I’m Dr. Jennifer Litner and I’m a certified sex therapist and a human sexuality educator. I help people who want a more vibrant sex life to speak openly, deepen their connection and love energetically because you deserve to feel deeply connected, confidently seen, and consistently satisfied in your intimate life, and I’m here to help you make that your reality.

Expertise You Can Trust

As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, I bring advanced clinical training and experience to support people navigating challenges like low desire, performance anxiety, sexual pain, or shifting dynamics in relationships. My goal is to help you move from frustration or confusion to clarity, confidence, and connection.

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Dr. Litner’s Approach to Sex Therapy + Relationship Therapy

With over a decade of experience in sexual health, Dr. Litner specializes in helping people overcome barriers to intimacy and rediscover pleasure. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a trauma-informed lens.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she supports individuals, couples, and families in building stronger, more authentic relationships while addressing sexual concerns with compassion and clarity. Dr. Litner’s clinical focus includes:

• Reigniting sexual desire and satisfaction

• Healing from sexual shame or performance anxiety

• Navigating changes in intimacy after parenthood

• Managing sexual pain or dysfunction

• Cultivating open, affirming communication

Academic background, MediA, & Professional Contributions

Dr. Litner holds a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University and a PhD and MEd in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University. She lectures at The Family Institute at Northwestern, supervises emerging sex therapists, and offers education for parents, healthcare professionals, and global audiences on sex-positive topics.

Dr. Litner is frequently sought out as an expert for media interviews, podcasts, and she has contributed to several professional publications including The Encyclopedia for Couple and Family Therapy and The Professional’s Guide to Sexuality Consultation.

Dr. Litner is also the creator of Building Ease Talking About the Birds and the Bees®, a comprehensive course for caregivers who want to teach the next generation about bodies, relationships, and consent without fear or shame.

professional memberships & affiliations

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists

• Society for Sex Therapy and Research

• International Society for the Study of Sexuality of Women’s Sexual Health

Dr. Litner’s Professional Journey

Before founding Embrace Sexual Wellness, Dr. Litner worked in private practice and as a Certified Peer Health Educator, providing HIV counseling, sexual health education, and stress management programs. Her commitment to inclusive, affirming care was further shaped by global work in HIV prevention and community sexual health outreach.