Beyond
better sex.
Trauma-informed sex & couples therapy for deep feelers and thinkers ready to reclaim pleasure and intimacy
If you’re looking for a safe, supportive, trauma-informed space to be your authentic self, to gently explore intimacy and pleasure, and to deepen your emotional and erotic connection with your partner…
You are in the
right place.
Beyond Better Sex means seeing sex as more than performance or a goal. It’s rooted in the belief that sex can be meaningful, connecting, and healing. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Your story and your relationship is unique, and so is your path to healing. Together, we’ll explore your capacity to grow, to connect, and to create intimacy that feels authentic to you.
Aphrodite Counseling provides body-positive, sex-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, programs, and resources. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves healing, empowerment, and fulfilling sex. Here, you’ll find support to heal and thrive, feel more confident in your sexuality, and deepen your connection with yourself and your partner.
Welcome
I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Giulietta, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.
I help sensitive, deep, and insightful people to experience more sexual pleasure and passion, embrace authenticity, and live a life that feels more meaningful. I created Aphrodite Counseling because I believe that sexual healing can be powerful, transformational, and joyful and that everyone should be able to have access to sex-positive, affirming therapy, and high-quality resources on their healing path.
Having been a therapist for more than a decade and in the mental health field since 2006, I have had the honor of supporting hundreds of people in their healing journeys. I have extensive experience providing sex therapy, couples therapy, mindfulness-based and holistic therapy, and trauma informed-therapy, integrating evidence-based and holistic approaches.
— Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol
MA, CST, LMFT #94539
She / Her / Hers
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy is a form of therapy that supports your individual self-exploration and sexual healing through a supportive, empowering space. Sex therapy can address concerns like erectile disorder, difficulties achieving orgasm, low desire, or sexual pain. It can also help you reconnect with your sensuality after trauma, release sexual and body shame, explore who you are as an authentic sexual being, and discover and embrace your desires, pleasure, and body.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can help you and your partner increase your emotional and erotic connection while addressing concerns like mismatched desires, sexual difficulties, and past traumas. Couples therapy is also a place where you and your partner can explore fantasies and desires, develop practices to increase passion and pleasure, and deepen trust and playfulness.
CE Courses
As a CAMFT and AASECT approved Continuing Education Provider, I have developed a number of self-paced online courses for therapists who want to become more comfortable talking about sex with clients, as well as learn more mindfulness and embodiment approaches to sex therapy. My current course offerings include:
Introduction to Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy for Couples Experiencing Infertility
Body Image and Sexual Concerns: Mindfulness and Acceptance Approaches
Helpful Resources
I have created a number of free, high-quality resources designed to support you on your path towards more self-acceptance, pleasure, fulfillment, and passionate relationships. Here you’ll find my articles, videos, guided meditations, and visualizations, available at no charge.
