Welcome to S.H.A.G.
Therapy
Sexual Health, Attachment, and Gender.
Telehealth Services throughout California.
Our approach
Lauren O’Brien, ACSW (she/her), founded SHAG Therapy with the mission to provide inclusive, affirming, sex-positive therapy for persons experiencing sexual health concerns, marginalized and stigmatized sexual identities, and sexual rebels (producers, performers, and sw’s). As a clinical social worker, Lauren approaches therapy from a client-centered, strengths-based, social justice, and systems framework. SHAG believes in the importance of living authentically, building community, and becoming advocates for the change we want to see in the world.
Client Concerns
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Sexual Health
Problem Sexual Behaviors, Out of Control Sexual Behavior (aka Sex Addiction), Sexual Compulsivity, Infidelity.
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Atypical Attraction
Stigmatized Sexual Identities or Orientations. MAP, Atypical Sexual Interests.
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Attachment & Relationships
Relational Skill Development, Attachment Challenges, Inexperience, and Deconstructing the Impacts of Patriarchy
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Sexual Rebels
Affirming Therapy for Performers, Producers, SW’s
“Sex therapy isn’t just about sex; our erotic identities impact nearly every aspect of our lives, and yet there are few spaces for us to talk candidly about our fantasies, attractions, desires, or, dare I say, pleasure. So, when someone experiences confusion or distress related to sex, they often assume there is nowhere to turn. They cope by shutting down, tuning out, isolating, abstaining, and distracting. But it doesn’t address the underlying need for intimacy, acceptance, and authenticity. I help clients discover what their values and underlying needs are, and develop paths forward authentically and in alignment.”
Lauren O’Brien ASW, Sexual Health Therapist and Founder of SHAG
Services
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Individual Therapy
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Groups
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Education
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Resources
Lauren O’Brien, ASW
Lauren holds her MA in Social Work from Boston University and is a Couples and Sex Therapy Certificate candidate at the Sexual Health Alliance. She has over 15 years of experience working in mental and sexual health, five years of experience working with compulsive and out-of-control sexual behavior, sexual abuse, and risk management in forensic settings, and training in eating disorders and body image disturbances. Lauren is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence based practice, and receives regular supervision and consultation from leaders in the field. She is currently under supervision by Moushumi Ghose, LMFT, founder of Los Angeles Sex Therapy. In her free time, she enjoys thrifting, spending time with her dogs, drinking lots of coffee, and lifting weights.
Remote Services Throughout California
Currently accepting new teletherapy clients who are residing in the state of California.
Therapy is an investment, and finding the right therapist can make all the difference. S.H.A.G offers complimentary 15-minute consultations, during which we can discuss your goals and address any questions you may have. No pressure, no commitments.
To schedule, please use the embedded form or reach out to:
Phone: 831-508-0711
Email: Sexualhealththerapist@gmail.com