https://www.marenjtherapy.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.marenjtherapy.com/aboutme daily 0.75 2025-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/ea5e2694-ece1-40b7-b9ac-b8218c6027a0/6.18.23+Balboa+Park+%5BMae%5D-01.jpg About Me - Hi, I’m Maren! I’m so glad you’re here. As a sex therapist and trauma specialist, I’m passionate about helping people feel more connected to themselves and their relationships. Whether you’re looking to explore intimacy, heal from past wounds, or navigate challenges in your sexual or relational life, I’m here to support you. In addition to sex therapy, I specialize in trauma therapy using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model—a powerful approach that helps people heal by understanding and integrating all parts of themselves. I often weave this trauma work into my sex therapy sessions, as I believe our experiences with intimacy and connection are deeply influenced by our pasts. By addressing the root causes of pain or disconnection, we can open the door to deeper healing and fulfillment. I am also psychedelic-friendly and now offer ketamine-assisted therapy as part of my practice. This transformative modality can deepen healing and provide new insights, particularly for those working through trauma or seeking to reconnect with themselves in profound ways. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore these powerful tools with intention and care. I know these topics can feel vulnerable or even intimidating to talk about, but I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore them at your own pace. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs, always with the goal of helping you feel empowered and whole. Outside of therapy, you’ll often find me taking care of my Australian Shepherd and two Ragdoll cats, traveling with my partner, or spending time outdoors exploring the beauty of San Diego. I believe in bringing my full, authentic self to my work and meeting you exactly where you are on your journey. Let’s work together to help you create the connection, joy, and healing you deserve. https://www.marenjtherapy.com/fees daily 0.75 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1610229009926-FGCD70UN3UVQ25XAWZHW/Balboa-5.jpg Fees https://www.marenjtherapy.com/home daily 1.0 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/e67b55c1-e908-4b03-b5b2-210442c2755e/IMG_6957.jpg Home - Hi there, I’m Maren! I work with adults and all relationship styles. I am a LGBTQUIA+ and BIPOC ally. I am also part of the LGBTQUIA+ and poly communities. I work from a sex positive, kink-allied lens. 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This means that we can work together to specifically address your sexual concerns. Some of those concerns may include: Out of control sexual behaviors Sexual trauma Issues with intimacy and desire discrepancy Solo sex/masturbation Sexual orientation Gender identity and expression Kink and fetish Sexually-transmitted infections Letters for hormones/surgery/gender marker change/procedures/ name change in 1 session **Disclaimer: I am not a sexual surrogate, somatic sex educator, tantra worker, or sex worker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1758040791053-2TR30RPN8ZCJP7O0FWJW/unsplash-image-3_ROcQaL1uw.jpg Services - Trauma therapy In order to help treat trauma on any level of intensity, I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), sometimes referred to as Parts Work, to help you feel finally unburdened and heal traumatized parts of you that have felt stuck for a very long time. What is IFS? Different from talk therapy — a more somatic and meditative way of doing therapy where I, your therapist, help you connect to your inner world, parts inside of you, in a way that maybe you aren’t used to Get to know that all parts of you have good intentions, even the ones that derail you Learn how parts of you are merely there to protect you from something more vulnerable or fragile Rebuild and regain trust between you and these parts of you (as if they are your family members, younger versions of yourself, etc) You can finally come back in as the all-knowing, compassionate, adult parent your inner child/children always wanted and needed in order to help heal More thorough information on what IFS is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdZZ7sTX840 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1610169873876-4LRXI6U39G5QAYDJ5Q6J/Balboa-21.jpg Services - Couples and relationship therapy This includes more than one person in the therapy room. Common concerns addressed in couples/relationship therapy: Infidelity Consensual Non-monogamy/Polyamory Metamours Compersion/Jealousy Communication skills Marital conflict Divorce Love languages Attachment styles & needs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1610169814284-2ME0S2TD9PSBLSEAF65X/Chris%2Bshoot%2Bv2-145.jpg Services - Individual therapy We can work one-on-one to address any concerns you have related to the following: Depression Anxiety Self-esteem Boundaries Anger Trauma Victim of narcissistic abuse Life transitions Work/school stress Peer relationships https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/d8a9c89f-3c3b-4426-ac8a-734a2b1cc9d8/Journey+clinical+provider+ketamine+psychotherapy Services - Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) I offer a therapeutic modality called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with an organization called Journey Clinical. Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a holistic modality in which ketamine is used as a complement to psychotherapy to help eligible patients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. I take on the psychotherapy portion of the experience, while Journey Clinical’s medical team supports you on all medical aspects. This includes determining eligibility, developing a custom treatment plan, prescribing the medicine and monitoring outcomes. Below is more information about KAP to help you navigate if it may be a good fit for you. Click here for more information https://www.marenjtherapy.com/services-2 daily 0.75 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1610169873876-4LRXI6U39G5QAYDJ5Q6J/Balboa-21.jpg Relationship Therapy - What is relationship/couples therapy? This includes more than one person in the therapy room. Common concerns addressed in couples/relationship therapy: Infidelity Consensual Non-monogamy/Polyamory Metamours Compersion/Jealousy Communication skills Marital conflict Divorce Love languages Attachment styles & needs https://www.marenjtherapy.com/sex-therapy daily 0.75 2025-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1610170098104-6XETOGSGPQN28BGMLHEF/Balboa-17.jpg Sex Therapy - What is sex therapy? I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. This means that we can work together to specifically address your sexual concerns. Some of those concerns may include: Out of control sexual behaviors Sexual trauma Issues with intimacy and desire discrepancy Solo sex/masturbation Sexual orientation Sexual identity Gender identity and expression Kink and fetish Sexually-transmitted infections Alternative relationship styles (consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, etc) **Disclaimer: I am not a sexual surrogate, somatic sex educator, tantra worker, or sex worker. https://www.marenjtherapy.com/individual-therapy daily 0.75 2025-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff51abcfe6e8d5e4781895f/1610169814284-2ME0S2TD9PSBLSEAF65X/balboa+park+san+diego Individual therapy - What is individual therapy? Individual therapy is usually meeting on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. 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