Low Libido Therapy Based in St Petersburg, Florida
Karli Kucko, LPC, CST
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
When desire feels distant or hard to access, it can leave you questioning yourself, your body, or your relationship. As a Certified Sex Therapist in St. Petersburg, Florida, I offer a compassionate space to explore what’s behind that disconnection emotionally, physically, and relationally. Together, we’ll uncover the factors shaping your desire, rebuild trust with your body, and restore a sense of pleasure and connection that feels authentic and fulfilling.
Healing Desire and Reconnecting with Intimacy
“Why don’t I feel turned on anymore?”
“Do I even have a libido, or did it just disappear?”
“I want to feel more sexually confident, but I don’t know where to start.”
If you’re feeling distant from your own desire, unsure how to express your needs, or burdened by shame or past experiences that affect your relationship with sex, you’re not alone. As an intimacy therapist in St Petersburg, my work centers on helping people understand these experiences with compassion, reminding you that nothing about your story is broken or beyond healing.
You Might Be Wondering
There’s no single definition of a “normal” sex drive. Desire naturally changes over time; sometimes it’s strong, sometimes quiet, and both are entirely valid. Some people experience sexual interest daily, while others rarely do or not at all.
What matters most isn’t how often you want sex, but whether you feel connected to yourself and satisfied with your relationships. Therapy can help you understand your own rhythms, explore what supports desire, and release any pressure to meet someone else’s idea of “normal.”
What Does “Normal” Libido Really Mean?
Understanding What Can Affect Desire
Many factors can influence sexual desire, and it’s common for libido to fluctuate throughout life. These changes are often shaped by emotional, physical, and relational experiences rather than a single cause.
Desire may feel lower when stress, anxiety, or exhaustion build up or when relationship dynamics, conflict, or communication patterns create emotional distance. Hormonal shifts related to pregnancy, postpartum changes, menopause, or aging can also play a role, as can certain medications or medical conditions.
It’s also common for past experiences, body image, or cultural messages about sex to affect how safe or connected we feel during intimacy.
Therapy offers a space to explore these influences without shame. Together, we can identify what may be contributing to low desire and find ways to rebuild connection, confidence, and comfort in your sexual and emotional life.
When to Reach Out for Support
You don’t have to navigate changes in desire on your own. It may be time to connect with a professional if:
You’ve noticed ongoing frustration or worry about your libido or intimacy.
You think medication, hormonal birth control, or other health changes might be affecting your desire.
Your interest in sex hasn’t returned after pregnancy, childbirth, or other life transitions.
As a sex and relationship therapist, I can help you explore what’s happening with compassion and curiosity, never judgment. Together, we’ll identify the emotional, relational, and physical factors that may be influencing desire and begin restoring connection in a way that feels safe and sustainable.
How Therapy Can Support Low Desire
Treatment for low libido depends on what’s influencing it. For many people, desire is shaped by a mix of emotional, relational, and physical experiences, not by a single cause.
As an intimacy therapist, my role is to help you explore these layers with curiosity and care. Together, we look at how stress, body changes, mental health, and relationship dynamics may be affecting desire, and we work toward rebuilding a sense of confidence and connection that feels right for you.
In some cases, low desire can also be influenced by medication, hormonal shifts, or physical discomfort. When needed, I can help you determine whether medical follow-up may be helpful while, in therapy, focusing on the emotional and relational factors that shape how you experience intimacy.
This integrated approach allows therapy to complement medical care, helping you heal emotionally while restoring comfort, pleasure, and closeness in your sexual and relational life.
How I Help
My approach as a Certified Sex Therapist is gentle, collaborative, and grounded in safety and self-trust. You don’t need to have all the answers or fit into anyone else’s definition of what sexuality “should” look like. Together, we’ll:
1. Gently unpack old messages and internalized shame around intimacy and sexuality.
2. Understand your unique patterns, boundaries, and emotional needs.
3. Rebuild a relationship with desire that feels authentic and pressure-free.
4. Cultivate confidence and connection with your body and pleasure on your own terms.
Whether you’ve experienced trauma, lacked space to explore your sexuality, or simply feel disconnected, therapy can help you rediscover a more profound sense of belonging in your body and relationships.
Common Questions
1. What if I don’t know what I want sexually?
That’s completely okay. Therapy can be a space to explore desire and intimacy at your own pace with full permission to be curious, uncertain, and evolving. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist, I’ll support you in discovering what feels right for you, not what’s expected.
2. What if I have trauma in my past?
I offer trauma-informed therapy grounded in safety, respect, and trust. We move at a pace that honors your nervous system and personal boundaries. You’ll never be pushed, only supported as you reconnect with your body and sense of self.
3. My low libido is causing conflict in my relationship. Do I need couples therapy?
We can discuss your goals during a free consultation to determine which approach best fits. Some people start individually and later include their partner, while others prefer to begin as a couple. Either way, therapy can help you both understand and navigate these experiences with compassion.
4. Can low libido improve without medication?
Yes. Emotional stress, relationship strain, and lack of connection often affect desire more than physical factors. As an intimacy therapist, I help you rebuild safety and closeness so desire can return naturally.
5. How long does it take to see change?
It varies for everyone. Some notice shifts after a few sessions; others need more time to rebuild trust with their body and partner. The goal is steady, lasting change at a pace that feels safe.