Sex Therapists in Hesperia, CA
I'm originally from Honduras and have been in the U.S. since I was 11 years old. I've been in the mental health field for over 10 years and I'm passionate about helping individuals in their healing journey. I have extensive experience working in addiction medicine and treating various mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients who are wanting to explore themselves and heal parts of themselves that need healing.
I'm originally from Honduras and have been in the U.S. since I was 11 years old. I've been in the mental health field for over 10 years and I'm passionate about helping individuals in their healing journey. I have extensive experience working in addiction medicine and treating various mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with clients who are wanting to explore themselves and heal parts of themselves that need healing.
Amid the ups and down and trials of life, it is easy to succumb to the, "If you think that the grass is greener on the other side" mentality. Well, it's time to water your grass. Although events can affect our lives, a true master of the art of living learns to weather the ups and downs and not allow circumstance to control our relationships, and more importantly, our own self-worth, dignity, and willingness to put one step in front of the other. Counseling is an avenue to help yourself achieve this control over your life. Please visit my website for more information regarding my services: allanheremlmft.site
Amid the ups and down and trials of life, it is easy to succumb to the, "If you think that the grass is greener on the other side" mentality. Well, it's time to water your grass. Although events can affect our lives, a true master of the art of living learns to weather the ups and downs and not allow circumstance to control our relationships, and more importantly, our own self-worth, dignity, and willingness to put one step in front of the other. Counseling is an avenue to help yourself achieve this control over your life. Please visit my website for more information regarding my services: allanheremlmft.site
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH AND OFFICE CLIENTS* Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, maybe trauma from childhood or other experiences keeps lingering or you just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and guidance. Through our therapeutic process, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook, self-awareness and the adoption of new attitudes, patterns, mindsets, and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you become a better YOU.
*CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH AND OFFICE CLIENTS* Perhaps you are feeling depressed or anxious, maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, maybe trauma from childhood or other experiences keeps lingering or you just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and guidance. Through our therapeutic process, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a positive outlook, self-awareness and the adoption of new attitudes, patterns, mindsets, and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you become a better YOU.
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Hello, I'm Marcia Naomi Berger, an experienced, well-trained individual and couple's therapist. I integrate process, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches for each person's unique situation. I'm practical, friendly, accepting, and the author of two helpful books: "Marriage Minded: An A-To-Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love," and "Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted." I typically work with clients who have relationship issues with a marriage or romantic partner, a family member, or a work associate.
Hello, I'm Marcia Naomi Berger, an experienced, well-trained individual and couple's therapist. I integrate process, cognitive-behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches for each person's unique situation. I'm practical, friendly, accepting, and the author of two helpful books: "Marriage Minded: An A-To-Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love," and "Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You've Always Wanted." I typically work with clients who have relationship issues with a marriage or romantic partner, a family member, or a work associate.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
Welcome! I’m Donald Cook, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with nearly 14,000 hours of practice, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person is valid, worthy, and deserving of respect, regardless of their age, background, or life circumstances. I see the person, not the diagnosis, and I consider each client a respected teacher. A Bit About My Approach: I specialize in treating a wide range of issues, including PTSD, ADD/ADHD, school-related challenges, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, and age-related concerns.
The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Victorville, CA 92393 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Diosa Counseling Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health center. Our therapists assist individuals, couples, parent/child dyadic relations, family systems, other traditional/non-traditional relationships (ethical non-monogamy). Get assistance with healing in a safe "neutral" space. We listen to your concerns, identify core-rooted issues, and generational patterns that contribute to maladaptive behaviors and patterns. We are culturally competent in Mexican/American, Filipino, and/or African American families. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists.
Diosa Counseling Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community mental health center. Our therapists assist individuals, couples, parent/child dyadic relations, family systems, other traditional/non-traditional relationships (ethical non-monogamy). Get assistance with healing in a safe "neutral" space. We listen to your concerns, identify core-rooted issues, and generational patterns that contribute to maladaptive behaviors and patterns. We are culturally competent in Mexican/American, Filipino, and/or African American families. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists.
I have been practicing in the Substance abuse and Mental Health arena since 2007. I have a Master’s in Professional Counseling and a Masters in Addiction Counseling. I have the following Certifications/ Licensure: LAADC-CA, LISAC-AZ, LCDC-TX, LADC II, MCAP-FL and SAP. I specialize in Addiction Treatment but also Co-Occurring issues that may have had a role in substance abuse. Ages 16 and older are my focus group and with all concerns from PTSD, gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. My approach is a combination of CBT, REBT, MI, HARM Reduction and Therapeutic Community.
I have been practicing in the Substance abuse and Mental Health arena since 2007. I have a Master’s in Professional Counseling and a Masters in Addiction Counseling. I have the following Certifications/ Licensure: LAADC-CA, LISAC-AZ, LCDC-TX, LADC II, MCAP-FL and SAP. I specialize in Addiction Treatment but also Co-Occurring issues that may have had a role in substance abuse. Ages 16 and older are my focus group and with all concerns from PTSD, gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. My approach is a combination of CBT, REBT, MI, HARM Reduction and Therapeutic Community.
Online Therapists
Emelina Bellé
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD(c), LMFT, CST, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I have professional training from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), Harvard Medical School, Gottman Institute, Modern Sex Therapy Institute, International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), and the Association of Partners of Trauma and Sex Addicts Specialists (APSATS).
As a global leader in mental health recovery in human rights, dignity, and trauma, I understand that every relationship is unique. I offer a comprehensive range of expertise and support. I am a Couples Relationship Specialist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Specialist and Early Recovery Couples Empathy. My approach is inclusive, safe, and non-judgmental, dedicated to fostering healing and post-traumatic growth, focusing on Safety and Stabilization, • Repairing Ruptures, • Reestablishing Trust, • Healing Betrayal Trauma, • Improving Communication, • Managing Conflict.
I have professional training from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP), Harvard Medical School, Gottman Institute, Modern Sex Therapy Institute, International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), and the Association of Partners of Trauma and Sex Addicts Specialists (APSATS).
As a global leader in mental health recovery in human rights, dignity, and trauma, I understand that every relationship is unique. I offer a comprehensive range of expertise and support. I am a Couples Relationship Specialist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Partner Betrayal Trauma Specialist and Early Recovery Couples Empathy. My approach is inclusive, safe, and non-judgmental, dedicated to fostering healing and post-traumatic growth, focusing on Safety and Stabilization, • Repairing Ruptures, • Reestablishing Trust, • Healing Betrayal Trauma, • Improving Communication, • Managing Conflict.
I am a CA psychologist and also certified as a Diplomate in Sex Therapy and Sex Therapy Supervisor.
Are you seeking a richer, more fulfilling sex life? If so, I can help you achieve that goal. With over 30 years of experience as a sexuality expert, I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples transform their sex lives and deepen their relationships. We will focus on discovering positive, creative solutions to your difficulty in a non-judgmental atmosphere of warmth, wit, and mutual respect. This positive, collaborative approach may include helpful exercises drawn from my book (now in its 6th edition), Love Skills: A Fun, Upbeat Guide to Sex-cessful Relationships.
I am a CA psychologist and also certified as a Diplomate in Sex Therapy and Sex Therapy Supervisor.
Are you seeking a richer, more fulfilling sex life? If so, I can help you achieve that goal. With over 30 years of experience as a sexuality expert, I have helped hundreds of individuals and couples transform their sex lives and deepen their relationships. We will focus on discovering positive, creative solutions to your difficulty in a non-judgmental atmosphere of warmth, wit, and mutual respect. This positive, collaborative approach may include helpful exercises drawn from my book (now in its 6th edition), Love Skills: A Fun, Upbeat Guide to Sex-cessful Relationships.
I find joy as a therapist when I witness someone reach empowerment and cultivate meaningful relationships. This has lead me to specialize in women's sexuality, relational issues, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, and collaborative divorce. As a Certified Clinical Partners Specialist, I aim to help partners seek truth, safety, and healing no matter the outcome of their relationship. I am here to support individuals through any relational challenge such as desire differences, painful or difficult sex, and breakdowns in communication. I enjoy working with art as an alternative to communication leading to new insights and healing.
I find joy as a therapist when I witness someone reach empowerment and cultivate meaningful relationships. This has lead me to specialize in women's sexuality, relational issues, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, and collaborative divorce. As a Certified Clinical Partners Specialist, I aim to help partners seek truth, safety, and healing no matter the outcome of their relationship. I am here to support individuals through any relational challenge such as desire differences, painful or difficult sex, and breakdowns in communication. I enjoy working with art as an alternative to communication leading to new insights and healing.
Specializing in sexuality, desire, dysfunction, addictive behaviors, evolving sexual and gender identities, non-monogamy, and codependency, I am fully LGBTQIA-affirming.
Greetings. I'm Joe Pickman. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Los Angeles. I support adults, couples, adolescents, and families through life's challenges, aiming to improve relationships and overall well-being. I offer Telehealth for all California residents and in-person sessions for those in L.A. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs, blending psychodynamic, attachment-focused, and behavioral methods. For some clients, I use EMDR and IFS to help reframe traumatic experiences and break unhelpful patterns.
Specializing in sexuality, desire, dysfunction, addictive behaviors, evolving sexual and gender identities, non-monogamy, and codependency, I am fully LGBTQIA-affirming.
Greetings. I'm Joe Pickman. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Los Angeles. I support adults, couples, adolescents, and families through life's challenges, aiming to improve relationships and overall well-being. I offer Telehealth for all California residents and in-person sessions for those in L.A. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual's needs, blending psychodynamic, attachment-focused, and behavioral methods. For some clients, I use EMDR and IFS to help reframe traumatic experiences and break unhelpful patterns.
Seth Chapman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
I use humor, empathy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people struggling with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, co-dependency and sex & love addiction / compulsivity.
I help individuals and couples clarify and strengthen their relationship goals. Learning how to build more satisfying relationships leads to lasting change and empowerment. Old, less helpful ways of thinking are replaced with new, more realistic ideas of self-acceptance and how to rely on others. The result is a clearer picture of one's strengths, limitations, and belonging in the world.
I use humor, empathy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people struggling with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to trauma, co-dependency and sex & love addiction / compulsivity.
I help individuals and couples clarify and strengthen their relationship goals. Learning how to build more satisfying relationships leads to lasting change and empowerment. Old, less helpful ways of thinking are replaced with new, more realistic ideas of self-acceptance and how to rely on others. The result is a clearer picture of one's strengths, limitations, and belonging in the world.
Dr. Suzanne Pelka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066
In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/porn addiction? Just not on the same page as your partner? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejaculation. Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus/vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas including incest). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and have been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
In need of sex therapy? Lack of desire? A sex-starved marriage? Sex/porn addiction? Just not on the same page as your partner? As a Sexuality Specialist and CSAT, I have successfully treated clients struggling with many different sexual problems (Men: erectile dysfunction, rapid/premature/delayed ejaculation. Women: low desire, painful intercourse, vaginismus/vulvadynia. Either: sexual inexperience, sexual anorexia, childhood sexual traumas including incest). I often use EMDR to resolve underlying traumas. I have researched and taught at UCLA, SMC, The University of Chicago, DePaul and have been a sexuality expert on NBC, ABC and KCAL 9 news.
Kate Balestrieri
Psychologist, PsyD, PACT, CST, CSAT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
In addition, I have worked at the Center for Healthy Sex, specializing in treatment for sex/love addiction and sexual dysfunction and at Promises Treatment Center in Malibu, CA, as well as several correctional facilities, and as an evaluator and expert witness in the courts.
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow. Deciding to make changes in one's life takes courage, and you have taken the first step! My goal is to empower you to find relief from distress and to help you grow in concert with your goals. I specialize in treating a variety of concerns, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, addiction (substance and behavioral), eating disorders, body image issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as difficulties with anger management, relationships, interpersonal communication, recovery and relapse prevention.
In addition, I have worked at the Center for Healthy Sex, specializing in treatment for sex/love addiction and sexual dysfunction and at Promises Treatment Center in Malibu, CA, as well as several correctional facilities, and as an evaluator and expert witness in the courts.
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow. Deciding to make changes in one's life takes courage, and you have taken the first step! My goal is to empower you to find relief from distress and to help you grow in concert with your goals. I specialize in treating a variety of concerns, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, addiction (substance and behavioral), eating disorders, body image issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as difficulties with anger management, relationships, interpersonal communication, recovery and relapse prevention.
Expertise with couples and relationships, intimacy, trust, sexuality, open relationships, polyamory, life style, LGBTQIA+ & Kink.
When we change ourselves we create change in our life and relationships. Therapy is a journey of self discovery to develop intimacy and create meaning in life and relationships. Gain new perspectives expand freedom and fulfillment. Through exploration of your past and present I will help you develop nurturing relationships with others and with your empathetic genuine self; connect with playfulness and creativity; understand repetition in your life; discover the unconscious role in your decisions ; experience intimacy and alleviate depression and anxiety as we transform suffering into growth. More at https://www.shirshanunpsyd.com
Expertise with couples and relationships, intimacy, trust, sexuality, open relationships, polyamory, life style, LGBTQIA+ & Kink.
When we change ourselves we create change in our life and relationships. Therapy is a journey of self discovery to develop intimacy and create meaning in life and relationships. Gain new perspectives expand freedom and fulfillment. Through exploration of your past and present I will help you develop nurturing relationships with others and with your empathetic genuine self; connect with playfulness and creativity; understand repetition in your life; discover the unconscious role in your decisions ; experience intimacy and alleviate depression and anxiety as we transform suffering into growth. More at https://www.shirshanunpsyd.com
Joan Salat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Valley Center, CA 92082 (Online Only)
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
Do you ever ask yourself, "My partner and I are successful in so many ways, why does our relationship feel so painfully disconnected?" Allow me to guide you in restoring the connection you once enjoyed together. Damaged trust, anger, infidelity, money problems, lack of sex, intimacy and affection are among the problems that can erode a relationship. I will provide you with tools that will help you move towards rebuilding trust, closeness and integrity in the relationship. I will also teach you how to effectively get what you want from your partner and the relationship. About 50% of my practice is couples, 50% is individual therapy.
There is nothing more somatic (body-based) than sex, so I pay close attention to physiology and symptom manifestation.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology). This unique combination of credentials facilitates a focus on clients' cognitive process as well as mind-body health. I work with a diverse client base including women, men, couples and gender-diverse individuals on relationship and sexuality issues. My treatment specialties include: recovery of sexual health after sexual trauma, sexless marriages/relationships, compulsive sexuality (often called "addiction") and non-traditional sexual expression including fetishes and redefining monogamy.
There is nothing more somatic (body-based) than sex, so I pay close attention to physiology and symptom manifestation.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and hold a PhD in Somatic Psychology (body psychology). This unique combination of credentials facilitates a focus on clients' cognitive process as well as mind-body health. I work with a diverse client base including women, men, couples and gender-diverse individuals on relationship and sexuality issues. My treatment specialties include: recovery of sexual health after sexual trauma, sexless marriages/relationships, compulsive sexuality (often called "addiction") and non-traditional sexual expression including fetishes and redefining monogamy.
Elana Luban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orange, CA 92868 (Online Only)
I offer individual and couples therapy, and support those of my clients who are striving to improve their relationship(s) and/or sex lives.
I'm a telehealth therapist who's passionate about providing individualized treatment to fit my clients' specific goals. I have a compassionate, non-preachy approach but don't believe in letting my clients coast by without doing any self-work as I sit back, silently nodding. I am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which I offer via telehealth. I believe that central to our struggles are our unmet needs, some past, some current, which have led us to compulsive/addictive behaviors and unhealthy attachments.
I offer individual and couples therapy, and support those of my clients who are striving to improve their relationship(s) and/or sex lives.
I'm a telehealth therapist who's passionate about providing individualized treatment to fit my clients' specific goals. I have a compassionate, non-preachy approach but don't believe in letting my clients coast by without doing any self-work as I sit back, silently nodding. I am certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which I offer via telehealth. I believe that central to our struggles are our unmet needs, some past, some current, which have led us to compulsive/addictive behaviors and unhealthy attachments.
I have expertise working with heterosexual and same- sex couples on intimacy and sexuality issues.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to transform whatever pain or dissatisfaction you may be experiencing into clarity and a sense of well-being. Often people manage pain with food, alcohol, unhealthy relationships, and other distractions or dysfunctional behaviors. I am deeply committed to helping individuals and couples use their struggles to grow and achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. My style is warm and intuitive, thoughtful and engaged. I welcome a call to talk about the issues that are motivating you to consider therapy right now.
I have expertise working with heterosexual and same- sex couples on intimacy and sexuality issues.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to transform whatever pain or dissatisfaction you may be experiencing into clarity and a sense of well-being. Often people manage pain with food, alcohol, unhealthy relationships, and other distractions or dysfunctional behaviors. I am deeply committed to helping individuals and couples use their struggles to grow and achieve a happier, more fulfilling life. My style is warm and intuitive, thoughtful and engaged. I welcome a call to talk about the issues that are motivating you to consider therapy right now.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.