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!

The work I did with Ginnette helped me in so many ways and I'm very grateful to have done this for…read moremyself--all in the span of a couple of months. At first, I was completely overwhelmed at the prospect of dating again. Not only did the coaching help with getting back out there, the work transformed other areas of my life. I gained so much because she's so accepting & grounding. As I got more confident dating, it snowballed into my creative work & career. She's incredibly intuitive, caring, normalizing and very non-judgmental. I also wanted to learn how to bring up my gender-variant pronouns (she/they) as cis-woman to potential dates and brought this up with her. This was an issue I didn't have space to address in regular therapy but could in sex coaching. She helped me navigate parts of my identity in a loving way. In the process of working through this newly found discovery, I felt more liberated because I felt better about myself--in turn, I can handle my pronouns with grace and courage. Update: It's been 3 months since I saw Ginnette. I'm dating again after being in an LTR (Long Term Relationship) after 16 years and I carry her wisdom with me. Taking this all in slowly and savoring each person in the moment has been a delight that's helped me move past insecurities!

I reached out to Ginnette to help me build confidence as I was going through a divorce. I realized…read morethat I had gone through my intimate life with many missing pieces. My whole life I've been more concerned about partners' happiness than my own. Ginnette helped me change that.  I'm learning a lot about myself. It blows my mind that I'm now looking at things so differently. She has taught me more about connection and physical intimacy as-well as patterns I want to change  and I am getting there with her help. I can honestly say that I am looking forward to 2024. I would not have been able to say this 6 months ago. Ginnette has gotten me ready for my next chapter and I'm actually excited about it! I'm so grateful for her and the work we have been doing together.

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 loved how Nicole approached working with me not only from listening open-mindedly, but also from…read morean astrological and enneagram perspective. It felt like I was being seen from a more whole, expansive view, which gave us many more angles to find clarity and actionable steps.

We found Alison purely based on her outstanding reviews here on Yelp. A young, vibrant couple, and…read moreover five years into a wonderful relationship. We had reached a substantial crossroads and together decided that we wanted to pursue couples counseling. We had plenty of friends and family to talk with, so it wasn't so much that we needed "someone to talk to" as it was that we were looking for a specialist to offer advanced counseling. Alison was provided just that. Experience, professionalism and knowledge are a given with her. On top of this, she was able to really grasp each of our individual goals and desires and reflect this back to us with a clarity that we had grown somewhat blind to. With Alison, expect everything listed above, in addition to being a good listener, nurturing, revealing, unbiased, honest and, perhaps the most important - empowering. If anything here rings with current happenings in your own life(s), pick up the phone and give her a call. Five-star going in and five-star going out.

alison is open and caring and honest and i definitely want to confide in her to understand how to…read moreget the help i need. it takes a special skill and personality to do what she does and she has "it" for sure. she has a strong ability to be present and non judgmental, which is such an important skill for her work. if you're contemplating reaching out for help, i would say "don't hesitate!"

I had to write about my experience with Christina Sophie. I felt so well taken care of and cared…read moreabout. I felt comfortable enough to be vulnerable with really sensitive parts of myself almost right away. She is the real thing I'm so glad I found her! She is down to earth, yet very professional. It's an investment, but her experience makes it worth it because I'm getting a lot out of this journey

I found Alison after looking for a relationship / dating coach after being out of the game for 12+…read moreyears and having some pretty bad experiences. Alison has a direct communication style which Im a big fan of, and made a lot of really good points that still stick with me today. I find most therapy sessions to be hit or miss but I felt all of my 1:1s with Alison I left with something to mull over and a new perspective on something I was thinking through. Shes well versed in Bay Area dating dynamics and id highly recommend for other busy professionals looking for feedback

Alison has a great understanding of relationships, human sexuality and interpersonal dynamics…read morebetween partners. She also understands current dating trends as well. Easy to talk to, and non-judgmental, I recommend Alison highly.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Abby for over 15 years, and I have consistently been impressed by…read morethe compassion, integrity, and depth of knowledge she brings to her work. I've referred clients to Abby over the years because I know they'll receive thoughtful, tailored care, particularly those navigating ADHD, sleep challenges, or sex therapy. Abby brings warmth and clarity to her sessions, and her clients consistently share how supported and seen they feel. She's a trusted colleague and an asset to the mental health field.

I have known Abby for over 10 years as a friend and colleague and would highly recommend her as a…read moretherapist. Abby blends evidence‑based therapies such as EMDR and CBT with warmth, compassion, and care. She's well-suited for individuals seeking help with anxiety, trauma, insomnia, or sexual issues, offering an inclusive, body-centered, and attuned approach to healing.

Jackie is incredibly talented at creating a comfortable, safe space to talk about sex and…read morerelationships. I took a short workshop from Jackie on the evening of a pretty stressful day, and I left at the end in a much better place! Jackie has a gift for putting people at ease with her genuine, open approach. She also has a great pace - you learn a lot but have fun along the way. Warmth, a sense of humor and insight- the winning combo for a therapist!

From the owner: Sex and Relationship Coaching is a wonderful way to increase connection, enjoyment and pleasure…read more While my clients come to this work for a large variety of reasons, there are some commonalities that draw them here, such as a desire to explore and deepen their understanding of their own sexuality and turn-ons; a desire for deeper, easier connection with their mates; and a desire for an amazing, fulfilling sex life. Common concerns include low arousal, painful intercourse or erectile dysfunction, mismatched erotic styles or desires, as well as interpersonal challenges like difficulty communicating about needs and wants. Some clients are having good sex and want to make it even better. As a coach I work with a great diversity of clients and am inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and types of relationships.

Seeing Dr. Addison for couples therapy.. She is the first therapist to change our relationship in…read more27 years. She does not take sides or adjudicate arguments. She gives us tools to work through things. She is gentle, funny and so very effective. I am so grateful to work with her as a patient.

As a fellow mental health professional, I have had the marvelous opportunity to consult many times…read moreover the years with Dr. Addison, and am always the better for it. She is truly one of the most intelligent people I know, and is a gifted educator and supervisor/consultant. I have visited her seminars, and have been impressed by the relationships developed with her students. She was kind enough to help me with curriculum development around harm reduction issues, and has often passed on interesting readings and useful resources. She is dedicated to the profession in a way that few therapists are. She is also a fantastic mentor, especially if you are looking to learn nuanced ways of looking at clinical material. Dr. Addison is also a tireless advocate for others (queer people, people of color, kinky/poly people) and has her finger on the pulse of the most current size-positive political movements of the day. I would heartily recommend her if you are looking for someone with immense sensitivity and cultural humility.

If I could give them less I would. I always get the same receptionist answering the phone. She is…read morerude, unprofessional and should NOT be working with patients that have mental health issues. They always seem to mess up appointments and when asked to transfer to a supervisor she will not do it. I had to call back a few times to get her supervisor's extension and email address as she would not provide the information when requested. And every month we are missing appointments due to scheduling issues or then not writing it down.

Sausal creek helped me when I was at a very low point in my life. I didn't know what was going to…read morehappen or who to turn to. They were helpful and genuinely cared about how I was doing. I'm alive and that wasn't such a sure thing not so long ago.