Rachel Justie, LCPC, CST

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Clinical Supervisor, Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist

Meet Rachel Justie, LCPC, CST

Rachel works with individuals and couples seeking meaningful, lasting change. She supports clients navigating challenges with relationships, dating, sex/intimacy, major life transitions, as well as those dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mood-related concerns. As an AASECT certified sex therapist, she helps address issues related to desire, arousal, orgasm, sexual pain, communication, and the impact of stress, trauma, or identity on sexual well-being. Her approach is sex-positive and trauma-informed, emphasizing emotional safety, consent, collaboration, and respect.

With a blend of empathy and directness, Rachel offers a supportive, solution-focused approach. She uses evidence-based techniques to help clients gain insight, build skills and reconnect with themselves and/or their partner(s), fostering growth, resilience and stronger relationships.

Seeking therapy can feel daunting and vulnerable, but you deserve support and understanding. Rachel provides a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore experiences, address obstacles, and develop tools for emotional well-being, connection, and lasting change.

Why work with an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist?

Choosing an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists) means working with a clinician who has completed extensive, specialized training in human sexuality and sex therapy. AASECT is the national gold standard for certification in this field.

Certified Sex Therapists have:

  • Advanced education and training in sexual health, sexual functioning, identity, relationships and communication

  • 300+ hours of clinical experience specifically focused on sexual-related concerns

  • At least 50 hours of supervision with experts in the field to ensure competent, ethical and up-to-date care

  • A commitment to continuing education that keeps their practice informed by the latest research and best practices

Working with an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist ensures that your clinician is not only comfortable discussing sensitive sexual topics, but also trained to address them with skill, compassion and professionalism.

What concerns can be addressed in sex therapy?

  • Issues related to desire, arousal and/or orgasm: lack of desire, desire discrepancies, difficulty with erection or orgasm, premature ejaculation, delayed or absent ejaculation

  • Pain with sex: dyspareunia, vaginismus, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, vulvodynia, pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Communication and intimacy: emotional closeness, rebuilding connection after conflict or betrayal, improving sexual communication'

  • Identity and orientation: exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, or sexual expression

  • Sexual shame, anxiety or trauma: healing from painful experiences that impact sexual comfort or confidence

  • Life transitions: changes in sexuality during pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, illness, disability or aging

  • Relationship structure: exploring monogamy, nonmonogamy, kink or other expressions of sexuality in ways that are authentic and consensual