Discernment Counseling for High-Conflict Couples: When Divorce Is on the Table | Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor
High conflict couple on the brink of divorce. How Discernment Counseling helps high conflict couples who are considering divorce. Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor in CA + OR.
Spouse Considering Divorce? Why Couples Therapy Alone Often Doesn’t Help | Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor
Discernment Counseling for mixed agenda couples on the brink of divorce to prevent half-hearted couples therapy. Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor in CA + OR.
Perimenopause and Low Libido: How Sex Therapy Helps When Pills, Patches + Creams Aren’t Enough | Jen Joseph, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Middle-aged couple sharing a kiss, exploring intimacy during menopause.
Why Discernment Counseling May Be Your Best Shot at Saving Your Marriage | Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor
If you're desperate to save your marriage but your spouse isn't fully on board, jumping into couples therapy too soon can backfire. Discover why Discernment Counseling — not full couples therapy — may actually be the more direct path to real reconciliation, from a Certified Discernment Counselor serving CA & OR.
Why You’ve Lost Attraction to Your Partner (And How to Get it Back) | Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST | AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Feeling like the spark with your partner has faded doesn't mean it's gone for good. Discover the real difference between desire and attraction, why long-term relationships naturally shift in how attraction shows up, and practical ways to start rebuilding connection — from an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist serving couples across CA & OR— including Portland, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Jose, Cupertino, Los Angeles and San Diego.
What Is Discernment Counseling? What It Is (and Isn't) for Couples on the Brink of Divorce | Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor
Considering divorce but not sure? Here's what Discernment Counseling actually is — and what it isn't — from Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST, a Certified Discernment Counselor working with couples online across California and Oregon.
What to Expect When You See a Sex Therapist | Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST | AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Wondering what actually happens when you see a sex therapist? From the first session to ongoing work, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Jen Joseph breaks down what to expect — including who sex therapy is for, how long it takes, and how to find the right therapist for you.
Low Desire Isn't Just One Person's Problem: Why Couples Sex Therapy Is Often the Key | Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST
When one partner wants sex less than the other, the pull to treat it as their individual problem to fix is almost universal — and almost always counterproductive. Low desire in a relationship lives in the dynamic between two people, not just inside one of them. Here's why couples sex therapy is often the most effective approach, and what it actually addresses.
How to Show Up At Your Best When You’re At Your Worst — When Your Spouse is Considering Divorce | Jen Joseph, Certified Discernment Counselor
Jen Joseph, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Discernment Counselor offers guidance to the spouse who’s just been told that their partner is considering divorce. The article talks about how the leaning in spouse, who wants to save the marriage, can show up in a way that doesn’t push their partner away.
What Is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist & Where to Find One in Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, LA & beyond?
If you've searched for a sex therapist, you've probably noticed the landscape is confusing — therapists self-report specialties, coaches offer "sexual wellness," and very few hold any verified credential at all. AASECT certification is the gold standard in this field, and earning it requires years of specialized training, supervised clinical hours, and a peer-reviewed application process that goes far beyond standard licensure. This article breaks down what the credential actually means, why it makes a clinical difference, and how to find an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist in Portland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Can You Do Couples Therapy While an Affair Is Still Happening? | Jen Joseph, Certified Discernment Counselor
Jen Joseph, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Discernment Counselor explains how Discernment Counseling helps mixed agenda couples decide what to do when an active affair is happening.
How to Find a Genuinely Trained Discernment Counselor in Portland, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Beyond | Jen Joseph, Certified Discernment Counselor
In a mixed-agenda marriage where divorce is on the table? Here’s how to find a genuinely trained Discernment Counselor in your area. Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Discernment Counselor who works online with couples throughout California & Oregon including Portland, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Marin, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose.
We Want to Open Up Our Relationship. Where Do We Start? | Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST
Curious about opening your relationship but not sure where to start? AASECT Certified Sex therapist and seasoned couples therapist, Jen Joseph walks you through how to explore ethical non-monogamy thoughtfully — from early conversations to making win-win agreements that last.
My Partner Cheated. Should I Stay or Go? By Jen Joseph,LMFT, CST | Infidelity & Affair Recovery Therapist
You found out your partner cheated. Now you're living with the question that feels impossible to answer — do I stay, or do I go? Here's how to think through it clearly.
When One Spouse Wants Out and the Other Doesn't: What Are Your Options? | Jen Joseph, LMFT, Certified Discernment Counselor
Helping married, committed couples think through what options to take if one person wants to stay in the marriage and the other is considering divorce. Article talks about Discernment Counseling as one potential valid option to take.
Can Your Relationship Survive an Affair? What Infidelity Recovery Really Takes | Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST
Healing from infidelity is possible — but it takes more than time. Learn the stages of affair recovery and what both partners need to do to rebuild.
Is Sex Addiction Real? What the Research Says— and What Actually Helps | Jen Joseph, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Sex addiction isn't a clinical diagnosis. Learn what's really behind out-of-control sexual behavior — and how a non-pathologizing approach can help.
The Straight Talk Guide to Couples Therapy: What to Expect and How to Prepare | Jen Joseph, LMFT, CST
Most couples therapy content will tell you what you want to hear. This won't. From an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and experienced couples therapist — the hard truths about what couples therapy actually requires, and how to get the most out of it.
Why Couples Stop Having Sex & What to Do About It | Jen Joseph, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
It's more common than you think — and it doesn't have to be permanent. Couples sex therapist, Jen Joseph, CST breaks down the real reasons couples stop having sex and what you can actually do about it.
What Is Discernment Counseling and Is It Right for Us? | Jen Joseph, Certified Discernment Counselor
Is divorce on the table in your marriage — but neither of you is completely sure? Certified Discernment Counselor Jen Joseph explains what discernment counseling is, how it works and whether it might be the right next step for your marriage.