Online integrative psychiatry & therapy
for clients in ArizonA, CaliforniA, Louisiana, New YOrk, AND TEXAS
The Eros Approach
Eros offers a continuum of care for individuals navigating the complex terrain of mental health, trauma, sexuality, and embodiment.
Maybe you are looking for a specialized therapist to address traumatic wounds or issues of sex, intimacy, or (dis)embodiment who can look at you from a full biopsychosocial lens. Perhaps you want a sex savvy integrative psychiatrist “who gets it” and can work in tandem with your current therapist and providers. Or you may want a one-stop-shop mental health provider who offers both psychiatric and therapeutic support. Whichever is desired, my role lies in supporting your healing, deepening your connection with yourself and others, and helping you rediscover your capacity for intimacy and pleasure.
Choose your path
Clients can choose one of three treatment paths: psychiatric care, sex therapy, or combined psychiatric support and sex therapy.
During our initial consultation, we’ll decide together which one best fits your needs. Each path has its own fees and appointment times, so your care and costs are tailored to the kind of support you’re seeking. The frequency of visits will be determined in our initial evaluation and shift over time in response to your progress and needs.
Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric care entails comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
Integrative care includes medication management, lab work, attention to substance use, and lifestyle medicine including sleep hygiene, spiritual practices, and stress management & mindfulness practices.
I am thoughtful with medication management. I aim to reduce or eliminate the need for medications and consolidate medication regimens whenever possible.
Individual Therapy
Sex and trauma therapy is grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationship. I provide a safe and affirming space where clients can be met without judgment and experience new patterns of connection.
My approach is humanistic and relational, blending various therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, somatic psychotherapy, attachment work, and more. With specialty training in Somatic Experiencing, I integrate body-based methods to help release what has been carried in the nervous system and support you in feeling more embodied and empowered.
Combined Psychiatric Care & Individual Therapy
For clients who want fully integrated mind-body support. These sessions blend psychiatric expertise with modern trauma and sex therapy, giving you one place to experience the whole person healing.
Stand Alone Psychiatric Evaluation
A stand-alone psychiatric evaluation is a comprehensive mental health assessment designed to yield accurate diagnosis and clear treatment recommendations. This evaluation entails an in-depth review of your symptoms, history, and current concerns, helping ensure you receive the most effective care. It may also serve as a psychiatric second opinion, offering diagnostic clarity and a fresh perspective on your current treatment plan.
Feel comfortable in your skin
Peace in your mind
Free in your pleasure
Areas of Focus
I address a wide range of concerns including but not limited to:
Compulsive sexual behaviors including problematic porn use
Sexual dysfunctions such as low libido and erectile dysfunction
Performance anxiety and imposter syndrome
Relationship, intimacy, and communication challenges
Struggles with shame, self-worth, and body image
PTSD and trauma related issues
Attachment and trust issues
Struggles with gender, identity, sexuality
Issues commonly faced by the LGBTQ+ community
Areas where sexual issues and psychiatric & medical conditions intersect
Grief and loss of loved one or relationship
Mood and anxiety disorders
Aging and sexuality
Discomfort with touch
Difficulty experiencing pleasure
Recovery from separation, infidelity, or toxic relationships
Impacts of sex work and life in the adult entertainment industry
Exploration of kink, BDSM, and non-traditional relationship structures
Enhancing your erotic life and sexual consciousness
Specialization
I specialize in Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD; often referred to as “sex addiction”), sexual empowerment, sexual trauma, and issues around sexual dysfunction, intimacy, and embodiment.
affirming and non-discriminatory care
I provide affirming and non-discriminatory care to individuals of all genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, relationship structures, and backgrounds including those aligned with kink and BDSM communities.
Treatment is available to individuals 18 years and older.
The Process
Step 1
Initial Consultation
Start by filling out a brief intake form and booking a free 20-minute phone consultation.
This call gives us a chance to connect. I'll hear what you're seeking support with, and you’ll learn about how I work and what I can offer. Whether you're considering sex therapy, psychiatric care, or both, we’ll use this time to clarify what you’re looking for. If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule an in-depth assessment.
Step 2
Comprehensive Evaluation
Here we will spend time exploring your story: what you’re navigating, your history, current patterns, and your hopes for therapy.
My approach is holistic, meaning we’ll look not just at what's “wrong,” but also at what’s trying to heal, adapt, or emerge. This session will be tailored depending on the services you’re pursuing. For psychiatric care, we’ll explore your mental health history, current symptoms, medications, and broader lifestyle context.
For therapy only, we’ll look at psychosexual development, relational dynamics, and more. If you're doing both, we’ll weave these approaches together. At the end of the evaluation, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan to support your growth.
Step 3
Ongoing
Sessions
Once we have a shared understanding of your goals and needs, we’ll begin regular sessions. Our work will be tailored to you and move at a pace that fits your needs.
These sessions are a space for deep work and steady support: processing challenges, practicing new ways of relating to yourself and others, and moving toward greater clarity, connection, and aliveness.
Rates & Payment
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$225 - 25 minute appointment for combined or psychiatry only clients
$250 - 50 minute appointment for sex therapy only clients
$350 - 50 minute appointment for combined psychiatry and sex therapy clients
$500-600 - 80 minute initial evaluation for all new clients
$900 - Stand-alone psychiatric evaluation (80-minute evaluation + 50-minute follow up)
Payment: Credit cards, debit cards, and HAS/FSA are all acceptable forms of payment.
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My practice is private pay only, which allows me to focus fully on you rather than insurance processes. Many insurance plans include out of network benefits that may reimburse you for a portion of the cost after your deductible is met. At your request, I can provide a detailed receipt, known as a superbill, for you to submit to your insurance company.
Kaiser, HMO, and some employer sponsored EPO plans often have additional restrictions and may not permit non-emergency care outside their network. In these cases, reimbursement is typically not available and some plans may restrict private care entirely.
Clients are responsible for verifying their benefits directly with their insurance plan before scheduling. To do so, call the member services number on your insurance card and ask about out of network mental health benefits.
I do not communicate directly with insurance companies and cannot determine eligibility or coverage on your behalf.
Lastly, many private health insurance plans offer coverage for telehealth services. Coverage varies by plan, so it is important to confirm details with your insurer in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I provide care exclusively online through a secure platform. This makes sessions more accessible, flexible, and convenient.
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Eros Psychiatry & Sex Therapy is a private pay practice and is not in network with any insurance providers. The advantage of private pay is that your treatment plan is determined by you and your clinician rather than by an insurance company. No prior authorizations are required to begin care, and private medical records are not shared with insurers.
If you have commercial or private insurance, such as PPO plans, and wish to work with me on a private pay basis, I am happy to provide superbills upon request for potential out of network reimbursement.
Due to federal and state legal restrictions, individuals enrolled in any of the following programs are not able to receive services, regardless of private pay preference:
Medicare
Medicaid, including:
AHCCCS
Medi-Cal
Healthy Louisiana
New York Medicaid
Texas Medicaid
Tricare and TriWest military health plans
These programs prohibit patients from paying out of pocket for services that may be covered by their plan, even if insurance benefits are not used. If you are currently enrolled in one of the above programs, I am legally unable to provide care. This is not a practice policy based on preference or judgment, but a requirement for regulatory compliance.
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I recognize that financial barriers can limit access to care and not everyone has equal resources. Currently, I do not offer a sliding scale option. I hope to add reduced-rate options in the future. If affordability is a concern, I encourage you to explore community-based clinics and low-cost therapy collectives in your area that may better meet your needs.
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No. As a fully virtual practice providing care across multiple states, I do not prescribe controlled substances such as stimulants (ex: Adderall, Vyvanse), benzodiazepines (ex: Xanax, Klonopin), or certain sleep and pain medications. These medications require in-person monitoring and are regulated differently across states. I am also not able to take over existing prescriptions for controlled substances or manage tapers as this requires in-person oversight.
If at any point a controlled medication is indicated, I can write a letter to an outside provider recommending these prescriptions, though whether they agree to prescribe will be at their discretion. If this limitation is a reason not to pursue psychiatric care with me, I completely understand. You are welcome to see me for therapy.
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No. I do not provide hormone management as part of treatment. This includes hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for gender-diverse care, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hypogonadism/testosterone deficiency, and hormone management related to menopause or other gynecologic conditions.
If you are seeking these services, I encourage you to connect with a primary care provider, endocrinologist, or a specialist in gender-affirming or women’s health care.
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Somatic sex therapy is an interdisciplinary approach that integrates traditional talk therapy with body-based practices to support sexual healing and growth. It is grounded in the belief that the body carries wisdom, memories, and emotions that words alone may not fully access. Through tools such as breathwork, movement, mindfulness, and nervous system attunement, clients learn to reconnect with their bodies as sources of safety, insight, and pleasure. This embodied process helps address sexual concerns, repair disconnection after trauma, and deepen intimacy with oneself and others.
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Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) is recognized by the World Health Organization in the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases). It is classified as an impulse control disorder, not a disorder due to substance use or addictive behaviors. To meet criteria, there must be a “persistent pattern of failure to control intense, repetitive sexual impulses or urges, which leads to repetitive sexual behavior.” This pattern must persist for at least six months and cause marked distress or impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. Distress that is entirely related to moral judgments or disapproval about sexual impulses, urges, or behaviors is not sufficient to meet this requirement. Lastly, the behavior cannot be better accounted for by the effects of substances or another medical or psychiatric condition.
It’s important to note that many people struggle with problematic or out-of-control sexual behaviors without meeting full criteria for this disorder. This is why, when seeking treatment for problematic sexual behaviors, it is essential to work with a practitioner informed in both mental health and sexology.
The term “sex addiction” is still widely used and popularized by the media, but is not a diagnosis in the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-V or recognized by AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists). Research does not support addiction-style treatments, such as 12-step programs based on “sexual sobriety,” as effective approaches. Jack Morin, author of The Erotic Mind, emphasized that what looks compulsive is often a signal of deeper needs or unresolved conflicts, and that growth comes not from trying to eradicate sexuality but from approaching desire with curiosity and compassion. A therapeutic approach rooted in understandings of sexology, trauma, attachment & self-regulation, and somatic awareness offers a more informed and comprehensive path forward. This allows people to move beyond shame, understand the deeper dynamics driving their behavior, and create space for sex and intimacy that feels authentic and sustainable.
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