Sex Therapists in Riverside, CA

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Sexual Addiction Infidelity Expert 27 Yrs Exper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SOTS
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
My clients are high functioning successful men accustomed to superior services who want to stop the sexual addiction, infidelity / cheating , and paid sex behaviors.
I will help you protect the life you love from self destructive choices. Sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years + 45k hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, Together we will use evidence based research oriented methods on your Infidelity / Cheating /Affairs, Prostitution Use, Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models and now you and I will use the most up to date understandings to have you change your thinking, end these behaviors, and heal your relationships.
My clients are high functioning successful men accustomed to superior services who want to stop the sexual addiction, infidelity / cheating , and paid sex behaviors.
I will help you protect the life you love from self destructive choices. Sexual addiction elite level expert 27 years + 45k hours sexual misbehavior specialist psychotherapy provided, Together we will use evidence based research oriented methods on your Infidelity / Cheating /Affairs, Prostitution Use, Seeking Arrangements, Sugar Daddy, Strip Clubs, Massage Parlors, Certified Specialist. I created government funded sexual misbehavior programs utilizing highly effective clinical models and now you and I will use the most up to date understandings to have you change your thinking, end these behaviors, and heal your relationships.
(562) 454-1931 View (562) 454-1931
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Scott Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
To me, a large part of therapy is about grieving, acceptance, and peace within ourselves and others; I am particularly good at helping people get in touch with their feelings. I tend to work with the heavier side of therapy, that include drug/ alcohol /cannabis addiction, domestic violence, narcissism, borderline, sex/porn addiction, sex offense, sexual shame, couples working through sobriety-recovery dynamics, infidelity, poly relationships, court, and anger management. I tend to work really well with those who enjoy dark humor, who are avoidant by nature, and those who are seeking redemption from guilt/shame.
To me, a large part of therapy is about grieving, acceptance, and peace within ourselves and others; I am particularly good at helping people get in touch with their feelings. I tend to work with the heavier side of therapy, that include drug/ alcohol /cannabis addiction, domestic violence, narcissism, borderline, sex/porn addiction, sex offense, sexual shame, couples working through sobriety-recovery dynamics, infidelity, poly relationships, court, and anger management. I tend to work really well with those who enjoy dark humor, who are avoidant by nature, and those who are seeking redemption from guilt/shame.
(619) 824-1786 View (619) 824-1786
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Ashleigh Sorenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting New Clients! We specialize in working with folks who have faced and survived various kinds of trauma, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress, and depression. We work with people who are exploring all parts of their identities, from relationships and work to sexuality, gender, spirituality, and creativity. ​ Challenging early life experiences can effect how we show up in adulthood. This can lead to loneliness, despair, constant longing, confusion, panic, or withdrawal from life. You may have found yourself at a cross-roads where old ways of relating to yourself and others no longer works.
Accepting New Clients! We specialize in working with folks who have faced and survived various kinds of trauma, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress, and depression. We work with people who are exploring all parts of their identities, from relationships and work to sexuality, gender, spirituality, and creativity. ​ Challenging early life experiences can effect how we show up in adulthood. This can lead to loneliness, despair, constant longing, confusion, panic, or withdrawal from life. You may have found yourself at a cross-roads where old ways of relating to yourself and others no longer works.
(657) 255-5590 View (657) 255-5590
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Samuel Jenkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and have provided therapy and clinical supervision for almost thirty years. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, recent and past trauma, relationships (monogamous, same-sex, polyamorous, open, fetish, and non-traditional), coming out and transitional gender issues, and sexual health problems. I am not religious but very spiritual and enjoy discussing spiritual issues. I employ techniques from many modalities including CBT, art therapy, experiential therapy, humanistic therapy, and more.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and have provided therapy and clinical supervision for almost thirty years. I specialize in working with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, recent and past trauma, relationships (monogamous, same-sex, polyamorous, open, fetish, and non-traditional), coming out and transitional gender issues, and sexual health problems. I am not religious but very spiritual and enjoy discussing spiritual issues. I employ techniques from many modalities including CBT, art therapy, experiential therapy, humanistic therapy, and more.
(909) 414-2271 View (909) 414-2271
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Panim California Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92504  (Online Only)
I understand human condition, family dynamics, sex and gender, culture and religion.
Because of my specific cross-cultural background, my training as a spiritual counselor and my professional familiarity with the academic environment, my primary expertise is three folded: (1) helping educated individuals to reach their full potential, (2) guiding adults dealing with faith crises, and (3) facilitating cross-cultural couples'/family's acculturation journey.
I understand human condition, family dynamics, sex and gender, culture and religion.
Because of my specific cross-cultural background, my training as a spiritual counselor and my professional familiarity with the academic environment, my primary expertise is three folded: (1) helping educated individuals to reach their full potential, (2) guiding adults dealing with faith crises, and (3) facilitating cross-cultural couples'/family's acculturation journey.
(909) 531-4466 View (909) 531-4466
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Andrea Stocker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
My name is Andrea Stocker and I am an LCSW. I focus on eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ population, and am sex-positive and kink-aligned. I am currently working towards becoming a certified sex therapist. I take a whole-person approach to therapy. I focus on systems theory, if something is wrong with the system as a whole, we have an increase in mental health symptoms. I also understand that as we move through various stages of life we can struggle to adjust and have an increase in symptoms.
My name is Andrea Stocker and I am an LCSW. I focus on eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ population, and am sex-positive and kink-aligned. I am currently working towards becoming a certified sex therapist. I take a whole-person approach to therapy. I focus on systems theory, if something is wrong with the system as a whole, we have an increase in mental health symptoms. I also understand that as we move through various stages of life we can struggle to adjust and have an increase in symptoms.
(747) 567-5885 View (747) 567-5885
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Jeremy Rhoades
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92508
I have a long history of treating clients with PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety and existential questions, relational issues and self-esteem, sexuality, spiritual seeking, relationship with alcohol and other substances, and living with HIV.
Hi there, I'm Jeremy! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with special training in Harm Reduction, trauma-informed care, and nondual awareness practice. I have an MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (JFK University) including courses in Dream Studies and Consciousness Studies, and intensive ongoing training in addressing and healing from trauma.
I have a long history of treating clients with PTSD, grief and loss, anxiety and existential questions, relational issues and self-esteem, sexuality, spiritual seeking, relationship with alcohol and other substances, and living with HIV.
Hi there, I'm Jeremy! I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, with special training in Harm Reduction, trauma-informed care, and nondual awareness practice. I have an MA in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology (JFK University) including courses in Dream Studies and Consciousness Studies, and intensive ongoing training in addressing and healing from trauma.
(323) 784-1358 View (323) 784-1358
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Lacuesta Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand the importance of beginning therapy by creating an atmosphere of warmth and trust. My approach is collaborative and my primary focus is to help you achieve your goals, discover your strengths and improve your relationships. I utilize different treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral, solution focused and motivational interviewing. I'm passionate about working with individuals and excited to start working with you!
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I understand the importance of beginning therapy by creating an atmosphere of warmth and trust. My approach is collaborative and my primary focus is to help you achieve your goals, discover your strengths and improve your relationships. I utilize different treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral, solution focused and motivational interviewing. I'm passionate about working with individuals and excited to start working with you!
(951) 419-5738 View (951) 419-5738
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Dr. Wendy Wray
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, MS, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
The spark in your relationship has faded. You're not exactly sure when it happened, but you feel stuck. Neither of you know what to do because you fear another argument, rejection or the idea of being vulnerable. You really want this to work but so many hurtful things have been said and done. At times you feel hopeless since nothing is working. If only you could move forward as a couple. What if you could unmask yourself, share your truth without judgment and increase emotional and sexual intimacy? This may be the best thing you've done to take your relationship to a level of intimacy you have never experienced.
The spark in your relationship has faded. You're not exactly sure when it happened, but you feel stuck. Neither of you know what to do because you fear another argument, rejection or the idea of being vulnerable. You really want this to work but so many hurtful things have been said and done. At times you feel hopeless since nothing is working. If only you could move forward as a couple. What if you could unmask yourself, share your truth without judgment and increase emotional and sexual intimacy? This may be the best thing you've done to take your relationship to a level of intimacy you have never experienced.
(951) 916-1870 View (951) 916-1870
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Ashley M Cortez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506
I'm a licensed clinical therapist. But like you, I'm much more than a singular role. I'm a Chicana, friend, partner, mother, mom to a fur baby. I'm some who is passionate in all aspects of life. I believe in being my most genuine & authentic self in all avenues of life. I'm a late diagnosed AUHD (autistic and ADHD) woman. I'm a mother who lived through postpartum depression and anxiety. I'm a woman who has moved through professional burnout. I'm open about all this because I truly believe in therapy and the ability to heal ourselves and know it doesn't happen in isolation
I'm a licensed clinical therapist. But like you, I'm much more than a singular role. I'm a Chicana, friend, partner, mother, mom to a fur baby. I'm some who is passionate in all aspects of life. I believe in being my most genuine & authentic self in all avenues of life. I'm a late diagnosed AUHD (autistic and ADHD) woman. I'm a mother who lived through postpartum depression and anxiety. I'm a woman who has moved through professional burnout. I'm open about all this because I truly believe in therapy and the ability to heal ourselves and know it doesn't happen in isolation
(909) 497-5112 View (909) 497-5112
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Scott Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
(707) 505-8736 View (707) 505-8736
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Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
(512) 641-9596 View (512) 641-9596
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Sandra Banjoko
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RD
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92501  (Online Only)
Life is full of complexities, "messiness," as well as beauty, in relationships with others and especially with ourselves. As a culturally conscious therapist, I strive to create safe spaces for people to learn and figure out who they are, what they want and explore who they could be. All of this is addressed, without judgment, regardless of faith, gender, weight, culture, or race. I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, families, systems and institutions. Together, we move toward an understanding of what drives us to do the things we do, who we are, and ways to live to our fullest potential, with self, and others
Life is full of complexities, "messiness," as well as beauty, in relationships with others and especially with ourselves. As a culturally conscious therapist, I strive to create safe spaces for people to learn and figure out who they are, what they want and explore who they could be. All of this is addressed, without judgment, regardless of faith, gender, weight, culture, or race. I am deeply committed to helping individuals, couples, families, systems and institutions. Together, we move toward an understanding of what drives us to do the things we do, who we are, and ways to live to our fullest potential, with self, and others
(909) 259-5854 View (909) 259-5854
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Scott D Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92506  (Online Only)
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
With over a decade of experience, I considering myself a tough and compassionate therapist who will help you get to the truth. I specialize in complex cases, including LGBT issues, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, porn addiction, avoidant attachment, and personality disorders like borderline and narcissism.
(661) 449-2936 View (661) 449-2936
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Christian G. Bogh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92506
There are a lot of joys that can be found in today's world, but sometimes those joys are clouded by the troubles that arise throughout our lives. These troubles have a way of remaining with us, and much of this collected "baggage" can suffocate our joy beneath a mountain of struggle, regret, and hardship. As a therapist, I try to be the kind of person that helps others reconnect to the joy in their life and find true happiness once more. My objective is to assist my clients get back in sync, and not feel stuck in the clouds.
There are a lot of joys that can be found in today's world, but sometimes those joys are clouded by the troubles that arise throughout our lives. These troubles have a way of remaining with us, and much of this collected "baggage" can suffocate our joy beneath a mountain of struggle, regret, and hardship. As a therapist, I try to be the kind of person that helps others reconnect to the joy in their life and find true happiness once more. My objective is to assist my clients get back in sync, and not feel stuck in the clouds.
(909) 453-4393 View (909) 453-4393
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Paul Gonsier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being so you can have a more rewarding life. There are occasions in our lives where we may need professional assistance to navigate through difficult situations and to resolve conflicts. Whether your feeling hurt or emotionally stuck in a relationship, questioning yourself, having problems in your personal or professional life; I am here to provide proven tools and techniques to guide and assist you toward enlightenment and achieving your goals.
I am interested in assisting you with your emotional growth and well-being so you can have a more rewarding life. There are occasions in our lives where we may need professional assistance to navigate through difficult situations and to resolve conflicts. Whether your feeling hurt or emotionally stuck in a relationship, questioning yourself, having problems in your personal or professional life; I am here to provide proven tools and techniques to guide and assist you toward enlightenment and achieving your goals.
(951) 790-2939 View (951) 790-2939
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
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.
(951) 309-9334 View (951) 309-9334
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Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, PsyD, AMFT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92503
Here at Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc. we work with individuals dealing with everyday life stressors, individuals discovering their sense of identity, and with various discomforts such as depression, anxiety, relational, and family issues. Let us help improve the community one relationship at a time. We are inclusive and serve a variety of cultures, religions and communities. Each therapist approach is to meet the client where they are at in an open, non-judgmental, quality environment.
Here at Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center, Inc. we work with individuals dealing with everyday life stressors, individuals discovering their sense of identity, and with various discomforts such as depression, anxiety, relational, and family issues. Let us help improve the community one relationship at a time. We are inclusive and serve a variety of cultures, religions and communities. Each therapist approach is to meet the client where they are at in an open, non-judgmental, quality environment.
(951) 356-9932 View (951) 356-9932
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Tisha Langley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92504
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults across a wide array of issues and settings. I graduated from the University of La Verne with an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2000 and have worked in outpatient, school, private practice, residential, and other community-based settings over the course of my career.
(909) 588-1381 View (909) 588-1381
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Deren Mikels
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92507
DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 22 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.
DEREN MIKELS, LCSW Empowering People to Achieve Their Potential - I have been providing counseling for over 23 years and my private practice has been open in Riverside, CA for the past 22 years. I believe in providing supportive counseling in a non-judgmental environment in which my clients can reach their full potential. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural and spiritual beliefs, and sexual identity. I am confident I can help with any issue and have extensive experience with adults, teenagers and children.
(951) 821-4552 View (951) 821-4552
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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.