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Dr. Ieva Gates, PhD, LCSW, CST, CHT
Dr. Ieva Gates is a dedicated sex therapist and hypnotherapist specializing in sexual dysfunction, intimacy issues, LGBTQIA+ concerns, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and identity exploration. With a person-centered approach, Dr. Gates provides a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore and address their unique needs.
Areas of Specialization
I help clients overcome various forms of sexual dysfunction, including performance anxiety, difficulties reaching orgasm, erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation, and other sexual concerns. Care focuses on understanding the physical, psychological, and relational factors involved to support greater confidence, comfort, and overall sexual well-being.
Sexual Dysfunction
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy can be beneficial in accessing and reframing unconscious patterns that contribute to anxiety, stress, low confidence, and sexual difficulties. Through guided hypnosis, clients can reduce performance anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and address psychological blocks affecting desire, arousal, or pleasure. This approach promotes greater self-awareness, confidence, and a healthier connection between mind and body.
Intimacy Issues
I help individuals and couples work through intimacy issues by exploring what may be getting in the way of closeness and connection. Together, we will look at emotional patterns, communication challenges, anxiety, or past experiences that can affect intimacy, with a focus on rebuilding trust, comfort, and meaningful connection.
Anxiety
I offer therapy services for anxiety that help clients understand the underlying causes of their worry, fear, and overwhelm. Together, we work on practical tools and mindset shifts to reduce anxious patterns, build emotional resilience, and restore a sense of calm, confidence, and control in daily life.
LGBTQIA+
I provide affirming, inclusive therapy services tailored to people in the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a safe space where all identities and experiences are respected and valued. My work supports clients in exploring concerns related to identity, relationships, mental health, intimacy, and life transitions without judgment. Together, we focus on building self-acceptance, resilience, and well-being while honoring your unique lived experience.
Self-esteem
I offer therapy services that help clients explore and challenge negative self-beliefs in a compassionate, supportive environment. Together, we work to build self-worth, confidence, and a healthier relationship with yourself by strengthening self-awareness, boundaries, and emotional resilience.