Sex Therapy in Oakland, CA
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Julia Simone Fogelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I offer therapy to adults, teens and couples. I believe therapy is a collaborative process; you can think of me as a companion as we travel down the roads of your growth together. If you have been thinking about starting therapy, I invite you to contact me. I have helped many clients with issues such as anxiety, depression and life changes. I am committed to helping my clients become the most authentic version of themselves. I love working with issues around
sex
, body image, gender & with members of the LGBTQIA2+ community. I am also a Certified
Sex
Therapist (CST). Take a look at my website for more info.

Noelle Clason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am currently a doctoral student in Human
Sexuality
with a research focus on trans/cis relationships, a
sex
educator endorsed by San Francisco
Sex
Information (SFSI), as well as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I provide
sex
-positive therapy to individuals, relationships, and adult families. Most of my clients have non-mainstream sexual, gender, and/or relationship identities. Many identify as non-monogamous, are considering opening or creatively designing their relationship(s); I help them to create agreements, move through jealousy, heal from infidelities, build trust, and improve communication with partners and metamours. I work with queer, transgender, and nonbinary clients just beginning to question and explore their identities, and those who have been out for years and need therapy from a clinician familiar with queer issues.

Dr. Katie Mai Findley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, BCBA, LMFT, CGT, CST
Verified
Verified
Dr. Findley is a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and AASECT certified
Sex
Therapist. Get started today working towards a better tomorrow. Are you hitting the same roadblocks over and over? Wanting change but can't seem to make it happen? There is hope. Bring joy, humor, affection,
sex
, passion, and intimacy back into the relationship with evidenced based methods. Have orgasms, increase libido, last longer in bed, maintain erection, stop pain during intercourse, and discover how to best please your partner sexually. Learn to express empathy, repair after a fight, communicate, manage conflict, and listen better.

Jim Conwell MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in effective couples therapy. I work with adult individuals, and men with issues in the area of
sexuality
and intimacy. In working with couples I focus on self-responsibility, communication (listening when listening is hard, self revealing instead of finger-pointing), expectations, self-awareness, and remaining intimate through difficulty. Throughout the whole process I integrate a focus on kindness without abandoning or avoiding the truth. I also specialize in assisting and supporting both men and women with building the skill and ability to feel and share their feelings effectively in intimate relationships.

Astraea Bella, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Most of us didn't learn how to create fulfilling romantic relationships growing up. Conflict, distance, not knowing the way forward, these are all common struggles. Fortunately, in depth scientific research has revealed key relational skills that lead to fulfilling relationships. Ground breaking research into gender,
sexuality
, and eroticism has also revealed core skills that create fulfillment in the realm of eros. With these advanced skills, you can learn how to bring out the best in you and your partner.

Preston Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I also provide relationship therapy for couples and polycules from a
sex
positive, poly-affirming perspective.
Hello and welcome. My name is Preston and I am a queer therapist of color. My first priority as a therapist is always to establish a safe and vibrant relationship with clients, believing deeply that authentic human connection is one of the greatest catalysts for healing and change. I also take a systems approach in the work I do with clients, seeking to understand each individual’s role within larger social and systemic constructs. I bring a social justice lens to working with clients, helping people to understand and heal from the effects of internalized oppression and the ways it impacts one's sense of self and relationships.

Leticia Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with
sexuality
-related issues? Access to sexual health is a right. This includes expression of
sexuality
that is safe, free of judgment and shame, and centers pleasure. As queer folx, or queer folx of color, we've been told that our
sexuality
is wrong in so many ways. While the experience of marginalization is traumatic, we also have so much beautiful resiliency and abundant inner resourcefulness to counter that. I believe that we all deserve the right to heal, and that we all have the tools within ourselves to do so. My job is to partner with you & support gaining access to that intuitive healer within.
Waitlist for new clients

Mikaela A Wapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CD DONA
Verified
Verified
It is in our nature to change and grow. Our relationship to our bodies,
sexuality
, gender, friendships, environment, community, romantic partnerships, and ways of thinking is constantly evolving and transforming. This is the ebb and flow of our lives. In order to embody and dream the future we desire, we need to be in relationship with where we come from: presencing individual, inherited, and cultural practices that have contributed to the context we are in today. As your therapist, I offer unconditional presence, curiosity, and capacity to support exploration, embodiment, and learning to tune to the body's wisdom and experience.
Not accepting new clients

Victoria J King
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a
Sex
& Relationship Therapist, I come from a person-centered, open-minded,
sex
-positive, trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, and multi-cultural perspective, to support my clients in creating a healthy, satisfying, and empowered
sexuality
and relationship with oneself and others. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and partners struggling with relationship & attachment issues, communication challenges, low libido/
sex
drive, differing/mismatched desires, and erectile/orgasm issues. I work with diverse populations from various races, cultures, identities and lifestyle choices.

Dr. Sean Robertson
MA, PsyD
I also offer intimacy coaching for performance anxiety,
sex
addiction,
sexuality
, and open relationships.
Start seeing challenges as opportunities to get your needs met and improve your relationship! Hello, I am Dr. Sean Robertson, creator of RDP. I work as an online Couples Counselor. I know relationships can be hard, even though they’re also one of the most fulfilling parts of our life. In my couples counseling I create an empathic space for learning and deep connection, while also being diligent about ensuring that clients implement the tools I teach. My methods are based on behavioral psychology, Gottman Method, and attachment psychology.

"Sex Addiction"-Sexual Misbehavior Absolute Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Absolute "
sex
addiction " elite level expert 25 years 40,000 hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided brings faster recovery. Evidence based research oriented treating of Infidelity/Cheating/Affairs, Prostitution Use, "Seeking Arrangements",
Sex
Apps, Strip Clubs,Massage Parlors,
Sex
Misconduct, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs, utilizing highly effective clinical models. I use most up to date understanding to have you change your thinking and learn how to not act out these self destructive actions while simultaneously loving yourself and the life you have. I love to he

Claire Perelman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
Sex
Therapist, I offer "regular" therapy with additional expertise and training in
sex
and
sexuality
.
You deserve to feel deeply connected to yourself, your partner(s), and the world around you. I’m here to help. Talking about
sex
with your partner - or anyone - might feel like a daunting task. Having
sex
might feel difficult, impossible, or like too much effort - or lead to conflict with your partner. You might be questioning your sexual desires or wondering if you and your partner are still compatible. I help clients overcome their sexual and relational difficulties to feel confident in and outside the bedroom. Together, we will collaborate on how to help you reach your goals, through therapy sessions and home assignments.

Jen Joseph
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I'm a
sex
and relationship therapist helping folks create fulfilling relationships with themselves and those most important to them. I love working with partners seeking more passion and intimacy in long-term relationships; those longing to rebuild trust and erotic connection after betrayal; non-monogamous partners or those curious about opening up; folks struggling with sexual challenges and partners who want to fight less and enjoy each other more. Additionally, I enjoy working with folks facing big life transitions, work stressors, relationship and/or erotic challenges and those wanting to shift unhealthy patterns and behaviors.

Adam Eigner-Herrera, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Having trained in couples and
sex therapy
extensively since the 90's, I offer expert guidance to individuals and couples wanting to improve their relationships.
If you want a more satisfying relationship, a more positive sense of yourself and life's possibilities, or an improved
sex
life, consult with a California and New Mexico licensed psychologist with over 25 years experience working successfully with individuals and couples from many cultures, with specialized training in effective treatment of couples and sexual issues. Providing tele/video-therapy to clients anywhere in California or New Mexico. Call me for prompt attention and for a free telephone consultation.

Andrew Nelson Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCSOTS
Verified
Verified
I have an extensive, in-depth understanding and experience with issues regarding addiction, trauma,
sex
,
sexuality
and intimacy.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges with addiction, emotional trauma/ptsd, depression & anxiety as well as issues regarding relationship negotiation, conflict resolution, intimacy,
sex
and
sexuality
. I focus on self-understanding, individual strengths, developing stronger communication skills and coping skills. My approach is collaborative, interactive, eclectic and engaging. I believe that therapy is a partnership as no-one should have to struggle with any of these issues alone. I work with my clients to better understand that there is a solution, that change is possibe and that there is Hope.

Holly Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My training in emotionally focused therapy and in
sex
and intimacy therapy can help.
I consider myself a true relationship specialist: More than 75% of my practice is with couples. And when I work with individuals, I'm not just focusing on symptom management but on how to have deep and meaningful connections with others. Whether you're looking for a relationship or are in one that's experiencing challenges, I'd love to help.

Be Curious Therapy, Jean Pappalardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties include
sexuality
, systemic racism, identity, and internalized fatphobia.
I provide individual (not couples) therapy to curious people who are ready to get to work! Therapy is a place to gather tools to identify your feelings, better understand yourself, and manage uncomfortable emotions. I specialize in working with Fat/bigger-bodied people of all genders, Black and POC, & LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Sandra Lindholm
Psychologist, PsyD, MSN, NP
Verified
Verified
What is
sex therapy
?
Sex therapy
is a sub-specialty (form of) psychotherapy that focuses on issues related to an individual's or couple's
sexuality
. Common reasons for seeking
sex therapy
include low sexual desire, couples with differences in sexual desire, difficulty with sexual arousal/excitement and orgasm, sexual anxiety, erection and ejaculation problems, a history of sexual trauma and pain with
sex
. Individuals with medical problems, injuries or medication side effects affecting their
sex
life can enjoy improved
sex
from
sex therapy
. Some people seek
sex therapy
to enhance an already satisfactory erotic life.

San Francisco Intimacy & Sex Therapy Center
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
East Bay Intimacy &
Sex Therapy
Center was created with the goal of making the practice of
sex
& intimacy therapy more relationship-focused & accessible, without the stigma & confusion that often accompanies misperceptions about couples &
sex therapy
. We offer attachment-based
sex therapy
& couples counseling. We believe that healthy relationships are at the core of how change & healing occur. Having a healthy sexual relationship to one's self or partner(s) is vital to overall wellbeing. We strive to support & promote lifelong change that will allow you to form sustainable, loving & equitable relationships, & an overall sense of health wellbeing.

Mary Ann Leff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have had extensive experience working with, and teaching about,
sexuality
.
I have been in practice for more than 30 years, seeing adults, older adolescents and couples presenting with a range of issues. My clients deal with transitions in life, school, work and relationships; they may need healing from past abuse or current loss; they may be facing existential, identity or situational crises. I engage actively with my clients and am influenced by a social/feminist perspective, common sense and a good sense of humor.
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Sex Therapy
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.