Sex Therapists in Portland, OR
Are you ready find more freedom in your sex life without feeling weighed down by shame, fear, or the past?
As a somatic sex therapist, I help you tap into what your body needs to relax, unfurl, and connect to pleasure. My approach to therapy explores how movement, sensations, and breath are gateways to understanding your needs, desires, clear communication, and most importantly, embodied consent.
Are you ready find more freedom in your sex life without feeling weighed down by shame, fear, or the past?
As a somatic sex therapist, I help you tap into what your body needs to relax, unfurl, and connect to pleasure. My approach to therapy explores how movement, sensations, and breath are gateways to understanding your needs, desires, clear communication, and most importantly, embodied consent.
My desire is for you to feel empowered to be your authentic self and transform your relationship with sex and sexuality into a positive one.
I'm glad you're seeking support! I’m particularly passionate about supporting people who are working through sexual shame, navigating ethical non-monogamy, and those who identify neurodivergent (specifically Autistic or ADHD), queer, and/or BIPOC. I believe that community is at the core of our being. Despite that, relationships (platonic, romantic, or otherwise) are complicated. Navigating challenges that arise and staying curious can allow you to find ways to heal and discover your truth.
My desire is for you to feel empowered to be your authentic self and transform your relationship with sex and sexuality into a positive one.
I'm glad you're seeking support! I’m particularly passionate about supporting people who are working through sexual shame, navigating ethical non-monogamy, and those who identify neurodivergent (specifically Autistic or ADHD), queer, and/or BIPOC. I believe that community is at the core of our being. Despite that, relationships (platonic, romantic, or otherwise) are complicated. Navigating challenges that arise and staying curious can allow you to find ways to heal and discover your truth.
I treat sexual difficulties or lifestyle issues from a sex positive perspective.
I work with people who wish to make changes in their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I use hypnosis, cognitive therapy, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for making significant life changes.
I treat sexual difficulties or lifestyle issues from a sex positive perspective.
I work with people who wish to make changes in their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. I use hypnosis, cognitive therapy, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy for making significant life changes.
I maintain a private practice with a focus on sex therapy in Portland, Oregon.
Sexuality is often plagued by ideas and expectations regarding performance. I will encourage you to focus on pleasure and on expanding and deepening your sexual experiences. Relationships will engage in open communication as to desires, needs, and feelings in order to build more intimate and satisfying emotional and sexual connections.
I maintain a private practice with a focus on sex therapy in Portland, Oregon.
Sexuality is often plagued by ideas and expectations regarding performance. I will encourage you to focus on pleasure and on expanding and deepening your sexual experiences. Relationships will engage in open communication as to desires, needs, and feelings in order to build more intimate and satisfying emotional and sexual connections.
Relationships and sexuality are hard to navigate!
As a self-identified late bloomer, I believe it is never too late to become your fullest and truest self. After leaving my evangelical faith community, I struggled to find my purpose and identity. I understand firsthand how lonely and isolating it feels to search for your own identity buried under decades of shame and repression.
Relationships and sexuality are hard to navigate!
As a self-identified late bloomer, I believe it is never too late to become your fullest and truest self. After leaving my evangelical faith community, I struggled to find my purpose and identity. I understand firsthand how lonely and isolating it feels to search for your own identity buried under decades of shame and repression.
The Center for Couple's & Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
Portland, OR 97232
We pride ourselves on providing sex positive therapy to all individuals in our community.
We understand relationships and individuals. Whether you’re struggling with communication, sexual connection, or infidelity, our expert therapists know how to help you find your way back to each other. It’ll require some hard work, but we’re here to help you do the heavy lifting.
We pride ourselves on providing sex positive therapy to all individuals in our community.
We understand relationships and individuals. Whether you’re struggling with communication, sexual connection, or infidelity, our expert therapists know how to help you find your way back to each other. It’ll require some hard work, but we’re here to help you do the heavy lifting.
Certified in Negotiation & Mediation, Certified in Scientifically-Based Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute in Seattle, also AASECT certified as a Sex Therapist.
Online therapy in OR, WA, ME, NY & FL. I use a down-to-earth approach and provide active, engaged therapy with plenty of feedback. The best help I provide is often through raising thoughtful questions. Clients appreciate the handouts and other suggestions for resources we use. I especially enjoy helping people with relationship improvement and making relationship decisions. I use a systematic approach to these concerns and you can expect results. I'm sorry to say it can be difficult to arrange free phone consultations, but please email me and I will promptly provide details. My books: Love and Asperger's, Parenting Adult Children.
Certified in Negotiation & Mediation, Certified in Scientifically-Based Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute in Seattle, also AASECT certified as a Sex Therapist.
Online therapy in OR, WA, ME, NY & FL. I use a down-to-earth approach and provide active, engaged therapy with plenty of feedback. The best help I provide is often through raising thoughtful questions. Clients appreciate the handouts and other suggestions for resources we use. I especially enjoy helping people with relationship improvement and making relationship decisions. I use a systematic approach to these concerns and you can expect results. I'm sorry to say it can be difficult to arrange free phone consultations, but please email me and I will promptly provide details. My books: Love and Asperger's, Parenting Adult Children.
I focus on working with sexual concerns, non-traditional relationships, neurodivergence, queer & gender expansive folks and sex workers.
I lead with curiosity, warmth and authenticity as we work together to create a container that is conducive for your growth. I'll celebrate every win and encourage you to do the same-no matter how small or silly. With my clinical guidance, we will use a mix of practical skill-building with process-oriented exploration. All parts of you are welcome.
I focus on working with sexual concerns, non-traditional relationships, neurodivergence, queer & gender expansive folks and sex workers.
I lead with curiosity, warmth and authenticity as we work together to create a container that is conducive for your growth. I'll celebrate every win and encourage you to do the same-no matter how small or silly. With my clinical guidance, we will use a mix of practical skill-building with process-oriented exploration. All parts of you are welcome.
Are you navigating the complexities of your relationships and sexuality, whether monogamous, non-monogamous, or exploring kink?
Whether you're seeking to deepen your connection with your partner, explore new facets of your sexuality, or address individual mental health concerns, I am here to support you. Together, we will work on reconnecting you with yourself and your community, emphasizing the essential mind-body connection that is often overlooked.
Are you navigating the complexities of your relationships and sexuality, whether monogamous, non-monogamous, or exploring kink?
Whether you're seeking to deepen your connection with your partner, explore new facets of your sexuality, or address individual mental health concerns, I am here to support you. Together, we will work on reconnecting you with yourself and your community, emphasizing the essential mind-body connection that is often overlooked.
Topics I explore with clients: processing trauma, creating body wisdom & relationship w/ self, sex & sexuality (pleasure, barriers, shame, kink/bdsm, desires, & so much more!), creating healthy relationship dynamics, healing childhood wounds, religious wounds, ancestral & cultural wisdom, anxiety, depression, navigating stress, symptom mindset shift, etc.
Healing is a subtle & gradual process, & thankfully we don't have to do it alone. In supporting your healing process, my desire is to see you move from constriction (pain/trauma/symptoms) into expansion (pleasure/liberation/alignment with self). I believe we do this by: recognizing the barriers in our lives, finding the ways in which trauma has been stuck & stored within the body, & gently moving through stagnant pain/symptoms by establishing safety & recalibrating the nervous system together. Therapy is a beautiful co-creative process where we get to support the life you envision; one that honors your most sacred self!
Topics I explore with clients: processing trauma, creating body wisdom & relationship w/ self, sex & sexuality (pleasure, barriers, shame, kink/bdsm, desires, & so much more!), creating healthy relationship dynamics, healing childhood wounds, religious wounds, ancestral & cultural wisdom, anxiety, depression, navigating stress, symptom mindset shift, etc.
Healing is a subtle & gradual process, & thankfully we don't have to do it alone. In supporting your healing process, my desire is to see you move from constriction (pain/trauma/symptoms) into expansion (pleasure/liberation/alignment with self). I believe we do this by: recognizing the barriers in our lives, finding the ways in which trauma has been stuck & stored within the body, & gently moving through stagnant pain/symptoms by establishing safety & recalibrating the nervous system together. Therapy is a beautiful co-creative process where we get to support the life you envision; one that honors your most sacred self!
You are struggling to keep your head above water, you haven't felt connected to your spouse in months, sex has disappeared and you no longer have the energy to even try to initiate intimacy.
I am here to help you break this cycle and reclaim your life & relationships. I am a certified sex therapist that focus on sexual satisfaction for adults and couples. I use emotionally focused, trauma informed, sex therapy approaches to help my client(s) understand their sexual relationships, make needed changes, & regain the intimate aspects of their lives.
You are struggling to keep your head above water, you haven't felt connected to your spouse in months, sex has disappeared and you no longer have the energy to even try to initiate intimacy.
I am here to help you break this cycle and reclaim your life & relationships. I am a certified sex therapist that focus on sexual satisfaction for adults and couples. I use emotionally focused, trauma informed, sex therapy approaches to help my client(s) understand their sexual relationships, make needed changes, & regain the intimate aspects of their lives.
My work often focuses on healing sexual trauma, gender identity exploration, navigating the intricacies of polycules or exploring non-monogamy, finding empowerment/healing through sex therapy, and how to find space for joy and connection while living under systems of oppression.
I primarily work as a sex therapist, and draw from Audre Lorde, Peter Levine, Juno Roche, and adrienne maree brown often in my work. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach drawing from Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Emotions Focused Therapy, and Somatic therapy and apply a systems theory lens with all clients.
My work often focuses on healing sexual trauma, gender identity exploration, navigating the intricacies of polycules or exploring non-monogamy, finding empowerment/healing through sex therapy, and how to find space for joy and connection while living under systems of oppression.
I primarily work as a sex therapist, and draw from Audre Lorde, Peter Levine, Juno Roche, and adrienne maree brown often in my work. I use a client-centered, collaborative approach drawing from Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Emotions Focused Therapy, and Somatic therapy and apply a systems theory lens with all clients.
I specialize in working with those navigating LGBTQ+ identities, racial and cultural challenges, multiracial or non-monogamous relationships, or seeking kink or sex therapy.
Hi there! Whether you’re navigating challenges in your relationships, dealing with anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence, or seeking support, therapy offers space for healing and growth. You might be managing complex dynamics in a monogamous or non-monogamous relationship, a multiracial relationship, or the pressures of life as someone with one or more marginalized identities (BIPOC, queer, or neurodivergent). Whatever brings you to therapy, there’s no wrong reason to seek support. Together, we’ll explore what matters most—whether that’s your relationships, personal growth, or other important areas of your life.
I specialize in working with those navigating LGBTQ+ identities, racial and cultural challenges, multiracial or non-monogamous relationships, or seeking kink or sex therapy.
Hi there! Whether you’re navigating challenges in your relationships, dealing with anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence, or seeking support, therapy offers space for healing and growth. You might be managing complex dynamics in a monogamous or non-monogamous relationship, a multiracial relationship, or the pressures of life as someone with one or more marginalized identities (BIPOC, queer, or neurodivergent). Whatever brings you to therapy, there’s no wrong reason to seek support. Together, we’ll explore what matters most—whether that’s your relationships, personal growth, or other important areas of your life.
I understand that talking about relationships and sex can feel difficult, that's why I take time with all of my clients to create a space in which you feel safe to show up authentically.
Have you been struggling with getting your needs met in your romantic relationships? Feeling like you want to explore your sexual interests and pleasure, but not sure where to start? In our work together, I'll support you in getting curious, gaining new understanding, and initiating fresh changes in your life and relationships.
I understand that talking about relationships and sex can feel difficult, that's why I take time with all of my clients to create a space in which you feel safe to show up authentically.
Have you been struggling with getting your needs met in your romantic relationships? Feeling like you want to explore your sexual interests and pleasure, but not sure where to start? In our work together, I'll support you in getting curious, gaining new understanding, and initiating fresh changes in your life and relationships.
I also work with those in recovery from drug/alcohol addiction and their specific issues around sex and relationships.
There is no age at which sex becomes inappropriate. Conversely, in our hyper-sexual culture we often feel pressure to be something we are not. Sexually speaking we are better off accepting our authentic preferences. What is normal? I create a safe container to explore delicate topics and vulnerable feelings.
I also work with those in recovery from drug/alcohol addiction and their specific issues around sex and relationships.
There is no age at which sex becomes inappropriate. Conversely, in our hyper-sexual culture we often feel pressure to be something we are not. Sexually speaking we are better off accepting our authentic preferences. What is normal? I create a safe container to explore delicate topics and vulnerable feelings.
I understand that some of the topics my clients need to discuss can feel challenging for them as we all have different beliefs and experiences surrounding relationships and sex.
Therapy can help you gain awareness of your own experiences, help guide you to explore what you want for your future, as well as help identify your inner strengths as you begin towards a path of healing. Transparency is a quality that I value, and I aspire to empower clients to share their feelings and challenges freely with me. I lead with compassion, honesty, and acceptance. I aim to work collaboratively with you to encourage reconnection and help promote healing in yourself and your relationships.
I understand that some of the topics my clients need to discuss can feel challenging for them as we all have different beliefs and experiences surrounding relationships and sex.
Therapy can help you gain awareness of your own experiences, help guide you to explore what you want for your future, as well as help identify your inner strengths as you begin towards a path of healing. Transparency is a quality that I value, and I aspire to empower clients to share their feelings and challenges freely with me. I lead with compassion, honesty, and acceptance. I aim to work collaboratively with you to encourage reconnection and help promote healing in yourself and your relationships.
I work with individuals and relationships around a wide variety of sexual and relational concerns/experiences including: Common Sexual Dysfunctions (Erectile Dysfunction, Early Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Sexual Pain, Vaginismus, Difficulty with Orgasm), as well as Low/No Desire, Desire Mismatch in couples, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sexual Trauma, Gender Identity, Infidelity, Sexual Orientation, Pornography or Sex "Addiction," and Kink.
I help my clients understand and befriend their sexuality, facilitating greater ease in sexual relationships and comfort within themselves. My goal is that every client leave therapy having found a sense of freedom and vitality within their sexual life, as we all deserve to receive and express love without shame, anxiety, and fear.
I work with individuals and relationships around a wide variety of sexual and relational concerns/experiences including: Common Sexual Dysfunctions (Erectile Dysfunction, Early Ejaculation, Delayed Ejaculation, Sexual Pain, Vaginismus, Difficulty with Orgasm), as well as Low/No Desire, Desire Mismatch in couples, Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sexual Trauma, Gender Identity, Infidelity, Sexual Orientation, Pornography or Sex "Addiction," and Kink.
I help my clients understand and befriend their sexuality, facilitating greater ease in sexual relationships and comfort within themselves. My goal is that every client leave therapy having found a sense of freedom and vitality within their sexual life, as we all deserve to receive and express love without shame, anxiety, and fear.
Do you need couples therapy, sex therapy, or individual support?
Individual therapy: I work with a variety of issues- trauma, attachment issues, sexual challenges, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, LGBTQ+, and more. With individuals, I draw primarily on AEDP and ISTDP- two compassionate, deep, trauma informed, attachment based, and relational psychodynamic approaches designed to create lasting change.
Do you need couples therapy, sex therapy, or individual support?
Individual therapy: I work with a variety of issues- trauma, attachment issues, sexual challenges, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, LGBTQ+, and more. With individuals, I draw primarily on AEDP and ISTDP- two compassionate, deep, trauma informed, attachment based, and relational psychodynamic approaches designed to create lasting change.
I'm a individual, couples, and sex therapist with the hope to help you live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Therapy with me is not just about insight—it’s about creating real, lasting change in how you engage with yourself and those around you. My practice is affirming and informed around queerness, gender expansiveness, ethical non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, asexuality, and disability. I strive to create a nonjudgmental, sex-positive space.
I'm a individual, couples, and sex therapist with the hope to help you live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Therapy with me is not just about insight—it’s about creating real, lasting change in how you engage with yourself and those around you. My practice is affirming and informed around queerness, gender expansiveness, ethical non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, asexuality, and disability. I strive to create a nonjudgmental, sex-positive space.
You want to enjoy sex, you want more sex, you want to feel like your relationship has purpose!
That feeling you get when you can’t remember the last time you felt an intimate connection with your partner; it’s deep and it’s painful. Lying in bed, crying yourself to sleep as quietly as you can just hoping your partner reaches their hand out to hold you. You’re stuck swimming in your head about how this happened, and constantly trying to figure out if it’s you or if it’s them. Either way, it’s terrifying to think you may never feel that kind of connection again, no matter how or why. All you know for sure is you so desperately want it to change. Serving Oregon & Michigan residents.
You want to enjoy sex, you want more sex, you want to feel like your relationship has purpose!
That feeling you get when you can’t remember the last time you felt an intimate connection with your partner; it’s deep and it’s painful. Lying in bed, crying yourself to sleep as quietly as you can just hoping your partner reaches their hand out to hold you. You’re stuck swimming in your head about how this happened, and constantly trying to figure out if it’s you or if it’s them. Either way, it’s terrifying to think you may never feel that kind of connection again, no matter how or why. All you know for sure is you so desperately want it to change. Serving Oregon & Michigan residents.
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