Heather DeKeyser

about heather

You don’t have to wear next to nothing to be considered sexy.

I believe that sexuality is everywhere, from the way we dress, to the way we take care of ourselves, to the careers we choose and who we surround ourselves with. I also believe in the power of connection; to our own minds and bodies, as well as others. Sexuality and sexual health have always been passions of mine and working within frameworks of attachment and internal family systems, I value creating an environment of safety, authenticity and playfulness when working with clients around these topics. I believe sex has the capacity to heal, nurture and empower, but is often the origin of shame, pain and discomfort. Clients come to sex therapy to ask questions, be heard and seen, and discuss parts of themselves and their journeys that are incredibly powerful and vulnerable. I work to gain my client’s trust and welcome them with genuine interest and curiosity. I take pride in being sex-positive, pleasure-centered and genuine in supporting clients as they build greater self-awareness and build healthier intimate relationships.

When I am not in the office seeing clients, I am presenting or doing speaking engagements in the community about sex and sexuality, training other clinicians on how to bring sex and intimacy into the therapy room with their clients, or putting on retreats for couples who want to enhance their sexual lives.

More personally, I am a survivor of breast cancer who loves the Golden Girls and believes movement is medicine. I love snowmobiling in the winters and being on the water in the summers. My favorite season is Fall and I enjoy everything pumpkin! I am from Wisconsin, love the color purple, and have to have my coffee in the mornings!