Is Sex Therapy Right for You?

Do you have a particular obstacle in your life that you are trying to overcome? Are you and your partner arguing about sex? Does one want more sex than the other? Do you never want to sex again? Are you struggling to connect to your own sexuality? No matter what the issue is, Our team at Deep Roots Psychotherapy can help. We are a team of sexuality experts with unique approaches and skills to help you achieve your goals.

I am Maria Skedros, a licensed clinical mental health psychotherapist, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Assistant Professor at the University of Utah and sex educator. My team and I are passionate about helping you connect with your individual power, find the root causes of what’s holding you back, and create life strategies to break old patterns to pursue personal growth.

Sexual health is a vital part of overall health. Whether you are partnered or not, your relationship with your sexuality affects your sense of wholeness. Many people reach adulthood without ever having learned a healthy or affirming understanding of their body or desires. You may be struggling with low libido, mismatched desire with your partner, difficulty with intimacy, shame with their body, painful sex, religious or societal trauma, or are just wanting to explore aspects of your sexuality that you have not yet explored. Whatever your concern or interest, Deep Roots Psychotherapy’s specialized clinical partners offers a safe space to explore-with expertise, compassion, and absolutely no judgement.

At Deep Roots Psychotherapy, we are a collective of dedicated therapists who bring diverse identities, lived experiences, and clinical expertise to the therapy room. Our practice is built on the belief that meaningful healing happens when you feel seen, supported, and empowered. We offer a wide range of therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family.

Our team specializes in:

• Sex Therapy & Sexual Health – Supporting individuals and couples navigating low libido, desire discrepancies, erectile dysfunction, sexual pain, difficulty reaching orgasm, kink exploration, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious sexual shame, and healing after sexual trauma.

• Trauma Recovery – We utilize evidence-based modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help process complex trauma, PTSD, and body-based memory. Our trauma work is grounded in cultural humility and tailored to your pace.

• LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy – Our clinicians offer a safe, inclusive space for queer and gender-diverse clients. Several of our therapists bring lived experience within the LGBTQ+ community, providing care that is not only affirming but also embodied and deeply informed.

• Addiction and Recovery – We support individuals navigating substance use recovery, often integrating it with identity work, spiritual healing, and relational repair.

• Neurodivergence-Affirming Care – We provide support for clients with ADHD, autism spectrum traits, and other neurodivergent experiences, using strengths-based approaches that honor each person’s unique brain and body.

Whether you're seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual health concerns, or identity exploration, our therapists collaborate with you to uncover your goals, build resilience, and foster deeper self-connection. We are committed to providing culturally responsive, client-centered care in a space that is nonjudgmental, relational, and welcoming to all bodies, orientations, and identities.