I specialize in deepening comfort, safety and pleasure in the body, which includes enhancing one’s relationship with oneself, as well as with sexuality, and within intimate connections.
I am available in person, by phone, or Skype for private therapy sessions, relationship and sexuality coaching, and consultations. I also run small groups and 3 day workshops for people desiring on-going support, for the immersion that workshops provide.
I am available for mental and medical health care professionals needing consultation concerning patients or clients, as well as folks seeking treatment for personal healing.
I welcome men, women, couples, poly relationships, non-binary and trans identities, kink, kink curious, as well as any and all sexual orientations and those questioning.
How I Work
As a licensed therapist, somatically-based trauma specialist and sexuality educator, I customize an integrative approach depending on personal need, that includes a solid training in the psychological, social/cultural, emotional, physiological, religious and developmental issues affecting sexuality, backed by science, mindfulness practices, intuition and decades of experience personally and professionally. I work with all levels of sexual experience from the most shy to those sexually active who desire to enhance their sexual responsiveness.
TOPICS MIGHT INCLUDE
body image, comfort and acceptance
overcoming shame
increased sensations and body awareness, leading to greater self esteem and amazing sex
understanding and overcoming all that blocks your ability to enjoy sex and sensuality
establishing clear boundaries
how not to lose oneself in relationship
healing sexual abuse, rape and all forms of trauma
reworking developmental trauma and neglect to heal attachment wounds
sexual dysfunction such as low sexual response, erectile challenges and understanding the aging body
relationship coaching, and attracting appropriate partners
becoming a better lover
learning how to ask for what you want
improving sexual response and pleasure
struggles with feeling desirable, and accepting being desired when it comes towards you
understand your body and your orgasmic response
COUPLES
how to have fun, playful sex!
deepen intimacy and attunement to yourself and your partner(s)
understand (and be surprised by) your partner’s unique erotic zones
increase pleasure in lovemaking
take some risks and explore your wildest sexual fantasies
getting clear on what your body likes and dislikes, and how to effectively communicate this
coaching on how to drive your partner “wild with desire"
bring the spark back to long-term relationships
“opening" your relationship to other lovers, and how to navigate communication and jealousy
Contact
Email Ariel directly for in-person sessions held in her Oakland Hills office or consultations anywhere in the world via Skype or phone.
To schedule an appointment, contact me at ariel@fullembodiment.org.