FAQ’s

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

My office is located in Mill Valley (Southern Marin County), just 10 minutes from the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge. I work with clients in-person as well as online.

I DON’T LIVE IN THE BAY AREA, CAN WE STILL WORK TOGETHER?

Absolutely! I also offer Zoom, FaceTime, and phone sessions.

HOW DO I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT?

To schedule an appointment, please go to my Contact Page.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Please allow 48 hours hours notice for appointment changes, reschedules or cancellations. Payment is expected in full with less than 48 hours notice.

WHO DO YOU WORK WITH?

I work with individuals & couples of all genders and orientations. I am Trauma informed, Tantra, kink, poly, LGBTQ+ and sex work friendly and aware.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FOR MY FIRST SESSION?

During our first session, I will answer all of your questions. We will review the sexual history Intake emailed to you. Based on your challenges and concerns, I will create a roadmap to help you meet your desired outcome and goals.

WHICH TYPE OF SESSION SHOULD I BOOK?

Depending on your concerns, I will help you decide which session is the best choice for you.

HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED?

The number of sessions varies from client to client. There is no pre-determined number of sessions for each client’s unique needs. You are investing in yourself and your well-being.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SEX & INTIMACY COACH AND A SEX THERAPIST?

As a Sex & Intimacy coach, what sets me apart from marriage counselors and traditional sex therapists is that I am a trained expert specializing in somatic sex coaching and erotic intimacy. I am not restricted by the limitations around touch like traditional therapists. On the contrary, I am CA state certified and professionally trained to include touch when it can be of help to my clients. There is a place for talk therapy and it may not always be the most effective choice for sexual concerns. I work with many traditional therapists who refer clients to me for this very reason. If you are a therapist seeking help for your clients with regard to sexual concerns, please feel free to get in touch with me. If you would like to read more about the difference between therapy and sex coaching, please click here.

CAN A SEX COACH HELP ME WITH SEXUAL TRAUMA?

I am a sexual-trauma informed Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), with ongoing training in the field of trauma therapy. I work with clients with sexual trauma to create a safe, supportive environment within which to develop a healthy and boundary-conscious relationship to their bodies and sexuality. To read more about how sex coaching can help with sexual trauma, click here.

IS THERE ANY TOUCH INVOLVED IN SEX & INTIMACY COACHING?

Sex and intimacy coaching may include somatic exercises that include non-sexual fully clothed touch. Couples usually practice exercises on each other.

IS THERE ANY TOUCH INVOLVED IN SEXOLOGICAL BODYWORK?

Sexological bodywork involves gentle intimate one-way touch practiced on a massage table. Sexological bodywork is a CA state certified modality. For more information about how I use Certified Sexological Bodywork in my practice, read more.

WHAT ABOUT SURROGATE PARTNER THERAPY?

If you are interested in surrogate partner therapy (SPT) we can schedule an assessment to determine if SPT is a good choice for you. Working with a Surrogate Partner can only happen with a professional referral. To find out more about how this therapy works, click here.

WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?

In addition to over 20 years of experience, I also have the following credentials:

Doctorate in Human Sexuality, DHS: Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, Ca (IASHS)
Trauma-informed sex-positive therapy professional, TISPTP, CA
Trained in assessing and treating sexual issues, IRI, WI
SEP: Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SE-Peter Levine)
HAKOMI:Trained In Hakomi for Couples and Trauma to Dharma
CA State Certified Clinical Sexologist: IASHS, CA
CA State Certified Sex and Intimacy Coach: Sex Coach University, CA
Certified Sex Educator: San Francisco Sex Information, CA (SFSI)
CA State Certified Sexological Bodyworker and Somatic Educator: (IASHS)
Certified Somatica Practitioner: Somatica® (Celeste & Danielle)
Certified Urban Tantra Teacher: Urban Tantra® (Barbara Carrellas)
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach: Coaches Training Institute, CA
BA, Psychology: Kent University, UK
Member of AASECT (American Association of sex educators counselors and therapists)

I am trauma-informed and trained, Tantra, kink, poly, LGBTQ+ and sex work friendly and aware.

DO YOU OFFER SESSIONS IN OTHER LANGUAGES?

Yes. I offer sessions in French, Spanish and German.

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It took me a very long time to find a therapist that I would feel comfortable enough with to talk about my personal life. It took me even longer to try and find a sex therapist. I am so glad that Dr. Namita is that person.

As well as being an exceptional therapist, she is also a compassionate and caring human being. She helps me feel like I matter, and supports me in moving through problems I have. Her body oriented approach really helped me move forward and overcome some issues I had been dealing with for a long time. ~ RC, San Rafael