Sex therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Browse Sex therapists in Santa Monica, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sex Therapy
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
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43 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Sex Therapy
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I provide a respectful and open space to explore concerns related to intimacy, desire, or sexual identity. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, improving communication, and supporting greater comfort and satisfaction in intimate relationships.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Sex Therapy
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
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Sex Therapy
Todd Deutsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with individuals and couples around sexual concerns, intimacy, desire, communication, performance anxiety, shame, and changes in sexual connection over time. My approach is open, respectful, and nonjudgmental, helping clients better understand what may be getting in the way and build greater comfort, confidence, honesty, and connection in their intimate lives.
21 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, 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
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Sex Therapy
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Sexual concerns can affect confidence, intimacy, relationships, and emotional well-being. Clients may seek support for differences in desire, difficulty communicating needs, performance anxiety, painful past experiences, shame, or changes related to health and life transitions.
I provide a confidential, respectful, and nonjudgmental space for individuals and couples to explore sexuality, intimacy, boundaries, and connection. Together, we work to improve communication, reduce anxiety and shame, and develop a healthier relationship with sexual well-being. When concerns may involve medical factors, I encourage collaboration with appropriate healthcare professionals.
26 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with individuals and couples to address a wide range of sexual concerns and dysfunctions. This may involve exploring factors contributing to sexual difficulties, identifying cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that may be maintaining the issue, and developing tailored treatment plans to address the root causes of the concern. I employ evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, sensate focus exercises, and communication skills training to help clients overcome sexual challenges and enhance sexual satisfaction.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
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 Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst
Sexuality can be one of the most intimate expressions of who we are, which is also why sex can become so complicated. Difficulties with sex often carry emotional meanings that are not immediately obvious and may be connected to how we have learned to experience closeness, vulnerability, or our own bodies. I offer a sex-positive space where sexuality can be spoken about openly and without judgment. The work is less about deciding what is “normal” and more about understanding what your sexual life means to you, so that desire and intimacy can feel less constrained by fear or shame.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Sex Therapy
David Strah
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I have helped several clients with stress and depression related to sexual issues
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Sex Therapy therapists in Santa Monica, CA Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Santa Monica, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (45%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 46% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 45% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 37% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 52% | Men |
| 34% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |