
Mel Kohler
MA, LMFT (they/she) Sex, Relationship & Intimacy Therapist
What You Can Expect
A social justice approach to therapy means an ongoing commitment in creating an anti-oppressive environment for my clients. Intimacy and sex are often obstructed by gender expectations, religious purity, racism, ableism, secrecy, shame, and other cultural scripts. I offer a space of cultural humility.
While I find joy in working with any and all clients interested in the world of sex therapy, I am particularly passionate about working with relationships. I offer an affirming space for LGBTQ+, gender-expansive, kinky/BDSM, and polyamorous/ENM/open relationships. It is my belief that we are all beings who innately thrive best in community and relationships. It would be my joy to help enhance communication, trust, and awareness of each other’s needs in and outside of the bedroom.
My Story
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Trainings
- I hold a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle with a Sex and Intimacy concentration.
- Understanding Out Of Control Sexual Behavior with Marc Gilmartin -March 2022
- Sex Therapy Certificate from Antioch University – Completed December 2019
- Counseling Sexual Minorities with Fiona O’Farrell – December 2017
- Counseling Along the Gender Spectrum with Shannon Solie – December 2017
- Sexuality in Faith Systems with Aimee Heffernan – October 2018
- Sexual Avoidance Cycle with Jessa Zimmerman – March 2019
- Sex Therapy in Abusive Systems with Katrina M. Sandford – June 2019
- Understanding Out of Control Sexual Behavior with Marc Gilmartin – March 2022
- MAPS with Rosalyn Dischiavo – July 2022
- ADHD and Sex with B. Lourenco – October 2022
- High Conflict Couples with Ben Trelease – November 2022