The Somatica Method is a unique, holistic modality that combines talk-based coaching with experiential, hands-on practices. It is based on the belief that the skills of great sex and relationships are learnable and teachable!

“Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, the Somatica Method is designed to support the way people learn through a unique coaching model that involves engaging in real-time interactions with support, guidance, and feedback. This experiential practice uses relationship tools (such as embodied empathy and decision-making, practicing sensuality, and two-way relating) to help clients learn how to have authentic intimacy.” - SomaticaInstitute.com

Within clear boundaries, clients expand their capacity for intimacy through real-time, two-way relating and feedback. In a session, we will share authentic emotional and erotic connection. We might talk, practice sensual touch, slow down and connect to our senses and body, learn how to generate passion, desire & arousal, explore emotional vulnerability, sexy talk, & role-play, negotiate a BDSM scene, or workshop communication skills. With practice and feedback, we’ll highlight your interests, strengths, and skills while bringing awareness to habitual patterns in both mind and body that block connection. This process is powerful, fun, sexy, and effective! You can learn more here.

While a session can feel therapeutic, Sex and Intimacy Coaching is not psychotherapy. Traditional therapy often focuses on exploring, understanding, and processing the past - from early childhood experiences onwards. Coaching is focused more on what’s happening in real-time, in the present moment, so we can build new skills and possibilities for the future.

I am not a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed social worker or licensed marriage and family therapist, and I do not offer psychotherapy or medical advice. Sex & Intimacy Coaching and Somatic Sex Education are complementary healing arts that do not require licensing by the state of California. I work in conjunction with psychotherapists and if you think you need these services, I would be happy to provide a referral to an appropriate professional.

I specialize in working with men who want to explore desire with a feminine partner. Some of my clients come to me to delve into their sexuality for their own personal growth, nourishment, and healing. Other clients want to practice skills with me, and then apply our work to meeting, dating & intimacy with lovers or partners.

Common goals & challenges that I work with include:

• performance anxiety

• premature ejaculation

• delayed ejaculation

• erectile dysfunction (ED)

• becoming a better lover

• improving sexual confidence & sexual skills

• exploring and celebrating specific desires, fantasies, bdsm, or kink

• overcoming shame around specific erotic desires, fantasies, kinks, or sexuality in general

• overcoming religious shame or guilt around sex

• expanding capacity for pleasure

• low or high desire

• mismatched desire with a partner

• feeling disconnected from your body

• lack of experience

• body shame

• improving communication with a partner

• dating skills

• compulsive behaviors around sex or sexuality

• having a better sex life

• overcoming fears around sex, dating, or relationships

• overcoming negative sexual experiences, abuse, or other adverse events

• sexless marriage

• improving emotional intimacy

Selected professional trainings & experience:

• Institute for the Study of Somatic Sex Education (ISSSE), professional training in Somatic Sex Education & Sexological Bodywork (in progress)

• The Wheel of Consent, Like A Pro professional training

• Somatica Institute, Advanced training & Certification

• Somatica Institute, Core training in Sex & Relationship Coaching

• Somatica Institute, instructional group leader for Core & Advanced Students

• Somatica Institute, Mastery training in BDSM & kink

• Somatica Institute, Mastery training in Character Strategies

• Rahi Chun, The 3 Keys sexological bodywork intensive

• John Wineland, The Teacher Training, Year 1

• John Wineland, the Embodied Womens Relationship Immersion (EWRI)

• Erotic Reclamation, assistant at the Temple of Yes retreat

Education:

• BFA with honors, Fashion Design, Otis College of Art & Design

• BA with honors, French & Fine Art, Lewis & Clark College

I am particularly adept at in-person work and see many of my clients in person in Los Angeles, CA. I have a select number of Zoom & phone sessions available for clients outside of the LA area. Kindly note that I may require one or more sessions online before meeting in person to establish trust and make sure we both feel good rapport working together! This mirrors how many people meet and date these days so it is great to practice this pacing.

The best way to learn about my current rates and packages is to reach out here. I’d be happy to have a brief, no pressure chat to connect, learn about your goals, share the details of my practice, and see if we would be a great fit to work together!