Sex Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Navigating challenges around sex involves more than what happens between the sheets.
I am a LGBTQAI+/kink/poly friendly therapist who celebrates diversity. I work with clients to address relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, navigate sexual identities, consensual non-monogamy, sex/porn compulsive behaviors, and sexual dysfunctions. I have significant experience working with men and their sexuality in a variety of age ranges.
Navigating challenges around sex involves more than what happens between the sheets.
I am a LGBTQAI+/kink/poly friendly therapist who celebrates diversity. I work with clients to address relationship and intimacy issues, anxiety, navigate sexual identities, consensual non-monogamy, sex/porn compulsive behaviors, and sexual dysfunctions. I have significant experience working with men and their sexuality in a variety of age ranges.
As a sex therapist I also help clients struggling with various types of sexual issues from abuse to sexual dysfunctions, often symptoms of trauma.
Survivors of trauma sometimes blame themselves unjustly, and carry a lot of shame, which contributes to the debilitating effects of depression, anxiety, and dissociation, hallmarks of PTSD. When I educate clients about the neurobiology of trauma, e.g. the science underlying triggers and flashbacks, the shame and self-blame with which they often struggle is alleviated. My goals are to help clients feel compassion for themselves, to forgive themselves for things may have had to do to survive, to recognize their strengths in having survived, and to re-integrate and reclaim those parts of themselves they had to exile in order to do so.
As a sex therapist I also help clients struggling with various types of sexual issues from abuse to sexual dysfunctions, often symptoms of trauma.
Survivors of trauma sometimes blame themselves unjustly, and carry a lot of shame, which contributes to the debilitating effects of depression, anxiety, and dissociation, hallmarks of PTSD. When I educate clients about the neurobiology of trauma, e.g. the science underlying triggers and flashbacks, the shame and self-blame with which they often struggle is alleviated. My goals are to help clients feel compassion for themselves, to forgive themselves for things may have had to do to survive, to recognize their strengths in having survived, and to re-integrate and reclaim those parts of themselves they had to exile in order to do so.
If you locate yourself within polyamorous, kinky, queer/trans, or anti-capitalist orientations, then you already know the ways normativity disciplines bodies, desires, and relationality. The costs of stepping outside dominant scripts are often high, especially when your modes of embodiment or intimacy are cast as deviant or disordered. At The Normative Exit Clinic, we recognize that “health” is not synonymous with “normal,” and that freedom is rarely granted—it must be authored.
Living at the edges of what’s socially sanctioned isn’t a pathology; it’s often a deeply conscious and courageous stance.
If you locate yourself within polyamorous, kinky, queer/trans, or anti-capitalist orientations, then you already know the ways normativity disciplines bodies, desires, and relationality. The costs of stepping outside dominant scripts are often high, especially when your modes of embodiment or intimacy are cast as deviant or disordered. At The Normative Exit Clinic, we recognize that “health” is not synonymous with “normal,” and that freedom is rarely granted—it must be authored.
Living at the edges of what’s socially sanctioned isn’t a pathology; it’s often a deeply conscious and courageous stance.
As a Clinical Sexologist and LMFT my clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing obstacles regarding relationships and or sex.
My style of therapy provides both a safe and supportive space for exploration, while at the same time offering direct, tangible, and specific solutions towards reaching your goals. As a solution-focused therapist, I work collaboratively with you to provide insight, support, and effective exercises that incrementally create progress and change.
As a Clinical Sexologist and LMFT my clients are individuals and couples who are experiencing obstacles regarding relationships and or sex.
My style of therapy provides both a safe and supportive space for exploration, while at the same time offering direct, tangible, and specific solutions towards reaching your goals. As a solution-focused therapist, I work collaboratively with you to provide insight, support, and effective exercises that incrementally create progress and change.
Dr. Anadel Barbour, Sex, Addiction and Trauma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am a Trauma Healing Therapist helping clients to heal shame, fear, and confusion around sex intimacy, daily struggles!.
We have the power to heal ourselves. We need guidance to learn how to do that! If you are stalled in your hopes, if your life feels drained of its essence, and if your state of being continues to spiral downward, your being becomes filled with anxiety, depression and despair. My goal is to empower clients to recognize their blocks, gain pwer to change them and change the course of their lives.
I am a Trauma Healing Therapist helping clients to heal shame, fear, and confusion around sex intimacy, daily struggles!.
We have the power to heal ourselves. We need guidance to learn how to do that! If you are stalled in your hopes, if your life feels drained of its essence, and if your state of being continues to spiral downward, your being becomes filled with anxiety, depression and despair. My goal is to empower clients to recognize their blocks, gain pwer to change them and change the course of their lives.
Sex is a healthy, human need - don't give up on it!
We're not taught how to create satisfying sexual relationships, or to be skillful lovers. Most of us try to figure it out on our own, and end up disappointed and frustrated. Intimacy is both an art and a science! I use IFS (Internal Family Systems), Tantra, Somatic Experiencing and more. NOTE: I do not work with sex addiction.
Sex is a healthy, human need - don't give up on it!
We're not taught how to create satisfying sexual relationships, or to be skillful lovers. Most of us try to figure it out on our own, and end up disappointed and frustrated. Intimacy is both an art and a science! I use IFS (Internal Family Systems), Tantra, Somatic Experiencing and more. NOTE: I do not work with sex addiction.
I proudly support LGBTQIA+, polyamory, kink, neurodivergence, sex workers, all bodies, plural systems, littles, and furry identities.
Sometimes therapy can feel a little too formal. I value candid communication—come as you are. Whether you're grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them. I draw from multiple modalities to curate a supportive atmosphere, and strive to ensure you are seen and heard. Healing is multifaceted and unique to everyone, I want to make sure your therapy experience reflects that. Connection is my priority.
I proudly support LGBTQIA+, polyamory, kink, neurodivergence, sex workers, all bodies, plural systems, littles, and furry identities.
Sometimes therapy can feel a little too formal. I value candid communication—come as you are. Whether you're grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them. I draw from multiple modalities to curate a supportive atmosphere, and strive to ensure you are seen and heard. Healing is multifaceted and unique to everyone, I want to make sure your therapy experience reflects that. Connection is my priority.
Sarah is an LMFT with 13+ years of experience in the field. She is a warm, curious and determined clinician who combines her care for people with her love of puzzles to create a supportive atmosphere of self-exploration and problem-solving.
Sarah has a particular passion for supporting healthcare workers who often put themselves last and experience secondary trauma, burn-out and compassion fatigue. Fellow therapists are especially welcome! She has focused experience with niche populations including severe mental illness, military veterans, incarcerated men and women, youth in foster care, and partners of public figures.
Sarah is an LMFT with 13+ years of experience in the field. She is a warm, curious and determined clinician who combines her care for people with her love of puzzles to create a supportive atmosphere of self-exploration and problem-solving.
Sarah has a particular passion for supporting healthcare workers who often put themselves last and experience secondary trauma, burn-out and compassion fatigue. Fellow therapists are especially welcome! She has focused experience with niche populations including severe mental illness, military veterans, incarcerated men and women, youth in foster care, and partners of public figures.
Specialties: sexuality, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment/dating/poly, self-esteem.
I'm attachment-focused and heavy on psychoeducation and grief work. My approach is direct and unfiltered - I love dark humor, don't shy from awkward topics, and I'm not here to tiptoe around what needs to be said. I'm a gay, liberal, Hispanic, male veteran who is ready to help you figure out your situation.
Specialties: sexuality, sex/porn addiction, narcissistic abuse recovery, LGBTQ+ issues, attachment/dating/poly, self-esteem.
I'm attachment-focused and heavy on psychoeducation and grief work. My approach is direct and unfiltered - I love dark humor, don't shy from awkward topics, and I'm not here to tiptoe around what needs to be said. I'm a gay, liberal, Hispanic, male veteran who is ready to help you figure out your situation.
I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.
I truly enjoy working with clients who are seeking understanding of themselves and wanting to create some change in their lives. I also understand that true intimacy is created from the client-patient relationship, therefore it is tantamount to find the right therapist that you (the patient) feels safe/comfortable enough to say anything that is needed in order to illicit insight/change. I ask that all my clients outline specific therapeutic goals so that together we be clear as to our purpose and stay the course of treatment. I am client-focused and open to feedback since treatment is made for the client.
My areas of specialty include issues surrounding sexuality and gender, sexual dysfunction, childhood, religious & sexual trauma, the LGBTQIA+ population and those seeking purpose or deeper meaning in life.
The ideal client is seeking answers to big questions that may be distressing with a willingness to work through some initial discomfort in order to address and heal areas of their life that have been painful. I believe that therapy should always be a safe environment, but "comfort" may need to be challenged in order for this transformative change to occur.
My areas of specialty include issues surrounding sexuality and gender, sexual dysfunction, childhood, religious & sexual trauma, the LGBTQIA+ population and those seeking purpose or deeper meaning in life.
The ideal client is seeking answers to big questions that may be distressing with a willingness to work through some initial discomfort in order to address and heal areas of their life that have been painful. I believe that therapy should always be a safe environment, but "comfort" may need to be challenged in order for this transformative change to occur.
When sexual issues keep you from maintaining or obtaining a happy relationship, it's time to see a sex therapist.
In addition to couples work, I specialize in singles who need additional support in dating, relationship/sexual inexperience, asexuality, breakups & general anxiety. We will work together to understand & resolve the patterns in your relationships, identify any avoidant or toxic partners, & address any obstacles to commitment, trust, or sex.
When sexual issues keep you from maintaining or obtaining a happy relationship, it's time to see a sex therapist.
In addition to couples work, I specialize in singles who need additional support in dating, relationship/sexual inexperience, asexuality, breakups & general anxiety. We will work together to understand & resolve the patterns in your relationships, identify any avoidant or toxic partners, & address any obstacles to commitment, trust, or sex.
In need of sex therapy?
Our work often begins with constructing a detailed sexual history examining the origins and patterns of your current problems. My 22+ years of experience and warm, actively engaged style of doing therapy will help us dive right in and do deep work rather quickly. You WILL see positive CHANGE.
In need of sex therapy?
Our work often begins with constructing a detailed sexual history examining the origins and patterns of your current problems. My 22+ years of experience and warm, actively engaged style of doing therapy will help us dive right in and do deep work rather quickly. You WILL see positive CHANGE.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and have experience supporting clients with trauma and post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, substance use recovery, attachment and relationship concerns, identity exploration, and intimacy or sexuality-related issues.
Something in your life may be feeling off, emotionally, relationally, or internally, even if it’s hard to put into words. Therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. You might know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin, or even uncertain about therapy itself. I work with clients who are navigating these questions with curiosity, hesitation, or ambivalence, and I believe all of those experiences belong in the room. My approach to therapy is relational, trauma-informed, and collaborative.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and have experience supporting clients with trauma and post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, substance use recovery, attachment and relationship concerns, identity exploration, and intimacy or sexuality-related issues.
Something in your life may be feeling off, emotionally, relationally, or internally, even if it’s hard to put into words. Therapy can be a place to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. You might know something needs to change but feel unsure where to begin, or even uncertain about therapy itself. I work with clients who are navigating these questions with curiosity, hesitation, or ambivalence, and I believe all of those experiences belong in the room. My approach to therapy is relational, trauma-informed, and collaborative.
My specialties include relationships, sexuality, all things menopause, and internalized fat phobia.
It's overwhelming out there, let's connect and talk about your feelings. I specialize in working with Black, POC, LGBTQIA+, and Fat/bigger-bodied people of all genders. I provide individual (not couples) therapy to curious people who are ready to get to work! I work virtually with all residents of CA.
My specialties include relationships, sexuality, all things menopause, and internalized fat phobia.
It's overwhelming out there, let's connect and talk about your feelings. I specialize in working with Black, POC, LGBTQIA+, and Fat/bigger-bodied people of all genders. I provide individual (not couples) therapy to curious people who are ready to get to work! I work virtually with all residents of CA.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same old patterns and behaviors, even though you're aware of what drives them and where they come from? You are not alone! Insight is powerful and important, but it's only a piece of the puzzle. In our work together we will combine deep and curious inquiry, with behavioral and solution-focused techniques. We will be co-travelers on a journey where you are the expert of your own experience. Not only will we work to support your healing but go beyond to help you to envision and build a rich, meaningful, value-driven life.
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same old patterns and behaviors, even though you're aware of what drives them and where they come from? You are not alone! Insight is powerful and important, but it's only a piece of the puzzle. In our work together we will combine deep and curious inquiry, with behavioral and solution-focused techniques. We will be co-travelers on a journey where you are the expert of your own experience. Not only will we work to support your healing but go beyond to help you to envision and build a rich, meaningful, value-driven life.
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing.
I specialize in sex therapy and have trained with Dr. Patrick Carnes and other esteemed professionals in the sexual recovery field. Additionally, I specialize in pelvic pain, vaginismus, and addiction. Many of my clients see concrete changes in their lives after just a few sessions. I work virtually at present and hold confidentiality to the highest degree.
As the Clinical Director of a group practice, EMDR trained, and sex therapist, I want my patients to feel safe; trust opens the door to healing.
I specialize in sex therapy and have trained with Dr. Patrick Carnes and other esteemed professionals in the sexual recovery field. Additionally, I specialize in pelvic pain, vaginismus, and addiction. Many of my clients see concrete changes in their lives after just a few sessions. I work virtually at present and hold confidentiality to the highest degree.
You’re the one everyone counts on. Driven. Capable. Maybe even admired. But under the surface, you’re exhausted—emotionally overloaded, stuck in patterns that logic can’t fix, and unsure who to trust with the truth. I specialize in helping high-functioning adults untangle long-standing attachment wounds, anxiety, and burnout. Many of my clients are creative professionals, entrepreneurs, or deep feelers who’ve spent years pushing through, but the emotional toll has started to catch up. With over 25 years of experience, I bring a direct, grounded approach that helps you cut through the noise and reconnect and be more centered.
You’re the one everyone counts on. Driven. Capable. Maybe even admired. But under the surface, you’re exhausted—emotionally overloaded, stuck in patterns that logic can’t fix, and unsure who to trust with the truth. I specialize in helping high-functioning adults untangle long-standing attachment wounds, anxiety, and burnout. Many of my clients are creative professionals, entrepreneurs, or deep feelers who’ve spent years pushing through, but the emotional toll has started to catch up. With over 25 years of experience, I bring a direct, grounded approach that helps you cut through the noise and reconnect and be more centered.
In a culture filled with contradictions about sex, you deserve a space for exploration, healing, and self-acceptance.
I offer a sex-positive, inclusive, and expert approach to sex and intimacy therapy, helping you cultivate deeper connection, pleasure, and authenticity in your relationships. Whether you're exploring desires, overcoming challenges, or reigniting passion, I provide a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and personal fulfillment.
In a culture filled with contradictions about sex, you deserve a space for exploration, healing, and self-acceptance.
I offer a sex-positive, inclusive, and expert approach to sex and intimacy therapy, helping you cultivate deeper connection, pleasure, and authenticity in your relationships. Whether you're exploring desires, overcoming challenges, or reigniting passion, I provide a safe, supportive space for growth, healing, and personal fulfillment.
Do you ever feel out of touch with your body or unsure how to ask for what you need in intimacy? Are you and your partner(s) wanting more connection but finding it hard to get on the same page?
I offer a supportive, affirming space to help you navigate intimacy, desire, and relationship challenges—whether you’re in a traditional partnership, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or somewhere in between. I especially enjoy working with people who may feel overlooked in other spaces: those who are neurodivergent, living with chronic pain, women of color, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Do you ever feel out of touch with your body or unsure how to ask for what you need in intimacy? Are you and your partner(s) wanting more connection but finding it hard to get on the same page?
I offer a supportive, affirming space to help you navigate intimacy, desire, and relationship challenges—whether you’re in a traditional partnership, exploring ethical non-monogamy, or somewhere in between. I especially enjoy working with people who may feel overlooked in other spaces: those who are neurodivergent, living with chronic pain, women of color, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
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Sex Therapy Therapists
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.