Online Sex therapists in Irvine, California CA
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Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I provide sex therapy for individuals and couples who want to improve intimacy, desire, communication, and overall sexual satisfaction. I have training in sex therapy, including education informed by Barry McCarthy’s work, which emphasizes healthy, pleasure focused sexuality rather than performance or pressure. My approach centers on helping people develop a more confident, connected, and realistic relationship with sex.
In therapy, we work to understand how stress, anxiety, shame, past experiences, medical concerns, or relationship dynamics may be affecting your sex life. This may include support with sexual dysfunction, desire differences, intimacy concerns, or difficulties communicating about sex. I help clients move away from goal driven or fear based sexual patterns and toward experiences that feel more relaxed, mutual, and fulfilling.
I also offer affirming sex therapy for LGBTQ individuals and couples, as well as those in non traditional or non monogamous relationships. Therapy provides a space to explore sexuality openly and respectfully, without judgment or assumptions, so that your sexual expression aligns with your values, comfort, and sense of connection.
22 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
Sex therapy is a form of counseling intended to help individuals and couples resolve sexual difficulties, such as performance anxiety or relationship problems. I support couples in restoring trust, rebuilding intimacy, and reigniting healthy, passionate sex. Some choose to attend sessions alone; others bring their partner with them. Session frequency and length usually depend on the client and the type of problem being addressed.
Sexual health is an essential part of overall emotional and physical well-being. But if you’re experiencing a sexual problem, the last thing you probably want to do is talk about it. However, you aren't alone! 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men report some degree of sexual dysfunction.
Sex therapy is a type of psychotherapy that also takes into account possible physical problems. For this reason (among others), sex therapy requires special training. When a couple comes in with a sexual problem, we try to figure out how each of them could be contributing to the issue. We examine what is going on, gradually interpret this in the context of their sexual history/experiences, tease apart cultural/societal influences, and come up with solutions
Sex therapy utilizes a variety of approaches to treat sexual dysfunction. In addition to the techniques outlined by Masters and Johnson, sex therapy includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-based therapy, and couples communication techniques. It’s important to know that sex therapy sessions do not involve any physical contact or sexual activity. I usually assign “homework”—practical activities that clients are expected to complete in the privacy of their own home.
15 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken is one of only several gay male identified AASECT Certified Sex Therapists in Los Angeles County, and one of the few gay men's specialist sex therapists in the United States today. He has over 30 years experience providing couples therapy and relationship coaching, with a specialization in gay male couples and gay male polycules. He has an additional clinical services Certification in Consensual Non-Monogamy and Polyamorous Relationships/Families from the Sexual Health Alliance. He is an AASECT (American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) Certified Sex Therapist, trained under David Ley, PhD, Heather McPherson, LMFT, and Michael Vigorito, LMFT, of the Sexual Health Alliance.
34 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
My experience with sex therapy is this: for most of us, communication is at the core of the major issues. I certainly do look at the biological issues too, but those are actually uncommon. I also work with sexually kinky people that are being marginalized or simply need a venue to talk about something that some people might judge or disagree with. As long as your sexuality is safe, sane and consensual, I can support you, no matter how far "out there" you think you might be.
34 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Shauni Kawelo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
I specialize in intimacy and sex therapy, supporting individuals and couples in navigating concerns related to connection, desire, communication, and sexual well-being. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore these experiences openly while addressing any underlying emotional, relational, or psychological factors. Together, we work to build comfort, confidence, and deeper connection, helping clients develop a more fulfilling and authentic relationship with themselves and their partners.
2 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I help men and women improve their sexual health, intimacy, and connection through practical life coaching. Whether you’re dealing with challenges around desire, performance, communication in the bedroom, or rebuilding a satisfying intimate life, we focus on open dialogue, practical strategies, and personalized tools to reduce shame, build confidence, and create healthier sexual experiences. My supportive, non-judgmental approach empowers you to address these areas with clarity and respect for your pace and goals. Ready to create positive change? I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to see how we can work together.
15 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have helped several clients with stress and depression related to sexual issues
Online in Irvine, CA
Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Sexual challenges often intersect with developmental experiences, attachment injuries, cultural messages, or trauma. I integrate IFS, attachment theory, experiential techniques, somatics and EFT to address both the emotional and relational dimensions of intimacy.
Together, we work to reduce shame, regulate the nervous system, clarify boundaries and desires, and build secure connection—internally and within partnership. Therapy supports a sexuality that feels authentic, empowered, and grounded in consent and mutual respect.
6 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Hayden Dover MFT - Couples Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I offer sex therapy to clients seeking to enhance their sex lives, understand and develop their sexuality or who are trying to deal with sexual issues. In my practice I work with clients to develop engaged, pleasurable and fulfilling sex lives that work for them. My practice is LGBTQ+, poly and kink aware and friendly. Expressing ourselves and connecting with others sexually and sensually in a way that works for us is an incredibly important part of our finding fulfillment as individuals and satisfaction in our relationships. If you are interested in exploring this area in either individual or relationship therapy, I will be happy to assist you.
22 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Dr. Angel Enrique Pacheco, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Psychologist, Registered Clinical Psychologist
Sex therapy requires knowledge to provide the level of intervention that you require given your circumstances. We provide the following levels: Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy. You do all the work at your home at leisure, and no nudity is involved in the sessions. No sense in living life without enjoying your sexuality.
50 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We provide affirming, trauma-informed sex therapy for individuals and couples. We support concerns related to intimacy, desire, communication, identity, and sexual functioning within a respectful, judgment-free space. Our approach centers consent, safety, and empowerment.
7 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
San Francisco Counseling Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
At San Francisco Counseling Collective ("SFCC"), our approach to sex therapy attends to desire differences, performance concerns, trauma impacts, and relational intimacy. We integrate education, communication skills, and somatic awareness in a respectful, nonjudgmental space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Sex and gender are areas where too many therapists either flinch or overreach — avoiding the topic entirely or making it the center of everything when you're telling them it isn't. I get it either way. I work from a shame-free, sex-positive, trauma-informed perspective with whatever you're navigating — sexual concerns, identity, intimacy, desire, or simply needing a therapist who won't make things weird. I am completing certification in sexuality therapy and bring both clinical training and genuine openness to this work. Whatever you've been afraid to say out loud — this is a safe place to say it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
Certified Sex Therapist, having completed sex therapy training at UCLA in 1988. Over 30 years experience in helping couples and individuals cope with sexual dysfunction, lack of desire, sexual addiction, orgasm issues, erection problems, premature ejaculation, vaginismus and other challenges to having a great sex life.
39 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Jamie Fortin
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I can support you to be bold enough to get the intimacy that you want in a healthy way. I also support creative constellations of loving partnerships because not all romantic or intimate relationships are about “that one true love.” If you find yourself exploring creative intimacy and want to do that openly, safely, and with integrity, I will support you.
8 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Corrie Blissit
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT#150479
Ropes, and whips, and chains...oh my! No matter your sexual preferences, most of us grew up in a culture where our sexuality was shamed. As adults, we may feel embarrassed or "wrong" for even having sexual desires. Discovering who you are sexually, comes with its own unique anxieties and challenges. Sex is complex; it can be an ecstatic source of joy and pleasure and it can also be a source of boredom, pain, and heartache. A lack of education around sex may prevent you from understanding how your body experiences pleasure. It takes courage to explore your likes, dislikes, and fantasies. There are also relational risks that come with communicating our preferences. How will our wishes be received? Will we be rejected or accepted? Beyond knowing how you like to express yourself sexually, there are also deeper questions we might ask, like, what is the meaning and role of sex in your life? Why do you have sex? How does trust, safety, and security influence your sex life? Therapy is place you can explore these questions, develop more intimacy with yourself, and work through any uncomfortable or confusing feelings surrounding sex. Call or email me today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation.
5 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Sex Therapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I specialize in hypersexuality, offering a supportive and confidential environment to address sexual concerns. My services cater to individuals and couples seeking to enhance their sexual well-being, explore sexual identity, overcome sexual dysfunctions, and improve intimacy and communication. Utilizing evidence-based approaches, I aim to facilitate a positive and healthy sexual experience for all my clients.
17 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Dr. Joan Druckman
Psychologist
I work to help couples understand their own as well as their partner's sexual behavior, attitudes, and feelings. We work to improve both emotional and sexual intimacy.
42 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Intimacy is more than physical—it’s about emotional connection, trust, and feeling safe with one another. When couples struggle with mismatched desire, avoidance, or sexual dysfunction, it can feel deeply isolating. In therapy, I help partners talk openly about intimacy without shame, understand each other’s needs, and create a fulfilling sexual connection that strengthens your bond.
5 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Irvine is one of the wealthiest and most planned cities in the United States — anchored by UC Irvine and home to the regional headquarters of dozens of major corporations — with a therapy community shaped by the intersection of high-achievement academic culture, tech and finance sector burnout, and a large East Asian population that brings distinct cultural dimensions to help-seeking and mental health. The city's majority-minority population — with Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Iranian communities among the most prominent — drives strong demand for multilingual therapists who can work across multiple cultural frameworks. Hoag Hospital and the UCI Health system provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-established private practice community serving Irvine's planned residential villages. UCI's clinical psychology training program supplies a significant number of therapists to the broader Orange County ecosystem.
Sex Therapy therapists in Irvine, California Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Irvine, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Sex Therapy (100%), Relationship and Marriage Counseling (87%), and Trauma and PTSD (74%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Sex Therapy |
| 87% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Depression |
| 70% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ Issues |
| 57% | Infidelity |