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Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist

Dr. Ellen Hersam

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Let's Connect (408) 547-2354
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It takes great courage to recognize when you need help and even more to ask for it. Even the strongest and most healthy need a trusted mentor, healer, and guide in their life at some point. Do you find yourself asking questions about sex, sexual health, sexual relationships, or intimacy within your relationship? Do you feel you have a place to ask and explore sexual topics and understand your sexual body? Understanding this part of yourself is an important part of your ability to relate and interact with yourself AND to connect, relate, and interact with others throughout your life. Here is a space for you.
As a person-centered therapist, I consider each individual, couple, family and their insights and life experiences unique. Working together, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques that invite solution-focused results and incorporate the strengths of my clients. This is a team effort to self-exploration, discovery, and finding hope and optimism in life.
It is difficult to find a place of safety to explore your innermost thoughts and experiences. I believe your therapist can be an important guide. It takes great courage to dive deep, to get in close to your vulnerabilities - address fears, go into the darkness of the unknown, and walk around. Know that this is not a journey you need to take alone.
Call or Dr. Ellen Hersam now for a free 15 minute consultation - (408) 547-2354

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ascent Family Therapy - California

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

(408) 547-2354

Ascent Family Therapy - Utah

Provo, UT 84604

I am a telehealth sex therapist.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Marital and Premarital and Depression 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ascent Family Therapy - California

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

(408) 547-2354

Ascent Family Therapy - Utah

Provo, UT 84604

I am a telehealth sex therapist.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Marital and Premarital and Depression 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Pay by Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I can provide a Superbill for you to give to your insurance for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
"
I can provide a Superbill for you to give to your insurance for reimbursement.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 547-2354
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Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 134378 Ellen Hersam
  • In Practice for 4 Years
  • License: Utah 13561162-3902 / 2023
  • Attended Northcentral University, Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2021
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Completed the process with/ American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and completed a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Sexology. I am licensed in both CA and UT.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
"
Completed the process with/ American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST) and completed a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Sexology. I am licensed in both CA and UT.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 547-2354
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Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? or (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Do these issues align with your needs? or (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST

4 Endorsements

Bryner Therapy
Bryner Therapy
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW
Ellen is a wonderful therapist who is dedicated to helping all people overcome the sexual and emotional issues in their lives. You're in good hands if Ellen is your therapist.
Sheila Rad
Sheila Rad
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTJDMBA
Ellen provides her clients the acceptance and openness needed to create a safe space to connect with deeper experiences, supporting necessary learning and growth, to find self-love and understanding, and work through life’s presenting challenges.
Jessica Holfeltz
Jessica Holfeltz
CounselorMSLCMHC
Ellen is an amazing person and therapist. She suspends judgement and promotes curiosity with her clients, helping them root out shame for optimal healing. Her expertise as a Sex Therapist is an asset to her community. I would highly recommend Ellen!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST

Location

Primary Location

Ascent Family Therapy - California

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

(408) 547-2354

Additional Location

Ascent Family Therapy - Utah

Provo, UT 84604

(408) 547-2354
"
I am a telehealth sex therapist.
Call for a free consultation now - (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
"
I am a telehealth sex therapist.
Call for a free consultation now - (408) 547-2354
Photo of Dr. Ellen Hersam, PhD, LMFT, CST, Marriage & Family Therapist
Dr. Ellen Hersam
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST