Barry McCarthy, PhD

Barry McCarthy, PhD, a professor of psychology at American University in Washington, DC, a Diplomate in clinical psychology and a certified sex and couples therapist who has practiced for 42 years. In 2016, he received the Masters and Johnson award for lifetime contributions to the field of sex therapy. The author of 14 books, including Sex Made Simple and Rekindling Desire, he has presented more than 400 professional workshops in the US and internationally.

A Health Problem Doesn’t Have to End Your Love Life!

A Health Problem Doesn’t Have to End Your Love Life!

Barry McCarthy, PhD | August 9, 2017

There are a multitude of reasons why some couples stop having sex as they age. But a chronic health problem…

What Really Happens During a Sex Therapy Appointment?

What Really Happens During a Sex Therapy Appointment?

Barry McCarthy, PhD | March 27, 2017

Admit it: You’re curious. When you hear the phrase “sex therapy,” you wonder who actually goes and why. What do…