Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed CA Psychologist, #Psy 8518; AASECT Certified Diplomate in Sex Therapy; AASECT Certified Supervisor; AASECT Certified Sex Educator; Diplomate and Clinical Supervisor, American Board of Sexology
Areas of Specialization:
Sex and Relationship Therapy:Since my licensure in 1984, I have specialized in helping people with a wide range of sex and relationship difficulties, including related anxiety and depression.
Sexuality-Focused Groups: I am currently leading
Sexual Growth and Enrichment groups for singles and couples.
Professor, Speaker, Workshop Leader: I teach Human Sexuality courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, and also lead 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. I have also led numerous professional workshops for Alliant University and Professional Psych Seminars. I have significant public speaking experience and have spoken to a wide variety of groups about diverse sexuality topics.
Author, Columnist, and Consultant to Print
Media, Television and Radio: In addition to Loves skills: A fun, upbeat guide to sex-cessful relationships, now in its 4th edition (2006), a current research project and book focus on Aphrodisiac Cooking. Also in the works is an ebook that includes over 100 columns written for playboy.com.
Consultant: I offer consultation to licensed mental health professionals and provide supervision hours to those licensed professionals who wish to qualify for AASECT certification as a sex therapist.
Philosophy taken in therapy:
I take an integrative, collaborative, positive approach to therapy that includes warmth, wit and mutual respect. We stay 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. We jointly select helpful outside activities to effectively resolve your difficulty, such as:
- 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 active participation is difficult for you, we look for underlying
barriers and gradually dissolves them.
Office Hours:
Appointments may be scheduled Monday-Saturday, days and
some evenings.
Billing Information:
Payment by check, credit card or cash at the time of service is appreciated. I will gladly provide you with a fully
itemized statement that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. I am a Medicare provider.
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