Courtney Padjen, PhD, LMFT

Are you carrying questions about your relationships, intimacy, or sexuality that feel hard to name? Are shame, past experiences, trauma, depression, anxiety, or confusing messages about what relationships or sex are “supposed” to look like getting in the way of feeling connected, confident, or fulfilled? You may feel stuck between what you want and what feels possible, or notice communication patterns that create distance or misunderstanding. This is where I can help.

Together, we’ll focus on restoring safety and trust, understanding how past experiences affect your body, mood, and relationships, and developing clearer, more compassionate communication. Our work supports emotional and sexual connections that feel intentional, satisfying, and aligned with your values, boundaries, and needs. I work with individuals and couples in traditional and non-traditional relationships, including monogamy, polyamory, and kink/BDSM. My approach is sex-positive and trauma-informed.