My husband and I have been together for more than forty years, and for the last thirty, we have…read morebeen dealing with conflict over sexual intimacy. We tried personal counseling, we tried marriage counseling, and our difficulties only persisted. This year, my husband and I decided once again to seek help. This time, we wanted to find a therapist who could listen to both sides of the sexual conflict that had become a cancer on our marriage, and somehow guide us to a place that would change our sexual relationship to the loving satisfaction we both sought. We found Dr. Anya-a sex and intimacy coach. Our previous attempts at personal and marriage counseling--private sessions with a therapist and couples communication classes through Kaiser--never addressed our fundamental difficulty which seemed to arise from a sex-life that was contentious. This led to a reluctance on the part of my husband to trust therapy to address our conflict. However, at his wits' end, my reluctant husband finally agreed to try seeing Dr. Anya. We warily scheduled a free consultation to discuss our issues and see whether she could help. After describing her methods, Anya reported that with Homeplay--exercises devised to help set new behavior patterns and sensitize partners to their mutual goals--couples were usually able to achieve improvement within six or more sessions. We decided to go for it as we had nothing to lose having tried everything we could think of on our own. Yes, professional guidance is expensive, but in our experience, it was completely worth it. With Anya's guidance, we learned how to open up to each other and address our issues for the first time. We learned how to navigate the differences in our case that are often fundamental to male and female arousal, and that made it easier to understand why we could never seem to get on the same page. Our goal was to break the deadlock we had found ourselves in and to increase our intimacy and have more joy from sex. With Anya's guidance, we feel we have succeeded in re-establishing the connection we had lost. We have rediscovered the ability to address and satisfy our mutual desires. It has not been a particularly simple or easy process to break the destructive cycle that we had found ourselves in after all those years, but Anya has given us tools to use going forward. Finally, it's reassuring knowing that we can always contact Anya for help and further guidance if we find ourselves falling back into old, destructive behaviors.

Anya is amazing! She listens and provides so much support and thoughtful expertise. We worked with…read moreher for a year and she was able to help us deepen our relationship and become better partners for each other. She creates a space where it is easy to talk about things that aren't necessarily easy to talk about. Thank you Anya!

This is a review for the in-person Love Workshop that my husband and I took over the weekend. Even…read morewith all the five-star reviews, I was still a little apprehensive about whether we could last two full days talking about our relationship. I can tell you now that when it wrapped up, we were actually bummed it was over. We were fully engaged in every exercise and with each other the entire time -- and honestly wanted more. That said, it wasn't easy. Over the two days, we went through a real rollercoaster of emotions. We brought up some of our most "stuck" issues and had to sit in discomfort at times. There were vulnerable moments and hard conversations. But that's exactly what made it so powerful. The structure and facilitation created a space that felt safe enough to go there. Gal and Liron are an amazing couple and wonderful teachers. They brought their own real-life stories and struggles into the teaching, which made everything feel authentic and relatable. The way they designed and led the course made complex emotional dynamics feel simple and inviting to engage with. I was also worried that even if I stayed engaged, my husband might get tired or check out -- it's about nine hours each day after all. I'm happy to share that I was wrong. We both fully participated until the very last minute and walked away feeling inspired and closer than ever. We are especially thankful that we now have a much better mutual understanding of our triggers and why we may have sensitivities in certain areas -- many of which have more to do with our childhood experiences than with each other. It felt like we got to know each other as our 12-year-old selves... and fell in love with them too. We've been married 18 years and are looking forward to 40 more together. There were about 15 couples in the workshop, ranging from under five years to over 30+ years of marriage. It was incredibly helpful to hear their comments and questions throughout the weekend. I highly recommend this workshop for any couple -- whether you're feeling stuck or simply want to take your relationship to the next level. It truly meets you wherever you are, as long as you're both open and committed. They absolutely deliver on their promise, and we feel equipped with new tools to connect -- even around the most difficult issues. We're so grateful we said yes

Very impactful. Marriage is a work in progress and the…read moreworkshop /retreat was a chance for us to slow down and connect in a meaningful way- seeing the other and what they really want to say. How to avoid the same reaction that leads to disconnect in our relationship. The work we did obviously had an effect to our family as well my work. I feel more balanced, seen, and appreciated, and more connected to my partner

Working with Nicole was one of the best investments I've made in myself. She helped me create…read moremeaningful change across multiple areas of my life -- both personal and professional -- in a way that felt structured and achievable. She has a gift for listening without judgment and then translating insights into practical next steps. I appreciated how available and responsive she was, and how focused she stayed on helping me make measurable progress toward my goals. I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance and would absolutely recommend her to anyone ready to grow with intention.

I have been working with Nicole for a little over a year now. Though I felt her services to be…read morebeneficial to my daily life from the beginning, I feel that the longer I work with her, the more I can see and feel the benefit grow. The essence of our work together has been focused on discovering more ease for me in my life - focusing mostly on my work life, as I am self-employed and can easily allow my work to overwhelm me. I often reference past conversations I have had with Nicole when facing new moments of friction, and have no doubt that my life feels more easeful due to Nicole's help. I highly recommend her services to those who desire to smooth out the rough edges of their life.

I am not a big believer in therapy. Not sure why. When I sat down with Karlianne, I was naturally…read moredefensive and guarded. Karlianne was successful in helping break my predetermined perception of therapy and therapist in general. The session was far more than I could've imagined, I felt comfortable before I could even realize it. The session didn't feel forced and Karlianne helped me uncover issues that I'd been harboring without my knowledge since my youth. By sessions end, I felt lighter and also felt a sense of relief. I'm glad Karlianne Rubecic was my first interaction with a therapist and I hope to continue with her as my therapist.

From the owner: My name is Karlianne, but you can call me Karlie. I believe that authenticity is a prerequisite for…read moregrowth and healing, and as such, I invite you bring your full, unfiltered self into our sessions. As a clinician, I pride myself in fostering a nonjudgmental, sex-positive, and humor-friendly space to explore anything and everything holding you back from your potential. Together, we can co-create a therapeutic relationship foundational to your personal growth and emotional development to overcome obstacles, heal from trauma, and forge a path that's uniquely yours. ​ ​ I am well-equipped with skills and experience to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, and relational conflicts of all kinds. I specialize in women's issues, identity development, and multicultural counseling, with a particular interest in sex therapy. I work with young adults, couples, adolescents, families, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Supervised By Cathy Chambliss, LMFT License #MFC39875 (310) 303-9132

SFSI is awesome. No no, it's rad. No no wait, dare I say, it's totally tubular…read more Polly's review pretty much sums it up. Free, accurate, honest sex education. The training class is amazing. Everyone gets their mind blown with one subject or another. There's a fall session and a spring session. Dates and applications can be found on the website which is, once again, http://www.sfsi.org The truly truly truly outrageousness of SFSI is that they not only answer questions about sex from people in the Bay Area, but they get e-mails from places like Northern Africa and China where the people do not have access to "proper" sex education. SFSI: saving the world, one orgasm at a time.

I've never called SFSI for advice but I did take their training eons ago and do have regular…read morecontact with many of their volunteers. This is one of the few places that will really answer your questions about sex. Need to know if you're normal? Call SFSI and they'll assure you that you are. Want to become a sex educator? Sign up for a training and find out if you really have what it takes!

Where do I even start? First of all, I've had many therapists over the years, I have a lot of…read moreexperience with talking to professionals about my many many many issues, and none of them come close to Nicolle Zapien. Listen, if you're looking for a good therapist in San Francisco, I promise you can't do better than her. Period. End of story. She is both highly intelligent and emotionally intuitive, which basically means that she is ridiculously good at connecting all the dots you lay out for her. She's like the Sherlock of psychology. Things just click into place so quickly. You explain your problem, tell her a bit about where you're coming from, and she will get you like no therapist has ever gotten you before. At least, that's how I felt after every conversation with her. I felt seen, validated, justified, understood, and hopeful after our sessions. I not only started to see the path forward, I felt like I understood myself better, and as a result, could be much more compassionate towards myself. I know all too well how stupidly hard it is to find a good therapist, and how rarely people review their therapists, that's why I felt I had to write this review. So here are the key reasons I think Nicolle should be your next therapist: 1. You don't have to explain anything to her excessively. She is intelligent enough to read between the lines and see the patterns. 2. She is able to synthesize information in such a way that she can form an accurate psychological picture of you in her mind. She applies this information to various issues and sees the common thread. 3. She gives clear insights into your behavior and feelings, making you feel like you are getting to know yourself better. 4. She is very professional. I've had therapists in the past that looooved to talk about themselves and their personal lives during our sessions. Nicolle keeps it 100. 5. She asks lots of good questions. I HATE when therapists have me floundering through a 50 minute session on my own. I need direction. Guidance. I need someone to guide me with focused questions. 6. Maybe this is a California specific problem, but some of the people I've worked with in Cali like to tackle psychological problems with yoga, crystals, magic spirits, and the like. I was extremely relieved that Nicolle spent exactly zero time talking about auras or reincarnation. K, that's it from me. Best of luck y'all.

Nicolle Zapien has worked great for my wife and I. She is gently but directly able to help us…read moreprioritize issues. I am amazed at her insights and communication skills and knowledge of her field. She is non-judgmental and has a broad and convenient office schedule. She is available and returns my calls, letters and texts- very responsive. I am delighted the results I have witnessed.

While they indicate they have physical locations, they only offer telehealth. Feels a little…read morescammy given that they have these locations and use stock photos all over yelp

From the owner: At Helyx Health San Francisco, we offer personalized mental health care for conditions like…read moreanxiety, depression, ADHD, and sleep issues. Located in the Financial District, our clinic provides accessible, compassionate treatment with evidence-based therapy and medication management for individuals seeking support in the city.

I have been going to JoJo's workshops and seminars for three years so far. He is such a…read morewarm-hearted, kind, sweet, intelligent man and I always benefit so much from working with him. JoJo's classes are really fun, educational and inspiring. I can count on walking away from them with lots of practical skills to add to my tool box. He has taught me awesome communication skills, therapeutic and sensuous massage techniques and many exercises to enhance relationship bonding. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to learn from this incredible man. Thank you JoJo!

JoJo is a clever and a good man with understanding and skills in physical and confidence-building…read moretherapy. He makes it fun too. His experience gives him a deep knowledge that puts him beyond being a massage/sexiological therapist, and more physical and tactile than a psychological talk therapist. A great combination.