Sex Therapy in Riverside, Connecticut

Sex and relationship concerns are extremely common – and often respond well to time-limited, solution-focused treatments. Stephen Snyder MD provides specialize care for a broad spectrum of sexual and relationship issues for individuals and couples in Riverside, CT. 

A New York Magazine “Best Doctor,” Dr. Snyder has earned a national reputation for sensitive, compassionate care.  His best-selling book Love Worth Making (St Martin’s Press 2019) has shown thousands of individuals and couples new ways to take care of their sexual selves in committed relationships.  He brings this same expertise to private clinical consultations – either by telehealth from Connecticut or in-person at his Manhattan office.

Therapy Services

Dr. Snyder focuses on providing expert care for individuals and couples facing a variety of sexual and relationship challenges, including:

• Low Libido: Loss of desire is very common, often causes much stress for couples, and can be quite treatable. Effective treatment requires a specialist, though, since few therapists have the skills to address low libido.  
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Erectile dysfunction (ED) can impact men of all ages but is also often highly treatable. As an MD sex therapist, Dr. Snyder provides both psychological and medical solutions to help men overcome ED and restore their confidence.  
• Premature Ejaculation (PE): Premature ejaculation (PE) is the most frequent sexual concern among young men and can significantly impact quality of life. Effective treatment typically involves a combination of behavioral techniques and medical interventions. 
• Delayed Ejaculation (DE): Delayed ejaculation (DE), once considered rare, is becoming more common.  But DE too can be highly treatable.  Many men with DE can be taught effective solutions in just one 90-minute consultation session.
• Intimacy Concerns:  Sex and intimacy are closely linked – but what if they aren’t?  Many people with intimacy issues simply lack experience with intimate  communication. Fortunately, this is a skill that can be learned at any time! 
• Sexless Marriages: Sexless marriages and relationships are more common than you might think. Exploring a couple’s erotic history in detail often provides key insights for effective treatment. 
• Infidelity and Trust Issues: Infidelity can be deeply traumatic, but confronting it openly can lead to a stronger, more resilient relationship. Specialized counseling offers guidance to help couples navigate challenges and avoid common pitfalls. 

Convenient Telehealth and In-Person Therapy Sessions

Whether you prefer an in-person visit or the convenience of telehealth, Dr. Snyder offers options to suit your needs:

• Telehealth: Secure and confidential virtual sessions allow you access from anywhere in Connecticut.
• In-Person: Visit Dr. Snyder’s office in the Lincoln Center area of Manhattan for a private and comfortable setting.

What Distinguishes Dr. Snyder’s Approach to Sex Therapy?

For more than 30 years, Dr. Stephen Snyder has dedicated his career to helping individuals and couples resolve intimacy challenges. As the author of the award-winning book Love Worth Making (St. Martin’s Press, 2019), he blends practical, no-nonsense strategies with a deep understanding of relationships.

• Trust and Expertise:  Dr Snyder has helped over 2,500 individuals and couples enhance physical and emotional intimacy.  He’s has earned a national reputation for helping people find creative solutions to even the most difficult sexual challenges. 
• Practical, Collaborative, Solution-Focused:  Dr. Snyder helps you understand what you can change, and what you can’t change. He works with you to set clear goals – and a cost-effective and time-effective plan for achieving them. Comprehensive: Sexual concerns involve both the mind and body. Unlike most sex therapists, Dr Snyder is a licensed physician as well as a sex therapist. His unique combination of medical and psychological training enables him to see all parts of a problem – and to notice issues others might miss.  
• Judgment-Free:  Sex and relationship concerns are intensely personal, and are often a source of shame.  Dr Snyder’s office is a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel at ease.  Ensuring your privacy is an absolute priority. 
• Time-Effective and Cost-Effective:  Most sex and relationship issues can be helped through brief, focused treatment. Dr. Snyder is committed to providing cost-effective care without wasting your time or money – starting with the very first consultation.  
• When Previous Treatment Hasn’t Helped:  People often consult Dr. Snyder when previous treatment hasn’t worked.  Other therapists (including sex therapists) often refer him their most difficult cases – or request consultation for individuals and couples who’ve been in ongoing treatment without improvement.  
• Virtual and In-Person Options:  Consultation and treatment for individuals and couples can be easily obtained via telehealth from Riverside, Connecticut – or in-person at Dr. Snyder’s office on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

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How Sex Therapy Works

The process typically starts with a 90-minute personalized consultation to understand your challenges and goals. The highest standards of privacy are maintained.  

Sessions are conducted in a safe, judgment-free environment. Modern sex therapy is “talking-only,” and often involves learning to communicate comfortably and effectively about experiences and feelings.

Sex and relationship problems can be deeply discouraging. You should come away from a first appointment with a renewed sense of hope – and having learned some specific things you can do right away to turn that hope into reality. 

Dr Snyder’s book, Love Worth Making, provides a realistic account of the kinds of discussions that typically occur during treatment.  If you’re undecided about treatment, or simply curious, a quick flip through Love Worth Making can give you a sense of whether working with Dr Snyder might be right for you.  

Schedule Your Consultation Today

If you’re in the Riverside, CT area, Dr. Snyder is here to help. Deciding to see a sex and relationship therapist can be your first step toward a more satisfying intimate life. 

Call (917) 270-0384 or complete the form below to find out what sex and relationship therapy might do for you.