Sex Therapy therapists in Brisbane, California CA
Eric van der Voort
Psychologist, PsyD, CST, CSWT
Sex Therapy is a wonderful and safe way to learn how to enjoy better sex. It creates the space for you to better understand yourself, your sexual desires, fantasies, and anxieties, as well as to identify what’s preventing you from having the sex you want. You’ll become more aware of your beliefs, feelings, values, patterns, expectations, and preferences regarding sex. This means that you’ll also have the opportunity to discover and choose how sex can be more fulfilling and pleasurable for you.
Let’s be real: sex and sexuality can be so much fun! However, they can often be sources of complex, confusing, and painful thoughts and feelings. Stress, life changes, difficulty communicating effectively in relationships, discomfort with feeling vulnerable, negatively comparing your body or genitals to others, and performance anxieties can all negatively impact your sexual desire and ability to experience pleasurable sex. As a result, people seek sex therapy with a variety of concerns. Here are some common problems where sex therapy can help:
- Having sex that feels unfulfilling, impulsive or disconnected from yourself and/or your partner(s).
- Feeling confused, ashamed, embarrassed, or even excited and intrigued about some of your fantasies, preferences, kinks, BDSM practices, or participation in alternative relationship structures or lifestyles.
- Engaging in sexual behaviors you wish you didn’t.
- Noticing a change in your desire for sex, whether you want it more or less than you used to.
My goal is to help and burden people from unnecessary guilt, shame, and emotional suffering related to sex, sexuality, and eroticism. If you’re forcing yourself to be in the mood for sex when there is a desire discrepancy in the relationship, the less pleasurable and the more laborious sex becomes. In addition, when we attempt to control or ignore a sexual fantasy or erotic preference, sex can become even less pleasurable.
Sharing these hidden parts of ourselves with a skilled and nonjudgmental Sex Therapist can be a wonderfully healing experience! It also gives you the chance to explore how sex and eroticism can be more fun and fulfilling to you. After all, isn’t that one of the best parts about sex?
By understanding and addressing the many sources that influence your sexuality, eroticism, and desire, I help you untangle your unhelpful narratives and feelings about sex. I also work with you to align your actions with your values so you can stop the cycle of shame and guilt from unfulfilling behaviors. If you have concerns about sex or sexuality, or if you simply want to learn to better enjoy the sex you’re having, give me a call today and let’s discuss your goals.
9 Years Experience
Taylor Swing
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Do you struggle feeling connected or satisfied by your partners or self? Do you want to feel a greater connection? Have you felt shame about your sex life or desires? There are many factors that can impact intimacy and sex with ourselves and others - uncertainty, emotional or physical connectedness, fear, communication, knowledge, or trauma. I work to provide a safe and supportive space for you to process, learn, heal, and take steps to feel empowered and secure.
8 Years Experience
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
I have lived in San Francisco for almost 15 years and I have been blessed to learn and grow in the spectacular diversity of sexulaity represented in the Bay Area. I am sex positive as well as trauma-informed. I hold no judgement toward any consensual sexual barriers or corners.
6 Years Experience
Valeriya Pestrikova
Marriage and Family Therapist
I offer specialized sex therapy for individuals and couples seeking to address sexual issues and enhance their intimate lives. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental, focusing on sexual health, communication, and satisfaction. Together, we'll explore and resolve barriers to fulfilling sexual experiences, helping you achieve a healthier and more enjoyable sexual relationship.
BDSM/kink, non monogamy, sex workers friendly!
2 Years Experience
Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, my go is to help bring awareness that intimacy, sensuality, and sexuality is a language that needs to be learned and developed within one's life. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or within a poly/open dynamic, I can offer insight into sexuality, sexual functioning, as well as sexual dysfunctions such as erectile issues, libido issues, and overall sexual health and communication. Kink-aware, LGBTQ+ ally, and understanding of many relationship dynamics.
10 Years Experience
Jeremi R McManus
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have supported hundreds of couples navigating sex therapy over the past 15+ years and look forward to helping you get your relationship where you want it to be. Poor communication? Broken trust? Endless arguments? I look forward to hearing from you.
19 Years Experience
Brad Byrum
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
As a relationship therapist, I often help couples address issues involving sexual intimacy and dysfunction.
8 Years Experience
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
I would say I have a 95% success rate with women on this issue. Most male clients are dealing with ED and my success rate is about 50% here.
David J. Kest
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, MFT, and EMDR
While not a Clinical Sexologist myself. I provide couples with advanced communication skills to work out their differences ( such as parenting, financial and sexual) in safe conversations : first in my office and then as homework outside in their own home.
31 Years Experience
Eric Olsen
Life Coach, Trauma, PTSD, BSc Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
I specialize in sex therapy, 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.
15 Years Experience