Dr. Kara Catrelle, PhD, LCSW, MSW
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Asheville, NC
Areas of Speciality
Credentials & Qualifications
PhD in Clinical Sexology, International Institute of Clinical Sexology
MSW, Loyola University Chicago
B.S. in Psychology, Upper Iowa University
AASECT Sex Therapist Certification
Nearest available session
November 3, 2026 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Times shown in America/New_York
Private 1:1 Sessions
Work with Dr. Kara
Reconnecting With Your Body Post-Illness
$225.00Gently reconnect with your body after illness, rebuild confidence and intimacy, and create a personalized path toward comfort, pleasure, and self-trust.
Get Your Sexy Back
$225.00Understand what may be shaping your desire and learn practical language, boundaries, and communication strategies for reconnecting with intimacy on your terms.
Kara Catrelle, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Relationships and Sexuality Expert
A session with me is like…
A grounded, insightful conversation that invites both reflection and real change. We slow things down just enough to hear what your body, heart, and intuition are trying to say—then translate that insight into practical steps you can actually use to enhance your relationships and sense of vitality. My style is warm, direct, and emotionally attuned; you'll leave our sessions feeling renewed desire and a sense of relief.
One life experience that helps me relate to my clients is…
Like many of my clients over the years, I've had to rebuild my life and identity more than once—through illness, heartbreak, and major life transitions. Learning to trust my body again, rediscover desire, and redefine connection on my own terms taught me that healing and intimacy are lifelong processes of becoming. That lived experience allows me to meet other women with empathy, humor, and deep respect for the courage it takes to start over and come home to oneself once again.
Three things I want clients to feel post-session are…
More grounded and clear about what they truly need, more confident in their bodies and choices and more at ease within themselves. Many describe a renewed sense of possibility—a shift into greater self-trust, openness, and well-deserved pleasure.
Past experience that qualifies me for this role is…
For over 25 years, I've supported women across all stages of life while they navigate the vulnerable challenges and changes that come with sexuality, self-worth, and the connection to their bodies. As an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist with a PhD in Clinical Sexology, I specialize in educating women about their bodies, the nature of desire and pleasure, and how to cultivate the emotional intimacy they crave in relationships. My background in Jungian psychology, neuroscience, Tantra, and Ayurveda allows me to integrate both science and self-awareness into our sessions, helping women feel safe, seen, and ultimately empowered.
In this episode of Pull Me Out of This (https://youtu.be/NUsCEyP0n2Y), Kara talks about sex in midlife from the "inconvenient truths" of perimenopause to the psychology of responsive desire. This conversation is an honest, Expert-led look at what actually happens to our bodies as we age and how to take your power back.
I'm an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, Jungian Analyst, and Midlife Intimacy Coach who helps women reconnect with desire, confidence, and emotional authenticity. With over 25 years of professional experience, I blend depth psychology, mindfulness, and modern sexual wellness to guide you through transitions in love, sexuality, and self-worth. My approach is honest, grounded, and deeply compassionate. Whether you're re-entering the dating world, healing after illness, or longing to feel more alive in your body, I help you rebuild an authentic connection with yourself—because the quality of our relationships begins with the one we have with ourselves.
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Reconnecting With Your Body After Breast Cancer | Intimacy & Self-Trust with Dr. Kara Catrelle
Feeling at home in your body after breast cancer takes time. Join Dr. Kara Catrelle for an honest conversation about intimacy, body image, and self-trust. Try a simple body check-in, learn how to put your needs into words, and explore what feels right for you now—without pressure to return to who you were before.
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Sex in Midlife
In this episode of Pull Me Out of This, we talk about sex in midlife. From the "inconvenient truths" of perimenopause to the psychology of responsive desire, this conversation is an honest, Expert-led look at what actually happens to our bodies as we age and how to take your power back.
