Alison Leigh
Clinical Psychologist & Somatic Therapist
If you can’t get out of your HEAD and have trouble CONNECTING to your MIND and BODY, you’ve come to the right place!
Learn to Connect!
Welcome to Somatic (Body-Oriented) Therapy!
I help people get out of their heads and into their bodies so they can FEEL.
“The quickest way to heal trauma and PTSD is to bypass the cognitive mind and go directly to the body. The body holds memories and feelings that can not only be accessed by talk therapy alone. It takes more than your mind to really let go. You have to use your body to recover and heal. That is where Alison Leigh is an expert! “
-John Edwards, Body Trauma Recovery Institute
Hi. I’m Alison!
I’m a Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Sex Therapist, and Executive Coach. I’ve been helping individuals and couples achieve profound personal and professional success for over 25 years in both my private practice as well as in their workplace as an Executive Coach.
My approach is holistic and integrative which means YOU are at the center of my attention instead of your symptoms. My practice is body-based and utilizes principles from Buddhism such as Mindfulness to help you feel grounded, safe and free to express yourself. To add value to your experience, I also bring a 15 years of success in the Healing Arts as a Bodyworker, Energy Healer and as a Medical Intuitive.
One of my passions includes educating the public. I’m a communication expert and a sexual health advocate for companies as well as their employees. I’ve teamed with Human Resources to create stigma free, inclusive and safe environments to express emotions and teach empathy. I’ve trained thousands of staff members on how to use Emotional Intelligence, mindfulness, and empathy to find more joy and pleasure in their jobs and career aspirations.
How I can help you
If you are having challenges with life let me help! These are some common issues I work with:
Sexual Performance Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety
Clinical & Workplace Stress
Clinical & Major Depression Discorder
Conflicts in Marriage & Partnership
Mismatched Libido in Couples
LGBTQIA+ Gender & Identity Issues
PTSD & Sexual Trauma Recovery
Workplace Sexual Harassment Consultation & Advocacy
Body Dysmorphia
Porn Addiction & Recovery
Mind/Body Integration Therapy
Hormone Therapy, Genital & Breast Reconstruction, Feminization Surgery Consultation
Gender Affirmation Therapy
Licenses & Certifications
California Licensed Psychologist, 25,500 hours to date (2023)
Licensed (MFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, California, 25,500 hours to date (2023)
Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist, California, 25,000 hours, 2007
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, California, 21,000hours, 2007
Licensed Clinical Sex Therapist, California, 21,000 hours, 2007
Certified Hakomi Method Practitioner, Body Based Psychotherapy, 1500 hours, 2006
Certified Integrative Therapist, The Institute of Health & Healing, 3500 hours, 2004
Certification in Integrative Medicine & Spirituality, (CPMC) California Pacific Medical Center, 500 hours, 2002
Certified Massage Therapist, 4500 hours, Chicago School of Massage Therapy, 1998
Certified Money Coach, Money Coaching Institute, Deborah Price, 2011
Certified Trauma & PTSD Therapist, National Institute for the for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, 2015
Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing International, Peter Levine, 2014
Certified in (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, Berkeley Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic, 2013
Certified in Diversity, Inclusion & Equity, University of Maine, 2019
Certified Executive Coach & Leadership, Harvard University, 2018
Master in Reiki & Energy Healing, Institute of Reiki and Healing, San Francisco, CA 2001
Certified in Acupressure, The Acupressure Institute, Berkely, CA, 1999
Certified Guided Imagery Practitioner, Academy of Guided Imagery, 2003
Certified Medical Hypnotherapist, California Pacific Medical Center, 2002
Certified Yoga Instructor, Alive & Well, Bali, Indonesia, 2011
Certified Mindfulness Instructor, UCSF, Osher Center for Integrative Health, 2004
TV/Film: On-Set Consent & Movement Specialist
On-Set TV/Film Sex Therapist
Certified Mental Health Advocate
Awards & Recognitions
5 Star Rating 20 Years in a row, San Francisco, CA
Dr.Oz Show
The Anatomy of Sex, Guest Health Expert
The People’s Choice Awards
5 Years in a row
GQ Magazine, “Improve your sexual performance"
Voted "San Francisco's Top Sex Therapist" 15 years in a row with a consistent 5 star rating, Yelp
"America's Top Sex Expert", San Francisco Chronicle
Expert Sex Therapist, Dr. Oz Show
“The Best in the Biz” GQ Mens Magazine description
Awarded National Institute of Health (NIH) 5 Year Research Study Grant, The Life Tapes Project: “ An Existential Intervention of Symbolic Immortality”
The People’s Choice Award, 2012, 2013, 2014
Certified Law & Ethics Provider, CAMFT, 2013
National Institute of Health, 5 Year Research Grant for The Life Tapes Project, UCSF
Resume/CV
Doctor of Human Sexuality, Ph.D
The Life Tapes Project
“An existential intervention of Symbolic Immortality”
California Institute of Integral Studies
MA, Somatic Psychology, 2002
California Pacific Medical Center
UniversityWisconsin, Madison
BA, Psychology, Business 1992
