Intimacy Coaching

Hi, I am Dr. Westberg. As a board-certified sexologist (ACS), AASECT-certified sex educator, and licensed couples counselor (LMFT), I specialize in helping couples overcome desire discrepancy—when partners experience different levels of sexual interest.

This isn’t just about sex. It’s about rebuilding connection, understanding, and the unique intimacy language that exists between you and your partner.

My approach combines evidence-based practices with compassionate coaching, creating a safe space where both partners feel heard, validated, and empowered. I’ve helped hundreds of couples transform frustration into understanding and renewed passion.

Whether you’re experiencing occasional mismatches in desire or long-term disconnection, my practice offers practical tools tailored to your specific relationship dynamics.

Bridging Two Approaches: Sex Therapy & Intimacy Coaching

As both a licensed sex therapist and certified intimacy coach, I offer a uniquely comprehensive approach to relationship and sexual wellness. This dual expertise allows me to:

Assess from multiple perspectives. I can determine whether your concerns stem from clinical issues requiring therapeutic intervention or relationship dynamics that would benefit from coaching strategies.

Adapt to your evolving needs. Some clients begin with sex therapy to address deeper psychological patterns and then transition to intimacy coaching as they build new skills. Others start with coaching and discover underlying issues that benefit from therapeutic support.

Provide seamless care. Rather than navigating between different providers, you receive integrated support from someone who understands both the clinical aspects of sex therapy and the practical skill-building of intimacy coaching.

Draw from diverse methodologies. I combine evidence-based therapeutic techniques with actionable coaching strategies, creating a tailored approach that addresses both healing and growth.

Honor appropriate boundaries. While integrating these approaches, I maintain clear ethical guidelines about the nature of our work together, ensuring you receive the appropriate level of care at each stage of your journey

Insurance Reimbursement.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), my services may be eligible for insurance reimbursement. You can request reimbursement from your insurance provider as an out-of-network servicePlease note that reimbursement depends on your specific insurance plan’s coverage for mental health services. I recommend contacting your insurance provider before our first session to verify your out-of-network benefits for therapy with an LMFT.

While my therapeutic services may qualify for insurance reimbursement, please be aware that coaching services typically are not covered by insurance plans.

This integration is particularly valuable for addressing complex sexual/relational challenges, where both psychological understanding and practical skills development play crucial roles in creating lasting positive change.

Intimacy Coaching Vs. Sex Therapy

What to Expect From Intimacy Coaching

Sex or Intimacy Therapy focuses on addressing sexual matters within the framework of individual or couples therapy. It tackles a range of common sexual issues, including performance anxiety, infidelity, non-monogamy, sexual compulsion, sexual violence, anorgasmia, and discrepancies in sexual desire, with the aim of improving sexual health and intimacy.

The Desire Discrepancy Challenge

Desire discrepancy isn’t a rare problem—it affects up to 80% of couples at some point. Yet many suffer in silence, believing they’re alone or that something is fundamentally wrong with their relationship. The truth is that mismatched desire is normal, and with the right approach, it can lead to growth rather than disconnection.

How My Approach Differs

Unlike generic relationship advice that suggests scheduling sex or using communication scripts, my coaching addresses the root causes of desire discrepancy. We work with your unique relationship dynamics, personal histories, and specific needs to create customized solutions that honor both partners.

The Coaching Process

My desire discrepancy coaching follows a proven three-phase approach:

Assessment & Understanding – We identify your specific desire patterns, triggers, and the impact on your relationship

Education & Tools – You’ll learn science-based techniques for communicating about desire without triggering defensiveness

Practice & Integration – Guided exercises help you implement new approaches to intimacy that work for both partners

First Session Experience

Your first session is transformative. You’ll gain immediate clarity about what’s happening beneath the surface of your desire differences. Many couples report feeling more understood by their partner after just one session than they have in years. You’ll leave with hope and a clear roadmap for transformation.

Bridging the Desire Gap: The At-Home Couple's Intimacy Class

Struggling with different desire levels in your relationship? Traditional therapy can cost thousands, but there’s a more affordable option. My step-by-step course addresses desire discrepancy directly from the comfort of your home—for just $297. Learn practical tools to reconnect and understand each other’s needs without breaking the bank. Start rebuilding intimacy today with evidence-based techniques designed specifically for couples with mismatched desires.