Sex therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Sex Therapy
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
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43 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
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 California
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 California
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 California
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 California (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 California (Online Only)
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 California
Sex Therapy
Naomi Zelin
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
I help individuals, couples, and triads, address sexual concerns and enhance their intimate lives. By integrating evidence-based techniques, including aspects of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I create a safe space for exploring and resolving issues such as desire discrepancies, sexual dysfunction, and intimacy challenges. My goal is to help you build a deeper connection, improve communication, and foster a satisfying and healthy sexual relationship. Whether you're facing specific sexual issues or seeking to enrich your intimacy, I am here to support you on your journey to a more fulfilling sex life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Sex and gender are areas where too many therapists either flinch or overreach — avoiding the topic entirely or making it the center of everything when you're telling them it isn't. I get it either way. I work from a shame-free, sex-positive, trauma-informed perspective with whatever you're navigating — sexual concerns, identity, intimacy, desire, or simply needing a therapist who won't make things weird. I am completing certification in sexuality therapy and bring both clinical training and genuine openness to this work. Whatever you've been afraid to say out loud — this is a safe place to say it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Intimacy and sexual well-being are essential aspects of a fulfilling life. We help individuals and couples navigate concerns related to desire, performance, communication, and sexual identity in a safe, non-judgmental space.
17 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
Santa Monica combines proximity to the entertainment industry with a strong wellness culture, creating demand for therapists who specialize in performance anxiety, the pressures of creative and entertainment careers, identity, and the particular stresses of living adjacent to fame and public scrutiny. The area's affluent demographic and beach lifestyle coexist with significant rates of anxiety, eating concerns, and relationship distress, and the Westside has a notably high density of experienced therapists relative to its size. Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Health provide institutional mental health anchors for the Westside community. Many Santa Monica therapists also serve clients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and the broader Westside corridor.
Sex Therapy therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Santa Monica, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (63%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (44%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 63% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 53% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 58% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 32% | Black / African American |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |