Dr. Joe Kort
Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is a psychotherapist, board-certified clinical sexologist, and the founder and clinical director of The Center for Relationship Health in Royal Oak, Michigan (crsh.com). With over 40 years in private practice, he has helped hundreds of individuals and couples enhance their lives and deepen their connections through a range of therapeutic approaches.
Dr. Kort is the author of seven books covering topics such as male sexual identity, relationships, and sexual fluidity. He also is the author of a book for clinicians working with the LGBTQIA population. He has written numerous published journal and magazine articles and is a regular contributor to the online blog for Psychology Today. Dr. Kort is in his third season of Smart Sex, Smart Love, a podcast series featuring a variety of topics – from sexual health issues to parenting conflicts, men’s health, sexuality as you grow old, marital problems, dating today, transgender concerns, kink, and much more (smartsexsmartlove.com).
Dr. Kort also conducts workshops and intensives for singles and couples.
His career focuses on advancing the social acceptance and professional treatment of issues surrounding sexual health as well as the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
Have You Negotiated Your Monogamy?
In today's complex relationship landscape, the concept of monogamy often comes with a myriad of unstated assumptions. As sex therapist Marty Klein aptly notes, "Couples often fight over contracts they’ve never made." This highlights the [...]
The Crucial Role of Family in the Survival of LGBTQ+ Individuals
For LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health crises, family acceptance isn't just helpful - it can be lifesaving. LGB youth who come from highly rejecting families are 8.4 times as likely to have attempted suicide as LGB peers who reported no or [...]