Hi, I’m Yema (they/them).

I’m a sex therapist and sexuality educator based in Philadelphia.

I work with individuals, couples, polycules, families, and friends of all ages.

My approach is anti-oppressive, pleasure-centered, and trauma-informed.

I draw from somatic practices, Internal Family Systems, solution-focused and narrative therapies.

I specialize in…

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care: As a queer, trans non-binary clinician, I see you.

Navigating Non-Monogamy: With 15 years of personal and professional experience, I provide trauma-informed, attachment-based guidance on navigating polyamory and non-monogamy. I help clients build skills to approach jealousy with compassion and unlearn toxic monogamy culture.

Kink and BDSM: Whether you are new or old to the scene, I can support you and your play partner(s) practice healthy, pleasurable and creative kink and BDSM.

Out of control sexual behavior: If you feel overwhelmed by your sexual urges, I offer a non-judgmental space grounded in harm reduction and a non-pathologizing approach. Together, we will work on easing shame and guilt, always taking your cultural and personal history into account.

Fat-Phobia and Body Image: In a world that tells fat people they are both “too much” and “not enough”, I offer therapeutic care that is deeply rooted in fat liberation, disability justice, and anti-Black racism. Together, we will work to unlearn internalized fat-phobia and build resilience against anti-fat bias.

Internalized Capitalism: Struggling with burnout, perfectionism, or guilt? Rooted in anti-capitalist and pleasure-activist values, my approach affirms that you are more than your labor or productivity—and that rest is not a reward.