Stephen L. Braveman, M.A., M.F.T., D.S.T.

Address

494 Alvarado Street, Suite A

Monterey, CA   93940  

(831) 375-7553 

Fax:

URL:

www.bravemantherapy.com  

E-mail:

stephen@bravemantherapy.com 

Degrees:

A.A. in Developmental Psychology - Los Angesles Valley College, Los Angeles, California B.A. in Experimental Psychology - UCSB (University of California-Santa Barbara, California M.A. in Clinical Psychology - John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, California 

AASECT Certifications:

AASECT-certified: Supervisor of Sex Therapy, Diplomate of Sex Therapy  

Profession/Job Title:

California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist , AASECT Certified Diplomate of Sex Therapist , Gender Specialist - member of the Harry Benjamin Internation Assocition on Gender Dysphoria, Trained and Qualified Laughter Therapist. AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor - In Process. Qualified LMFT/LCSW Supervisor in the State of California.  

Areas of Specialization:

Sex therapy, sexual abuse issues, gender issues, Tantra. Groups for Transsexuals, Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Couple's Groups for those dealing with Sexual Abuse Issues (both Men and Women), Introduction to Tantra Groups for Sexual Abuse Survivors and Thier Partners, Tantra for GLBT Populations, and Trainings for Therapists available on an on-going basis. Over 25 years of experience in the field of sex education and counseling.  

Office Hours:

Appointments usually available Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Groups are usually Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. 

Billing Information:

Community Health Plan insurance accepted. Sliding scale available for those who need and request it.  

Philosophy:

Treatment is conducted in a dynamic joint effort approach in which it is strongly believed that full healing can and usually does occur and does not have to be painful. Homework is usually offered as a supplement to office visits. 

Other Information:

While this therapist works with a large variety of sexual issues, and works with men and women, he is best known for his work with transsexuals and, in particular, sexual abuse with men and couples. He is frequently interviewed by TV, radio, newspapers and magazines. Stephen is the current AASECT Membership Committee Chair and the AASECT Annual Conference Committee Chair. He is also and established author with works appearing in magazines, papers, journals, book and, now, just completed his first book which will hopefully be published soon. See website and Google Stephen for much more information about his work.