Sex Therapists in Portland, OR
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.
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.
My relational work is a good fit for high-conflict couples, sexual issues like low libido, sexual avoidance, erectile dysfunction, and painful sex.
I love working with high-conflict couples because I love to help unveil and eventually shift the tragic comedy of errors that is most fighting between lovers. I encourage (but do not require) that all my individual clients join one of my process groups, where they can practice in real time the risks and immediacy required for intimacy.
My relational work is a good fit for high-conflict couples, sexual issues like low libido, sexual avoidance, erectile dysfunction, and painful sex.
I love working with high-conflict couples because I love to help unveil and eventually shift the tragic comedy of errors that is most fighting between lovers. I encourage (but do not require) that all my individual clients join one of my process groups, where they can practice in real time the risks and immediacy required for intimacy.
I am trained in sex therapy & neurodivergent affirming therapy.
You deserve to live fully and freely, to express yourself, and to be heard with curiosity and intent to understand. This often means unlearning behaviors or ideas that may have served us in the past and are now holding us back, releasing societal expectations that feel out of alignment with us, and learning what works for us now. We’ll work together to understand how your past shaped who you are, and to discover how you want to show up today.
I am trained in sex therapy & neurodivergent affirming therapy.
You deserve to live fully and freely, to express yourself, and to be heard with curiosity and intent to understand. This often means unlearning behaviors or ideas that may have served us in the past and are now holding us back, releasing societal expectations that feel out of alignment with us, and learning what works for us now. We’ll work together to understand how your past shaped who you are, and to discover how you want to show up today.
As a relationship and sex therapist, I primarily work with couples on issues related to communication, emotional and/or sexual intimacy, sexual trauma, and repairing trust.
I have deep respect for the ways our lived and inherited experiences show up in our bodies, relationships and sexuality, and how these are impacted by larger systems. I believe that change can happen when we find acceptance and safety within ourselves, our relationships, and larger systems.
As a relationship and sex therapist, I primarily work with couples on issues related to communication, emotional and/or sexual intimacy, sexual trauma, and repairing trust.
I have deep respect for the ways our lived and inherited experiences show up in our bodies, relationships and sexuality, and how these are impacted by larger systems. I believe that change can happen when we find acceptance and safety within ourselves, our relationships, and larger systems.
I work primarily with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems who are hoping to heal past trauma, explore gender or sexuality, work through sexual difficulties, process emotional, relational, or sexual wounding, or connect more deeply to their authentic selves.
The philosophies of existential-humanistic and narrative therapies are woven into my work as a therapist. I practice narrative therapy, experiential therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. I also integrate techniques from internal family systems (IFS), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and other therapeutic modalities in order to best fit your needs.
I work primarily with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems who are hoping to heal past trauma, explore gender or sexuality, work through sexual difficulties, process emotional, relational, or sexual wounding, or connect more deeply to their authentic selves.
The philosophies of existential-humanistic and narrative therapies are woven into my work as a therapist. I practice narrative therapy, experiential therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. I also integrate techniques from internal family systems (IFS), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and other therapeutic modalities in order to best fit your needs.
Accepting New Clients in Oregon and Washington State - I am passionate about working with diverse relational systems exploring ways to build feelings of emotional and physical connection, rebuild trust from attachment ruptures, explore your relationship with intimacy and sex, and address conflict and communication patterns.
In both individual and relational therapy, I help clients build communication and conflict management skills such as identifying and interrupting the conflict cycle to reduce the intensity and form connection. I aim to support you in forming a healthy relationship with sex and intimacy and feeling empowered around your sexuality and needs.
Accepting New Clients in Oregon and Washington State - I am passionate about working with diverse relational systems exploring ways to build feelings of emotional and physical connection, rebuild trust from attachment ruptures, explore your relationship with intimacy and sex, and address conflict and communication patterns.
In both individual and relational therapy, I help clients build communication and conflict management skills such as identifying and interrupting the conflict cycle to reduce the intensity and form connection. I aim to support you in forming a healthy relationship with sex and intimacy and feeling empowered around your sexuality and needs.
Specialties: Consensual/Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex and Relationship Issues, BDSM/Kink, Body Positivity, Consent, Pain Management, and SPMI.
My private practice is focused on helping people curious about and/or practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy, solo poly, relationship anarchy, and any alternative relationship style. I am BDSM/kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Specialties: Consensual/Ethical Non-Monogamy, Sex and Relationship Issues, BDSM/Kink, Body Positivity, Consent, Pain Management, and SPMI.
My private practice is focused on helping people curious about and/or practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy, solo poly, relationship anarchy, and any alternative relationship style. I am BDSM/kink-aware and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
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.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing relational distress, sex concerns, infertility/pregnancy issues, transracial/transnational family dynamics, processing trauma, religion and spirituality, body-image concerns, or low self esteem.
I studied the art of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and alternative healing practices whilst abroad in Bangalore, India. I have worked in medical settings alongside teams of social workers, doctors, and psychiatrists to ensure clients receive optimal care. It is from these experiences that I believe taking a holistic approach with each client is critical.
I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing relational distress, sex concerns, infertility/pregnancy issues, transracial/transnational family dynamics, processing trauma, religion and spirituality, body-image concerns, or low self esteem.
I studied the art of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and alternative healing practices whilst abroad in Bangalore, India. I have worked in medical settings alongside teams of social workers, doctors, and psychiatrists to ensure clients receive optimal care. It is from these experiences that I believe taking a holistic approach with each client is critical.
You want things to change (better sex, intimacy, connection); you're finally ready to take charge of your life in a new and meaningful way.
If you want fluff, I have referrals. Otherwise, I offer a CAREfrontational approach to help you get where you want to go as quickly as possible. With my brief-oriented approach, backed by the science of what works in sex therapy and couples counseling, you'll gain clarity, break old patterns, tackle mind-chatter, and experience satisfying sex and intimacy.
You want things to change (better sex, intimacy, connection); you're finally ready to take charge of your life in a new and meaningful way.
If you want fluff, I have referrals. Otherwise, I offer a CAREfrontational approach to help you get where you want to go as quickly as possible. With my brief-oriented approach, backed by the science of what works in sex therapy and couples counseling, you'll gain clarity, break old patterns, tackle mind-chatter, and experience satisfying sex and intimacy.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology).
There is nothing more somatic (body-based) than sex, so I pay close attention to physiology and symptom manifestation. I am a holistic practitioner and have a wide-range of collateral resources that I refer to including alternative medicine practitioners, sexological body workers, surrogate partner therapists and integrative body workers.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology).
There is nothing more somatic (body-based) than sex, so I pay close attention to physiology and symptom manifestation. I am a holistic practitioner and have a wide-range of collateral resources that I refer to including alternative medicine practitioners, sexological body workers, surrogate partner therapists and integrative body workers.
You have a right to healthy and shame-free sexuality—it’s part of your nature.
My therapeutic philosophy includes prioritizing: Safety, consent and respect; multicultural humility and anti-oppressive care; sex-positivity; disability and reproductive justice; holistic and community-oriented lens; and body-liberation and weight neutrality.
You have a right to healthy and shame-free sexuality—it’s part of your nature.
My therapeutic philosophy includes prioritizing: Safety, consent and respect; multicultural humility and anti-oppressive care; sex-positivity; disability and reproductive justice; holistic and community-oriented lens; and body-liberation and weight neutrality.
Benefits include improved physical, mental, and emotional ease, joy, well-being, trust in yourself, your body, sexuality, and your life, and a strengthened connection between the mind and body, and much more.
Life should feel easier, more joyful, and fulfilling. Let's create MORE joy & vibrancy in your life this year. Through a holistic integrative approach that includes somatic psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, psychedelic therapy, and energy psychology, you are empowered to restore well-being and access the reservoir of vibrant life force within you. Together, we co-create a personalized journey to help you restore connection with your authentic self and truly thrive. I work with adults virtually throughout OR, CO, TX. In person intensives available in Durango, CO.
Benefits include improved physical, mental, and emotional ease, joy, well-being, trust in yourself, your body, sexuality, and your life, and a strengthened connection between the mind and body, and much more.
Life should feel easier, more joyful, and fulfilling. Let's create MORE joy & vibrancy in your life this year. Through a holistic integrative approach that includes somatic psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, psychedelic therapy, and energy psychology, you are empowered to restore well-being and access the reservoir of vibrant life force within you. Together, we co-create a personalized journey to help you restore connection with your authentic self and truly thrive. I work with adults virtually throughout OR, CO, TX. In person intensives available in Durango, CO.
I’m a sex therapist and trauma specialist passionate about helping people feel connected to themselves and their relationships.
I specialize in individual and couples/relationship therapy. I am LGBTQIA+ and poly-identified and am a BIPOC ally. I offer sex therapy, trauma therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I’m a sex therapist and trauma specialist passionate about helping people feel connected to themselves and their relationships.
I specialize in individual and couples/relationship therapy. I am LGBTQIA+ and poly-identified and am a BIPOC ally. I offer sex therapy, trauma therapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.
I specialize in sex, gender, and relationships, and am committed to empowering people whose identities and experiences around sex and gender may leave them feeling misunderstood/stigmatized by society.
Something isn’t right, and it often feels like you’re the only one that recognizes it. You know you’re “supposed” to go with the flow, but a little voice inside your head is asking you to challenge the way things are. Maybe parts of your identity want to be expressed. Maybe you feel stuck in your relationship. Regardless of when this gut feeling pops up, I’m here to help you sort through the noise and tap into your authenticity so you establish more sustainability and support within yourself and with others. Together we can unpack complicated emotions, messages you’ve been told, and how you interact with the world around you.
I specialize in sex, gender, and relationships, and am committed to empowering people whose identities and experiences around sex and gender may leave them feeling misunderstood/stigmatized by society.
Something isn’t right, and it often feels like you’re the only one that recognizes it. You know you’re “supposed” to go with the flow, but a little voice inside your head is asking you to challenge the way things are. Maybe parts of your identity want to be expressed. Maybe you feel stuck in your relationship. Regardless of when this gut feeling pops up, I’m here to help you sort through the noise and tap into your authenticity so you establish more sustainability and support within yourself and with others. Together we can unpack complicated emotions, messages you’ve been told, and how you interact with the world around you.
I am a certified sex therapist.
I am currently taking new clients. I work with those who are seeking positive change in their lives. I offer a relaxed atmosphere in therapy where humor and lightheartedness can be incorporated into our professional relationship, when appropriate. If you are in need of support, struggling with work or interpersonal relationships, or learning to set boundaries with yourself or others, I am here to help. Ultimately, you will get the best idea of what a therapist is like by meeting them, so I encourage you to reach out to set up a free 15 minute consultation so that we might meet and see if we are a good fit.
I am a certified sex therapist.
I am currently taking new clients. I work with those who are seeking positive change in their lives. I offer a relaxed atmosphere in therapy where humor and lightheartedness can be incorporated into our professional relationship, when appropriate. If you are in need of support, struggling with work or interpersonal relationships, or learning to set boundaries with yourself or others, I am here to help. Ultimately, you will get the best idea of what a therapist is like by meeting them, so I encourage you to reach out to set up a free 15 minute consultation so that we might meet and see if we are a good fit.
That's why I became a relationship and intimacy coach and got my PhD in Human Sexuality.
Almost all couples go through phases when they're not as intimate as they could be. I coach people to solve very simple problems so that they can connect and feel excited about their relationship again. It's tough to live without physical closeness, touch or connection. You want a passionate relationship - not just a functional but unsatisfying friendship. The problem is, when you think about your options it's hard to imagine anything that might help. You undoubtably feel hurt and misunderstood - even if your partner is a great person. You might be looking at the challenge of a breakup or divorce. Is it worth it to stay committed?
That's why I became a relationship and intimacy coach and got my PhD in Human Sexuality.
Almost all couples go through phases when they're not as intimate as they could be. I coach people to solve very simple problems so that they can connect and feel excited about their relationship again. It's tough to live without physical closeness, touch or connection. You want a passionate relationship - not just a functional but unsatisfying friendship. The problem is, when you think about your options it's hard to imagine anything that might help. You undoubtably feel hurt and misunderstood - even if your partner is a great person. You might be looking at the challenge of a breakup or divorce. Is it worth it to stay committed?
I maintain a private practice with a focus on sex therapy.
I am a former Assistant Professor in the MCFT Program at Lewis and Clark College. I coordinated the Sex Therapy Track for the program where I taught sex therapy classes and supervised students in their clinical training. I am the author of the book: "Pleasure: The Secret Ingredient in Happiness."
I maintain a private practice with a focus on sex therapy.
I am a former Assistant Professor in the MCFT Program at Lewis and Clark College. I coordinated the Sex Therapy Track for the program where I taught sex therapy classes and supervised students in their clinical training. I am the author of the book: "Pleasure: The Secret Ingredient in Happiness."
Additionally, I offer specialized expertise in sex therapy, addressing issues related to intimacy, sexuality, and enhancing sexual satisfaction.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling in your relationships, dealing with ongoing stress, depression, or anxiety? You're not alone. Life can be incredibly challenging. Taking the step to seek support is tough, and I understand how crucial it is to find the right therapist for you. Our greatest struggles and deepest joys happen in relationships. The quality of our relationships, including those with family, friends, partners, and colleagues, impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing the complexities inherent in human connections (family, community, society) is central to my therapy practice.
Additionally, I offer specialized expertise in sex therapy, addressing issues related to intimacy, sexuality, and enhancing sexual satisfaction.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Struggling in your relationships, dealing with ongoing stress, depression, or anxiety? You're not alone. Life can be incredibly challenging. Taking the step to seek support is tough, and I understand how crucial it is to find the right therapist for you. Our greatest struggles and deepest joys happen in relationships. The quality of our relationships, including those with family, friends, partners, and colleagues, impacts our mental and emotional well-being. Recognizing the complexities inherent in human connections (family, community, society) is central to my therapy practice.
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