Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

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Aptos, CA 95003

Founder and Director of the Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California, Stephen has been providing professional top of the field Sex Therapy and Gender Identity Therapy to the Central Coast for over 32 years! ISGC, extensively serves the needs of individuals with sexual dysfunctions, those who have been sexually abused, couples struggling with sexual and intimacy issues, the Transgender/Transsexual community, the LGBT communities and the communities of all other sexual and gender minorities. Stephen also serves Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Compulsivity (Out of Control Sexual Behavior.)

Sacred Sexuality/Tantra is taught through both private sessions and in groups. Here at ISGC, Stephen has tailored his Sacred Sexuality/Tantra workshops to meet the needs of the various communities he serves. For example, we have General, Transgender, Sexual Abuse Survivors Couples and Singles Sacred Sexuality/Tantra Workshops. We also offer Sacred Tantra Drumming.

His unique Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Group has been meeting for 30 years. Cited in such places such as Rolling Stone, Newsweek and even the Oprah show, it is the focus of "Boyhood Shadows", a documentary based upon his work. Check out his book "CPR For Your Sex Life", co-authored with Dr. Mildred Brown. Stephen is an AASECT certified Sex Therapy Supervisor

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My Practice at a Glance

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Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 216-6848

Intimacy, Sexuality and Gender Center of California (ISGC) serving all of California via Telehealth (ZOOM).

I specialize in Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse and Transgender

$195 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (831) 216-6848

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 216-6848

Intimacy, Sexuality and Gender Center of California (ISGC) serving all of California via Telehealth (ZOOM).

I specialize in Sex Therapy, Sexual Abuse and Transgender

$195 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $195
Couple Sessions $195
Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

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Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 28926 Stephen L Braveman

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Transgender

Expertise

Addiction
Alzheimer's
Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Bisexual
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Internet Addiction
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Addiction
Spirituality
Stress
Thinking Disorders
Transgender
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Veterans

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Endorsement

Relationship Gardening

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LMFT, LPC

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Expressive Arts
Family / Marital
Family Systems
GenderTherapy
Gestalt
Humanistic
Integrative
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Psychodynamic
Relational
Sacred Intimacy
Sex Therapy
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Transpersonal
Trauma Focused

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Groups

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse

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Stephen L Braveman

In this group men find safety, a nurturing place to move beyond pain related to childhood sexual abuse. Participants work through isolation, fear, confusion, depression, low self esteem and anger with other men who have had similar experiences. Intake required.

Expertise

Men's Issues

Sexual Abuse

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40+

Group Meets

Every Mon 6:99 P.M. - 8:99 P.M.

Location

Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California

Aptos, CA 95003

Email Stephen L Braveman about this group or call - (831) 216-6848

BraveGals, Sexual, Emotional Abuse, Rape

Hosted by

Stephen L Braveman

A safe and confidential support group addressing the needs of all identified women. This is a therapy group addressing Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Rape and violence. Our group is accepting new members. This is a closed group. Please call Wanda 831-375-7553 an intake appointment.

Expertise

Sexual Abuse

Trauma and PTSD

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40+

Group Meets

Every Tue 6:99 P.M. - 8:99 P.M.

Location

Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California

Aptos, CA 95003

Email Stephen L Braveman about this group or call - (831) 216-6848

Care for Caregivers Weekly Group

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Stephen L Braveman

Currently using Video Chat: Care for Caregiver's is a weekly therapy group designed for everyone involved with caregiving, either professional or familial. Led by Stephen and Wanda Braveman and based on her book, "White Knight, Living with Alzheimer's, Moment by Moment" Stephen and Wanda have found a way to humanize caregiving, how to find joy and peace amid the trials, pain and frustration in taking care of another. We explore how to better understand the needs of the patient as well as the caregiver, how to "stay in the moment" with your patient and how to find peace there.

Expertise

Chronic Illness

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$40+

Group Meets

Every Thu 6:99 P.M. - 8:99 P.M.

Location

Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California

Aptos, CA 95003

Email Stephen L Braveman about this group or call - (831) 216-6848

Location

Primary Location

Intimacy, Sexuality & Gender Center of California

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 216-6848

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Intimacy, Sexuality and Gender Center of California (ISGC) serving all of California via Telehealth (ZOOM).

Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Intimacy, Sexuality and Gender Center of California (ISGC) serving all of California via Telehealth (ZOOM).

Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 216-6848

Stephen L Braveman

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, DST, CST, CST-S

Last Modified: 5 May 2024