model for Exploring Clients' Stories.