Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dr. Eric FitzMedrud Journey to Stronger Relationships ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.drericfitz.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Will AI Hurt or Improve Communication in Relationships?A Couples Therapist Reflects](https://www.drericfitz.com/2026/03/31/will-ai-hurt-or-improve-communication-in-relationshipsa-couples-therapist-reflects/) - A Silicon Valley couples therapist explores how AI and communication in relationships intersect — and why AI prompting skills may make us better partners. - [How Does Therapy Help Manage ADHD? 6 Short, But Effective Elements](https://www.drericfitz.com/2026/03/10/how-does-therapy-help-manage-adhd-6-short-but-effective-elements/) - Struggling to manage ADHD? A California licensed psychologist explains how therapy can help manage ADHD with 6 key elements and a truth no one else admits. - [My Podcast Guest Spots](https://www.drericfitz.com/2024/05/03/my-podcast-guest-spots/) - If you like Dr. Eric FitzMedrud and are looking for a podcast, check out one of his guest episodes here. Leave a comment on his episode if you liked it. - [Can We Talk About Our Sexual Compatiblity?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2018/01/11/are-we-sexually-compatible/) - Sexual compatibility isn't yes or no—it's a conversation. Download this free tool to explore desires, boundaries & create intimacy that works for both. - [Why He Watches Porn Instead of Having Sex](https://www.drericfitz.com/2018/01/19/why-he-watches-porn-instead-of-having-sex/) - An expert therapist provides reasons why he watches porn instead of having partnered sex. Includes ideas for increasing partnered sex despite porn. - [Therapy for Successful, Intelligent, High-performers](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/03/10/successful-intelligent-high-performing-and-in-therapy/) - As a high-performing therapist, I can understand high-performing people who come to therapy for anxiety, relationship problems, 1st setbacks, and growth. - [When Prior Therapy Failed](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/04/25/when-prior-therapy-failed/) - If prior therapy failed, you're not out of options. A licensed psychologist explains why CBT, psychodynamic, and existential therapy fail—and what to try next. - [Does Relationship Therapy Work? (Part 3 of 3)](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/04/07/how-does-relationship-therapy-work-part-3-of-3/) - The 4 remaining common interventions I use in relationship therapy: Attend to the Relationship Ecology, Nonviolent Communication, and Sensate Focus. - [What Are Good Relationship Boundaries?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/07/13/what-are-good-relationship-boundaries/) - A licensed psychologist teaches good boundaries: control only your behavior, ask for what you need, align actions with goals, and choose who you want to be. - [Why Don't Stress and Sexual Arousal Mix?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2026/03/17/why-dont-stress-and-sexual-arousal-mix/) - Stress and sexual arousal are deeply connected. A licensed psychologist in California explains why and what you can do about using a flooded mountain metaphor. - [Couples Coping with COVID-19](https://www.drericfitz.com/2020/03/18/couples-coping-with-covid-19/) - This article offers concrete steps for couples to prevent conflicts while quarantined, including creating a routine, venting frustrations, and more. - [Family Meeting to Maintain Household and Relationship](https://www.drericfitz.com/2025/02/18/family-meeting/) - Between work, eating, cleaning, laundry, bathing, and exercise (if you even have time). But you can get a handle on it with a Family Meeting . Here's How. . . . - [Men, Open Up! Eww, Not That Way!](https://www.drericfitz.com/2025/08/06/men-open-up-eww-not-that-way/) - Frequently, partners of men bring him to therapy, begging him to open up. Then they complain about what he says when he tries to open up. - [How Does Relationship Therapy Work? (Part 1 of 3)](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/03/15/how-does-relationship-therapy-work-part-1-of-3/) - In this post I begin to describe the most common interventions that I use in relationship therapy and how they help the clients heal their relationship. - [Lost Your Mind in Silicon Valley? - 5 Work-Life Balance Solutions](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/04/15/5-work-life-balance-solutions-for-silicon-valley/) - Work-Life Balance Solutions include: Values Clarification, Decision Making About Happiness, Massed Time Together, and Reallocation of Financial Gains, and more. - [My Relationship is Bad. Stay or Leave?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2018/01/05/how-long-should-i-stay/) - My relationship is bad. Stay or leave? This is a quick tool to stop rumination. It helps you make a choice, at least for today. - [Sex Addiction: Maybe Not What You Think](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/01/31/sex-addiction-maybe-not-what-you-think/) - If you're looking for therapy for sex addiction, it may matter how your therapist views the problem and, therefore, what they think the solution might be. - [Sexual Health Principles](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/03/30/sexual-health-principles/) - This article identifies the six sexual health principles that I use in therapy to help clients identify their sexual health goals and plans. - [Emotions: 6 Essential Facts](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/10/09/emotions-6-essential-facts/) - 6 basic facts about the psychology of emotions that can help you tolerate negative emotions more easily and you can use to improve your relationships. - [Sexual Values: Sustainability](https://www.drericfitz.com/2014/11/25/sexual-values-sustainability/) - How I use Sustainability as one of the guiding sexual values in the treatment of sexual issues. - [Sexual Values That Didn’t Make the Cut](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/01/23/sexual-values-that-didnt-make-the-cut/) - Legality, relationship, and non-injury are not values I hold. Here is why. - [Critical Thinking About Polyamory Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/02/07/critical-thinking-about-sex-drugs-and-silicon-valley/) - Polyamory can work with affirming polyamory therapy. Therapist challenges common myths about jealousy and offers affirming therapy for ethical non-monogamy. - [What is Erotic and Why? Part II](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/10/30/what-is-erotic-and-why-pt2/) - Third in the How Sexuality Works series, explaining what is erotic. Brings the river analogy to the final three of Morin's Four Cornerstones of Eroticism. - [Sexuality is Like a River--Natural and Beautiful](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/10/11/sexuality-is-a-river/) - Presents a metaphor for understanding the nature of our subjective sexuality and erotic experiences, which goes beyond medically oriented sex education. - [Sexual Values: One Therapist’s Provisional Set](https://www.drericfitz.com/2014/11/02/sexual-values-one-therapists-provisional-set/) - 4 sexual values (consent, sustainability, adaptability, generativity, and attachment) I use to help clients chart their path to integrity in sexual expression. - [Emotions: 3 Advanced Concepts](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/11/17/emotions-3-advanced-concepts/) - Understand how emotions shape relationships through perceptions, past experiences, and physical responses. So, validating feelings matters more than facts. - [Eight Ways to Avoid Holiday Arguments and Keep the Peace](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/11/13/8-ways-couples-avoid-holiday-arguments/) - Every couple faces stress during the holidays. Avoid holiday arguments by using these eight practical suggestions from a licensed therapist. - [How Does Your River Flow?: What is Erotic and Why? Part I](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/10/24/what-is-erotic-and-why-pt1/) - Second in a series of posts explaining sexuality with the metaphor of a river. Uses Morin's 4 Cornerstones of Eroticism to explain why we find something erotic. - [Arguments Swinging In and Out of Relationship? Hold the Middle](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/09/18/holding-the-middle/) - This entry describes how secure attachment changes arguments created by anxious or avoidant attachment styles. - [Do I Want to Be in This Relationship? Part II](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/05/23/do-i-want-to-be-in-this-relationship-part-ii/) - Should you stay or go? Use this therapeutic framework to assess relationship needs, explore options, and make informed decisions about your future. - [Does Mental Health Diagnosis Free You or Stigmatize You?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2023/11/10/does-mental-health-diagnosis-free-you-or-stigmatize-you/) - Is mental health diagnosis stigmatizing? Or does the diagnosis point the way toward reducing suffering? My answer as a therapist. - [Professional Achievements: Book, Article, Chapter, and Presentations](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/12/04/professional-achievements/) - Describes the Professional Achievements of Dr. Eric FitzMedrud. Sections on this page include: Book Awards | Academic Publications | and more - [Partner Breathing Fire at You? Befriend the Dragon](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/09/21/befriending-the-dragon/) - In helping clients figure out how to ease reactivity with each other, I’ve come up with this metaphor to help them practice. Includes concrete suggestions. - [Bored in Bed? Place an Order With This Sex Menu](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/10/06/sex-menu/) - Bored in Bed? End sexual ruts, increase foreplay, and increase connection after sex. Create 125 sexual encounter possibilities in minutes. - [Relationship Therapy Works: When and Why](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/07/03/couples-counseling-works-when-and-why/) - Identifies keys for effective relationship therapy including those the clients bring, those the therapist brings, and conditions that inhibit effectiveness. - [Sexual Values: Generativity](https://www.drericfitz.com/2014/12/02/sexual-values-generativity/) - How I use the sexual value of generativity in treatment of sexual issues. - [Sexual Values: Adaptability](https://www.drericfitz.com/2014/12/13/sexual-values-adaptability/) - Learn why sexual adaptability is one of my sexual values. Including that sexuality changes with age and partners. Embrace reality over fantasy. - [Who is to Blame for Relationship Problems?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/02/23/who-is-to-blame-for-relationship-problems/) - In this post, I discuss one of my assumptions about blame and responsibility in relationship problems and how I use that in session to facilitate change. - [How Does Relationship Therapy Work? (Part 2 of 3)](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/03/25/how-does-relationship-therapy-work-part-2-of-3/) - In this post I continue describing the most common interventions that I use in relationship therapy. - [How to Get Over a Breakup in 6 Steps](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/05/30/breakup-toolkit/) - An expert therapist teaches you how to get over a breakup by decreasing contact, processing emotions, identifying lessons, rebuilding a social life, and more. - [Sexual Values: Consent](https://www.drericfitz.com/2014/11/11/sexual-values-consent/) - Sexual Values Series: The 5 elements of sexual consent beyond just who does what to whom that I think I may consider while serving my clients. - [What to Expect in Relationship Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/02/14/what-to-expect-in-relationship-therapy/) - In this blog entry I explain what you can expect in the first few sessions, how treatment might progress, my therapy style, and how treatment ends. - [When Prior Couples Therapy Failed](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/05/20/when-prior-couples-therapy-failed/) - Couples therapy failed before? Discover why previous treatment didn't work and how my active, goal-focused approach creates lasting relationship change. - [Of Mountains and Mole Hills](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/06/12/of-mountains-and-mole-hills/) - Is your partner overreacting? Learn why dismissing concerns damages relationships and how validation strengthens relationship communication. Therapy insights. - [Good Questions in Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/09/24/good-questions-in-therapy/) - Expert therapy questions to transform your life: identify what you control, define your goals, take action steps, and build supportive relationships for growth. - [5 Sentences to End Arguments](https://www.drericfitz.com/2015/09/30/5-sentences-to-end-arguments/) - Learn 5 argument-ending strategies for couples: distinguish pain from blame, behave authentically, seek understanding, ask clearly, and accept differences. - [Emotions: 2 More Advanced Concepts](https://www.drericfitz.com/2016/02/11/emotions-2-more-advanced-concepts/) - Learn relationship empathy through acceptance and connecting to emotions. Discover how shared vulnerability over time builds deeper bonds in a relationship. - [Empathy in Couples Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/2016/02/23/empathy-in-couples-therapy/) - Learn couples therapy empathy skills: understand your partner's emotions, acknowledge their reasons, express tender feelings, and strengthen emotional bonds. - [Making Decisions in Relationships](https://www.drericfitz.com/2016/03/10/making-decisions-in-relationships/) - Navigate tough decisions as a couple using delegated decision-making. Learn who decides, how to communicate your choices, and strengthen your relationship. - [Is Your Trauma History a Geyser or a Well?](https://www.drericfitz.com/2016/03/21/is-your-trauma-history-a-geyser-or-a-well/) - Discover how trauma therapy transforms intrusive symptoms into meaningful healing. Turn your painful past from a geyser of reactivity into a well of purpose. - [Relationship Neuropsychology v. Relationship Skills: Mechanics v. Driving](https://www.drericfitz.com/2016/05/12/relationship-neuropsychology-v-relationship-skills-mechanics-v-driving/) - Neuroscience explains relationship theory, but skills come from living. Learn why understanding your brain helps, but practice builds better relationships. - [Sometimes We Hurt Each Other](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/01/18/relationship-reality-sometimes-we-hurt-each-other/) - Debunk relationship myths about love and pain. Learn why hurt is inevitable in healthy relationships and how to compassionately support your partner's growth. - [Do I want to be in this relationship? Part I](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/05/02/do-i-want-to-be-in-this-relationship-part-i/) - Decide if you should enter or stay in a relationship by comparing your ideal vision with reality. Expert guidance on relationship discernment and choices. - [How to Get Over Resentments](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/07/10/how-to-get-over-resentments/) - Overcome relationship resentments through boundary-setting and effective communication. Discover why resentment signals undefended boundaries in couples. - [Successful Therapy for Erectile Disorder (ED): Questions About Good Sex](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/06/13/treating-erectile-dysfunction/) - Expert guidance on treating Erectile Disorder by reducing performance anxiety, exploring emotional intimacy, and practical tools for better sexual health. - [Saying "Thank You" in a Relationship](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/06/20/how-to-thank-your-partner/) - Learn four powerful ways to express appreciation to your partner beyond "thank you" to deepen intimacy and strengthen your relationship through gratitude. - [Anger Types in Relationships](https://www.drericfitz.com/2017/08/28/types-of-anger-problems-in-relationships/) - Learn how to manage anger through CBT techniques, relationship boundaries, and addressing sensory triggers. Find effective strategies for lasting change. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.drericfitz.com/) - Licensed psychologist offering online therapy for couples and individuals, and relationship and sexual issues. Serving California via secure telehealth. - [Sex Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/) - Expert sex therapy in California for individuals and couples. Eric FitzMedrud, Ph.D., addresses desire, intimacy, and sexual concerns with compassionate care. - [Contact Me](https://www.drericfitz.com/contact-me/) - Want to know more about starting therapy with Dr. Eric FitzMedrud? This page describes the intake process and provides a contact form to reach out to Dr. Eric. - [About Me](https://www.drericfitz.com/about-me/) - In this bio, I share my personal background, how I got into psychology, my professional history, my style, and why I became a therapist. - [Couples Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/relationships/couples-therapy/) - Couples Therapy in California with Dr. FitzMedrud. Break stuck patterns, heal hurts, & rebuild connection. 15+ yrs. of experience helping couples reconnect. - [Relationships](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/relationships/) - Couples therapy and marriage Counseling? I provide it. This page tells you about my approach to help couples resolve conflict and increase intimacy. - [The Better Man](https://www.drericfitz.com/the-better-man/) - The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex an inclusive book that helps men become the partners and lovers they want to be. - [Telehealth Information](https://www.drericfitz.com/location/) - I provide telehealth therapy in California via SecureVideo, which uses Zoom but increases security. If you already have Zoom, you won't need any downloads. - [Latino/Latina](https://www.drericfitz.com/diversity/latino-latina/) - I provide sex therapy for Latinos and Latinas in California through telehealth. Lo siento, no hablo español - [Sexual Identity and Gender Issues](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/sexual-identity-and-gender-issues/) - Struggling with orientation or remapping your erotic life during or after a transition? Eric FitzMedrud, Ph.D., offers identity-affirming sex therapy. - [Premarital Counseling](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/relationships/premarital-counseling/) - Brief premarital counseling in California with Eric FitzMedrud, Ph.D. 4-6 sessions to improve strengths, prevent ruptures, & build confidence before "I do". - [Sexual Pain](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/sexual-pain/) - Talk therapy for sexual pain in California. Dr. FitzMedrud helps individuals and couples address pain causes, improve intimacy with compassionate, expert care - [Couples Therapy For One](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/relationships/couples-therapy-for-one/) - Couples therapy for one in California. Dr. FitzMedrud helps when your partner won't attend, you are repeating patterns, or deciding whether to stay or leave. - [Out of Control Sexual Behavior](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/out-of-control-sexual-behavior/) - Sex addiction treatment in California. Eric FitzMedrud, PhD, helps clients stop compulsive sexual behavior, bust shame, and rebuild relationships. - [Therapy for Polyamory](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/polyamory/) - California therapy for polyamory with experienced psychologist Dr. FitzMedrud. Navigate relationships, jealousy, & agreements. Expert, judgment-free support. - [The Intersection of Sexuality and Spirituality](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/sexuality-and-spirituality/) - Therapy integrating sexuality and spirituality in California. Dr. FitzMedrud helps navigate faith, desire, & intimacy while expertly understanding both worlds. - [Silicon Valley Couples Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/relationships/couples-therapy-near-you/) - Silicon Valley Couples Therapy - A relationship and sex specialist with 15+ years of experience. Eric FitzMedrud, Ph.D., is structured and effective. - [Men's Issues](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/mens-issues/) - California therapy for men addressing relationships, sexual issues, work-life balance, trauma, anger, and more. Break free from the 'man box' with Dr. Eric. - [Women's Sexual Issues](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/womens-sexual-issues/) - Expert therapy for women's sexual issues in California. May include trauma therapy, low desire, intimacy after children, or getting through to your partner. - [Diversity](https://www.drericfitz.com/diversity/) - My professional energy and resilience come from serving a caseload with identity diversity. - [Individual Adults](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/individual-adults/) - I provide individual therapy for adults, and I am most effective at treating relationship problems, sexual problems, anxiety, panic, depression, and ADHD. - [Don't Wait for Couples Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/relationships/dont-wait-for-couples-therapy/) - Couples therapy can help people avoid divorce and break ups, reestablish passion and connection, and end arguments. Includes links about couples therapy. - [Resources](https://www.drericfitz.com/resources/) - No therapist is the right person for everyone. This page has referrals to therapists and nontherapist resources that I trust and would refer my own clients to. - [Erectile Dysfunction](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/erectile-dysfunction/) - Compassionate therapy for erectile dysfunction. Get expert help addressing ED from emotional, relational, medical, or age-related causes. Call for a consult. - [Low Desire](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/low-desire/) - Specialized therapy for low libido in California. Dr. Eric FitzMedrud helps individuals and couples understand and address different types of low libido. - [Sexual Diversity](https://www.drericfitz.com/diversity/sexual-diversity/) - As a bi, poly, kinkster, I'm dedicated to being a queer-friendly therapist. I'm also focused, compassionate, and highly competent! - [Kink/BDSM](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/kink-bdsm/) - This page describes how therapy for kink/BDSM will be better if you work with a kink-competent therapist like me with experience of community standards. - [Therapy Services](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/) - I provide relationship and sex therapy services for couples and individuals in California. My practice started in Mountain View and Los Altos in 2011. - [African-Americans](https://www.drericfitz.com/diversity/african-americans/) - This page describes my life experiences nurtured by the Black community and my commitment to and practices for serving Black clients. Referral links offered. - [Privacy Practices](https://www.drericfitz.com/privacy-practices/) - A link here leads you to a .pdf of my Notice of Privacy Practices. This form may be out of date. The current form will be provided to new clients or on request. - [Relationship and Sexual Issues Blog](https://www.drericfitz.com/blog/) - This is the relationship and sexual issues blog of Eric FitzMedrud, PhD, therapist & author of the award-winning book, "The Better Man." - [Religiously/Spiritually Sensitive Therapy](https://www.drericfitz.com/diversity/religious-spiritual/) - Spiritually sensitive therapy. Trained in the psychology of spirituality, I work with clients from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu & other traditions. - [Men's Sexual Issues](https://www.drericfitz.com/therapy-services/sex-therapy/mens-sexual-issues/) - Therapy for men's sexual issues, including erectile dysfunction, relationship issues, and sexual concerns. 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