Sarah Burkhead

Hi everyone,

I’m a Therapist with 11 years of experience, two Master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor’s from UC Berkeley. I specialize in helping men who are struggling with sexual dysfunction, performance anxiety, or worry that’s taking over their daily life. I also work with men and women who are navigating relationships of all kinds—monogamous, polyamorous, open, or still figuring it out—and the communication challenges that come with them.

My approach is grounded in helping you understand your thought patterns, where they may be a disservice to you and how to change them in order to create behavioral change. We’ll set clear goals together and break them down into doable steps, and I’ll be here to encourage you rather than judge you if things feel hard along the way. I also make a point of highlighting the strengths you already have and reminding you of them on the days you forget. Supporting people in feeling less alone, more understood, and genuinely heard is the part of this work that brings me joy.

Please note: I don’t provide couples counseling, but I do offer individual therapy focused on relationship concerns, intimacy, and identity. I am LGBTQ+ and kink‐affirming. This is a safe space.

My approach to therapy starts with helping you feel genuinely comfortable talking about things that might feel vulnerable or hard to say out loud. I’ve been told I have a warm, bubbly, and friendly presence, and I use that to create a space where you can be honest without feeling judged or embarrassed.

At the same time, I specialize in areas that require a therapist who truly understands the territory. Sexual dysfunction, performance anxiety, and non‐traditional relationship dynamics aren’t “general therapy” issues — they’re deeply personal experiences that can bring up shame, fear, and confusion. I’ve spent over a decade helping people move through those feelings with clarity, compassion, and practical tools. When you’re dealing with something this intimate, working with someone who knows the landscape makes all the difference.

In our first session together we will start with introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you are facing and your goals for therapy.