ABOUT US
WE’RE A BOUTIQUE GROUP PRACTICE OF HIGHLY-TRAINED RELATIONSHIP AND SEX THERAPISTS.
WE ARE LOVERS OF CONNECTION, PROPONENTS OF PLEASURE,
AND STRONG BELIEVERS IN THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.
Our mission is to embolden our clients to radically rewrite the stories that hold them back – moving forward into a new lifestyle with sex and relationships that deeply fulfill.
OUR VALUES
CURIOSITY
We’re forever curious about the value systems and beliefs that guide you, gently digging into what makes you “you”, where that comes from and whether or not it’s serving you.
COMPASSION
You’re beautifully human. Not only do we see that, it’s simply a fact. You deserve experiences that fulfill, excite and allow you to embrace every ounce of your perfectly imperfect Self.
CREATIVITY
Hope and creativity are a stunning duo, ideating new paths that once seemed impossible. When we put our brains together, we can turn what feels risky into reality.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Intersectionality is a top priority for us in how we approach our work. Social justice, both in and out of our practice, is an essential part of our values system. We are LGBTQIA+ affirming, anti-racist, and honoring of all different identities.
PLEASURE
Life without pleasure? Couldn’t be us. In a world where being frazzled has (sadly) become normalized, we reject the notion and choose to regard feeling good as a basic right – not a reward. And we’ll cheers to that, over and over.
OUR THERAPISTS
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LENA ELKHATIB, LMFT, CST (she/her)
FOUNDER OF AVID INTIMACY
RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPISTClinical Interests:
Sex & intimacy issues
Mismatched Desire
Sexual shame recovery
Sexual & relational self exploration
Religion and sexuality
Infidelity recovery
Postpartum sexuality
Kink & BDSM exploration
Non-monogamous lifestyles -
RACHEL SCHWARTZ, LMFT (she/her)
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPISTClinical Interests:
Relationship issues
Trust Repair
Life transitions
Sex & Intimacy issues
Sexual trauma
Mismatched Desire -
RACHEL ZAR, PhD, LMFT, CST (she/her)
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPISTClinical Interests:
Sex & intimacy issues
Painful sex/chronic pelvic pain
Trauma & complex trauma
Sexual & relational self exploration
Desire discrepancy
Low libido/arousal
Life transitions -
SARA MARSHA. NCC, LCPC
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST EMDR TRAINED THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Couples/Relational Therapy
Sex & Intimacy Issues
Identity Development
Individual Therapy
LGBTQIA+/Queer Relationships -
LIBBY EBERT, LMFT, CST (she/her)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Erotic conflict
LGBTIA+ and Queer-affirmative therapy
Interracial Partnerships
BIPOC identities
Mixed Orientation Partnerships
Kink, paraphilias, and BDSM
Sexual Shame
Trauma
Nonmonogamy/polyamory
Modern Dating -
LAYLA TAHMASSEBI, MA (they/them)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Uncomfortable/painful sex
Somatic sex therapy
Kink/BDSM
Non-monogamy/polyamory
LGBTQIA+ individuals/relationships
Anxiety
OCD & Sexuality -
KELSEY BALDWIN, MFT (she/her)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Relationship Conflict
Trauma Recovery
Sex and Intimacy Issues
Desire Discrepancy
Unaddressed Attachment Wounds
Infidelity Recovery -
JEN MENDE, MA (she/they)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Trauma recovery
Self-compassion
Identity exploration
Relational awareness and communication
Body image concerns
LGBTQIA+ individuals/relationships
Latine/x issues, machismo & marianismo -
CHARLES KIMBALL, AMFT (he/him)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Men’s sexuality
Sex & Intimacy issues
Trauma recovery
Relationship Conflict
Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence -
MIRSADIES RABER-DUNNING, AMFT (she/they)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Sex & Intimacy issues
Communication issues
LGBTQIA+ relationships
Non-monogamy/polyamory
Life transitions
Identity development/exploration -
SOPHIE TOBIN, AMFT (she/her)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP AND SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Sex & intimacy issues
LGBTQIA+ relationships
Non-monogamy/polyamory
Neurodivergence
Kink & BDSM
Sexual shame -
VITO RIZZI, AMFT (he/him)
INDIVIDUAL, RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPIST
Clinical Interests:
Polyamory/CNM Dynamics
Infidelity Recovery
Intimacy Concerns
ADHD/Neurodivergence
Men’s Mental Health
Depression and Anxiety
Kink/BDSM
Discernment -
NADINE ABDELRAHIM (she/her)
RELATIONSHIP & SEX THERAPY INTERN
Clinical Interests:
LGBTQIA+ Relationships
High Conflict Relationships
Sexual Trauma
BDSM & Kink
Non-Monogamy
Identity Exploration
