Sex therapists in Grass Valley, CA
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Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
Sex therapy is talking about sex, getting it out in the open, discussing needs and wants and what might be getting in the way of that. We have a variety of options to help you with your sex life and that is done by talking and assigning homework for the two of you.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Grass Valley, CA
Online in Grass Valley, CA
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
In-Person Near Grass Valley, CA
Online in Grass Valley, CA
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST (Sexual Health Alliance)
Ken is one of only several gay male identified Certified Sex Therapists (Sexual Health Alliance) in Los Angeles County, and one of the few gay men's specialist sex therapists in the United States today. He has over 34 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 a Certified Sex Therapist (Sexual Health Alliance) trained under David Ley, PhD, Heather McPherson, LMFT, and Michael Vigorito, LMFT, of the Sexual Health Alliance.
34 Years Experience
Online in Grass Valley, CA (Online Only)
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Concerns around intimacy, desire, or sexual functioning can be difficult to talk about, but they are more common than people often realize. These issues can affect both your personal wellbeing and your relationships. In therapy we will explore these concerns in a comfortable and respectful space, improve communication, and work toward a healthier and more satisfying connection. The goal is to help you feel more confident and at ease in this part of your life.
4 Years Experience
Online in Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, CA
Sex Therapy therapists in Grass Valley, CA Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Grass Valley, 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 |