Hey, I’m
Dr. Catie Buttner.
I help individuals, couples, and groups create a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual relationship with themselves and their partner/s.
My Approach
Collaborative
i believe in the power of collaboration in the therapeutic environment. We’ll always begin with me learning you. Not to change you, or tell you where you went wrong, but to understand what makes you, you. i’ll work closely with you to understand your goals for your sexual well-being and illuminate what might be getting in the way of those goals coming to light.
My Specialties
Affirmative & Relational Psychotherapy
if you’re looking to feel more at peace in your relationship, understand your unique sexual template, learn what really works for you!…then i’m the therapist for you. i specialize in working with clients who have experienced trauma as well as those seeking to explore non-traditional relationship styles (the umbrella of non-monogamy). i work heavily with the connection between your mind and body and find that i relate well to those managing anxieties and compulsive behaviors. i focus on all things plesaure and love working with all bodies but especially perimenopause and menopausal bodies that want to explore pleasure and sexual satisfaction during this season of life.
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Trauma Informed Services
We’re creating safe spaces together to support your healing
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Supporting all Relationship Types
With an eye toward systemic and socialized challenges
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Virtual & In Person Appointments
Therapy services are billable to insurance for NJ residents
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call with me to find out if sex therapy is the right next step for you!
FAQ
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First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation to determine your goals for therapy (and if we'll make great collaborators).
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Length: 1-hour
Investment: $250
Sliding scale slots are available based on availability and aim to make therapy accessible.
Reduced and free sessions are available for members of oppressed communities.
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Timelines depend on the individual(s), but I generally focus on setting clear expectations after an initial set of 3 appointments.
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I am an out-of-network provider. I’ll ensure you have a monthly superbill that can be submitted to insurance for reimbursment based on your coverage.
Questions to ask your insurance provider to understand your coverage:Does your plan include “out-of-network” coverage for mental health?
Is there a limit on the number of sessions your plan will cover each year?
What is your annual deductible for mental health benefits?
What is your co-insurance requirement?
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Sex therapy often involves direct discussions about sexual practices, preferences, and fantasies, as well as exercises to improve intimacy and sexual functioning.
Sex therapy is focused on resolving specific sexual issues or enhancing intimacy, while couples therapy addresses the broader relationship dynamics. These tend to work in conjunction but clients often find themselves in sex therapy when they feel their challenges broaden beyond relational skills.