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!

Ananya is eloquent, attentive, smart, and holds space like few others. An outstanding professional…read morethat can contribute to your life in a myriad ways, and also an extraordinary human being. Very recommended.

I reached out to Ananya for help with some orgasm issues I was having. She guided me on a journey…read moreof understanding and awareness about myself that was filled with love, knowledge and beautiful energy. She helped me open my mind and make the connections within myself that have changed my life. I still have much to learn and do but I would encourage anyone who desires to understand their own mind and heart to work with her. David., Oakland

I began working with Darshana to better understand my relationship with intimacy and the experience…read morehas been incredibly meaningful. Darshana is kind, gentle, and creates a space that feels safe and supportive from the very beginning. Darshana's guidance is clear and intentional, helping me not just follow steps, but truly understand what's happening internally. All the while setting boundaries. Through our work together, I've been able to connect more deeply with myself and explore areas of growth that I hadn't fully acknowledged before. Which has also helped me become a better partner. What stood out most is how much Darshana genuinely encourages self-work and personal reflection. This isn't surface-level healing it's deep, thoughtful, and transformative. Darshana holds space in a way that feels both grounding and empowering. If you're looking to heal, reconnect with yourself, and explore your sexual spirit in a safe and guided way, I highly recommend starting with an intake, taking a class, signing up for her emails or engaging in one-on-one sessions with Darshana. It's an investment in yourself that's truly worth it.

Darshana has deeply impacted my life, my heart, and my leadership. The way I show up across all of…read moremy relationships, from the personal to the professional, has fundamentally shifted because of her. Her integrity and commitment to cultural sensitivity challenged me in ways no one else was willing to. Because she said the hard things, my entire company and my heart are better for it. Darshana is a true ally. You can feel the depth of her care and her willingness to show up with honesty and integrity. There is an immediate sense of trust with her, especially for those who have not always felt seen or respected. Because of her, I am learning how to be that kind of ally as well. Her work meets you at the core and expands how you show up in every part of your life. -- Melisa Keenan Intimacy Mentor and Founder of the Heart Open Publishing Enterprise

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.

Jan Robinson is a treasure for women looking to heal and expand their experience of sexuality,…read moretheir body and their relationships. Her presence is warm, kind, grounded and loving, and she combines the seriousness of someone who knows their stuff with the humor of someone who has that necessary sense of play and lightness. After meeting her in community and hearing her speak last year, I had the pleasure of attending an afternoon workshop with her a week ago. One of the things I loved was that she created a space where women at all levels of experience could learn, grow and expand, and in a way that felt good to be together. She combines verbal teaching with experiential lessons, so we had both the knowledge/context as well as the felt experience, which helps so much with integration into daily life. As a healing professional myself who works with women around sexuality and embodiment, I enjoyed relaxing into the space that Jan created so that I could fill my own cup, and, I would feel enthusiastic about referring less experienced women to work with her as well. Jan is also available for 1-1 work as well. Thank you Jan for your beautiful work!

I stumbled across this event last week while looking for something new to do over last weekend. I…read morehad no idea what to expect, but from the description it sounded like something I'd enjoy, so I figured I had nothing to lose. I was immediately comfortable when I arrived, and was surprised to see a roomful of animated, age-appropriate adults chatting with each other, before the actual evening began. The dating process itself, was also very comfortable, easy and actually fun! Jan facilitated each "date" so we stayed on the time schedule, and gave suggestions as we moved around the circle. I showed up that night, hoping to meet some new male friends, and figuring that if any of those friendships turned into something more, that was a bonus. And for that reason, I found myself attracted to 8 out of the 15 who were there! And now I get to spend time with some of them and see if we are a good fit for friends and possibly more. I have spent 25+ years internet dating, and I have always found it to be such a huge time drain, in that there is quantity on dating sites, but not necessarily quality. Jan's event was most definitely a quality event! I loved the fact that she pre-screened everyone, saving me hours and hours of scrolling, emailing, texting and way too many cups of tea!

I've been venting to Patricia for almost 6 months. She is very easy to talk to because she is such…read morea good listener. She has been helpful in getting me motivated to take care of myself and identify and get rid of toxic relationships. Having her outside point of view has been very beneficial.

Holy Wow! Trish has the deepest insight and keen intuition. Trish is so wise beyond her years…read morearound relationships and sexual connection. She offers such a safe nurturing way to communicate deeply and receive such a transformational breakthrough. Trish guides you to higher awareness within yourself and within understanding your patterns that are up. I have such gratitude for how Trish facilitates and holds loving presence with such intuitive guidance. Thank you for the breakthroughs you have given me with the sessions we have had.

Alison helped me to crack several issues I was facing, in a constructive and collaborative way…read more She's amazing! Highly recommend!

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

Dr. Aly Ash helped me navigate a challenging time in my life with wisdom, useful tools and deep…read moreempathy. I recommend her to everyone who wants support with their relationship to themselves and partners. Her online workshops are great too and if you have the opportunity to attend in person, you will not be disappointed!

No comment, I didn't enjoy the sessions at all, unfortunately very disappointed. I preferred Dr…read more Anya who is much more attentive

Jamie is as amazing a therapist as is a genuinely kind person to talk to…read more During your session she will engage you and will recall things that you have told her months earlier. She will reflect on what she has learned about you, and with insight and great skill, make sense of your troubles. She does it with such compassion and effortlessness that a seasoned grandmother of a big family could learn from it! She is quite versatile; Jamie's therapeutic methods are very powerful and healing but she can also give down-to-earth, practical advise for "real life" situations. If you had a particularly tricky problem she can even recommend you to specialists because she is connected with other therapists. Her manners are warm and friendly, you feel like you are in good hands during your session. I have tried to go to therapy before but often it felt like I was having my teeth pulled without anesthetics. In contrast, Jamie makes you feel like you are having tea with a friend who cares about you a lot! Her office is clean and neat and is in a good part of town. She is fairly flexible to make appointments and asks for a reasonable fee well worth spending. After every session I came away with sighs of relief; Jamie's therapy will enable you to heal yourself and feel good about life.

I am a clinical psychology graduate student and Dr. Epstein was my…read moreprofessor for a yearlong course in assessment. She is a knowledgeable practitioner and a skilled teacher. In an academic setting she is incredibly kind, approachable, and disarming. She taught my classmates and I how to conduct thorough interviews and interpret psychodiagnostic assessment measures to construct an integrative and holistic view of each client's presenting concerns. Dr. Epstein placed much emphasis on the therapeutic value of assessment feedback and taught sensitive and creative approaches to relating assessment findings to clients.