Discover the Joy in Sex and Connection Today
Welcome! Joyful Discovery Counseling is a psychotherapy practice in New Jersey, Massachusetts (virtual), Connecticut (virtual), and Florida (virtual) that provides couple and individual therapy for issues surrounding connection, intimacy, and sex.
Meet the Therapist
Matthew Sidler, LCSW, LICSW, CST
Hi there! I’m Matthew Sidler, a sex and relationship therapist licensed in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Florida. Despite being wired for connection, we often find ourselves "winging it" in relationships. Many of us didn't get the relationship blueprint we needed. This can often lead to a frustrating cycle filled with misunderstandings and loneliness. Sexual desire and fulfillment can easily suffer as a result. As an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and trained relationship therapist, I help clients gain the clarity and confidence needed to effectively navigate these obstacles.
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While my practice is welcoming to all couples and individuals, I am particularly passionate about offering a safe and affirming space for those in the LGBTQIA+ community. As a member of this community, I understand the importance of having supportive spaces to explore and navigate our unique experiences.
Practice Areas
Couples Therapy
Connection is essential to our well-being, but when it feels hard to truly connect, it can leave you feeling lonely and frustrated. If your needs aren’t being met and resentment is building, you’re not alone. I help couples work through these challenges, gain clarity, and restore emotional closeness. Together, we’ll nurture intimacy and enhance sexual fulfillment, bringing you closer to the relationship you both long for.
Sex Therapy
Sexual challenges like erectile dysfunction, difficulty achieving orgasm, differences in libido, and performance anxiety are more common than you might realize, and they’re rarely just physical. As an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, I help clients release shame, address underlying causes, and break down the barriers to experiencing sexual pleasure, connection, and fulfillment.
LGBTQIA+
I offer a supportive, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. Whether you want to explore questions of sexual orientation or gender identity, or simply want the reassurance that your therapist truly understands and affirms your experience, I’m here to support you.
Anxiety
Do you feel anxious or overwhelmed, unsure of how to cope? In a world filled with stress, many of these pressures are beyond our control. I work with clients to develop effective coping strategies for anxiety, and help them face the fears or triggers that may be holding them back from living the life they truly want.
Depression
Are you feeling low, depressed, or disconnected—like you're just going through the motions? Maybe you feel stuck, unsure of how to find the motivation to move forward. First, let me remind you that it’s okay to not be okay. I work with clients to uncover the joy and fulfillment in life, without minimizing or invalidating the struggles they’re facing. Often, we feel guilty for having these feelings, which only adds to the burden. Together, we can find a path forward.
Self-exploration
Do you find it hard to embrace vulnerability or fully express yourself? If you’re seeking more confidence and a deeper understanding of who you are, we’ll work together to explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Through this process of self-discovery, you’ll uncover what’s been holding you back and reconnect with the joy of simply being yourself.