Hi, I’m

Dr. Catie Buttner.

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Helping women in New Jersey and beyond reconnect with desire, navigate pleasure in perimenopause and menopause, and feel empowered in evolving kink and intimacy dynamics as they age—this is sex therapy that honors your body, your story, and your turn-on.

Work with Me

My Approach

Collaborative

i believe in the power of collaboration in the therapeutic environment. We’ll always begin with me learning you. Not to change you, or tell you where you went wrong, but to understand what makes you, you. i’ll work closely with you to understand your goals for your sexual well-being and illuminate what might be getting in the way of those goals coming to light.

My Specialties

Affirmative & Relational Psychotherapy

if you’re looking to feel more at peace in your relationship, understand your unique sexual template, learn what really works for you!…then i’m the therapist for you. i work heavily with the connection between your mind and body and find that i relate well to those managing anxieties and compulsive behaviors. i focus on all things pleasure and self determination. i love working with all bodies but especially perimenopause and menopausal bodies that want to explore pleasure and sexual satisfaction during this season of life.

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    Trauma Informed Services

    We’re creating safe spaces together to support your healing

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    Supporting all Relationship Types

    With an eye toward systemic and socialized oppression

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    Virtual & In Person Appointments

    Therapy services are billable to insurance for NJ residents

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Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call with me to find out if sex therapy is the right next step for you!

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FAQ

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  • First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation to determine your goals for therapy (and if we'll make great collaborators).

  • Length: 1-hour

    Investment: $250

    Sliding scale slots are available based on availability and aim to make therapy accessible.

    Reduced and free sessions are available for for BIPOC/LGBTQ+, and for those who are in financial need.

  • Timelines depend on the individual(s), but I generally focus on setting clear expectations after an initial set of 3 appointments.

  • I accept the Princeton University Student Health Plan.

    Otherwise I am an out-of-network provider. I’ll ensure you have a monthly superbill that can be submitted to insurance for reimbursement based on your coverage. I am partnered with Mentaya which you can learn more about in the next question tab.

    Questions to ask your insurance provider to understand your coverage:

    • Does your plan include “out-of-network” coverage for mental health?

    • Is there a limit on the number of sessions your plan will cover each year?

    • What is your annual deductible for mental health benefits? 

    • What is your co-insurance requirement?

  • I’ve partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits.

    Mentaya is perfect if you:

    • Have out-of-network benefits

    • Feel overwhelmed by superbills and insurance

    • Have submitted superbills but failed to get any reimbursement

    • Simply want to skip the hassle of paperwork!

    Here's how it works:

    1. Sign up for Mentaya: https://mentaya.co/inviteclient/0WARi4irUOXm3hLyrmBv

    2. I will enter your sessions into the platform.

    3. Mentaya submits the claim and handles any insurance follow-up.

    4. You get reimbursed by insurance!

    Mentaya charges a 5% fee per claim, which includes handling any paperwork required, dealing with denials, and calling insurance companies.

    It's risk-free: They guarantee claims are successfully submitted, or a full refund of their fees.

  • Sex therapy often involves direct discussions about sexual practices, preferences, and fantasies, as well as exercises to improve intimacy and sexual functioning.

    Sex therapy is focused on resolving specific sexual issues or enhancing intimacy, while couples therapy addresses the broader relationship dynamics. These tend to work in conjunction but clients often find themselves in sex therapy when they feel their challenges broaden beyond relational skills.

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