About Emily Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW, CHST

Online Sex Therapy Across Colorado

Therapist Emily Fitzpatrick smiling with her head turned in Denver Colorado

Hi! I’m Emily

(she/her)

As a child, I spent my evenings in New Jersey’s finest diners drinking black coffee with my older siblings, listening to salacious conversations. As an adult, I’ve found a way to bring those conversations into the light by becoming a Certified Holistic Sex Therapist and founder of Nu Sex Therapy in Denver, CO. 

I may be a sex therapist, but I’m no stranger to the trauma of sexual shame and silence. Born into a Irish Catholic family, I was raised in a culture where teen/unintended pregnancy, sexual abuse, and AIDS were kept hidden (“we-don’t-talk-about-Bruno” vibes). Through education and mentors, I learned to examine how I internalized my own taboo, and more importantly, found my voice and broke the silence.

So, have I faked Os in my lifetime? Sure have! 

Have I prioritized a partner's pleasure while (reluctantly) silencing mine? Yes. 

Did I believe my sexuality wasn’t my own? Yes. 

Have I questioned my sexual orientation and teased out default assumptions, experiences, and attractions? Yep! 

Have I lost interest in sex? Yup! 

Have I been more worried about how my body looks than how it’s receiving pleasure? Yes, yes I have. 

Am I still learning things about myself? Sure am! (and I will never have it all figured out. I’m human after all)

But along my journey I’ve learned that embracing the expansiveness that is human sexuality is incredibly healing and satisfying. There is so much beauty in the variety of expressions (spoiler alert, it’s not just about sex) and I can’t wait to invite you to witness it for yourself. Read more here.

Sex Therapist Emily Fitzpatrick and owner of Nu sitting on a chair, cupping her face, and smiling. Fall foliage in Denver Colorado is surrounding her.

My Professional Background

  • Bachelor of Science (with honors) in Social Work. Syracuse University, 2010


    Master of Science (with honors) in Social Work. University of Denver, 2013

    Certified Holistic Sex Therapist. Institute for Sexuality Enlightenment and Education, 2023 

  • American Association of Sex Educators Counselors and Therapists, 2012-Present

  • Empowering Sexuality with Somatic Sexology

    AASECT Virtual Institute Cultivate Trans Thriving: Tools for Gender Liberation in Practice

    Asexuality & Aromanticism with Aubri Lancaster

    Sue Johnson’s Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy Master Class: Experience the Healing Power of EFIT for Attachment Trauma

    Complex PTSD Clinical Workshop: A Comprehensive Approach to Accurately Assess and Effectively Treat Clients with Chronic, Repeated and/or Developmental Trauma

As a Certified Holistic Sex Therapist who is queer and neurodivergent, I strive to create a safe place for you to air your secrets and where you can unpack any self held shame with curiosity and care. You deserve to heal your sexual relationship and to have satisfying embodied experiences that can adapt to every season of life.

I bring compassion, creativity, nuance, and tenderness into sessions with my clients. My work is a love note and reclamation to all who feel alone, different, and silenced. 

I might be a good therapist for you if:

  • You want to receive the sex education you never had but always deserved

  • Cis hetero normativity isn’t the default measuring stick for how you want to universally relate to your sexuality (even if you’re a cis hetero person/relationship) 

  • You want a therapist who is an active collaborator, not someone who stares blankly at you while you divulge your deepest secrets

  • You’re ready to take a birds-eye view of your sexuality and what it could be, and not just stay within made-up limits while also knowing your autonomy and choices will be respected

Nu sex therapy virtual office chair surrounded by plants

Ready To Say “F*ck It” To Limits?

If you suspect there’s even more fulfilling knowledge and pleasure awaiting, let’s lean in. You deserve to explore edges and boundaries that honor you!

Let’s connect - schedule your free 20 minute consultation call today.