MEET MONICA - Sex Therapist in Los Angeles

Welcome to Your Journey to Intimacy and Relationship Fulfillment

Hello, I'm Monica and as a licensed psychotherapist and registered nurse specializing in relationship intimacy and sexual wellness, I believe we all deserve fulfilling relationships and pleasure in our everyday and intimate lives. My goal is to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where I can help you better understand yourself, your needs and desires, and to develop the confidence to express them to your partner(s).

I will be right there with you on your path toward a more fulfilling intimate life while also providing practical tools and strategies to achieve your personal goals.

What You Can Expect in Our Sessions Together

  • Collaborative exploration of what sexual health and well-being uniquely mean to you

  • Compassionate, judgment-free guidance in developing healthy attitudes and behaviors that resonate with your personal values

  • Concrete strategies to implement positive changes.

  • Setting clear, achievable goals for your therapy.

  • Together, we'll find ways to help you move beyond struggles and anxiety, opening doors to a more satisfying intimate life.

  • We'll create actionable plans to overcome obstacles and celebrate your progress along the way.

Flexible Sessions Designed Around Your Life

I understand seeking therapy is a big step, and I want to make it as accessible as possible for you. I offer:

  • Flexible virtual sessions, including evenings and weekends

  • Available for anyone residing in the state of California

Who You Are

You might be:

·       An individual or part of a couple/multiple-person relationship

·       From diverse backgrounds

·       Interested in monogamous or consensually non-monogamous (open, polyamorous) relationships

·       Dealing with a wide range of sexual issues 

What We’ll Explore Together

Our body-centered, mindfulness-based therapy approach is collaborative, positive, relational, and solution-focused.

We can explore:

  • Building sexual confidence and easing performance anxiety

  • Addressing concerns like erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature ejaculation (PE)

  • Finding harmony in mismatched desires

  • Sexual inexperience

  • Ways to have more fulfilling physical intimacy

  • Addressing painful sex

  • Navigating ethical non-monogamy or polyamory

  • Exploring kink safely and consensually

  • Adapting to life changes affecting intimacy

  • Are you concerned about how aging, illness, or body changes are impacting your intimacy? We can address these issues across your lifespan.

Healing Through Life Transitions

Are you struggling with:

·       A breakup or divorce?

·       Loss of a loved one, parent, or beloved pet?

·       Health issues affecting your relationships?

You don't have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can work through your feelings and help you move forward in your life.

Ready to take the first step towards a more fulfilling intimate life? Reach out today to schedule your first session or a complimentary phone or video consultation to see if we are a good fit.

I host online sessions that work around your schedule during evenings and weekends. I look forward to meeting you!

You may also like to meet my colleague Cindy Michel, LMFT, CST - https://www.cindymichel.com/about-sex-therapist

 Education and Training

  • The Relational Center, Los Angeles, California, trained in relational gestalt therapy (3 years) and currently providing trainings to associate therapists, social workers and community members (7 years)

  • Awakening Your Fearless Heart: Transforming Your Relationship with Fear: Tara Brach (6-week training)

  • Antioch University, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Community Psychology subspecialty

  • Osho International Multiversity, Pune India (in residency): Reawakening of Art: Utilizing art for promoting healing, connection and well-being with Meera Hashimoto

  • University of California at Los Angeles, B.A. Biology

  • Mount Saint Mary’s College, A.A. Nursing

Psychotherapy Workshops and Trainings

  • Mental Health and Sexuality in Aging Adults

  • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A harm reduction approach

  • Harm Reduction: Principles and use in “risky” behavior (i.e. substance use, unwanted use of pornography)

  • Painting From Your Source: A Mindfulness-Based Workshop for individuals and partnered folks

Corporate Trainings

  • Maintaining Mental Health in a Changing World: Resourcing During a Pandemic

  • Navigating Loss and Grief for Yourself and in Support of Others

My office hours are Monday - Thursday from 10am - 7pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 1pm. This is for telehealth only.