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Sex And Dating Anxiety And What To Do About It With David Khalili

09.12.2022 - By John CordrayPlay

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Sex And Dating Anxiety And What To Do About It With David KhaliliDavid Khalili is a sex and relationship therapist, a board-certified sexologist, and the founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a group practice focusing on anxiety about sex and dating. David focuses on working with men, couples, and multi-ethnic individuals. Additionally, David hosts online continuing education workshops for therapists focusing on sex and anxiety.Anxiety causes a lot of stress and can even hinder couples from intimacy or individuals from getting into the dating scene. Like many mental health issues, anxiety stems from perceptions developed by life experiences or one’s own environment. It affects relationships and downgrades confidence. Some cases may vary, but one can overcome anxiety with the help of an expert. As a sex and relationship therapist, David Khalili introduces ways to treat and cope with the kind of anxiety that many people rarely talk about. David founded the Rouse Relational Wellness, a group practice where he works with men, couples, and multi-ethnic individuals to acknowledge and validate their feelings. By helping them identify sources of their anxiety, he empowers them with ways to act on it. With his online educational workshops, David shares how important proper education on sex and dating-related anxiety can help debunk stigma.  [Timecodes]01:25 Introducing David Khalili03:06 What are the common issues among David’s clients?05:22 How do anxieties in sex and dating form?08:00 It’s important to validate how they feel. 9:30 Do men and women have different ways of thinking?13:43 Anxiety in sex and dating does not only stem from trauma. 18:23 What is the common thought among men and women during initial therapy?22:26 What is the best advice for married couples? 25:46 What is the best self-care advice?Additional ResourcesLearn more about relationship wellness at Rouse Therapy: https://www.rousetherapy.com/ Visit David Khalili’s Rouse Academy: https://www.rouseacademy.com/ Rate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new . Your review will really help the show reach more people - thank you! Learn more about John Cordray at www.johncordray.com Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new . Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.

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