Seeking Couples Counselor for Sexual and Other Issues

I'm looking for recommendations for an experienced couples counselor who can speak gently and frankly regarding sexual and other communication issues--in Berkeley or Oakland. 

Thank you.

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I would hugely recommend that you talk with Dr. Lisa Lancaster.  My husband and I saw her a few years ago and she was instrumental in helping us through some very difficult days.

She is in Berkeley near the Oakland boarder.  510-845-2525

I would recommend Karen Levine, MFT for couples counseling. She has a gentle and warm style. She is also practical, and offers insight as well as strategies you can actually use to make things better. Her phone number is 510-761-5303. 

I recommend Joy Hillriegel (http://www.joyhillriegel.com/) very highly.  She is a sex-positive, poly and LGBTQ friendly and kink friendly LMFT based in Berkeley.   She mediated an amazingly smooth transition, under the circumstances, from partners to co-parents for my ex and I.  She is very empathic but still keeps everyone accountable and grounded in reality.  She focused on building consensus and trust and communication between us, based on making agreements and following through to take actions on those agreements.  This was very practical but also so gentle and compassionate.  I didn't work on any sexual issues with her, but I bet she would be amazing.  Hope this helps, and I wish you and your partner all the best.