Sex therapists in Salinas, CA
Browse Sex therapists in Salinas, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Salinas, CA
Sex Therapy
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 Salinas, CA (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
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 Salinas, CA
Sex Therapy
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 Salinas, CA
Sex Therapy
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 Salinas, CA
Salinas is the county seat of Monterey County and the birthplace of John Steinbeck, a city with a majority Latino population deeply rooted in the agricultural economy of the Salinas Valley, and a mental health landscape shaped by the significant challenges of agricultural labor, immigration stress, gang violence in some neighborhoods, and limited access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care. Spanish-language therapy is essential here, and the demand for bilingual practitioners who understand the specific stressors of farmworker and immigrant community life significantly outpaces supply. Natividad Medical Center, a county-run hospital, provides some behavioral health services, and community health organizations supplement what is a relatively limited private therapy sector. Common therapy concerns include trauma, family separation stress, anxiety, depression, and the intergenerational challenges faced by a community navigating the intersection of a demanding agricultural economy and evolving cultural identity.
Sex Therapy therapists in Salinas, CA Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Salinas, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Black / African American |