Online Counseling in New York & California
Meet Alexis N. Fernandez, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist in California and New York
Alexis, a top-rated intimacy therapist and APSATS-certified professional with over a decade of clinical expertise, is passionately committed to guiding individuals and couples on their journey towards enhanced well-being. Specializing in areas that impact the ability to embrace intimacy, foster self-confidence, and cultivate fulfilling relationships, Alexis employs a therapeutic approach rooted in a sex-positive lens and trauma-informed principles.
Her mission is to guide clients towards peace, clarity, and fulfillment across all aspects of life. Alexis utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), neuroplasticity, and polyvagal theory. Through a sex-positive lens, she fosters an environment that encourages open dialogue and understanding, addressing issues related to sex, sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, betrayal trauma, and substance abuse.
Alexis's AASECT, APSATS, and IITAP certifications underscore her expertise in supporting those experiencing sex addiction, as well as partners of sex addicts. Alexis's personalized approach focuses on assisting clients in crafting new habits that promote nervous system regulation and an overall sense of well-being.
Whether you are an individual seeking personal growth or a couple navigating relationship challenges, Alexis is dedicated to providing support through her trauma-informed and sex-positive therapeutic practices.
Licenses - Certifications
Alexis obtained a Master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She then studied at the Sex Therapy Postgraduate Training Institute of New York, where she became a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). She earned a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT) certification from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). Alexis is also a member of the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and trained by and affiliated with the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS).
How can we work together?
How can we work together?
Finding the right fit is an important part of therapy.
We offer a free consultation to discuss your needs and wishes, and to give you an idea of what it would be like for us to work together. Contact us today.
We work with couples located anywhere in California, including cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, as well as New York City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alexis's therapeutic approach is thoughtfully designed to support individuals and couples navigating mental health, exploring sexuality, and addressing the complexities of their relationships. Alexis offers a space for non-judgmental, sex-positive, mindful, and integrative psychotherapy to process pain and frustration, reclaim your sexuality and desires, and explore your unique feelings and experiences of intimacy and pleasure. Alexis is dedicated to working collaboratively with people from an array of backgrounds, encompassing diverse racial and ethnic contexts, genders, and sexual orientations, to ensure that all feel valued throughout their therapeutic journey.
We believe therapy and holistic support can requires a collaborative and empowered approach. You are the expert, and we are honored to work with you on this journey.
Making the decision to begin therapy is a pivotal step. Consider these factors - are you and your partner navigating communication issues, intimacy problems, lack of trust or infidelity, loss of connection, or interpersonal struggles?
The decision to start therapy should be a mutual one. It's important for both partners to be willing to participate and equally committed to healing. Alexis provides guidance, tools, and a safe space to work through your challenges, helping you find an approach that works, and make informed choices in your relationships.
We provide a variety of services to best serve our clients. Our services include a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness-based therapies, as well as online sex therapy, sexual trauma therapy, somatic therapy, addiction therapy, neuroplasticity therapies, and polyvagal theory therapy.
For a more detailed description of each service, please visit our Specializations pages.
Sex therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to explore and address the psychological, interpersonal, and medical aspects that influence sexual well-being and intimacy. Tailored for both individuals and couples, this therapeutic approach emphasizes open communication and aims to foster a deeper understanding of one's sexuality. It is important to note that sex therapy strictly adheres to professional boundaries, and no physical contact occurs between the therapist and the client.
Our sex therapy sessions provide a secure and non-judgmental environment where you can address and enhance your sexual and intimate relationships. Together, we embark on a journey exploring various facets, including communication, pleasure, arousal, desire, pain, trauma, and more.
With over a decade of dedicated training in sex therapy, and I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist.
No. Sex therapy does not include any physical contact between the therapist and the patient. Our sessions are strictly talk therapy and your therapist will never touch or engage in any sexual activities with their clients. If you are looking for this type of relationship, please reach out to a sexual surrogate.
We are currently offering online therapy for individuals and couples located in New York and California.
Individual and couples therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes long. The length of each session may vary depending on your needs.
While we do not directly accept insurance, we do provide itemized invoices, often referred to as Superbills, to our patients. This allows patients to independently submit claims for potential out-of-network insurance coverage.
We can see clients via videoconferencing if you live anywhere in the states of California or New York.
Psychotherapy in Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York
Alexis N. Fernandez & Associates
Online Marriage Counselor and Sex Therapist serving clients in Orange County and San Diego, CA and New York, NY. Specializing in Couples Therapy and Sex Therapy.
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