Online Sex Therapy in LA and Throughout California
310-226-8440; lg@lgtherapy.net

Helping Couples & Individuals Reignite Passion & Intimacy

Why don’t I feel pleasure anymore when we’re together? Why can’t I just “get in the mood?”

How can I get rid of this awkwardness and tension and feel really good in my body?

Does my partner even find me sexy? Will I ever trust them again, after what happened?

Sex is an opportunity to explore all your senses, to connect with your body and partner/s to experience vulnerability, aliveness, and pleasure. When a relationship is running smoothly and there’s a regular flow of sex, It often doesn’t occupy much mental space. But when you hit bumps sexually (which happens to everyone), all of a sudden that’s all you can think about, and a relationship can come to a screeching halt. Sex therapy can be a wonderful and profound vehicle to not only help you get your sex life back on track but also to help you deepen your understanding of yourself and how you operate in relationships.

Sex therapy can help you ignite (or reignite) the flames of desire and intimacy in your relationships. Whether you're a couple seeking to deepen your connection or an individual seeking personal growth, I’m here to help residents of California who are ready to embark on a journey of sexual fulfillment and passion.

What is Online Sex Therapy?

Online sex therapy is just like if you sought sex therapy in person. It’s traditional talk therapy for individuals and couples that focuses on better understanding and working through sexual concerns that are causing you distress or discomfort in order to have more pleasure. All the benefits of therapy, just all in the comfort and convenience of your home via a secure video platform.

As I mentioned before, sex is not just about sex. It’s about:

how you’ve internalized cultural messages about sex
how you feel about your body image
your ability to connect deeply with yourself
how to navigate anxiety
how to surrender
navigating pleasure and vulnerability

These are just a few components that contribute to how we operate sexually. Together through therapy, we’ll unpack all these issues in order to help you more deeply connect with your own body so you can have wonderful connections and tune it to pleasure!

Sex Therapy should Lead to MORE connection

For me, the best sex is when you’re able to fully let go and inhabit your body. Unfortunately, there are MANY blocks that can impede our capacity to sit and be present. Things like work, anxiety or depression, body image issues, trauma, relationship blocks, not knowing what you enjoy, physical ailments, menopause or more can really put a damper on anyone’s sexual flame.

Together, we’ll examine these sexual blocks from a depth-oriented perspective.

During sex therapy, we'll explore:

somatic (body) blocks
your cultural messaging about sex
how you feel about your body
how you interact with your partner or partners (if you have one/some)
what gives you pleasure
how to articulate your sexual needs
any mental health issues or physical ailments that are impacting your sexual health

Again, I hear you. Talking about intimate matters can be daunting, but I believe that with a bit of humor, depth, compassion, & caring, sex therapy can even be fun!

LGBTQIA+ Affirming and Sex Positive Sex Therapy

All are welcome in my practice, and I have 2 decades of experience working with queer couples. I am committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming space for individuals of every background, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religious affiliation. I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate and affirming care. Rest assured I will honor and respect your unique experiences and perspectives.

Meet Your Sex Therapist, Lauren Goldstein, LCSW

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Common Issues Sex Therapy Can Help

While this isn’t an exhaustive list by any means, here are some of the more common reasons people seek sex therapy.

Differences in sexual desire/desire discrepancy/gaps in desire
Painful sex/sexual pain
Sexual trauma
Sexual shame
Infidelity/cheating
Asexuality& exploration of sexual identity
Sexual arousal/desire
Non-monogamy/open relationships
Gender identity
Aging and sexuality
Body image and sex
Sexual health and medical issues
Porn use
Religious trauma/ recovery from purity culture
Performance anxiety
Low sexual desire/no libido
Coming out
Chronic pain & sex
Unsatisfactory sex/no orgasm
Sex and anxiety
Sex after menopause
Sex after kids

As you can see, there are SO many issues or blocks that can inhibit your sexual life. All of these (and so much more) are valid reasons to seek and participate in sex therapy. If you don’t see your problem listed, please know you are still welcome to reach out! I work with clients of all ages, from their 20s- 90s, and as an AASECT-certified sex therapist, I thrive on helping others feel compassion for themselves so that they can feel passion again.