Sex Therapy, and Building Intimacy

Send us Fan MailWhat if the greatest barrier to intimacy isn't sex itself—but the shame, fear, and unhealed wounds we carry into our relationships?In this deeply honest episode of Finding Your Voice, host Jason Carrasco, LMFT, sits down with Maren Jorgensen, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and trauma specialist, for a compassionate conversation about the intersection of trauma, intimacy, relationships, and healing.Together, they explore why so many people struggle to talk openly about sex, how childhood experiences, religious messages, and unresolved trauma can shape our intimate lives, and why healing often begins with vulnerability rather than performance. Maren explains how Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people understand the different "parts" of themselves, release shame, and build healthier, more authentic relationships.They also discuss:The most common reasons individuals and couples seek sex therapyHow trauma can quietly influence desire, arousal, and emotional connectionWhy communication is one of the strongest predictors of intimacyThe role of pornography, stigma, and unrealistic expectationsCommon struggles experienced by both men and womenThe importance of emotional safety, curiosity, and self-compassion in long-term relationshipsHow healing our emotional wounds can transform not only our relationshipsbut our relationship with ourselvesWhether you're in a relationship, healing from past experiences, or simply curious about what healthy intimacy truly looks like, this conversation offers practical wisdom, hope, and a reminder that vulnerability is not weakness—it is one of the greatest pathways to connection.Because finding your voice also means finding the courage to have the conversations we've been taught to avoid.Maren Jorgensen Website https://www.marenjtherapy.com/Email address: [email protected]