Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed CA Psychologist, #Psy 8518; AASECT Certified Sex Therapist; AASECT
Certified Sex Educator; Diplomate and Clinical Supervisor, American Board
of Sexology.
Areas of Specialization:
Sex and Relationship Therapy: Since her licensure
in 1984, she has specialized in helping people with a wide range
of sex and relationship difficulties, including related anxiety
and depression.
Sexuality-Focused Groups: She is currently leading
Sexual Growth and Enrichment groups for singles and couples.
Professor, Speaker, Workshop Leader: Dr. De Villers
teaches Human Sexuality courses at both the graduate and undergraduate
level. She also regularly leads professional training workshops
in sex therapy for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental
Health, Pepperdine University, and the University of Southern
California Department of Social Work. In addition, she previously
led numerous professional workshops for the California School
of Professional Psychology and Professional Psych Seminars. She
has significant public speaking experience and has spoken to
a wide variety of groups about diverse sexuality topics.
Author, Columnist, and Consultant to Print
Media, Television and Radio: In addition to Love Skills: A Fun, Upbeat Guide
to Sex-cessful Relationships, now in its 3rd editions (2004)
Dr. De Villers' a current research nd book focus on Aphrodisiac
Cookery. Also in the works is an ebook, that includes
over 100 columns written for playboy.com.
Consultant: Dr. De Villers offers consultation to licensed mental
health professionals and provides ongoing supervision to those
licensed professionals who wish to qualify for AASECT certification
as a sex therapist.
Philosophy taken in therapy:
Dr. De Villers takes an integrative, collaborative, positive
approach to therapy that includes warmth, wit and mutual respect,
yet staying focused on finding creative solutions to your difficulty.
Initial detective work uncovers the key factors accounting for
its presence.
An active approach during therapy sessions, along with your
willingness to carry out between-session assignments, speeds
the process. Helpful outside activities are jointly selected
to effectively resolve various difficulties, including:
- Self-help reading.
- Couple exercises (if partnered) to enhance communication
and understanding.
- Starting a regular exercise routine.
- Sensual touching.
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- Individual activities to improve
body image and self-esteem.
- Consultation with a physician.
- Relaxation and stress management.
- Journal writing
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If one avoids active participation, she looks for underlying
barriers and gradually dissolves them.
Office Hours:
Appointments may be scheduled Monday-Saturday, days and
evenings as necessary.
Billing Information:
Payment by check, credit card or cash at the time of service is expected. An
itemized statement for insurance reimbursement will be made available upon
request. Currently a Medicare provider.
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