Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA (he, him)

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Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 443-4629

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You’re stuck. Sex feels tense, distant, or gone. Maybe you’re in a long-term relationship. Maybe you’re opening things up. Maybe you’re already poly/ENM and the agreements aren’t working anymore. Desire is mismatched. Feelings are bruised. Conversations keep looping. “I often work with adults in long-term relationships who want more honesty, more erotic aliveness, and fewer eggshells.” In our work, we slow things down. We name what’s happening, what you want, and what’s possible. We build clearer agreements, better conversations, and a sex life (and relationship structure) that fits you. No shame. No one “right” way.

At Sapient, I offer psychotherapy and sex therapy for adults and relationships. I help people untangle long-term patterns around sex, desire, and attachment, as well as the anxiety, shame, or sadness that often come with them. I work with individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships, including people who are opening up or already living poly/ENM.

Sapient also offers sex and life coaching with Andrea. Coaching is a good fit if you want a practical, action-focused space to work on sex, confidence, and relationships without diagnosis. If you’re not sure where to start, I’ll help you choose: therapy with me, coaching with Andrea, or a blend.

Call or Email Christopher Frier Brown now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 443-4629

My Practice at a Glance

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Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 443-4629

My website

Sapient offers online-only therapy and coaching, with T/W/Th sessions and a brief consult to help you get started.

I specialize in Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Sex Therapy and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

$225 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (510) 443-4629

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 443-4629

My website

Sapient offers online-only therapy and coaching, with T/W/Th sessions and a brief consult to help you get started.

I specialize in Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Sex Therapy and Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

$225 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $225
Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

I do not take insurance. I charge $225 or $250 per 50 minute session. Clients are enrolled in autopay. I have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

I do not take insurance. I charge $225 or $250 per 50 minute session. Clients are enrolled in autopay. I have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 134908 Christopher Frier Brown

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 23 years

Attended University of Houston, Graduated 2003

Additional Credentials

License: Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council 38489 / 2005

Certificate from Colorado Department of Regulatory Authority 09925750 / 2019

I have over 20 years of experience helping adults and families in pain. I'm licensed in CA, CO, and TX. I'm a certified sex therapist and Michigan trained. I know the Gottman Method, CBT, and DBT to go with my psychoanalytic orientation. Sapient also provides sex coaching services.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

Expertise

Codependency
Infidelity

I help with sex and relationship issues, especially in open relationships, ENM/poly, and healing after affairs. I work with individuals, couples, and multi-partner constellations. We clarify what happened and what each person wants now, then build better conversations, clearer agreements, and a relationship structure that feels safe and true.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Endorsement

Sarah A Webb, PhD, Clinical Psychologist

Psychologist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Queer Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Psychodynamic
Sex Therapy

I'm a talk therapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist. My home base is psychodynamic work (patterns, attachment, meaning), and I also use practical tools from Gottman, CBT, and DBT when they help. We'll get clear on what's happening, then try small experiments between sessions and learn from what they show us. Your experience will be curious, direct, and collaborative, not shaming or rushed.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Location

Primary Location

Berkeley, CA 94707

(510) 443-4629

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Sapient offers online-only therapy and coaching, with T/W/Th sessions and a brief consult to help you get started.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 443-4629

Sapient offers online-only therapy and coaching, with T/W/Th sessions and a brief consult to help you get started.

Christopher Frier Brown

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CST, MBA

Call for a free consultation now - (510) 443-4629

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