Annie Shirrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC (she, her)
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Sexuality is a vital part of life, and challenges in this area can affect overall well-being and relationships. When sexual difficulties arise, they often spill over into other aspects of life, creating stress, frustration, or disconnection.
Are you struggling with barriers that prevent you from living the sexual life you desire? You may experience pain during sex, difficulty achieving orgasm, or trouble maintaining arousal. Perhaps you feel shame, guilt, or discomfort with your body, or you've experienced sexual trauma that impacts intimacy. I support clients in creating a fulfilling, empowered sexual life on their own terms.
I help individuals and couples navigate challenges like desire, arousal, orgasm, painful sex, communication, gender identity, sexual orientation, women’s health, and trauma recovery. Together, we’ll explore your intimate life, identify barriers, and work to break them down, supporting you in creating a fulfilling, empowered sexual life on your own terms.
I understand how personal and challenging this journey can be, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re struggling with intimacy, healing from trauma, or simply seeking to reclaim your sexual well-being, I’m here to support you with compassion and care. If you're ready to take the next step in your journey, reach out—I’m here to help.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Annie Shirrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 134668 Annie Renee Sankey
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Santa Clara University, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2020
- Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional I & II (CCTP) Certification- Evergreen Certification
- Certificate from EMDR - Hospice of the North Coast
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Annie Shirrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sexual Abuse
- Sex Therapy
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Polyamory & ENM
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Survivors of Sexual Assault
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Annie Shirrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Sex Worker Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Sex Worker Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Trauma Focused
Annie Shirrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Nearby Areas
Annie Shirrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC