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20+

Years Of Experience

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Hi, I’m Dr. Westberg

AASECT Certified
Certified Sexologist
Certified Sex Coach
I specialize in both individual and couples counseling, helping clients navigate intimacy, desire, and connection. My practice is enriched by over 20 years of experience — including serving as a Professor in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy Program at Lewis and Clark College in Portland.
what I help with

Specialized support for your most intimate challenges

Couples Counseling

Strengthen your relationship, enhance communication, and resolve conflicts to build a deeper connection

Sex Therapy

Improve intimacy and address sexual challenges with personalized guidance in a safe, supportive environment.

Low Sexual Desire

Reignite passion and discover the underlying causes of low sexual desire with expert therapeutic support.

Infidelity Recovery

Heal from betrayal, rebuild trust, and restore emotional and physical intimacy at your own pace.

Performance Anxiety

Overcome anxiety in the bedroom with proven techniques that help you feel confident and in control

Navigating NonMonogamy

Navigate the complexities of non-monogamous relationships with clarity, communication, and mutual respect

Sexual Trauma

Work through past sexual trauma in a compassionate space designed for healing and reclaiming your sexual well-being

ABOUT ME

My aim is to assist you in identifying your desires and the obstacles preventing you from achieving them. Often, these barriers stem from past injuries related to our relationships or interpretations of past events. I employ strategies designed to help you navigate past these obstacles, focusing on your thoughts, actions, emotions, and interpersonal connections. Therapy doesn’t necessarily require a long-term commitment; a single consultation can suffice to understand the issue and devise a plan to move forward.

Attachment-Based
Emotionally Focused
Trauma Lens
IFS
EMDR
SOMATIC
ONLINE COURSE FOR COUPLES

Struggling with different desire levels?
There’s a way back.

♥ 100% private

⏱ Self-paced

✓ $297 one-time

My step-by-step course addresses desire discrepancy directly from the comfort of your home. Learn practical tools to reconnect and understand each other’s needs.

INSIGHTS & RESOURCES

Understanding intimacy, one article at a time

Explore how sexual trauma impacts intimacy and sexuality, offering paths to healing and reclaiming emotional connection

Explore how sexual trauma impacts intimacy and sexuality, offering paths to healing and reclaiming emotional connection

External stressors like gender roles, financial strain, work pressure, and health issues often reduce libido. Discover how responsive desire makes stress impactful.

Performance anxiety can trap couples in a vicious cycle affecting desire and function.

Explore how pressure and societal expectations can lead to a sexless marriage, and discover strategies to rebuild intimacy and trust for a healthier relationship.

Removing pressure in a relationship can revive sexual desire by allowing genuine exploration free from expectations, leading to deeper intimacy.

Discover the challenges of non-monogamy in therapy, addressing fears, past wounds, and emotional preparation for healthy relationships

Understand infidelity’s impact on relationships, focusing on betrayal, trust, and the steps to healing and recontracting.

This guide delves into the psychological and physiological aspects of desire, offering practical advice for overcoming challenges.

This article debunks common misconceptions about sexual desire, clarifying misunderstandings.

Discover why you feel disconnected in your relationship. Explore the top 10 factors contributing to the perception that your partner doesn’t desire you.

Reviews of some of the best books for healing in sex therapy.

Discover psychological insights on pain during sex, including anxiety, trauma, and effective therapeutic approaches for both partners.

Explore 17 causes of low libido, from stress and aging to societal pressures and past traumas. Understand and address the factors impacting your sexual desire