Sex Therapy & Sex Coaching in Encino, CA
Reclaim Your Sexual Well-Being
Dr. Carrie Jacobs, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and certified clinical sexologist offering sex therapy and sex coaching for individuals and couples in Encino and throughout California.
Psychologist & Clinical Sexologist
Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being — yet it's one of the most underserved areas in mental health care. Dr. Carrie Jacobs brings a rare combination of clinical psychology training and certified sexology expertise to help individuals and couples address sexual concerns with compassion, depth, and evidence-based care.
Whether you're navigating desire discrepancy, sexual trauma, performance anxiety, compulsive behaviors, or simply want to deepen your intimate connection, Dr. Jacobs provides a nonjudgmental space where every concern is taken seriously and treated with the care it deserves.
One of her greatest passions is breaking down taboos and societal stigmas around sexuality — creating a healthy, open dialogue where healing and growth can happen.
Sex Therapy vs. Sex Coaching — What's the Difference?
When it comes to sexual struggles and looking for professional help, there are different avenues to travel. One is not better than another — it really depends on the work you want to do and the time you want to put in.
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy typically explores a person's past and goes into their history to help them heal past wounds through coping skills, self-care, and often trauma work. It is based on several forms of therapy grounded in the actual need and catalyst for treatment. This is more in-depth and a deeper level of therapy — consuming a broader sense of the therapeutic process. Both therapists preferably have a doctorate and master's in clinical psychology and training in sex therapy and sexology.
Sex Coaching
Sex coaching looks at what is going on in the present moment and moves the client forward to their end goal with very little concern for history. A person's past experience may briefly enter the conversation when important information is needed to move forward. Sex coaching is solution-focused — the therapist and client are focused on getting the goal at hand addressed as soon as possible without focusing on the why or the origin of the concern. In general, sex coaching is a more short-term approach.
Not sure which is the best fit for you? Dr. Jacobs does both. An initial consultation can lead you into the appropriate direction. You'll talk, an assessment will be given, and together you'll figure out your course of treatment.
Sexual Concerns Addressed
Women
- Low sexual desire
- Orgasm concerns
- Performance anxiety
- Pain during sexual activity
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Low sexual self-esteem
- Sexual identity concerns
- Body image concerns
- Sexual shame and trauma
Men
- Erectile dysfunction
- Low libido
- Premature or delayed ejaculation
- Compulsive sexual behaviors or pornography use
- Shame around sexuality
- Restoring sexuality after cancer or addiction recovery
- Infidelity
- Uneven desire in a relationship
Couples
- Desire discrepancy between partners
- Intimacy and emotional disconnection
- Sexual communication challenges
- Recovering intimacy after betrayal or infidelity
- Navigating sexual changes during life transitions
- Exploring sexual identity together
Frequently Asked Questions
There Are Many Ways We Can Work Together
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, loneliness, sexual concerns, or whatever it is you are feeling — please reach out and we will develop a plan that works based on what we come up with together.
Or call us directly: (818) 419-4582