Articles by Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST, NICC

Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST, NICC is the Founder and CEO of MyCounselor.Online Josh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who brings more than 13,000 hours of direct clinical experience to his practice. He provides online counseling and coaching, specializing in sex therapy, marriage counseling, and executive performance coaching for pastors and business owners. His authority in the field is built on a strong academic and clinical foundation, including a Master’s in Counseling (M.A.) and a B.A. in Biblical Languages. As an ordained minister, Josh uniquely integrates clinical best practices with a faith-based perspective, establishing a high level of trust and specialized expertise for his clients. B.A. Biblical Languages, Central Bible College M.A. Counseling, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary National Provider Identifier: 1467608679 Certified Sex Therapist, American Board of Christian Sex Therapists (ABCST) Missouri Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – License Number: 2008023816 Montana Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – License Number: BBH-LCPC-LIC-72683 Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor  (LPC) – License Number: LPC.0011920 Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – License Number: MH17995

Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST, NICC is the Founder and CEO of MyCounselor.Online
Josh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Sex Therapist (CST) who brings more than 13,000 hours of direct clinical experience to his practice. He provides online counseling and coaching, specializing in sex therapy, marriage counseling, and executive performance coaching for pastors and business owners.
His authority in the field is built on a strong academic and clinical foundation, including a Master’s in Counseling (M.A.) and a B.A. in Biblical Languages. As an ordained minister, Josh uniquely integrates clinical best practices with a faith-based perspective, establishing a high level of trust and specialized expertise for his clients.

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sex therapy

My Boyfriend Is In Sex Therapy?

Should I have concerns about the fact that my boyfriend is in sex therapy? Should I be worried about being in a relationship with him?
Is it possible to heal from depression without with Josh Spurlock

Depression Is It Possible To Heal From Without…

Is it possible to heal from depression without seeing a doctor or counselor?
Building Trust with Teen Daughters by September Trent

Building Trust with Teen Daughters

If you are a parent of a teenager, you definitely understand the struggle between protecting your teen and giving her freedom.
How to Achieve Orgasm During Intercourse by Josh Spurlock

How to Achieve Orgasm During Intercourse, for Woman

Becky asks, “How can she achieve orgasm through intercourse? When she gets close to orgasm during manual stimulation, she wants to let go, but she can’t.”
My Friend's Emotionally Abusive Relationship with Josh Spurlock

Friend’s Abusive Relationship

“My friend is in an emotionally abusive relationship with her boyfriend. He constantly cheats on her with other women, particularly when drinking, and puts her down verbally when at home.
premarital dating

Sex Before Marriage: Why Doesn’t My Partner Want To?

“My partner doesn’t want to have sex before marriage because I think she doesn’t enjoy sex.“
When Bad Hygiene Affects Sexual Desire by Josh Spurlock

When Bad Hygiene Affects Sexual Desire | #MyCounselorSays

Ama asks, “How do you deal with it when your spouse keeps his body in such a way that results in low sexual desire?”
Being Groomed: How Do I Know If I Was A Victim? by Josh Spurlock

Being Groomed: How Do I Know If I Was A Victim?

How do I know if I was emotionally and sexually abused/groomed? I feel like I was pushed into a lot I wasn’t comfortable with by my ex.
Anxiety

How to Help When Your Partner Has Trauma [Video]

Does your partner have recent or childhood trauma? Learn how trauma may have affected your partner and what you can do to help them heal!
How to Deal with Different Sex Drives in Marriage? by Josh Spurlock

Different Sex Drives: How to Deal with it in Marriage

Cody says, “My sex drive seems to be much higher than my wife’s. It seems to be the core issue between us. I love her dearly, but I seemingly can’t go without.”
Too Tired for Sex? Better Sex for Women by Josh Spurlock

Too Tired for Sex? | Better Sex for Women

Not tonight honey…. Have you ever been too tired to make love? You probably know you’re not alone on this one. Many wives feel exhausted by the end of the day.
Are Romance Novels Considered Porn? By Josh Spurlock

Are Romance Novels Considered Porn?

Raven asks, “Are romance novels considered porn?” Read more to find out what sex therapist Josh Spurlock has to say about sexually graphic romance novels.