Are you feeling disconnected?
Do you feel isolated or out of touch?
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!
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
Common Issues I treat
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
Resume/CV
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Ph.D, Doctor of Human Sexuality, The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, 2017
M.A, Somatic Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2002
B.A, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1992
(see licenses + certifications below)
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Ph.D, Doctor of Human Sexuality, The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, 2017
M.A, Somatic Psychology, California Institute of Integral Studies, 2002
B.A, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1992
(see licenses + certifications below)
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Licensed (MFT) Marriage and Family Therapist, California, 2007
Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist, California, 2007
Certification, The Hakomi Method, Body Based Psychotherapy, 1500 hours, 2006
Certification, Institute of Health & Healing, 3500 hours, 2004
Certification, Integrative Medicine & Spirituality, (CPMC) California Pacific Medical Center, 500 hours, 2002
Certification, Massage Therapy, 4500 hours, 1997
(see more here)
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Cognitive/Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
LGBTQIA+ and Transgender Training
Conflict Negotiation & Business Partner Therapy
The Rosen Method Bodywork, Marion Rosen
Dance for Life- Anna Halprin, Ph.D
Fundamentals of Accupressure, Michael Reed Gach, Ph.D
Cells and the Sacred-Sondra Barrett, Ph.D
Embodied Anatomy-Terri Katz, PT
Psychology of Play- Jaques Verduin, M.A.
Law and Ethics-Padma Catell, Ph.D
Family Dynamics- Tina Stromsted, Ph.D
Advanced Family Therapy-Jonathan Rosenfeld, Ph.D
Sensory Awareness-Judith Weaver, Ph.D
Human Sexuality-Jack Morin, Ph.D
Human Development- Alan Kubler, Ph.D
5 Element Theory of Chinese Medicine, Jon Elke, C.M.T.
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Voted "San Francisco's Top Sex Therapist" 15 years in a row with a consistent 5 star rating
"America's Top Sex Expert", San Francisco Chronicle
Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, (Expert Sex Therapist)
“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
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https://medium.com/@alisonleigh-human
E. H. Rosenbaum, MD, R. W. Garlan, Ph.D, Alison Leigh Siegel, MFT David Speigel, MD, (Stanford Chief of Psychiatry)
Omega Journal http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/lifetapes.html
(more here)
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https://expertsexadvice.com/why-sex-toys-are-just-the-lubricant-to-the-sexual-conversation/
https://expertsexadvice.com/sex-advice-for-the-modern-man/
https://expertsexadvice.com/alison-leigh-on-wooist/
(more here)
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The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, Reporter, Interviewer, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Sex Tech Hackathon, New York City, 2018, Produced & Created a Touch & Play App for better Intimacy for couples
Gender, Sex & Sexualities Conference, 2016
Sexual Health Magazine Speaker, 2017, 2018
Love & Sex with Robots, Annual Sex Tech Conference
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link page to testimonials
“When it comes down to it, Alison Leigh, Sex Therapist is your best bet.”
Why? Alison has 25 years of experience guiding and directing couples toward pleasure. Using her background as a Massage Therapist and Somatic Movement Educator, Alison has over 27,000 hours of experience and has both a Ph.D and MFT in Human Sexuality. She acted and modeled at the young age of 8 and continued throughout her adult years starring in short films, TV commercials and advertising campaigns. She is also licensed and certified and has all the necessary credentials to give your team the very best experience making your film extraordinary. her client list here:
“the extra credentials which make her the best choice
Praise & Accolades
Shortly before the premier “Fifty Shades of Grey” came out in 2015, Alison was hunted down by Bay Area Media reporters knocking on her door at her private practice in San Francisco she could provide her expert sex advice and commentary on Fifty Shades of Grey.
Intimate Touching
Intimate Touching
Scene: “an interracial couple glances at each other adoringly while they stroke each others hands”
Kissing
Scene:
“after a long conversation, a lesbian couple embraces each others bodies while their kiss each other slowly and deeply”
LGBTQIA+
Couples
Bathtub Romance
Licensed in California & Tennessee · Currently accepting new clients
