About Sanie
Sanie Andres is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people with LGBT and intimacy-related concerns. He brings 20 years of professional experience to conversations about sexuality and men's issues.
Background and approach
He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space for people seeking change. He uses a practical, person-centered approach.
Sessions focus on what matters most to each person. Therapy is shaped around the client's needs, goals, and pace rather than a fixed formula.
In a typical meeting he listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps people identify patterns that get in the way. He and the client then work together to try different ways of communicating or managing intimate situations.
Progress is reviewed so small changes can build into lasting shifts. Sanie emphasizes respect and sensitivity for diverse sexual identities and experiences.
He supports people as they sort through identity, desire, and relationship concerns. The aim is to help people feel clearer about choices and more confident in their interactions.
He invites prospective clients to take a first step when they feel ready. The focus is practical: honest conversation, actionable strategies, and steady support as people try new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Approaches for intimacy and sexuality work online
Two common evidence-based approaches used in this practice focus on clear communication skills and gradual behavior change. Communication skills work involves learning concrete ways to express needs and listen without escalation, which can help with sexual and intimacy conflicts. Behavioral techniques involve trying small, deliberate changes in interactions or habits and tracking what improves, useful for shifting patterns that cause frustration.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, comfort level, and lifestyle. Together they review what helps, adjust tactics, and set short-term goals to measure progress.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, live chat for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging for brief updates or homework. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or irregular schedules while still keeping momentum in the work on intimacy and sexuality.
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- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English