Filippo M. Forni

Filippo Forni, Ph.D., LMFT, CST, is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist based in California. He specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges related to intimacy, sexuality, and relationships. Through his clinical work, Dr. Forni focuses on supporting clients in strengthening emotional and sexual connection, improving communication, and developing healthier and more fulfilling relationship dynamics.

As a sex-positive and trauma-informed therapist, Dr. Forni understands that intimacy and relationship challenges can stem from a wide range of experiences — past trauma, emotional insecurity, sexual dysfunction, identity exploration, or addiction. His approach goes beyond surface-level solutions, helping individuals and partners strengthen emotional intimacy, improve communication, and enhance sexual satisfaction.

A significant part of Dr. Forni's work involves helping people in non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships, including open relationships, swinging, and other relationship styles beyond traditional monogamy. He also specializes in working with individuals and couples exploring kink or other non-traditional sexual interests, offering a non-judgmental space to move past shame and develop healthier self-understanding.

Dr. Forni's multicultural background — born in Italy and deeply experienced working across diverse cultural, ethnic, sexual, and religious communities — enhances his ability to offer truly inclusive, personalized care. He uses a range of therapeutic approaches including psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor treatment to each client's unique emotional and relational needs.