Sex Therapy in San Diego, CA
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Affirming Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Each member of the ATC team is a professionally-trained Psychotherapist qualified to address topics such as gender and identity,
sex
and sexual health, non-monogamy, trauma, out-of-control sexual behavior, BDSM, kink, and fetishes.
The core value of Affirming Therapy Center (ATC) is in our name. “Affirming” is both the nature and the goal of ATC’s work as a dedicated resource supporting Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) in California. This core value is embodied by providing you with professional, open-minded care in a space that acknowledges and celebrates your unique personhood and distinct challenges. You are welcome and valued here.

Alejandra Chayet
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Bilingual: English/Spanish. AASECT- Certified
Sex
Therapist. I value being present in the moment, having self-compassion and acceptance for oneself before working on relationships with others. I practice through a holistic lens and a mindful perspective, teaching clients some of the same techniques that I myself practice regularly to cope with the complex challenges life often brings. In my clinical practice, I hold the belief that my client is the expert of their own life and I am here to help you identify your own personal goals and support you on your journey to achieve them.

Sex Therapy San Diego, Dr Silbert RN,CNS,PH.D.
Psychologist, RN, CNS, PhD, FAACS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
"RISE ABOVE THE NOISE AND CHAOS FOR CHANGE AND SUCCESS!"
Sex Therapy
,
Sex
Addiction,
Sex
Compulsion, Pornography Addiction, Betrayal, Infidelity, Escort Addiction, Happy Endings Addiction, Extramarital Affairs, Secrets, Cheating are Problems that can be corrected. The therapeutic alliance with Dr Silbert promotes the desirable change the individual is seeking in treatment. Arousal, Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Delayed Orgasm, Anorgasmia,
Sex
Aversion, Performance Anxiety are
Sex
problems treated by Dr Silbert. Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Loss, Divorce, Lack of Control, Emotional Overload treated.

Robyn Buresh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Looking for a
sex
-positive therapist? I offer an open and accepting space in which you can be, or discover, your most authentic self. If you are struggling with issues of identity, have been harmed by messages about your body or
sex
, or are living with the aftermath of a traumatic event, I am here to offer my training and expertise to help you move from a place of pain and hardship into a place of peace and connection, both with me and with yourself. Therapy is more than just a place for talking. This is a place to experience safety and being seen. Allow me to join you on your journey of deeper introspection and self awareness.

Kim Eisenberg LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
What if you are already whole, normal, and unbroken? If your
sexuality
, gender, and relationship style are intrinsically beautiful and worthy of celebration? If your stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and professional challenges are reasonable reactions to an unreasonable environment? I work with people seeking support balancing the pressures of daily life while navigating the complex intersections of personal identity and relational structures that challenge the status quo.

Dana M Cole
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
I am a
sex
positive, harm reduction, science based therapist.
I strongly believe, and studies show, that the connection between you and your therapist is one of the most important aspects of being in therapy. No matter what brings you here, trust and communication are what help you to be comfortable. My goal is to create a safe, judgement free space for whatever you want to unpack. You can do hard things and I'm here to help you.

Jerry Moreau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Our personal journey is both joyous and challenging. Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle. During these times, we may need to reach out to someone who is caring and nurturing - someone who will listen and is knowledgeable. These are just some of the things that you may find challenging and cause us to suffer: Life Transitions Relationships Issues Depression, Anxiety, & Loneliness Low Self-Esteem Lack of Clear Purpose Grief & Bereavement LGBTQ & Coming Out Issues Issues of
Sex
,
Sexuality
, & Alternative
Sexuality
Trauma Related Issues.

Cara Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MM, LCSW, CST
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Seeking support with grief, relationships, living with cancer,
sex
, or a combination of these? You can talk with me about the things you might feel others are uncomfortable talking about. You may have experienced the death of a loved one, or a life transition like an illness. You may be struggling with adjusting to a new relationship or feeling disappointed with an aspect of your current one. I provide you with support, insights, treatment, education, and guidance during times of transition and beyond.

Stacie Papineau
Psychologist, PhD, LPCC, MPA, MS, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sex therapy
does that.
Is your inner critic getting you down or in the way? That's exhausting and can get in the way of feeling like you can't be yourself or fully understood in your relationships. Struggling with intimacy, sexual dysfunction or relationship concerns?
Sex
and intimacy can be difficult to discuss and can result in patterns of pressure and rejection. Are you looking to improve your
sex
life or another sexual issue? Individual or couple's therapy are both options to discuss
sexuality
and relationship issues.
Not accepting new clients

Julie Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help clients work through challenging periods of life including relationship problems, intimacy and
sexuality
issues, and grief and loss.
My client is someone trying to manage stress, whether it be a romantic problem, feeling stuck in your career or relationships, coping with grief and loss, or just trying to figure out how to feel better. Maybe your marriage has hit a rough patch with communication, conflict, trust, or adjusting to parenthood. You are interested in self-growth and living an authentic and fulfilling life and want to work in collaboration with someone who can help you along that path.

Glenn Allan Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
What part of your life is most impacting you? If you answered
sexuality
, then let's talk! I specialize in issues regarding
sex
and
sexuality
- there can be issues of shame, abuse, discrimination, judgment, confusion, and secrecy- and I would love to help you define what your vision of sexual health looks like and feels like for you, your partner, and your family.

Kypris Aster Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use a combination of mindfulness, EFT (emotionally focused therapy), and
sex therapy
(if needed) to heal trauma and restructure the way you are navigating the world.
I work both with couples and individuals to help them feel more connected, resolve emotional conflict, and even work through sexual disconnects and dysfunction. I specialize in working with people who identify as CNM (Consensual Non-Monogamy) and LGBTQIA+ and their unique relationship dynamics and emotional challenges.

Psychotherapy of San Diego, Dr Silbert RN,CNS,PHD
Psychologist, RN, CNS, PhD, FACCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
A therapeutic relationship develops to treat emotional distress, depression, infidelity,
sex
addiction and
sex
problems.
Dr Silbert promotes healing and strengthening of the capable inner self. The individual is enhanced positively by a belief in the ability to cope with the human condition and the emotional upheaval exacerbated by the winding road of life's journey. From the initial consultation with Dr. Silbert she remains an active verbal participant in your treatment. She most emphatically "listens" and "sees" you in a genuine attempt to validate the importance and significance of what you say and how you are feeling. Evaluation of the problems and strategies for effective intervention are discussed with the individual from the first consult until completion of treatment.
Not accepting new clients

Erin N Kownacki
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My areas of focus are relationships,
sexuality
, gender identity, and intimacy/sexual issues.
We all want to feel seen and understood. The first step in this process is recognizing that you may benefit from support; let me help you with the rest. I work well with adults, teens, and couples who may be interested in an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates education of both mind and body. I have experience both personally and professionally with serving the LGBTQIA+ population. I consider my style to be a mixture of structured & goal oriented while simultaneously being holistic in nature. I feel that this balance is important in developing a plan that is meaningful and tailored to your unique human experience.

Joseph Severino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Are you searching to find meaning and struggle with negative thoughts about yourself and your life? I believe that given an environment of dignity, respect, compassion and unconditional positive regard, every person can tap into their own resiliency, achieve personal growth and realize their own unique potential.I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years experience working as a therapist, researcher and educator. I see both individuals and couples with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, grief and loss, aging issues, substance abuse, gender,
sexuality
, sexual health and out of control sexual behavior.

Jamie Abenroth
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, CST, NCC, LMHC, LPCC, MACP
Verified
Verified
I am an AASECT certified
sex
therapist, which means I have post-masters study in
sexuality
, sexual dysfunctions, intimacy issues, sexual shame, and sexual development.
I help people shift longstanding patterns through taking personal responsibility and using agency to do the things they value. You can change and grow no matter if your partner does or not. Real change happens when you focus on yourself and your own development. When you take more responsibility for yourself, your communication improves, and what you are building becomes intentional, rather than reactive. Becoming self-validating is a developmental process. And it's my job for you to see yourself more clearly and the choices you have in the moments you are building with others. I am in support of your thriving.

Douglas Braun-Harvey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CST, CST-S
Verified
Verified
Doug Braun-Harvey's award winning book "Treating Out of Control Sexual Behavior: Rethinking
Sex
Addiction" (Springer Publishing Company) was published in 2015.
How do I know if my sexual behavior is out of control? For many men this question is very subjective and they unfortunately wait for a spouse, loved one or their employer to discover their hidden sexual life before considering help. At The Harvey Institute we believe the most important person to evaluate his personal conflict with regulating sexual behavior is the man experiencing the dilemma. We help men contemplate "What is your conflict with your sexual behavior?" and "What is your vision for your sexual health?" We strive to provide a safe, sexually informed and confidential space for sexual health conversations.

Mary Cipriani /SD Institute For Couples & Families
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families live to their greatest potential and wholeness whether they are surviving from past hurts, trauma, depression, anxiety, or just need support. I have a passion to help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a Professor in MFT at Azusa Pacific University and have a specialty in working with Couples,
Sex Therapy
and
Sex
Addicts & Partners. My practice is the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families, www.sdicouples.com.
Not accepting new clients

Larisa Cicila
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have specialized training and skills in couple and
sex therapy
.
My first goal as a clinician is to cultivate a warm, friendly and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment that will help YOU reach YOUR treatment goals. Through building a strong, collaborative relationship with you, I hope to empower you to develop more effective strategies to cope with whatever brings you to therapy. I work collaboratively with you to identify goals and develop a treatment plan, while also being flexible enough during treatment to re-calibrate goals, change the focus of treatment and/or test out other approaches to reaching your goals. I am really excited about the opportunity to work with you!
San Diego, CA 92103
Not accepting new clients

Adrienne Usman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide
sex therapy
to help clients better understand their relationships with themselves and others, whether that be through intimacy,
sex
, and all the stuff that’s uncomfortable to talk about.
Sex
and intimacy can be the most challenging part of a relationship. Do you feel uncomfortable, ashamed or embarrassed when talking about
sex
? Do you ask yourself, “Is this normal?” or “How do I ask my partner for this specific need during intimacy?” Do you wonder, “Why is this happening to me?”
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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.