Sex therapists in Goleta, CA
Browse Sex therapists in Goleta, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex Therapy
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
In-Person Near Goleta, CA
Online in Goleta, CA
Sex Therapy
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
We work with clients who express issues or concerns with Sex Therapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Sex Therapy
Tendril Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Sex can bring joy, curiosity, and connection. But it can also come with challenges, shame, or uncertainty. At Tendril Therapy, we approach sex therapy with openness and compassion, helping clients explore desires, address concerns, and build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship with themselves and their partners.
7 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Sex Therapy
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in sex therapy
19 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Sex Therapy, Intimacy & Erotic Fulfillment
Cultivating Connection, Pleasure, and Sexual Vitality
Sexuality is a vital dimension of human well-being, emotional closeness, and quality of life. Yet, physical changes, performance stress, unaddressed trauma, or relational drift can turn intimacy into a source of anxiety, frustration, or quiet isolation.
My work in sex and intimacy therapy provides a confidential, sophisticated, and deeply non-judgmental environment for both individuals and couples. Whether you are navigating specific functional challenges or seeking to deepen your erotic connection, our work bridges physical function, emotional intimacy, and psychological freedom.
Comprehensive & Functional Care
Sexuality involves a delicate balance between the physical body, the nervous system, and emotional safety. I provide expert guidance across a broad spectrum of sexual concerns, including:
Sexual Function & Performance Anxiety: Addressing erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and performance stress by quieting the body's alarm system and restoring effortless confidence.
Desire Dynamics & Arousal Discrepancy: Helping individuals and couples navigate low libido, mismatched sexual desire, or the natural shift in erotic energy over long-term partnerships.
Somatic Comfort & Pain-Free Intimacy: Supporting individuals through painful intercourse (vaginismus, dyspareunia, or pelvic tension) by integrating gentle nervous system regulation and mind-body awareness.
Trauma-Informed Healing: Gently reprocessing past sexual trauma, bodily shame, or restrictive cultural messaging, helping you reclaim safe, joyful ownership of your body and pleasure.
Expanding Intimacy & Alternative Lifestyles
Intimacy flourishes when couples move beyond mechanical routine and cultivate genuine emotional presence, playfulness, and eroticism.
Fusing Emotional Closeness with Eroticism: Helping partners build a shared language around desire, loving touch, and mutual pleasure—learning how to cultivate deep emotional safety without sacrificing erotic spark.
Alternative Lifestyles & Consensual Non-Monogamy: Offering an informed, open-minded, and affirmative environment for individuals and couples exploring alternative relationship structures, open relationships, polyamory, or BDSM/kink dynamics.
Whether you are seeking to resolve a specific functional concern, heal from past injuries, or expand your capacity for joy and fulfillment, our work offers the privacy, safety, and expertise needed to align your sexual life with your highest personal vision.
26 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Sex Therapy therapists in Goleta, CA Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Goleta, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 36% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 56% | Men |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |