dr. emily jamea

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Emily Jamea completed her undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with honors, receiving a BA in Psychology. She then completed her Master of Arts in Counseling with a dual emphasis in marriage and family therapy and professional counseling and later went on to earn her PhD in Clinical Sexology. After her graduate program, Emily worked in both private practice and medical settings before finally opening REVIVE therapy & healing in 2012. Her therapeutic approach is integrated, meaning she pulls from different models depending on each client’s unique needs. She draws extensively from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which is rooted in attachment science. She also has training in Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method, and EMDR. She treats both sexual and general relationship concerns and works with both individuals and couples.

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I am a seasoned sex and relationship therapist and USA Today best-selling author of Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion.

I speak nationally and internationally to a diverse range of audiences including educators, health and mental health professionals, executive and corporate groups, and the general public. My expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, NBC, and more. I offer online workshops as part of my mission to make my knowledge accessible to everyone. I hosts the popular Love & Libido Podcast and am an award-winning columnist for Healthy Women and Psychology Today. I posts across all the social media channels @dremilyjamea. 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, traveling as much as possible, and salsa dancing and painting when I get the chance.

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ONE OF THE QUESTIONS I AM MOST OFTEN ASKED IS HOW I GOT INTO THE FIELD OF SEX THERAPY.

In short, it was a bit of luck and a lot of hard work. I was fortunate to grow up in a home in which sex was not a taboo topic. My father worked as an OBGYN, and both of my parents were very progressive. Together they taught me that my body and my sexuality were nothing to be ashamed of.

Yet as I grew older, it became apparent to me that many of my peers were raised with different values. Many had sex and relationship anxieties and fears. Many were insecure or felt ashamed of their sexuality. Gradually, I became the one that my friends came to for advice on sex and relationships. And so my journey began. I studied Psychology and Human Sexuality while at The University of Texas. I went on to receive my Masters and eventually earned my PhD in Sexology.

I HAVE SPENT OVER fifteen years WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES TO OVERCOME RELATIONSHIP AND SEXUAL HURDLES IN ORDER TO ENJOY MORE MEANINGFUL LIVES.

I find the work challenging, but extremely rewarding. To help someone overcome sexual trauma so they can reclaim their sexual agency; to get the phone call that a couple previously unable to have intercourse due to sexual pain is now expecting their first child; to bring hope and safety back into the relationship of a couple who faced a relationship betrayal – to be part of these people’s journeys is one of the most meaningful aspects of my life.

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As meaningful as I find my work with clients, I also enjoy finding ways to get my message out to wider audiences.

Today, in addition to my clinical work, I do as much writing and speaking as I can. I want to share what I know with the world. I believe that if we learn to create connections and cultivate passion, we can find greater authenticity, deeper meaning, and optimal joy in our lives.

As much as I love my work, the greatest joy in my life is my family. I am happily married with two children.

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KEKE PALMER, AMERICAN ACTRESS & SINGER

“Dr. Emily gives us a new way of thinking about how to cultivate great sex. She breaks down the latest science in a way that is accessible and meaningful as well as authentic and relatable. She teaches us how personal curiosity and insight weave together with vulnerability and intimacy in a way that ignites sexual passion.”

IAN KERNER, PHD LMFT, NY TIMES BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF SHE COMES FIRST

“Dr. Emily has a thoughtful, clinically assured voice that is sure to appeal to readers far and wide. She makes difficult issues simple and accessible via her central tenet that expressing our authentic sexual selves is not about venturing into the unknown but rather searching within ourselves and tapping into our innate, albeit uncultivated, sexual potential. Everything we need to seize the sexual moment is already within us, waiting to be actualized, and Emily guides us on this journey with care and curiosity.”

STEPHEN SNYDER, MD, AUTHOR OF THE WINNER OF THE NAUTILUS GOLD BOOK AWARD FOR RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION LOVE WORTH MAKING

“We sex therapists have always warned couples against setting too many goals in bed. Anatomy of Desire sets this conventional wisdom on its head, encouraging couples instead to set very high goals, and in a surprising turn actually demonstrates how to achieve them. Dr. Emily is a sex therapist and former classical dancer, with a dancer’s interest in how to balance discipline with spontaneity to achieve flow. She walks you carefully through the emotional steps that underlie all great sex and offers precise instructions for doing the work needed to make it all ultimately appear effortless. Bravo!”

PAUL JOANNIDES, PSY.D., AUTHOR OF THE GUIDE TO GETTING IT ON AND HOST OF THE “CRUSH IT IN BED PODCAST”

"If you care about your partner and are looking for ways to restart your sex life, I don’t know of a more outstanding resource than Anatomy of Desire. I highly recommend this book to any couple whose sex life is lacking the passion and excitement it once had. It is well written, easy to relate to, and most important of all–it provides the tools that couples need who still love each other and want to make sex feel awesome again."

JUSTIN LEHMILLER, PHD, AUTHOR OF TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT AND HOST OF THE SEX AND PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST

“Dr. Emily is a master of sexual communication. She seamlessly weaves together scientific data and clinical expertise in an elegant yet accessible way and provides readers with practical tips and takeaways to level-up their intimate lives.”

PATTI BRITTON, PH.D, CLINICAL SEXOLOGIST, KNOWN AS THE "MOTHER OF SEX COACHING," CO-FOUNDER OF SEXCOACHU.COM, AND A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN SEXUAL WELLNESS

"I was delighted to see that Dr. Emily has broken new ground with her integration of 'flow' science and sexual treatment modalities. Emily possesses a sharp mind, creative ability, warmth, and clinical expertise to move the client or student toward fulfillment of their erotic and sexual wellness potential. She exudes intellect, heart, and compassion with an upbeat flair.”

TAMMY NELSON, PHD, AUTHOR OF GETTING THE SEX YOU WANT

"Dr. Emily's new book lets readers know that any couple can have an optimal sexual relationship . . . Everyone reading this book will find hope for their long-term erotic connection."

BARRY MCCARTHY, PHD, AUTHOR OF REKINDLING DESIRE

“Dr. Emily is a new, unique voice in the sexology field. Her book moves away from the popular advice about spicing up your sex life and presents a fresh perspective on how to maintain eroticism in long-term relationships. She presents a set of five scientifically validated, personally relevant qualities that are accessible to all readers. Everyone will walk away from this book with clarity and purpose about how to cultivate higher levels of sexual satisfaction and enduring intimacy in their relationships.”

LAURIE MINTZ, PH.D., AUTHOR OF A TIRED WOMAN’S GUIDE TO PASSIONATE SEX AND BECOMING CLITERATE

"As a sex therapist, I plan to recommend this book to all my clients struggling with a sex life that feels stalled or lacking. With a knowledgeable and compassionate voice, Dr. Emily Jamea goes beyond the usual recommendations and instead, teaches readers to cultivate connection, passion, and intimacy. Ripe with case examples and exercises, readers will find sure-fire ways to regain their spark and keep it."

WENDY MALTZ, LCSW, DST, AUTHOR OF THE SEXUAL HEALING JOURNEY AND THE PORN TRAP

"Anatomy of Desire is a highly-useful book that provides lots of ideas for enhancing and deepening sexual experience. Emily Jamea deftly weaves together clinical advice and stories, with contemporary research, theory, and self-help exercises, to give readers a well-informed resource for personal growth and sexual fulfillment."

PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY

"[A] solid debut guide to keeping intimacy alive in long-term relationships... Jamea’s robust research, nonjudgemental approach, and enthusiasm for the topic makes this a worthwhile guide. Couples looking to reignite their spark will want to check it out."

Anatomy of Desire:
5 Secrets to Lasting Intimacy

As a seasoned sex and relationship therapist, Dr. Emily Jamea has developed a unique approach for maximizing sexual desire and pleasure. Instant USA Today Best-Selling book, ANATOMY OF DESIRE identifies five secrets―sensuality, curiosity, adaptability, vulnerability, and attunement―that help transform sex from sub-par to extraordinary.

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