Sex Therapists in Sacramento, CA

Flo Oliveira
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
As a kink, queer, and non-monogamy affirming sex therapist, I know that when challenges pop up in relationships and sex lives folks want to come to a therapist who gets it.
Are you struggling to find pleasure in your life? Are you relationships, connections, and sex life feeling like a chore? Are these thoughts weighing you down, triggering past memories, and making it even harder to go about your daily life? I provide relationship, sex, and trauma support to help you have the life and relationships you desire!
As a kink, queer, and non-monogamy affirming sex therapist, I know that when challenges pop up in relationships and sex lives folks want to come to a therapist who gets it.
Are you struggling to find pleasure in your life? Are you relationships, connections, and sex life feeling like a chore? Are these thoughts weighing you down, triggering past memories, and making it even harder to go about your daily life? I provide relationship, sex, and trauma support to help you have the life and relationships you desire!

Katie Arlene Baptist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, and provide education, skill building, and a shame free zone to talk about desire, identity, and relationships.
My orientation is feminist, integral, and mindfulness based. I delight in helping my clients to trust themselves and love themselves and to reclaim pleasure and desire! My approach is rooted in a practice of presence, is sex positive, LGBTransQIA+ and non-binary welcoming, and respectful of client’s values, spiritual paths, and lifestyle choices.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist, and provide education, skill building, and a shame free zone to talk about desire, identity, and relationships.
My orientation is feminist, integral, and mindfulness based. I delight in helping my clients to trust themselves and love themselves and to reclaim pleasure and desire! My approach is rooted in a practice of presence, is sex positive, LGBTransQIA+ and non-binary welcoming, and respectful of client’s values, spiritual paths, and lifestyle choices.

Ashley Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
I'm a relationship, sex and trauma therapist specializing in supporting folks who feel like they'll never live up to expectations; no matter what you do it feels like you aren't enough.
I've graduated from two of the most competitive universities in California and love sharing everything I've learned about creating fulfilling relationships, healing from traumatic and painful experiences, and building stronger self esteem. I have a gentle nature and will join with you to remove the blocks in your life that are keeping you stuck.
I'm a relationship, sex and trauma therapist specializing in supporting folks who feel like they'll never live up to expectations; no matter what you do it feels like you aren't enough.
I've graduated from two of the most competitive universities in California and love sharing everything I've learned about creating fulfilling relationships, healing from traumatic and painful experiences, and building stronger self esteem. I have a gentle nature and will join with you to remove the blocks in your life that are keeping you stuck.

Dr. Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
My focus is in sexuality and sexual health/functioning, self-esteem around sex and communicating needs in relationships, issues around sexual abuse, male sexuality and intimacy issues, Poly/Non Monogamy, and Open Relationship Issues, Kink, BDSM, and LGBTQAI ally, and I am a ketamine-assited therapy provider.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
My focus is in sexuality and sexual health/functioning, self-esteem around sex and communicating needs in relationships, issues around sexual abuse, male sexuality and intimacy issues, Poly/Non Monogamy, and Open Relationship Issues, Kink, BDSM, and LGBTQAI ally, and I am a ketamine-assited therapy provider.

I tend to work with individuals who are part of LGBTQ+ spectrum, have issues related to sex and relationships, and/or have experienced religious trauma.
Individuals reach out to me when they're feeling stuck in life. They've tried everything they can think of to move forward to fix the issues on their own and need some assistance to move through these roadblock. Often, they are struggling in their relationships and their self-worth. These folks tend to benefit from building a variety of healthy skills to manage the day-to-day symptoms while we simultaneously work to resolve past negative life experiences that have contributed to the issues.
I tend to work with individuals who are part of LGBTQ+ spectrum, have issues related to sex and relationships, and/or have experienced religious trauma.
Individuals reach out to me when they're feeling stuck in life. They've tried everything they can think of to move forward to fix the issues on their own and need some assistance to move through these roadblock. Often, they are struggling in their relationships and their self-worth. These folks tend to benefit from building a variety of healthy skills to manage the day-to-day symptoms while we simultaneously work to resolve past negative life experiences that have contributed to the issues.

Beth Kiacz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BFA, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals in all realms of understanding themselves, especially at the intersections of neurodiversity, sexuality, and queerness.
As your therapist, I specialize in supporting you through gender exploration, helping you navigate the complexities of your identity, and releasing the shame and trauma that may stem from societal or familial narratives. I understand that your needs revolve around embracing your true self, feeling validated and accepted, and healing from past traumas. Together, we will work to break free from oppressive narratives, cultivate a sense of self-worth, and build resilience. My goal is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of your identity, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and foster a positive and empowering self-narrative.
I support individuals in all realms of understanding themselves, especially at the intersections of neurodiversity, sexuality, and queerness.
As your therapist, I specialize in supporting you through gender exploration, helping you navigate the complexities of your identity, and releasing the shame and trauma that may stem from societal or familial narratives. I understand that your needs revolve around embracing your true self, feeling validated and accepted, and healing from past traumas. Together, we will work to break free from oppressive narratives, cultivate a sense of self-worth, and build resilience. My goal is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of your identity, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and foster a positive and empowering self-narrative.

Do you find yourself distracted by unhelpful thoughts and insecurities during sex? Does sex feel like a performance or an obligation to keep your partner happy? Do you worry about disappointing your partner because of difficulties with feeling aroused, getting erect, or achieving orgasm? Do you sometimes avoid sex altogether because the thought of working through relationship issues feels too complicated or overwhelming? If so, you’re not alone.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help adults overcome performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, communication issues, infidelity, and OCSB. Whether or not you’re kinky, non-monogamous, or queer, I’ll help you embrace your fantasies, address sexual guilt & shame, resolve relationship conflicts, create practical relationship agreements, and enjoy better sex.
Do you find yourself distracted by unhelpful thoughts and insecurities during sex? Does sex feel like a performance or an obligation to keep your partner happy? Do you worry about disappointing your partner because of difficulties with feeling aroused, getting erect, or achieving orgasm? Do you sometimes avoid sex altogether because the thought of working through relationship issues feels too complicated or overwhelming? If so, you’re not alone.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I help adults overcome performance anxieties, desire discrepancies, communication issues, infidelity, and OCSB. Whether or not you’re kinky, non-monogamous, or queer, I’ll help you embrace your fantasies, address sexual guilt & shame, resolve relationship conflicts, create practical relationship agreements, and enjoy better sex.

Sexual Addiction Sex Misbehavior Infidelity Expert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SOTS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients are high functioning successful men accustomed to superior services who want to stop the sexual addiction, infidelity / cheating , and paid sex behaviors.
I will help you protect the life you love from these self destructive choices. Sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years, 45k hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided. You and I will use evidence based research oriented methods on the Infidelity Cheating Affairs, Prostitution, Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models and we will use the most up to date understandings to have us change your thinking, end these misbehaviors, heal your relationships, and enjoy your life.
My clients are high functioning successful men accustomed to superior services who want to stop the sexual addiction, infidelity / cheating , and paid sex behaviors.
I will help you protect the life you love from these self destructive choices. Sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years, 45k hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided. You and I will use evidence based research oriented methods on the Infidelity Cheating Affairs, Prostitution, Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models and we will use the most up to date understandings to have us change your thinking, end these misbehaviors, heal your relationships, and enjoy your life.

I primarily work with folks seeking support with sex and/or sexuality concerns, and/or Neurodiverse clients.
My goal is to cultivate a therapeutic space where you feel truly seen, heard, validated, and respected as you are. I will be humble with your identity/ies, and always emphasize your right to self-determination. I truly enjoy supporting people in their therapeutic journey, whatever that journey may entail.
I primarily work with folks seeking support with sex and/or sexuality concerns, and/or Neurodiverse clients.
My goal is to cultivate a therapeutic space where you feel truly seen, heard, validated, and respected as you are. I will be humble with your identity/ies, and always emphasize your right to self-determination. I truly enjoy supporting people in their therapeutic journey, whatever that journey may entail.

Cynthia Haartman: Psychotherapy, EMDR, Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Certified Sex Therapist, and also Certified in EMDR Therapy.
As an EMDR certified clinician, I am passionate about applying the benefits of EMDR therapy and EMDR intensive programs with clients who are motivated to live without disturbance from their past. I work with anxiety, fear, trauma, and getting past stuck thoughts/negative beliefs. I offer evidence-based therapy for clients, virtually throughout California.
I am a Certified Sex Therapist, and also Certified in EMDR Therapy.
As an EMDR certified clinician, I am passionate about applying the benefits of EMDR therapy and EMDR intensive programs with clients who are motivated to live without disturbance from their past. I work with anxiety, fear, trauma, and getting past stuck thoughts/negative beliefs. I offer evidence-based therapy for clients, virtually throughout California.

Gabby Jimmerson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
As an experienced marriage counselor and sex therapist, I believe that you CAN have a fulfilling, life-long relationship and a meaningful sex life.
You can't remember the last time you felt truly connected to your partner. You're hiding behind "busy" because your efforts to have meaningful connection and communication always turn into an argument or a misunderstanding, so why bother? Maybe you've experienced a betrayal like an emotional or physical affair. There's pain and hurt feelings and resentment between you, and you don't know how to mend the damage. You're feeling helpless, hopeless, and exhausted.
As an experienced marriage counselor and sex therapist, I believe that you CAN have a fulfilling, life-long relationship and a meaningful sex life.
You can't remember the last time you felt truly connected to your partner. You're hiding behind "busy" because your efforts to have meaningful connection and communication always turn into an argument or a misunderstanding, so why bother? Maybe you've experienced a betrayal like an emotional or physical affair. There's pain and hurt feelings and resentment between you, and you don't know how to mend the damage. You're feeling helpless, hopeless, and exhausted.
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Need support with communication, sex, relationships, or anxiety? I love supporting LGBTQIA as well as CisHet adults who are ready to feel more confident in themselves and their relationships - you deserve joy, connection, and pleasure in your life! We will navigate what you are experiencing with compassion and skill so that you can create the life & relationships you crave.
I’m committed to helping folks of all ethnicities, abilities, cultural backgrounds, sexual and gender identities find a safe place to heal. Your unique challenges, strengths, and life stories will guide me as we collaborate on your therapy goals. I have a passion for helping those who are navigating non-traditional relationships and identities.
Need support with communication, sex, relationships, or anxiety? I love supporting LGBTQIA as well as CisHet adults who are ready to feel more confident in themselves and their relationships - you deserve joy, connection, and pleasure in your life! We will navigate what you are experiencing with compassion and skill so that you can create the life & relationships you crave.
I’m committed to helping folks of all ethnicities, abilities, cultural backgrounds, sexual and gender identities find a safe place to heal. Your unique challenges, strengths, and life stories will guide me as we collaborate on your therapy goals. I have a passion for helping those who are navigating non-traditional relationships and identities.

I am committed to providing a safe, trauma-informed, sex-positive, body-positive, LGBTQ+ friendly, and social justice-oriented practice.
My approach is unique because it taps into the wisdom of the body to facilitate healing and change. Often folks will come into session in states of near constant fight, flight, or freeze. My training in body-oriented psychotherapy infuses my work with practical, effective tools to manage states of overwhelm, stress, and trauma.
I am committed to providing a safe, trauma-informed, sex-positive, body-positive, LGBTQ+ friendly, and social justice-oriented practice.
My approach is unique because it taps into the wisdom of the body to facilitate healing and change. Often folks will come into session in states of near constant fight, flight, or freeze. My training in body-oriented psychotherapy infuses my work with practical, effective tools to manage states of overwhelm, stress, and trauma.

Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you struggling with communication barriers or dealing with intimacy/ sex issues? Are the fears, resentments, and insecurities holding you back from experiencing the best of your relationship? These challenges can have you feeling isolated and misunderstood, yearning for healing with your partner.
Growth and change begins with understanding ourselves. I help you explore your needs/desires, connect with your truth, and overcome old patterns and behaviors that block you from experiencing what you desire. I guide you in uncovering what is unconscious and insecure, causing conflict, to rebuilding a relationship with a conscious and secure foundation.
Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Are you struggling with communication barriers or dealing with intimacy/ sex issues? Are the fears, resentments, and insecurities holding you back from experiencing the best of your relationship? These challenges can have you feeling isolated and misunderstood, yearning for healing with your partner.
Growth and change begins with understanding ourselves. I help you explore your needs/desires, connect with your truth, and overcome old patterns and behaviors that block you from experiencing what you desire. I guide you in uncovering what is unconscious and insecure, causing conflict, to rebuilding a relationship with a conscious and secure foundation.

Dr. Kevin Cameron
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, CPTT, AAT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95827
Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, sexuality, trauma, or any other mental health concerns, I am here to offer guidance and support every step of the way.
I believe in helping individuals overcome challenges in their lives rather than just coping with them. I offer a range of therapeutic techniques, including animal-based therapies and new-age practices. Specializing in trauma, sexuality, anxiety-based disorders, lifestyle dynamics, and relational therapy, with a focus on Veteran and first responder cultures.
Whether you're struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, sexuality, trauma, or any other mental health concerns, I am here to offer guidance and support every step of the way.
I believe in helping individuals overcome challenges in their lives rather than just coping with them. I offer a range of therapeutic techniques, including animal-based therapies and new-age practices. Specializing in trauma, sexuality, anxiety-based disorders, lifestyle dynamics, and relational therapy, with a focus on Veteran and first responder cultures.

Are you facing challenges such as depression, sex or alcohol addiction, or complex relationships? As an experienced attachment therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals through issues related to sexuality, self-esteem concerns, and difficult dating/parent relational dynamics.
Together, we'll confront your struggles head-on, utilizing direct communication and a heavy dose of dark humor to light the way. I welcome individuals from all walks of life, including those facing challenges with fetishes or low self-confidence, ensuring a non-judgmental space.
Are you facing challenges such as depression, sex or alcohol addiction, or complex relationships? As an experienced attachment therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals through issues related to sexuality, self-esteem concerns, and difficult dating/parent relational dynamics.
Together, we'll confront your struggles head-on, utilizing direct communication and a heavy dose of dark humor to light the way. I welcome individuals from all walks of life, including those facing challenges with fetishes or low self-confidence, ensuring a non-judgmental space.

I work collaboratively with many types of relationships and the challenges within them, including; poly & open, alternative sex practices, infidelity, multi-cultural challenges, financial struggles, communication issues, & more.
My passion is in helping you to grow in loving yourself and loving others. I specialize in strengthening relationships. Have you been feeling unheard or underappreciated? Has there been some type of betrayal or broken trust? Is your relationship feeling extra stress during this pandemic? Are you unsure if your relationship will last? Do you and your partner(s) want to strengthen your foundation before taking the next step?
I work collaboratively with many types of relationships and the challenges within them, including; poly & open, alternative sex practices, infidelity, multi-cultural challenges, financial struggles, communication issues, & more.
My passion is in helping you to grow in loving yourself and loving others. I specialize in strengthening relationships. Have you been feeling unheard or underappreciated? Has there been some type of betrayal or broken trust? Is your relationship feeling extra stress during this pandemic? Are you unsure if your relationship will last? Do you and your partner(s) want to strengthen your foundation before taking the next step?

As a queer relationship and sex therapist, I am passionate about supporting folks create the relationships and sex lives they want! Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and alone in this world as you do your best to connect to others? Maybe social anxiety is holding you back.
I’m the type of therapist who knows sometimes life doesn’t lead where you expect it to. And that can be scary, disappointing, ironic…or even wonderful. Life has ups and downs. When you’re reaching out for therapy you might feel like you’re on a downward spiral. But I will make space to see you for your strengths, hopes, and dreams, too.
As a queer relationship and sex therapist, I am passionate about supporting folks create the relationships and sex lives they want! Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated and alone in this world as you do your best to connect to others? Maybe social anxiety is holding you back.
I’m the type of therapist who knows sometimes life doesn’t lead where you expect it to. And that can be scary, disappointing, ironic…or even wonderful. Life has ups and downs. When you’re reaching out for therapy you might feel like you’re on a downward spiral. But I will make space to see you for your strengths, hopes, and dreams, too.

Megan Negendank
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95816
As a relationship counselor and sex therapist, I help others like you reconnect so that you can find the emotional and physical closeness you desire.
You want better emotional and physical intimacy. You've been feeling sad, disconnected and frustrated as you've been trying to work through your relationship issues yourself or with your partner. You feel stuck--you might be thinking "I love them so much, but why is this so hard?!" I help unfulfilled couples & stressed individuals create happy lives & thriving relationships. Free resources and information on how to get started is available at my website (www.lovehealgrow.com).
As a relationship counselor and sex therapist, I help others like you reconnect so that you can find the emotional and physical closeness you desire.
You want better emotional and physical intimacy. You've been feeling sad, disconnected and frustrated as you've been trying to work through your relationship issues yourself or with your partner. You feel stuck--you might be thinking "I love them so much, but why is this so hard?!" I help unfulfilled couples & stressed individuals create happy lives & thriving relationships. Free resources and information on how to get started is available at my website (www.lovehealgrow.com).

You may be questioning facets of your identity such as your gender or sexuality, or perhaps you are feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to yourself and others.
My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals. I believe that hardship can grow from both individual and societal wounds, and it is important to me that I acknowledge the many systems of oppression that contribute to human suffering and impact your specific experience of being.
You may be questioning facets of your identity such as your gender or sexuality, or perhaps you are feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to yourself and others.
My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals. I believe that hardship can grow from both individual and societal wounds, and it is important to me that I acknowledge the many systems of oppression that contribute to human suffering and impact your specific experience of being.
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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.