Author: Danielle Harel

Dr. Danielle Harel is the co-creator of the Somatica® Method, and the co-founder of the Somatica Institute. As a somatic sexologist and teacher, she has devoted the last twenty years to sex coaching and empowering couples, women, men, and groups. Danielle has published original research on Orgasmic Birth and is the co-author of three books: Confidence, Making Love Real, and Coming Together.
3 Best Ways for Couples Therapists To Make More Money in 2025
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3 Best Ways for Couples Therapists To Make More Money in 2025

As a couples therapists you likely didn’t go into your career to get rich; you started your practices to make people’s lives better. So there’s always (or at least very commonly) some sense of guilt when you start asking yourself: “How do I make more money as a therapist in 2025?“ Fortunately, you make more…

Trauma-empowerment coach soothing a client
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Trauma-Informed vs. Trauma Empowerment Coaching

Whether you are studying to be a coach, a therapist, or some other type of mental health practitioner, there is no question it’s important to be trauma-aware. Many education programs talk about teaching trauma-informed or trauma empowerment coaching. While both approaches share the common goal of supporting people who have experienced trauma, they differ significantly…

Should You Become a Relationship Coach in 2025? The NYT says YES
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Should You Become a Relationship Coach in 2025? The NYT says YES

These recent years have changed just about everything we’ve come to assume about our relationships. Online dating has become the best – and perhaps only – way to meet someone new. The constant togetherness has strained the delicate dynamic of individuation and attachment in marriages. And how a partner handled the additional stresses of pandemic,…

Somatica Institute Now an Approved CE Credits Provider for AASECT

Somatica Institute Now an Approved CE Credits Provider for AASECT

We are thrilled to announce that the Somatica Institute has been approved by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) as a provider of CE credits. This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to offering high-quality, professional education and support in the field of sexuality. We look forward to continuing to serve our…

Sex & relationship coaching is one of the best businesses for couples

How to Start a Coaching Business as a Couple – And Make it a Success

Starting and managing a coaching business can be a scary endeavor. And when you add the dynamics of a romantic relationship into the mix, it may even seem like a recipe for disaster. However, many couples have proven that it is both possible and highly fulfilling to have a successful coaching business together.  Navigating the…

Should I Be a Sex Coach Or Sex Therapist?

Should I Be a Sex Coach Or Sex Therapist?

If you are looking at a career as a sex therapist or sex coach, it’s important to know the difference between the two pathways.  Both sex coaching and sex therapy are valuable professions that aim to help people improve their sexual experiences and overall well-being.  However, they have distinctly different approaches and scopes of practice….

Can Somatic Coaching Improve Your Life?
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Can Somatic Coaching Improve Your Life?

Most coaching can measurably improve someone’s life if they’re eager and open to change. Somatic coaching is increasingly being utilized as coaches, therapists, and other practitioners are seeing positive and lasting changes for their clients. Choosing the best type of coaching plays a big role in your client’s outcomes. A holistic approach could be the…