Holistic Research-Informed Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy in Los Angeles
Feeling disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed?
Many people come to therapy because they long for deeper connection, feel emotionally distant, or are overwhelmed by sadness, conflict, or worry. You may want to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, or heal wounds that feel difficult to face on your own.
You do not have to go through this alone.
If you are seeking clarity, support, or meaningful change, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, individually or as a couple.
How I Help
With more than twenty years of counseling experience, I support:
- Couples wanting to rebuild closeness and trust
- Individuals healing from trauma or relational injuries
- Adults navigating sexual concerns or identity questions
- People experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or chronic emotional pain
My approach is holistic and strengths-based, drawing from research-informed therapeutic models that create lasting change.
What You Can Expect in Therapy
Healing happens within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.
Our work may focus on:
- Understanding patterns that keep you stuck
- Strengthening your inner resources
- Deepening emotional connection
- Creating healthier ways of relating
- Supporting long-term growth and resilience
Next Steps
You are invited to explore my site to learn more about my work. If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out. I look forward to connecting with you.
Meet Dr. Yamonte Cooper
Dr. Yamonte Cooper is a nationally recognized trauma and relationship expert with extensive experience in couples therapy, trauma, and sexual health. He is a Professor of Counseling and the Clinical Director of the West Coast Sex Therapy Center.
He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 3666), AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor (CST-S), ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Supervisor (EFT), Certified Gottman Therapist, and trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). His areas of specialization include couples, trauma, sexual dysfunctions, gender & sexual identity, depression, anxiety, borderline personality, and grief.
Dr. Cooper is the author of Black Men and Racial Trauma: Impacts, Disparities, and Interventions; co-editor of Black Couples Therapy: Clinical Theory and Practice; and editor of the forthcoming book Black Male Sexuality: Race, Genre, and Class (Cambridge University Press). His work has been recognized nationally, including selection as a Featured Author at the Bay Area Book Festival (BABF). As a Fulbright Scholar, he has collaborated internationally to advance best practices in career development.
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