Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST
PSY 17609

Dr. Stephanie Buehler is a nationally known expert in helping people with sexual concerns. As a licensed psychologist and AASECT certified sex therapist, she has been a pioneer in working with physicians and others in collaborative approaches to sexual health. Dr. Buehler is the editor of the Women’s Sexual Health Journal and a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Sex and Society. She has been featured on public television, the Orange County Register and other local papers, and quoted in many publications and websites regarding relationships and sexuality. She has been a requested speaker for the American Heart Association, the Orange County Psychological Association, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and other groups.

Dr. Buehler is a graduate of UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, and California School of Professional Psychology, an APA-accredited independent school. She is an active member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, The Women’s Sexual Health Foundation, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, the International Pelvic Pain Society, the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, and the National Vulvodynia Association. Dr. Buehler has trained as a health psychologist at Children’s Hospital of San Diego in oncology / hematology, and in general mental health at settings including the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro and the University of California at Irvine. She has a special interest in helping people whose sexuality has been compromised by illness.

Dr. Buehler's specialty is helping individuals and couples with complex and unique concerns. If you have been to other therapists without results, have a lifelong problem, or feel you need a true expert, Dr. Buehler wants to help you.

“While the Institute gets many, many referrals from physicians and other therapists, a large number of people like you find us on the web. I understand that when you find a sex therapist in this way, you may be worried about whether or not the person you are calling can really help you. You need to know that you can trust the therapist. I don’t just call myself an expert, but have worked to get education and training to build my knowledge and my credibility with you and the public at large. Please call me today so I can give you the assurance you need to get the help you deserve.”
 

Michael Smith, M.A., MFT
MFC 44608

Michael Smith is a licensed psychotherapist with degrees from UCLA, Cal State Fullerton and National University. He holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and is an active member of the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists and CAMFT (California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists). He has extensive training and experience in addiction and crisis management through his work for both private agencies and the Orange County Health Care Agency. Michael is also a state credentialed educator and has experience in a variety of educational settings.

Michael believes that sexuality is a primary component of human fulfillment and overall happiness and should not be ignored or rooted in shame. He believes that virtually all sexual problems and issues have solutions and can be resolved. Michael’s philosophy is that each individual already has the resources to overcome these issues, but may need help from a trained, empathetic and non-judgmental professional to achieve success. To facilitate this growth, he creates a safe, warm, positive environment to provide the necessary services for individual and couples who have the courage to ask for help with their problems.