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Stanley DucharmeView this expert's archive 
Biography: Dr. Stan Ducharme is a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist
practicing in the Boston area. He is affiliated with Boston University
Medical Center and is a member of the medical staff at Boston Medical
Center. In addition, he is a Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and
Assistant Professor of Urology at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Ducharme has been working in the area of disability for over 25
years with individuals who have spinal cord injury, head trauma and other
neurological disabilities. Early in his career in established the
Sexuality and Disability Training Center at Boston University where he and
his staff conducted SAR workshops and trainined other professionals in the
area of sexuality and disability. He is actively involved in the
disability community in Boston and has served as a member of the Board of
Trustees of The Boston Center for Independent Living. Currently, Dr.
Ducharme conducts frequent workshops and consults on issues of sexuality
to a variety of independent living programs, hospitals and rehabilitation
centers.
As a sex therapist, he works with men, women and couples who have a
variety of sexual difficulties. Many of the people he works with have
physical disabilities although his practice also serves people without
disabilities as well. His clinical orientation is a cognitive behavioral
approach that may involve homework assignments and skill building. He is
available for a one time consultation as well as for ongoing therapy to
address specific problems. He can also be of assistance in helping
to locate specific resources in the greater New Engalnd area.
Dr. Ducharme is involved in many organizations in the rehabilitation and
sexuality fields. He contributes columns on sexuality and disability for
the Paralyzed Veteran's of America and has written a handbook on
sexuality and spinal cord injury. For the past 12 years, he has served as
editor of the Journal of Sexuality and Diability and frequently writes and
lectures on topics related to disability, sexual functioning, and
psychosocial aspects of adjustment.
Phone contact at (617) 638-7358.
His office address is:
Stanley Ducharme, Ph.D.
Boston Medical Center
720 Harrison Avenue, Suite 906,
Boston, Ma. 02118
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