Founder & Director
Joe Kort, Ph.D, MSW, MA
About Joe
Psychotherapist, coach and author Joe Kort, Ph.D, MSW, MA has been in practice since 1985. He specializes in gay affirmative psychotherapy as well as Imago Relationship Therapy, which is a specific program involving communication exercises designed for couples to enhance their relationship and for singles to learn relationship skills. It is based on the books, Getting The Love You Want and Keeping The Love You Find, by Dr. Harville Hendrix.
Dr. Kort is a Board Certified Sexologist specializing in sex therapy and sexual identity. He also is a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist, who addresses issues such as responsible non-monogamy/monogamy; childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse; chemical dependency; mixed-orientation marriages; coming out; and depression and anxiety. He offers workshops for couples and singles. He runs a gay men’s group therapy and a men’s sexuality group therapy for straight, bi- and gay men who are struggling with specific sexual issues. His therapy services are for gays and lesbians as well as heterosexuals.
Dr. Kort’s practice is a mix of straight, gay, lesbian, and bi-attractional individuals and couples.
- Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
- Board Certified Sexologist
- Member of the National Association of Gay Addiction Professionals
- Member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
- Member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers
- Certified AASECT and Member of American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
- Member of EMDRIA Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training
Dr. Kort graduated from Michigan State University with dual majors in psychology and social work. At Wayne State University, he earned his master’s degree in social work (MSW), then a master’s (MA) in psychology. He received a doctorate (Ph.D.) in clinical sexology from the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists.
He is an adjunct professor at Wayne State University’s School of Social Work, where he teaches gay and lesbian studies. He also writes and teaches workshops on a national level.
To book a workshop for your organization,
call 248-399-7447 or e-mail [email protected]
To schedule a book signing with Dr. Joe Kort at your book store,
call 248-399-7447 or e-mail [email protected]
Joe Kort, Ph.D, MA, LMSW, ACSW
25600 Woodward Ave, Ste 215 · Royal Oak, MI 48067
Tel: 248-399-7447 | E-mail Address: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Each person’s situation is unique. I cannot offer advice or suggestions beyond what is available in my books and articles, and therefore cannot reply to personal psychological questions. If you wish to schedule an in-person or telephone consultation, please call (248) 399-7447.
