Sex Therapists in Monrovia, CA
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Austin Koestner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016
Are you working through a life stressor, building or re-defining a relationship with a loved one, or trying to develop a deeper understanding of who you are? As a multi-culturally compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped adolescents and adult clients from diverse backgrounds develop the tools necessary to process anxiety, depression, grief, family or interpersonal stressors, and trauma in order build a life of peaceful intention. I have years of experience within the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with families, individuals and partnerships of all backgrounds.
Are you working through a life stressor, building or re-defining a relationship with a loved one, or trying to develop a deeper understanding of who you are? As a multi-culturally compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped adolescents and adult clients from diverse backgrounds develop the tools necessary to process anxiety, depression, grief, family or interpersonal stressors, and trauma in order build a life of peaceful intention. I have years of experience within the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with families, individuals and partnerships of all backgrounds.
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Christina Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
I'm imagining you are here because you might be feeling like you're in a valley of trouble and are looking for a Gateway of Hope (Hosea 2:15). You might be feeling weary, shame, discouraged, scared, and/or hopeful and excited for the possibilities! Whether you are here to work on yourself or your marriage/ relationship, I'm confident in what we can do together. I'm passionate about seeing couples reconcile and grow in acceptance, understanding, curiosity, grace, warmth, and intimacy with each other. I rejoice with seeing individuals heal and thrive to do what they were created for!
I'm imagining you are here because you might be feeling like you're in a valley of trouble and are looking for a Gateway of Hope (Hosea 2:15). You might be feeling weary, shame, discouraged, scared, and/or hopeful and excited for the possibilities! Whether you are here to work on yourself or your marriage/ relationship, I'm confident in what we can do together. I'm passionate about seeing couples reconcile and grow in acceptance, understanding, curiosity, grace, warmth, and intimacy with each other. I rejoice with seeing individuals heal and thrive to do what they were created for!
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Relationships For Better: Individuals + Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
You want to thrive in your closest relationship: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a relationship counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate relationship hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
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I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
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Chris Chandler
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016
You might be a couple aiming to rebuild trust, a teen facing life's hurdles, or a guy navigating relationships, work, and thriving in life. Whether it's family conflicts, marital issues, or personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or sexual addiction, the need for understanding and healing is universal. Seeking tools for stronger connections? Looking for a therapeutic approach that's both genuine and resonant? Desiring an authentic journey? Together, we'll tackle these challenges, foster growth and inspire meaning.
You might be a couple aiming to rebuild trust, a teen facing life's hurdles, or a guy navigating relationships, work, and thriving in life. Whether it's family conflicts, marital issues, or personal struggles like anxiety, depression, or sexual addiction, the need for understanding and healing is universal. Seeking tools for stronger connections? Looking for a therapeutic approach that's both genuine and resonant? Desiring an authentic journey? Together, we'll tackle these challenges, foster growth and inspire meaning.
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Hello, My Name is Jessica Baity and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a very peaceful approach to therapy and believe it is important to meet every client where they are at. I work a great deal with those who struggle with cultural adversities, Anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic approach is more of a narrative base approach. Therapy should be client lead and meeting clients where they are at. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Approach ( CBT) And Client Center.
Hello, My Name is Jessica Baity and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a very peaceful approach to therapy and believe it is important to meet every client where they are at. I work a great deal with those who struggle with cultural adversities, Anxiety, and depression. My therapeutic approach is more of a narrative base approach. Therapy should be client lead and meeting clients where they are at. I have experience using Cognitive Behavioral Approach ( CBT) And Client Center.
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Joanna Raabsmith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91017
So many of us find ourselves trapped, caught in unhealthy cycles and relationship patterns, hopeless but wanting change. I want to come alongside you, helping you find insight into those patterns and discover the healing truths about yourself. This moment of insight opens up the possibility of change, allowing you to live your best self in all relationships. Psychotherapy is important to me because it works! I have witnessed psychotherapy bring about the transforming journey from a place of hopelessness to place of freedom in my own life and in the lives of my clients.
So many of us find ourselves trapped, caught in unhealthy cycles and relationship patterns, hopeless but wanting change. I want to come alongside you, helping you find insight into those patterns and discover the healing truths about yourself. This moment of insight opens up the possibility of change, allowing you to live your best self in all relationships. Psychotherapy is important to me because it works! I have witnessed psychotherapy bring about the transforming journey from a place of hopelessness to place of freedom in my own life and in the lives of my clients.
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Joan Hasibar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Monrovia, CA 91016 (Online Only)
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Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
Are you feeling stuck, numb, or tired all the time? Are you having trouble focusing - on your work, family and friends, your partner, or even YOURSELF? Do you experience anger, guilt, sadness, or hopelessness? Would you like to find a way to overcome this but don't know where to begin? I believe through exploration there can be freedom, from fear, guilt, shame, doubt, and uncertainty. As with all explorations, I will be your guide to walk with you through the frustration, pain, and confusion. Regardless of what we find, I will be committed to doing it with you.
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"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become comfortable with your authentic self, while bringing into the consciousness some of the themes and motives that have unconsciously ruled your life and became a part of who you are.
"The pain is there; when you close one door on it, it knocks to come in somewhere else..." (Dr. Irvin D. Yalom). The process of psychotherapy is uncovering the pain, either developmental, situation specific or just existential, and working through it within the bounds of a trusting, accepting and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Throughout the process, I will help you uncover and become comfortable with your authentic self, while bringing into the consciousness some of the themes and motives that have unconsciously ruled your life and became a part of who you are.
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Emerald Aueyong
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
Are you unsatisfied with your sex life or feel stuck in your relationship? Do you feel like you're starting over or considering a change? Perhaps bad sexual experiences have made it difficult to form new relationships or thrive in your current one. By investing in yourself, you can feel fulfilled mentally, emotionally, and sexually. Clients I have worked with feel reconnected with their bodies and have more fulfilling sexual relationships. I also provide tools to decrease anxiety, overthinking, and self-blame. Every story is unique, and I'm here to listen and support you on your journey towards emotional and sexual well-being.
Are you unsatisfied with your sex life or feel stuck in your relationship? Do you feel like you're starting over or considering a change? Perhaps bad sexual experiences have made it difficult to form new relationships or thrive in your current one. By investing in yourself, you can feel fulfilled mentally, emotionally, and sexually. Clients I have worked with feel reconnected with their bodies and have more fulfilling sexual relationships. I also provide tools to decrease anxiety, overthinking, and self-blame. Every story is unique, and I'm here to listen and support you on your journey towards emotional and sexual well-being.
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Sherry del Campo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
I offer sex therapy to individuals and couples who have had either trauma or negative messages about sex from the church.
I am an Asian American therapist that is passionate about helping clients through issues related to interpersonal relationships, sex, and chronic pain. I have a curious mind and am eager to hear about and understand your history and relationship dynamics. I believe that people are created to be in community with one another. I want to help clients foster healthy relationships that will make their lives more fulfilling. Sex and intimacy are integral to our romantic relationships and every couple can develop skills to feel more connected.
I offer sex therapy to individuals and couples who have had either trauma or negative messages about sex from the church.
I am an Asian American therapist that is passionate about helping clients through issues related to interpersonal relationships, sex, and chronic pain. I have a curious mind and am eager to hear about and understand your history and relationship dynamics. I believe that people are created to be in community with one another. I want to help clients foster healthy relationships that will make their lives more fulfilling. Sex and intimacy are integral to our romantic relationships and every couple can develop skills to feel more connected.
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Liora Pourati
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.
I received my Masters degree from Philips Graduate Institute in 2003, and have been providing services to children, couples, families, elders and adolescents in different settings such as Private Practice, hospitals, and Health Care centers. I use different approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Awareness Integration Model, Family systems and so on. Services: Life Coaching; Couple Therapy and Coaching; Family Therapy and Coaching; Hypnosis; Individual Therapy for Adolescents, Children, Elderly, Men and Women; Parenting; Family Therapy; Sex Therapy; Relationship and Intimacy; Stress Management, and so on.
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Expertise with couples and relationships, intimacy, trust, sexuality, open relationships, polyamory, life style, LGBTQIAP & 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 understanding 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 about me at https://www.Shir Shanun psyd.com
Expertise with couples and relationships, intimacy, trust, sexuality, open relationships, polyamory, life style, LGBTQIAP & 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 understanding 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 about me at https://www.Shir Shanun psyd.com
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Do you feel frustrated and confused sometimes? Have you ever debated which path to take in life? Have you ever wondered who you really are? What kind of relationship do you want? Do you identify yourself as a person of color or Asian American? As an Asian immigrant living in America myself, I understand the frustration and confusion you may have encountered. With my non-judgmental art therapy approach and cultural humility & competence, you'll find your way!
Do you feel frustrated and confused sometimes? Have you ever debated which path to take in life? Have you ever wondered who you really are? What kind of relationship do you want? Do you identify yourself as a person of color or Asian American? As an Asian immigrant living in America myself, I understand the frustration and confusion you may have encountered. With my non-judgmental art therapy approach and cultural humility & competence, you'll find your way!
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Vicky Zhao
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
I support clients who struggle with chronic depression, anxiety, relational issues, and existential crises by inviting them to look inwardly and incorporate their growing insight into daily life’s challenges. I believe the process of self-discovery is the realest gift of life, the path leading to our internal peace and freedom. My passion is to support you in becoming you, in this world we all live in - as your self, and as part of something greater.
I support clients who struggle with chronic depression, anxiety, relational issues, and existential crises by inviting them to look inwardly and incorporate their growing insight into daily life’s challenges. I believe the process of self-discovery is the realest gift of life, the path leading to our internal peace and freedom. My passion is to support you in becoming you, in this world we all live in - as your self, and as part of something greater.
Fuller Psychological Family Services (FPFS) is the community mental health and training clinic of the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology& Marriage). FPFS provides therapy to individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families to address a variety of problems occurring in settings such as your work and your relationships. Because FPFS utilizes both pre-licensed students and licensed clinicians, we are able to provide therapy at range of affordable rates - and in multiple languages. Because our clinic is part of a fully accredited graduate school, you will receive care at the highest ethical and professional standards.
Fuller Psychological Family Services (FPFS) is the community mental health and training clinic of the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology& Marriage). FPFS provides therapy to individuals (adolescents and adults), couples, and families to address a variety of problems occurring in settings such as your work and your relationships. Because FPFS utilizes both pre-licensed students and licensed clinicians, we are able to provide therapy at range of affordable rates - and in multiple languages. Because our clinic is part of a fully accredited graduate school, you will receive care at the highest ethical and professional standards.
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Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
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Joshua Sandler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006
Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, reactions, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, & teach you practical tools to help change your life.
Do you want to dig deeper? Are you repeating behaviors or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Are you or your partner struggling with mismatched communication, attachment, intimacy, reactions, vulnerability, desire, culture, or conflict resolution styles? Sometimes, we're not sure what causes our distress, but we can sense we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. Even when we know the cause, change can still feel impossible. That's where I come in. Without judgment, my job is to listen, help you understand root causes of your difficulties, & teach you practical tools to help change your life.
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Dr. Antoinette Ibrahimi
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcadia, CA 91006 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Uncertain how to move forward? Coping with a chronic illness? Struggling with a loss in your life? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Humaning is hard, therapy should not be. When we begin to understand ourselves better, life becomes much easier to journey through. We start to choose how we want to live instead of reacting to what life brings us. I am passionate about helping my clients find a solid sense of self, while staying emotionally connected with others. I strive to create a safe, genuine, supportive, and compassionate environment in which a lasting positive change can be made.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Uncertain how to move forward? Coping with a chronic illness? Struggling with a loss in your life? Do you feel disconnected from your partner? Humaning is hard, therapy should not be. When we begin to understand ourselves better, life becomes much easier to journey through. We start to choose how we want to live instead of reacting to what life brings us. I am passionate about helping my clients find a solid sense of self, while staying emotionally connected with others. I strive to create a safe, genuine, supportive, and compassionate environment in which a lasting positive change can be made.
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Mark Andrew Juarez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Arcadia, CA 91006
I am a 63-year-old Latino from the Los Angeles Area. As a teenager and young adult and now as an older adult, I encountered many obstacles that I had to figure out by myself. My hope is to support you in overcoming your obstacles. I grew up around hard-working people who had little or no education. I had no examples to follow or mentors to guide me. I understand what it feels like to feel alone even in a crowded room. I can assist you with your obstacles by helping you understand their origins and by learning about the power that you possess to overcome them.
I am a 63-year-old Latino from the Los Angeles Area. As a teenager and young adult and now as an older adult, I encountered many obstacles that I had to figure out by myself. My hope is to support you in overcoming your obstacles. I grew up around hard-working people who had little or no education. I had no examples to follow or mentors to guide me. I understand what it feels like to feel alone even in a crowded room. I can assist you with your obstacles by helping you understand their origins and by learning about the power that you possess to overcome them.
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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.