Sex Therapists in San Diego County, CA
Carly Goodkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92131 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT certified Sex Therapist who has been providing therapy since 2016.
I work with individuals and people in relationships including couples, polycules, friends, and family members. I provide informed, affirming care to folks marginalized based on sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship structure, sexual interests or sex work. I help people to explore sexuality and gender, heal and flourish after experiencing sexual trauma, unpack sexual shame, navigate out of control sexual behavior, create intentional relationship agreements, and develop healthy consent practices. I also love helping medical professionals to clarify their professional values and manage secondary traumatic stress.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT certified Sex Therapist who has been providing therapy since 2016.
I work with individuals and people in relationships including couples, polycules, friends, and family members. I provide informed, affirming care to folks marginalized based on sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship structure, sexual interests or sex work. I help people to explore sexuality and gender, heal and flourish after experiencing sexual trauma, unpack sexual shame, navigate out of control sexual behavior, create intentional relationship agreements, and develop healthy consent practices. I also love helping medical professionals to clarify their professional values and manage secondary traumatic stress.
Some special areas of focus for our work together can include: Personal and Spiritual Growth, Life Transitions and Adjustments, Relationship Issues Consensual Non-Monogamy–Polyamory, Open Relationships/Swinging Alternative Sexuality Issues–Leather/Fetish/Kink, Power Exchange Relationships.
Our personal journey is both joyous and challenging. Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle. During these times, we may need to reach out to someone who is caring and nurturing - someone who will listen and is knowledgeable. These are just some of the things that you may find challenging and cause us to suffer: Life Transitions Relationships Issues Depression, Anxiety, & Loneliness Low Self-Esteem Lack of Clear Purpose Grief & Bereavement LGBTQ & Coming Out Issues Issues of Sex, Sexuality, & Alternative Sexuality Trauma Related Issues.
Some special areas of focus for our work together can include: Personal and Spiritual Growth, Life Transitions and Adjustments, Relationship Issues Consensual Non-Monogamy–Polyamory, Open Relationships/Swinging Alternative Sexuality Issues–Leather/Fetish/Kink, Power Exchange Relationships.
Our personal journey is both joyous and challenging. Life brings us things where sometimes we become lost and struggle. During these times, we may need to reach out to someone who is caring and nurturing - someone who will listen and is knowledgeable. These are just some of the things that you may find challenging and cause us to suffer: Life Transitions Relationships Issues Depression, Anxiety, & Loneliness Low Self-Esteem Lack of Clear Purpose Grief & Bereavement LGBTQ & Coming Out Issues Issues of Sex, Sexuality, & Alternative Sexuality Trauma Related Issues.
Scott Altamirano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Due to my past work experiences, I have worked with a wide variety of topics, such as attachment issues, alcohol addiction, weed addiction, sex/porn addiction, issues with fetishes and sexual orientation, anger, domestic violence, and polyamory.
Do you feel like you're failing at your relationships? Feeling burned out at work? Do you have issues with smoking too much, isolating too much, or do you have trouble opening up about feelings? Contact me for non-judgmental therapy so we can slowly start fixing everything, so that we can go back to everyone being happy again.
Reaching out for therapy can be tough but talking about sex well that's downright scary! It doesn't have to be, and part of taking back your sexuality is to talk about and say those words you may not have ever said out loud.
As a sex therapist, my mission is to empower women to reclaim their sexuality. By taking ownership of your body and your pleasure, you can refresh your zest for life. I utilize cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution- focused techniques to enable you to identify what is holding you back from living the life you are meant to live let me help you live and love authentically. Book with me at www.beauthenticallyyou.net.
Reaching out for therapy can be tough but talking about sex well that's downright scary! It doesn't have to be, and part of taking back your sexuality is to talk about and say those words you may not have ever said out loud.
As a sex therapist, my mission is to empower women to reclaim their sexuality. By taking ownership of your body and your pleasure, you can refresh your zest for life. I utilize cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution- focused techniques to enable you to identify what is holding you back from living the life you are meant to live let me help you live and love authentically. Book with me at www.beauthenticallyyou.net.
(2002) and the Welch Family Therapy Institute (2022), a certified sex therapist, a veteran university professor, an ordained minister, all combined create an atmosphere by which Christian principles may be integrated during your therapeutic experience.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
(2002) and the Welch Family Therapy Institute (2022), a certified sex therapist, a veteran university professor, an ordained minister, all combined create an atmosphere by which Christian principles may be integrated during your therapeutic experience.
As a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, the most meticulous therapy expertise will be utilized during your counseling sessions. I offer a problem solving Systemic approach to therapy including an understanding of your goals for treatment and working together to solve these problems in a focused, planned way. The treatment will look at the system in which you and your challenge exists including family, work, religion, society, etc., and seek to understand how these factors affect your situation. Potentially, this new understanding may lead the way to greater maturity and happiness as an individual, couple, or family.
Yishan" YouTube ( sexual health); etc.
I am the founder of Mind & Body Garden Psychology Inc., a Mandarin-English-Cantonese multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and we have offices in CA & NY. I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child mental health. I see my role as a "gardener": when you have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in your life, what we can do is help you to be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact your quality of life, and then assist you to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.
Yishan" YouTube ( sexual health); etc.
I am the founder of Mind & Body Garden Psychology Inc., a Mandarin-English-Cantonese multicultural group practice with 20+ bilingual therapists, psychiatrists, etc. We provide psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment services, and we have offices in CA & NY. I have 3 specialties: sex therapy, sleep treatment, and child mental health. I see my role as a "gardener": when you have too many branches of mental blocks and bushes of stress in your life, what we can do is help you to be more aware of the branches and bushes that impact your quality of life, and then assist you to trim these parts, cope with stress, and live happily.
Allison Weiss
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92110 (Online Only)
I specialize in sexuality and have successfully worked with clients to help them heal from betrayal trauma, erectile struggles, acting out with porn, love addiction, exploration of sexual identity, and compulsive sexual behavior. I provide support and interventions that create healthy coping skills. I work with clients that are struggling from anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to support individuals, couples, and families to heal from their past and create a life that is in alignment with their current goals and values.
I specialize in sexuality and have successfully worked with clients to help them heal from betrayal trauma, erectile struggles, acting out with porn, love addiction, exploration of sexual identity, and compulsive sexual behavior. I provide support and interventions that create healthy coping skills. I work with clients that are struggling from anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal is to support individuals, couples, and families to heal from their past and create a life that is in alignment with their current goals and values.
Juarez works with adults of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds who struggle with anxiety that impacts their sleep, relationships, and work.
Dr. Jose J. Juarez is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His approach to therapy is that there has to be a collaboration between the client and their provider in order to meet the client's needs. Dr. Juarez is an aasect Certified Sex Therapist specializing in mental health-related challenges associated with the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. Dr. Juarez utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to collaborate with clients and help them meet their treatment goals. Dr. Juarez has extensive post-graduate training in CBT and DBT, which are effective forms of therapy for most mental health challenges.
Juarez works with adults of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds who struggle with anxiety that impacts their sleep, relationships, and work.
Dr. Jose J. Juarez is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. His approach to therapy is that there has to be a collaboration between the client and their provider in order to meet the client's needs. Dr. Juarez is an aasect Certified Sex Therapist specializing in mental health-related challenges associated with the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. Dr. Juarez utilizes evidence-based therapeutic interventions to collaborate with clients and help them meet their treatment goals. Dr. Juarez has extensive post-graduate training in CBT and DBT, which are effective forms of therapy for most mental health challenges.
Christy Stein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92109 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a psychodynamically-grounded, integrative psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in trauma resolution and sex therapy.
Making the decision for change and taking the first step in that direction are acts of courage and creation. Whether you are struggling emotionally or you would just like to examine yourself more deeply, I am here to support you on the path. I work across cultures with individuals and couples on challenges ranging from extreme trauma to addiction to life transitions. You do not have to manage these difficulties alone.
I am a psychodynamically-grounded, integrative psychotherapist with extensive training and experience in trauma resolution and sex therapy.
Making the decision for change and taking the first step in that direction are acts of courage and creation. Whether you are struggling emotionally or you would just like to examine yourself more deeply, I am here to support you on the path. I work across cultures with individuals and couples on challenges ranging from extreme trauma to addiction to life transitions. You do not have to manage these difficulties alone.
Beth Kiacz - Sex and Queer Relationship Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BFA, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
I support individuals in all realms of understanding themselves, especially at the intersections of neurodiversity, sexuality, and queerness.
As your therapist, I specialize in supporting you through gender exploration, helping you navigate the complexities of your identity, and releasing the shame and trauma that may stem from societal or familial narratives. I understand that your needs revolve around embracing your true self, feeling validated and accepted, and healing from past traumas. Together, we will work to break free from oppressive narratives, cultivate a sense of self-worth, and build resilience. My goal is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of your identity, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and foster a positive and empowering self-narrative.
I support individuals in all realms of understanding themselves, especially at the intersections of neurodiversity, sexuality, and queerness.
As your therapist, I specialize in supporting you through gender exploration, helping you navigate the complexities of your identity, and releasing the shame and trauma that may stem from societal or familial narratives. I understand that your needs revolve around embracing your true self, feeling validated and accepted, and healing from past traumas. Together, we will work to break free from oppressive narratives, cultivate a sense of self-worth, and build resilience. My goal is to help you achieve a deeper understanding of your identity, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and foster a positive and empowering self-narrative.
I enjoy working with adults who want to live a more fulfilling life. When it comes to therapy, I like to meet people where they are at, utilizing evidence-based practices, and tailoring therapy to each individual with respect to their cultural backgrounds, and the intersecting identities that they bring into the therapeutic relationship. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California, and I work with people statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. Learn more at therapywithdrdavid.com
I enjoy working with adults who want to live a more fulfilling life. When it comes to therapy, I like to meet people where they are at, utilizing evidence-based practices, and tailoring therapy to each individual with respect to their cultural backgrounds, and the intersecting identities that they bring into the therapeutic relationship. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California, and I work with people statewide via telehealth. I am also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. Learn more at therapywithdrdavid.com
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Misty Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, WGS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92120
I am sex-positive, kink aware, and poly friendly.
Sex and intimacy struggles? Are you questioning or exploring your gender and/or sexuality? Communication challenges in your relationships? I am here to support you and to collaborate with you. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
I am sex-positive, kink aware, and poly friendly.
Sex and intimacy struggles? Are you questioning or exploring your gender and/or sexuality? Communication challenges in your relationships? I am here to support you and to collaborate with you. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
I understand how overwhelming it can be to face questions about identity, sexuality, or relationships.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a deeper connection with themselves and others, and who is ready to explore aspects of their identity, sexuality, or relationships that may feel confusing or challenging. They may be dealing with issues such as sexual identity exploration, psycho sexual concerns, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, and are seeking a safe, affirming space to work through these challenges.
I understand how overwhelming it can be to face questions about identity, sexuality, or relationships.
My ideal client is someone who is seeking a deeper connection with themselves and others, and who is ready to explore aspects of their identity, sexuality, or relationships that may feel confusing or challenging. They may be dealing with issues such as sexual identity exploration, psycho sexual concerns, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, and are seeking a safe, affirming space to work through these challenges.
Laura Anderson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
I'm currently working under supervision on completing advanced certification in sex therapy specializing in matters related to gender, sexual orientation, problematic sexual behaviors, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, and relationship anarchy.
Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter. Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!
I'm currently working under supervision on completing advanced certification in sex therapy specializing in matters related to gender, sexual orientation, problematic sexual behaviors, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, and relationship anarchy.
Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter. Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!
Lynda Smith - Teletherapy Only
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, CSAT, EMDR, CHT, Coach
Verified Verified
La Jolla, CA 92037 (Online Only)
I'm also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Board Certified Sex Therapist with an emphasis on 1) empowering betrayed partners, 2) utilizing a non-12 step approach to sexual addiction/trauma/porn recovery & 3) relational & intimacy problems.
Do you have past trauma, anxiety, depression, intimacy issues, sex/porn addiction, or relationship problems that need to be resolved? Discover how my integrative and holistic approach to therapy heals the whole person. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families restore their lives and relationships. With empathy and understanding, I will work with you to help you realize your greatest potential so you can live in the present and focus on an amazing and successful future!
I'm also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and Board Certified Sex Therapist with an emphasis on 1) empowering betrayed partners, 2) utilizing a non-12 step approach to sexual addiction/trauma/porn recovery & 3) relational & intimacy problems.
Do you have past trauma, anxiety, depression, intimacy issues, sex/porn addiction, or relationship problems that need to be resolved? Discover how my integrative and holistic approach to therapy heals the whole person. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families restore their lives and relationships. With empathy and understanding, I will work with you to help you realize your greatest potential so you can live in the present and focus on an amazing and successful future!
Dr. Matthew Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Sex and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and I look forward to supporting you on your path to connection.
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
I am a Certified Sex and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, and I look forward to supporting you on your path to connection.
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
Gabby Jimmerson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
As an experienced marriage counselor and sex therapist, I believe that you CAN have a fulfilling, life-long relationship and a meaningful sex life.
You can't remember the last time you felt truly connected to your partner. You're hiding behind "busy" because your efforts to have meaningful connection and communication always turn into an argument or a misunderstanding, so why bother? Maybe you've experienced a betrayal like an emotional or physical affair. There's pain and hurt feelings and resentment between you, and you don't know how to mend the damage. You're feeling helpless, hopeless, and exhausted.
As an experienced marriage counselor and sex therapist, I believe that you CAN have a fulfilling, life-long relationship and a meaningful sex life.
You can't remember the last time you felt truly connected to your partner. You're hiding behind "busy" because your efforts to have meaningful connection and communication always turn into an argument or a misunderstanding, so why bother? Maybe you've experienced a betrayal like an emotional or physical affair. There's pain and hurt feelings and resentment between you, and you don't know how to mend the damage. You're feeling helpless, hopeless, and exhausted.
Monica Hebel
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
My practice is culturally informed and addresses the impact of society and culture on clients' lives based on their gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, sexuality, ability, and religion.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at the Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), I am deeply committed to empowering and supporting individuals, couples, and families as they build authentic and meaningful lives of deep connection and community. I specialize in working with depression, grief, and anxiety. I also work on women's issues, men's issues, relationship issues, stress, gender roles/identities, and sex/ sexuality. As someone who has navigated anxiety, chronic stress, grief, and a career change, I know that human connection and giving voice to our experiences are paramount to well-being and growth.
My practice is culturally informed and addresses the impact of society and culture on clients' lives based on their gender, race, ethnicity, class, age, sexuality, ability, and religion.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at the Center for Mental Health Excellence (CFMHE), I am deeply committed to empowering and supporting individuals, couples, and families as they build authentic and meaningful lives of deep connection and community. I specialize in working with depression, grief, and anxiety. I also work on women's issues, men's issues, relationship issues, stress, gender roles/identities, and sex/ sexuality. As someone who has navigated anxiety, chronic stress, grief, and a career change, I know that human connection and giving voice to our experiences are paramount to well-being and growth.
COUPLES: Are you struggling with feeling close and connected with your partner or other loved ones? Do you feel like you get caught in the same cycle over little (and big) topics? Do you want to become best friends and lovers again? INDIVIDUALS: Do you want to feel more free to be yourself? More confident in your choices? Perhaps there are some emotional wounds that need healing and/or you need to feel less alone with yourself and with those you love. ALL: Do you want to love and respect the opposite sex (or your own) better? Feel safer in relationships again? It's never too late to uncover your true self and to truly live.
COUPLES: Are you struggling with feeling close and connected with your partner or other loved ones? Do you feel like you get caught in the same cycle over little (and big) topics? Do you want to become best friends and lovers again? INDIVIDUALS: Do you want to feel more free to be yourself? More confident in your choices? Perhaps there are some emotional wounds that need healing and/or you need to feel less alone with yourself and with those you love. ALL: Do you want to love and respect the opposite sex (or your own) better? Feel safer in relationships again? It's never too late to uncover your true self and to truly live.
Julieann Myers-Center for Healthy Change
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, EMDR, CSAT, TRMII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
We work specifically with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Recovery from Behavioral and Substance Use Disorders, Intimacy Disorders, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Sex Addiction, Relationship struggles, Anxiety, Depression and AD/HD.
I am a Clinical Social Worker, Masters Level Addiction Counselor, Certified in EMDR, Couples Institute Trained -Couples Therapist, and an approved EMDRIA consultant. I work from Attachment and Trauma Informed Frameworks.after more than three decades I couple my intuitive knowledge with the latest psychotherapeutic and empirically-based approaches in counseling. I especially enjoy working with individuals, families and couples in an immersive/intensive structured model. Additionally, I work in tandem with Katy Joy Freeman an LMFT licensed therapy who works online with clients.
We work specifically with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Recovery from Behavioral and Substance Use Disorders, Intimacy Disorders, Out of Control Sexual Behaviors, Sex Addiction, Relationship struggles, Anxiety, Depression and AD/HD.
I am a Clinical Social Worker, Masters Level Addiction Counselor, Certified in EMDR, Couples Institute Trained -Couples Therapist, and an approved EMDRIA consultant. I work from Attachment and Trauma Informed Frameworks.after more than three decades I couple my intuitive knowledge with the latest psychotherapeutic and empirically-based approaches in counseling. I especially enjoy working with individuals, families and couples in an immersive/intensive structured model. Additionally, I work in tandem with Katy Joy Freeman an LMFT licensed therapy who works online with clients.
