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Coronavirus: Other Things to Talk About

What else can we talk about? Emotions can be high right now – the longer we stay isolated from each other, the more difficult it can get for many of us. After, for some, weeks of social distancing and sheltering-in-place, we’re all finding new ways to...

Staying Home and Staying Sane

Staying home isn’t easy for everyone. It’s not surprising that the demand for online therapy is higher than ever right now. With all that we’re dealing with at this point in time, stress and overwhelm are high for many us. Our lives have shifted tremendously and...

Social Distancing and Intimacy

Virtual connection while we shelter in place The time we’re being asked to spend hunkered down at home is unprecedented. While this may be less challenging for introverts, the intense and immediate shift in our day-to-day routines has definitely added a new dimension...

A Valentine’s Day Staycation

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a three-day weekend. For some, a long weekend and a holiday centered on romance equals only one thing: getting away. For others, it means hiding out at home – and that’s okay, too. Better than okay. If the idea of crowds,...

Identifying your Core Erotic Themes

What are “core erotic themes”? Your core erotic themes stem from the way you need to feel in order to feel sexually engaged. It’s your own personal and unique sexual wiring….the space you need to connect to and inhabit within yourself that lights you up...

Sex and Marriage: Where’s the Sex? (Part 2)

Sex and marriage go together… Right? Last week, I wrote about the all-too-common occurrence of sexless marriage, defined as a marriage (or relationship) in which there are low to no levels of sexual intimacy, generally less than ten times a year. While sure,...

Bringing Sexy Back: Reviving a Sexless Marriage (Part 1)

Marriage without sex? Yes, it happens. Sexless marriage is one of the most common reasons couples come to work with me, and if you’re in one, you’re not alone — numerous recent studies from the past few years have shown that at least 15-20% of all...

Sexual Agreements and Conversations (Part 2)

What are sexual agreements, anyway? Sexual conversation and agreements with our partners about sex, invite a healthy discussion about what we’re open to… and not open to, and the parameters of the relationship itself. These conversations go beyond...

New Year, new you? 

Happy New Year! and welcome to this new decade. With all that’s happening in the world right now, focusing on ourselves may not feel like the most important thing we can do, but our ability to experience and share pleasure, both non-sexual and sexual, is...

Spelling Out the Language of Love

What is the language of love? If you’re here, likely you’ve heard of Gary Chapman’s seminal work, The Five Love Languages. These “languages” express the different ways we feel loved and appreciated. Chances are, you may not have the same...

Reconnecting During the Holiday Season

How to stay connected The holiday season is an invitation for joyous connection, and it’s also a busy time for many of us. When we’re so busy with social engagements, we might actually lose sight of what’s really most important – truly staying...

Setting Healthy Sexual Boundaries (Part 1)

Conversations about sex: Consent and setting healthy sexual boundaries Good communication skills are the bedrock of a connected, healthy relationship. Conscious communication creates space for growth, exploration and understanding as well as the opportunity to set...