Meet Dr. Yamonte Cooper
Dr. Yamonte Cooper is a relationship expert and sex therapist. He specializes in working with couples, trauma, sexual dysfunctions, gender & sexual identity, depression & anxiety, borderline personality, grief, and other mental health problems.
He is the author of the forthcoming book Racial Trauma and Black Men and co-editor of the forthcoming book Black Couples Therapy: Clinical Theory and Practice (Cambridge University Press). Further, as a Fulbright scholar, Dr. Cooper has exchanged best practices globally in career counseling and development.
Publications & Media
Online Publications
Why your sex drive is in low gear – CNN (January 2018)
David Makes Man Public Health Syllabus
Print Publications
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Career Development – Career Developments (December 2016)
Book Chapters
Case Study EFT Withdrawer Re-engagement – Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples: Love Heals (Routledge)
Books
Racial Trauma and Black Men (2023)
Black Couples Therapy: Clinical Theory and Practice (Cambridge University Press/2023)
Education and Credentials
Education
EdD – University of Southern California (USC), Educational Leadership – Higher Education Concentration
MS – California State University Northridge (CSUN) – Counseling – Career Counseling Specialization
BA – California State University Northridge (CSUN) – Sociology
Credentials
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) 3666
National Certified Counselor (NCC) 601327
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor & Therapist (CST-S)
ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Supervisor & Therapist (EFT)
Certified Gottman Therapist
Certified Discernment Counselor
Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator
Art and Science of Love Workshop Leader