Sex Therapists in Rohnert Park, CA
Erica C. Formway
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
In addition to working with adults, couples, and marginalized populations, I am interested in working with clients who have sex-related needs.
I think therapy has a lot to do with the "art of conversation" and how we relate to one another. My goal as your clinician will be to hear you, understand the world you live in and support your efforts to improve your sense of self, life-functioning skills and overall happiness. I use acceptance, empathy and compassion with my clients, emphasizing how their current strengths can support them when facing difficulties and challenges in their lives. I encourage my clients to be the experts in the room and work to support, guide and aid them toward happier and healthier lives.
In addition to working with adults, couples, and marginalized populations, I am interested in working with clients who have sex-related needs.
I think therapy has a lot to do with the "art of conversation" and how we relate to one another. My goal as your clinician will be to hear you, understand the world you live in and support your efforts to improve your sense of self, life-functioning skills and overall happiness. I use acceptance, empathy and compassion with my clients, emphasizing how their current strengths can support them when facing difficulties and challenges in their lives. I encourage my clients to be the experts in the room and work to support, guide and aid them toward happier and healthier lives.
Judith 'J' Barlas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Specialty training in sexuality gives me an expertise in working in both arenas of intimacy.
Therapy is not the mystery it once was. Blending SCIENCE with COMPASSION, EMPATHY, SKILL, HUMOR, WARMTH, INTUITION, AND CONFIDENCE I will help you create the future you want and changes that last. How does change occur? How do I find the right therapist? These are both questions one asks whether embarking on this journey for the first time, or re-entering therapy for deeper connection. Therapy is also an art. Drawing from the palette of NEUROSCIENCE, THEORY, LIFE EXPERIENCE, TEACHING, PASSION, INTUITION, and SKILL, I will help you effect real change. Learn more by clicking "WEBSITE", above or go to www.jbarlastherapy.com
Specialty training in sexuality gives me an expertise in working in both arenas of intimacy.
Therapy is not the mystery it once was. Blending SCIENCE with COMPASSION, EMPATHY, SKILL, HUMOR, WARMTH, INTUITION, AND CONFIDENCE I will help you create the future you want and changes that last. How does change occur? How do I find the right therapist? These are both questions one asks whether embarking on this journey for the first time, or re-entering therapy for deeper connection. Therapy is also an art. Drawing from the palette of NEUROSCIENCE, THEORY, LIFE EXPERIENCE, TEACHING, PASSION, INTUITION, and SKILL, I will help you effect real change. Learn more by clicking "WEBSITE", above or go to www.jbarlastherapy.com
Garet Waterhouse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sex Therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and couples/relationship communication building.
Greetings! My practice has limited capacity, and is only able to accept new sex therapy and/or sexuality and relationship focused referrals as scheduling allows. I am no longer able to accept new insurance clients. I am licensed in California and Nevada, and offer video appointments as well as in person appointments for those in Sonoma County.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Sex Therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and couples/relationship communication building.
Greetings! My practice has limited capacity, and is only able to accept new sex therapy and/or sexuality and relationship focused referrals as scheduling allows. I am no longer able to accept new insurance clients. I am licensed in California and Nevada, and offer video appointments as well as in person appointments for those in Sonoma County.
As a holistic counselor I aim to create a safe space of acceptance, healing, and awakening. My focus involves helping you to gain awareness and clarity in relation to your life situation, and helping you to access your own inner wisdom and innate capacity for healing. My goal is to help you to fully flourish and reconnect to the life-force within. I bring my experience working with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, facilitating groups both in the bay area and internationally, and teaching as a professor of clinical psychology and consciousness studies at John F. Kennedy University.
As a holistic counselor I aim to create a safe space of acceptance, healing, and awakening. My focus involves helping you to gain awareness and clarity in relation to your life situation, and helping you to access your own inner wisdom and innate capacity for healing. My goal is to help you to fully flourish and reconnect to the life-force within. I bring my experience working with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, facilitating groups both in the bay area and internationally, and teaching as a professor of clinical psychology and consciousness studies at John F. Kennedy University.
Kevin Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
I see my work as that of a consultant to your life situation. The primary task is to understand how our emotions, & the emotions of those we love & interact with, informs the quality of our relational life. In other words, to gain greater emotional intelligence. And what does that mean? To gain a greater understanding of ourselves, & those we love, by learning about inner life and how best to express what we feel, need and want from each other. Better communication makes for better partnering, parenting & family membership.
I see my work as that of a consultant to your life situation. The primary task is to understand how our emotions, & the emotions of those we love & interact with, informs the quality of our relational life. In other words, to gain greater emotional intelligence. And what does that mean? To gain a greater understanding of ourselves, & those we love, by learning about inner life and how best to express what we feel, need and want from each other. Better communication makes for better partnering, parenting & family membership.
Christina Ingenito Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Mary Oliver tells us "You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." The current focus of my practice is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, which includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy & psychedelic integration services. I am accepting new clients only for this work. I also facilitate psilocybin trainings for death doulas and hospice workers through the Diaspora Psychedelic Society in Jamaica. I facilitate medicine retreats outside of the United States where this work is legal. I work at the intersection of mystery, social justice, empowerment, and vulnerability.
Mary Oliver tells us "You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." The current focus of my practice is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, which includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy & psychedelic integration services. I am accepting new clients only for this work. I also facilitate psilocybin trainings for death doulas and hospice workers through the Diaspora Psychedelic Society in Jamaica. I facilitate medicine retreats outside of the United States where this work is legal. I work at the intersection of mystery, social justice, empowerment, and vulnerability.
More Therapists Nearby
Diane Gleim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Together we will work at the intersection of mental health and sexual health.
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone at any age. Perhaps there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you. Perhaps you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism. Perhaps you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like painful intercourse or erectile dysfunction. Perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship. Or perhaps you're reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our shame-based culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help. After all, everyone has the right to a healthy and satisfying sex life.
Together we will work at the intersection of mental health and sexual health.
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone at any age. Perhaps there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you. Perhaps you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism. Perhaps you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like painful intercourse or erectile dysfunction. Perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship. Or perhaps you're reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our shame-based culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help. After all, everyone has the right to a healthy and satisfying sex life.
Dr. Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94954 (Online Only)
Struggling with the unknowns around sex, sexuality, and relationship can be challenging, and I hope to offer a safe, confidential space to help.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I work with low sexual desire, infidelity, mismatched desires and needs, erectile dysfunction, delayed or impaired orgasms, ejaculation concerns, LGBTQIA health or curiosity, sexual trauma, embarrassment and anxiety in regard to sex and sexuality. Exploring types of sexual behaviors, relationship configurations and non heteronormative expressions. Singles and couples who may be exploring or approaching issues in alternative relationships and alternative family structures, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, living single, co-parenting, and chosen family.
Struggling with the unknowns around sex, sexuality, and relationship can be challenging, and I hope to offer a safe, confidential space to help.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I work with low sexual desire, infidelity, mismatched desires and needs, erectile dysfunction, delayed or impaired orgasms, ejaculation concerns, LGBTQIA health or curiosity, sexual trauma, embarrassment and anxiety in regard to sex and sexuality. Exploring types of sexual behaviors, relationship configurations and non heteronormative expressions. Singles and couples who may be exploring or approaching issues in alternative relationships and alternative family structures, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, kink, living single, co-parenting, and chosen family.
My areas of expertise include relationship counseling, intimacy, and sexuality.
I trained as a contemplative psychotherapist at Naropa University, where meditation and mindfulness were foundational elements of my studies. As my mentor used to say, “Therapy is about creating more choices." I teach mindfulness skills integrated with a cognitive-behavioral approach. I will support you in having more awareness of your behaviors and cognitions, so that you can move past your limitations to create more satisfaction with yourself, your life, and your sexual relations. If you are interested in learning more about how sex therapy may help you, sign-up for a free consultation below. I’d love to learn how I may help you.
My areas of expertise include relationship counseling, intimacy, and sexuality.
I trained as a contemplative psychotherapist at Naropa University, where meditation and mindfulness were foundational elements of my studies. As my mentor used to say, “Therapy is about creating more choices." I teach mindfulness skills integrated with a cognitive-behavioral approach. I will support you in having more awareness of your behaviors and cognitions, so that you can move past your limitations to create more satisfaction with yourself, your life, and your sexual relations. If you are interested in learning more about how sex therapy may help you, sign-up for a free consultation below. I’d love to learn how I may help you.
Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CST
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94954 (Online Only)
You might be at the point where you know that something needs to change in your relationship with your partner or your relationship with your own sexuality or body.
Do you want to deepen your sexual and emotional connection with your partner? Do you want to have more authentic, pleasurable sex, discover and embrace new parts of your sensuality, and heal your relationship with your body? Have you felt shamed, experienced trauma, or been afraid to explore your sexuality? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Holistic sex therapy is rooted in the belief that therapy can not only address your specific sexual concerns like mismatched desire or difficulty having an erection or orgasm, but also support transformation, healing, and deep relationship connection.
You might be at the point where you know that something needs to change in your relationship with your partner or your relationship with your own sexuality or body.
Do you want to deepen your sexual and emotional connection with your partner? Do you want to have more authentic, pleasurable sex, discover and embrace new parts of your sensuality, and heal your relationship with your body? Have you felt shamed, experienced trauma, or been afraid to explore your sexuality? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Holistic sex therapy is rooted in the belief that therapy can not only address your specific sexual concerns like mismatched desire or difficulty having an erection or orgasm, but also support transformation, healing, and deep relationship connection.
I also work with individuals around intimacy, identity and sexuality concerns, as well as self-confidence and personal growth.
I invite you to come in for a free twenty minute consultation because finding the right therapist is important. A feeling of safety and trust is paramount in setting the stage for healing. In your search for that therapist, no matter what the issues, healing requires vulnerability, and trust is the foundation for this. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to promote personal growth and the emotional relief that my clients are seeking. In working with individuals I utilize a multitude of evidence-based practices informed by over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist.
I also work with individuals around intimacy, identity and sexuality concerns, as well as self-confidence and personal growth.
I invite you to come in for a free twenty minute consultation because finding the right therapist is important. A feeling of safety and trust is paramount in setting the stage for healing. In your search for that therapist, no matter what the issues, healing requires vulnerability, and trust is the foundation for this. I provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment to promote personal growth and the emotional relief that my clients are seeking. In working with individuals I utilize a multitude of evidence-based practices informed by over twenty years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Elena Chieffo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Waitlist for new clients
As a Certified Sex Therapist with a sex-positive approach I assist you in unpacking sexual, relational & intimacy issues.
Life experiences offer us opportunities for healing and self-discovery. I offer a dynamic, compassionate and supportive environment utilizing a strength-based approach. A vital part of my work is to support you in exploring your inner resources and innate wisdom while cultivating practices that will help you deepen into a greater sense of well-being. Exploring long-term objectives or short-term goals, my intention is to provide guidance and practical tools to help you gain greater insight and self-acceptance. I welcome individuals and couples of any gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and spiritual beliefs.
As a Certified Sex Therapist with a sex-positive approach I assist you in unpacking sexual, relational & intimacy issues.
Life experiences offer us opportunities for healing and self-discovery. I offer a dynamic, compassionate and supportive environment utilizing a strength-based approach. A vital part of my work is to support you in exploring your inner resources and innate wisdom while cultivating practices that will help you deepen into a greater sense of well-being. Exploring long-term objectives or short-term goals, my intention is to provide guidance and practical tools to help you gain greater insight and self-acceptance. I welcome individuals and couples of any gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and spiritual beliefs.
Sandy Peace
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Petaluma, CA 94975 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a multiculturally competent therapist, sex educator, and speaker.
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic, CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
I am a multiculturally competent therapist, sex educator, and speaker.
If you are ready for change in your life therapy is a great catalyst! I am an integrative therapist utilizing a variety of modalities tailored to individuals', partners', and groups' needs: mindfulness, somatic, CBT, DBT, EMDR, brief psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, and relational. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns such as: identity development, life transitions, relationship enhancement, empowered communication, family issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, addiction, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, polyamory/open relationships.
Anne M Pincus, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Waitlist for new clients
As sought: Sex Therapy, Imaginal Work, Dream Work, Sandplay.
Please just call. I will help you feel comfortable, having done this work for over 40 years. I attend closely to my client's own described experience. Through my understanding of you, I help you understand /deal with your own core (existential) issues which cause suffering. My role is as facilitator/ spiritual midwife. The true catalysts for change arise from daily life. Ultimately a client learns to: know self more deeply, feel obstacles energetically, face conflicts consciously, and release any internal resistance blocking movement. Real growth must occur in integrated ways throughout body and mind.
As sought: Sex Therapy, Imaginal Work, Dream Work, Sandplay.
Please just call. I will help you feel comfortable, having done this work for over 40 years. I attend closely to my client's own described experience. Through my understanding of you, I help you understand /deal with your own core (existential) issues which cause suffering. My role is as facilitator/ spiritual midwife. The true catalysts for change arise from daily life. Ultimately a client learns to: know self more deeply, feel obstacles energetically, face conflicts consciously, and release any internal resistance blocking movement. Real growth must occur in integrated ways throughout body and mind.
Richard C Alongi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Online Only)
In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.
In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling challenged with their relationships. Whether it’s your intimate relationship or with a family member, friend, or coworker, you are discovering that relationships are hard. Do any of these sound familiar? It’s hard to communicate your wants and needs, you get stuck in the same arguments over and over. You feel like you're taking on more than you share, and not getting appreciated for it. You’re finding it challenging to talk about sex and don’t know how to communicate your desires. You want to move forward after infidelity but the memories of what happened hold you back.
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling challenged with their relationships. Whether it’s your intimate relationship or with a family member, friend, or coworker, you are discovering that relationships are hard. Do any of these sound familiar? It’s hard to communicate your wants and needs, you get stuck in the same arguments over and over. You feel like you're taking on more than you share, and not getting appreciated for it. You’re finding it challenging to talk about sex and don’t know how to communicate your desires. You want to move forward after infidelity but the memories of what happened hold you back.
Experience compassion and open-heartedness in everyday life and freedom from patterns of the past. I see individuals, couples and families with issues of integrating trauma, communication/knowing your truth, healing sexuality/deep connection, infidelity, addiction and family concerns. I help clients find a fuller, more alive life, in partnership with the people and family, chosen or from birth, around them.
Experience compassion and open-heartedness in everyday life and freedom from patterns of the past. I see individuals, couples and families with issues of integrating trauma, communication/knowing your truth, healing sexuality/deep connection, infidelity, addiction and family concerns. I help clients find a fuller, more alive life, in partnership with the people and family, chosen or from birth, around them.
Kristy Hellum
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties include: Healing family of origin wounds, healthy sexualty, couples communication skills training, adult attachment theory, sex/love addiction or porn use problems and helping partners of addicts to set boundaries and rebuild healthy trust.
My clients tend to be creative and sensitive souls, ready to transform unhealthy relationships & patterns and embrace more joy. I work well with those who have a spiritual practice to lean on while integrating psychological insights for lasting change and healing. Among other things, I specialize in couple's communication skill building, healthy sexuality & healing from relationship trauma/intimate betrayal. Let's explore the roots of suffering/stuckness and open new paths to wholeness. Everyone has an innate capacity to grow & change in profound ways. I would be honored to help you feel more peace, love and joy. LGBTQ ally.
My specialties include: Healing family of origin wounds, healthy sexualty, couples communication skills training, adult attachment theory, sex/love addiction or porn use problems and helping partners of addicts to set boundaries and rebuild healthy trust.
My clients tend to be creative and sensitive souls, ready to transform unhealthy relationships & patterns and embrace more joy. I work well with those who have a spiritual practice to lean on while integrating psychological insights for lasting change and healing. Among other things, I specialize in couple's communication skill building, healthy sexuality & healing from relationship trauma/intimate betrayal. Let's explore the roots of suffering/stuckness and open new paths to wholeness. Everyone has an innate capacity to grow & change in profound ways. I would be honored to help you feel more peace, love and joy. LGBTQ ally.
Sean Rosas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Waitlist for new clients
Over the years, I have assisted clients with depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, sexuality, relationship issues, and grief, and I have experience facilitating LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS, and substance support groups.
Need serious change in you life but uncertain how to begin? I’m here to help. My goal is to assist you in achieving what you need through actively listening and providing you with some skills and tools to overcome your obstacles to make that change. Because every person is different, I offer a person-centered approach to exploring and tackling the unique challenges you’re experiencing. As an openly gay parent in a loving long-term interracial marriage, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to process and work through issues.
Over the years, I have assisted clients with depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, sexuality, relationship issues, and grief, and I have experience facilitating LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS, and substance support groups.
Need serious change in you life but uncertain how to begin? I’m here to help. My goal is to assist you in achieving what you need through actively listening and providing you with some skills and tools to overcome your obstacles to make that change. Because every person is different, I offer a person-centered approach to exploring and tackling the unique challenges you’re experiencing. As an openly gay parent in a loving long-term interracial marriage, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to process and work through issues.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I work with adults who are longing to have a greater experience of safety, belonging, and joy in their bodies and relationships, as well as teens living with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. With over a decade of experience working closely with youth and adults in clinical and educational settings, my offerings are trauma-informed, justice-centered, LGBTQIA+ affirming & sex positive, and are available for anyone with feelings and a body.
Welcome, I'm so glad you're here. I work with adults who are longing to have a greater experience of safety, belonging, and joy in their bodies and relationships, as well as teens living with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. With over a decade of experience working closely with youth and adults in clinical and educational settings, my offerings are trauma-informed, justice-centered, LGBTQIA+ affirming & sex positive, and are available for anyone with feelings and a body.
See more therapy options for Rohnert Park
Nearby Sex Therapy Searches for Rohnert Park
See More Sex TherapySex 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.