Integrative Couples and Sex Therapy
Intimacy is a language. Let's learn yours.
Online Therapy for Couples and Individuals in California
Reconnect with desire, rebuild intimacy, and understand the unconscious patterns that shape how they love.
Sex and closeness are some of the most tender places in a relationship, and they deserve a steady, skilled space. Together you'll slow down, get curious, and make room for honest conversations about desire, closeness, and everything in between, at a pace that feels safe for you.
Beyond the Bedroom
Even when the sex is great, the same fight keeps showing up.
Not every couple who comes to see me is struggling with sex. Plenty have a connection that feels electric in bed, and still find themselves having the same argument on a loop, feeling unheard at the dinner table, or quietly keeping score.
Strong chemistry can actually mask what's going on underneath. When physical closeness is the one place things feel easy, it's tempting to assume the rest will sort itself out. Often it doesn't, and the resentment, distance, or disappointment builds anyway.
Most of these fights aren't really about the dishes or the budget. They're about feeling seen, safe, and chosen. Beneath the content, an attachment need is usually asking to be heard, and that's where the real repair begins.
You might be here because…
Desire feels mismatched, faded, or missing
You're more like roommates than partners
Sex feels like pressure, performance, or obligation
Trust has been shaken and you want to rebuild
Fights about money, chores, or the mental load
Feeling more like co-managers than partners
Unspoken resentments that surface as small blowups
Conflict that never quite gets resolved, only paused
Big transitions: moves, new jobs, loss, or a new baby
Individuals, couples, and partners of all orientations, genders, and relationship structures are welcome.
Beneath the behavior, there's a story.
Technique alone rarely transforms intimacy. Lasting change comes from understanding what's happening underneath. Our work will be a collaborative space to repair rupture, improve communication, and rebuild emotional and physical closeness with your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with specialized training and experience in working with survivors of this type of abuse. My qualifications include a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, as well as my lived experience. I’m trained in psychodynamic, person-centered, and trauma informed therapeutic approaches. I understand the complexities of narcissistic emotional abuse and how it impacts relationships as well as the individual being abused. I am mindful of the ways in which our past experiences show up in our present relationships, reactions, and even in our bodies, and always aim to maintain a holistic lens in my work.
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Yes! Therapy not only provides a space to grieve and work through some of the emotional complexities, it is also a space where you gain insight into yourself and how you show up in relationships so you can do things differently. It also provides a structured environment to explore yourself, reflect on your experiences, and identify any limiting patterns that may be hindering affecting your self esteem and your relationships.Additionally, it offers you the opportunity to develop skills such as emotional regulation, decision-making, and communication—all of which are crucial for healthy relationships.
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To help get the most out of psychotherapy, approach the therapy as a collaborative effort, be open and honest, and follow your agreed upon plan for treatment. Follow through with any work between sessions, such as writing in a journal or practicing what we’ve talked about.
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$200/50-minute
Sliding scale spots may be available upon request.
While I’m not an in-network provider for insurance, I can provide a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. I recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your out-of-network benefits, including details on your deductible, coverage amounts, and the number of sessions covered. If you have a PPO, there’s a good chance you’ll be partially reimbursed. Please note, if you choose to seek reimbursement, I am required to include a diagnosis on the superbill, which will become part of your medical record.
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Click the “book your free consult”button and we will set up a time to meet. During this meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss with me your history, current challenges, and hopes for the future.
Therapy duration varies based on individual needs and goals, but I generally recommend a commitment to weekly sessions. Regular, weekly appointments are crucial for establishing consistency, which allows us to build a strong therapeutic rapport and foster a deeper understanding of the challenges you face.