Specialties
I provide in-person couples therapy and sex therapy in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo County, and Pismo Beach, California, via telehealth for a range of relationship, intimacy, and sexual concerns. Below are common areas I support.
Sexual Function & Performance Concerns
I work with individuals and couples navigating common and complex sexual concerns, including:
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Premature / Delayed Ejaculation
- Low Libido / Low Sexual Desire
- Desire Discrepancy in Relationships
- Sexual Performance Anxiety
- Pain During Sex & Intimacy (Pelvic Pain)
Relationship & Life Transitions
Navigating Change
- Infidelity / Affair Recovery
- Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal
- Divorce & Separation
- Grief & Loss
Intimacy Concerns
- Sexless Marriage
- Loss of Attraction
- Lack of Intimacy
- Rebuilding Sexual Connection
Communication, Connection & Emotional Health
We will focus on key areas to improve connection and emotional health:
- Developing healthier communication patterns
- Managing Anxiety & Depression within relationships
- Navigating emotional disconnect
Identity & Expression
- Sexual Orientation
- Alternative Relationship Styles
- Polyamory & ENM
- BDSM / Kink Dynamics
Trauma & Experiences
- Sexual Trauma
- Emotional Trauma
- Religious (Jehovah’s Witness) Trauma
- Narcissistic Relationship Patterns
Teen & Young Adult Support
- Teen anxiety — constant worry, panic, overwhelm, school stress
- Teen depression — isolation, sadness, sleeping all day, loss of motivation
- Teen anger — explosive outbursts, yelling, aggression, constant conflict
- Defiant or rebellious teen — refusing rules, lying, sneaking out, “out of control” behavior
- Teen school refusal — won’t go to school, failing grades, frequent absences
