Giulietta Madrigal-Pingol, MA
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #94539
She/Her/Hers
I’m Giulietta, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For over a decade, I’ve supported people through the messy, real parts of life: intimacy, shame, trauma, and the longing for deeper connection. I completed my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling at Sonoma State University, and my path into therapy began years earlier through volunteer work as a rape crisis counselor and eating disorder prevention educator.
As a therapist, I’ve worked in community mental health, forensic treatment, and private practice, as well as serving as an eating disorder specialist at Kaiser. These experiences deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the many ways people struggle with sex, body image, and relationships. Today, my work focuses on helping people explore desire differences, heal from sexual trauma, rebuild intimacy, and find peace with their bodies and sense of self-worth.
My approach is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and grounded in both evidence-based practices and depth-oriented exploration. I believe therapy should be a place where all parts of you are welcome. I see sex and relationships not as problems to “fix,” but as powerful places where healing, playfulness, and meaning can unfold.
Outside of my work with clients, I find joy in animals, nature, and mythology. I am queer, a highly sensitive person (HSP), and a lifelong learner. I also host a podcast that explores the intersections of psychology, myth, and the human experience. At home, I share life with my husband, our spirited toddler, and our two rescue cats.
License and Certifications
California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #94539
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Buehler Institute Certificate of Completion: 75 units of Core Competence in Sex Therapy
Buehler Institute Certificate of Completion: Blended Learning Extension Program
CASOMB Certified Treatment Provider- Independent Provider
Certificate of Completion: Gottman Level 1 Training
Memberships
Membership: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Membership: California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Redwood Chapter (RECAMFT)
Membership: American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Membership: The Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA)
Education
Sonoma State University
Master of Arts in Counseling, Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, summa cum laude