Marsha Rand

At Awakening Intimacy, we believe that intimate relationships can be a wellspring of fulfillment and joy, but we also understand that they can be a source of significant challenges. The pressures of work, parenting, and caregiving can take a toll, leaving little energy or time to nurture relationships. Life events such as illness or retirement can further complicate matters, creating distance or interfering with intimacy.

If you find yourself feeling disconnected from your partner, experiencing sexual issues, or struggling to maintain a loving relationship, you are not alone. Our founder, Marsha Rand, has dedicated her career to helping individuals and couples navigate these challenges, fostering greater intimacy, both physically and emotionally.

Our Services

At Awakening Intimacy, we offer a range of services tailored to meet your unique needs. These include:

• Couples Counseling: We provide a safe and supportive space for couples to address the issues that are causing distance or discord. Our approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and respect, and we strive to help couples reconnect, communicate more effectively, and deepen their intimacy.

• Sex Therapy: Sexual issues can be a significant source of distress and can create a sense of distance or interference in otherwise intimate relationships. We offer sex therapy to help individuals and couples address these issues, promoting greater understanding, communication, and pleasure.

• Relationship Coaching: If you're not currently in a relationship but find yourself repeating old patterns or struggling with emotional hurts that get in the way of loving relationships, our relationship coaching can help. We work with you to identify and address these patterns, fostering greater self-awareness and the capacity for healthy relationships.

• Individual Counseling: Whether you're facing challenges in your relationships, experiencing problems with sexual functioning or pleasure, or dealing with other personal issues, individual counseling can be a powerful tool for healing and growth. We offer a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, promoting greater self-understanding and resilience.

• Life Coaching: If you're feeling stuck or uncertain about your life's direction, life coaching can help. We work with you to clarify your values, set meaningful goals, and develop a plan to achieve them, empowering you to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

About Marsha Rand, LMFT, CST

Marsha Rand's own journey has been one of great change and personal growth. After raising her children, she completed an undergraduate degree in Religion and Ministry. She then went on to earn a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with advanced clinical training in Medical Family Therapy. With a lifelong fascination with healing and the human body, Marsha longed to integrate her education with what was in her heart. After working for several years in public mental health, she developed a successful private practice dedicated to helping individuals and couples foster greater intimacy and healing.

Marsha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in North Carolina (#878) and a Telehealth Provider in South Carolina (#690). She is also a Certified Sex Therapist (CST), demonstrating her commitment to staying current with the latest research and best practices in the field.

At Awakening Intimacy, we are dedicated to helping you restore the joy in your life and relationships. We invite you to browse our site to learn more about our services and how we can help. When you're ready, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to walking with you on your journey towards greater intimacy and healing.