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Emily Jamea Ph.D., LMFT, LPC

About

Emily Jamea, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, is a sex and relationship therapist based in Houston, TX. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped thousands of people create connection and cultivate passion.

When she's not seeing clients, she offers online workshops as part of her mission to make her knowledge accessible to everyone. She speaks nationally and internationally to a diverse range of audiences, including educators, health and mental health professionals, and the general public. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, NBC, CBS, Men’s Fitness, SELF, Women’s Health, and more. Dr. Jamea hosts the popular Love & Libido Podcast, writes columns for Psychology Today and Healthy Women, and posts across all the social media channels @dremilyjamea. Her book, Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion (Flatiron), will be released in November 2024.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband and children, traveling as much as possible, and salsa dancing and painting when she gets the chance.

Recent Posts
The Psychology (and Business) of Sexual Pleasure

The global sexual wellness devices market is estimated to be a $19 billion industry, offering valuable insights into both the business and psychology of sexual pleasure.

The global sexual wellness devices market is estimated to be a $19 billion industry, offering valuable insights into both the business and psychology of sexual pleasure.

Have We Lost the Art of Relating?

A Personal Perspective: An excessive focus on "boundaries" and "self-care" has one therapist concerned about our overall well-being.

A Personal Perspective: An excessive focus on "boundaries" and "self-care" has one therapist concerned about our overall well-being.

Understanding the Evolving Nature of Sexuality

The "grouping" of sexual minorities is becoming increasingly challenging because more and more people are acknowledging the fluid nature of sexuality. Let's break it down.

The "grouping" of sexual minorities is becoming increasingly challenging because more and more people are acknowledging the fluid nature of sexuality. Let's break it down.

Harnessing the Flow of Sexual Novelty

There is a sweet spot, a magical 4 percent, between challenge and skills where we can find sexual flow.

There is a sweet spot, a magical 4 percent, between challenge and skills where we can find sexual flow.

Wise Feedback: A New Way of Addressing Relationship Conflict

The "sandwich technique" is out. "Wise feedback" is in. This new approach can go a long way in productively communicating issues in all of your relationships.

The "sandwich technique" is out. "Wise feedback" is in. This new approach can go a long way in productively communicating issues in all of your relationships.