The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy is a comprehensive and empirically-based review of the latest theory and practice in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual problems across client populations. Structured in four sections covering specific sexual dysfunctions, theoretical approaches to sex therapy; working with client diversity; and future directions in sex therapy - Advocates a holistic approach to sex therapy with a focus on using a range of psychotherapeutic theories and techniques rather than only the most popular behavioral strategies - Includes case studies which highlight the broad spectrum of diverse conditions that clients can experience and which sex therapists can therefore encounter in the consulting room - Includes contributions by more than 60 experts from a wide range of disciplines The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy is a comprehensive and empirically-based review of contemporary theory and practice in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual problems. Coverage is in four sections, exploring: (1) treatment of specific sexual problems such as male erectile dysfunction and female orgasmic difficulties; (2) theoretical approaches to sex therapy; (3) sex therapy with specific populations such as older adults and people with intellectual disabilities; and (4) future directions in sex therapy, including the use of mindfulness and internet-based sex therapy. Bringing together knowledge in this field for the first time in decades, this is an integrated and forward-thinking exploration of sex therapy that advocates moving beyond behavioral treatments to a more holistic approach employing a broad range of theories and techniques. The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy is a comprehensive and empirically-based review of contemporary theory and practice in the psychotherapeutic treatment of sexual problems. Coverage is in four sections, exploring: (1) treatment of specific sexual problems such as male erectile dysfunction and female orgasmic difficulties; (2) theoretical approaches to sex therapy; (3) sex therapy with specific populations such as older adults and people with intellectual disabilities; and (4) future directions in sex therapy, including the use of mindfulness and internet-based sex therapy. Bringing together knowledge in this field for the first time in decades, this is an integrated and forward-thinking exploration of sex therapy that advocates moving beyond behavioral treatments to a more holistic approach employing a broad range of theories and techniques. Zoë D. Peterson is Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology Program, and Director of the Sexual Assault Research and Education Program, at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She is also a Research Fellow of the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University and a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Missouri. She has served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Sex Research and as Consulting Editor of Archives of Sexual Behavior. Her research covers a variety of issues related to sexuality with a particular focus on understanding unwanted and nonconsensual sexual experiences. She also provides clinical supervision to doctoral students, with an emphasis on the treatment of sexual and gender identity concerns. She teaches gender and sexuality courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.