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Dr. Joan Elizabeth Fink,
Ph.D., NCC, LMHP, LPC, CST
clinical sexologist, psychotherapist - relationship & aasect certified sex therapist
Dr. Joan Elizabeth Fink is a leading expert on sex and relationships. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Sexologist of The American Board of Sexology, an Accredited Sexual Health Provider through the Buehler Institute after, and a Certified Sex Therapist with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), specializing in sex therapy and generalized psychotherapy for adult women, men and couples.
Dr. Fink specializes in various sexual dysfunctions such as Desire; Arousal; Orgasmic; Intimacy; Infidelity; Erectile Dysfunction; Mis-matched Libidos; Relationship Issues; Marital Conflict; Mixed-Orientation Marriages; Responsible Consensual Non-Monogamous/Monogamous Relationships; “Poly” friendly; Out-of-Control Sexual Behaviors (OCSB)/Compulsions; Feelings of Shame and Guilt; Depression and Anxiety to name a few.
Dr. Fink uses specific evidence-based theories and communication tools to help couples and singles learn to improve their communication and relationship skills. Dr. Fink is Certified in Gottman Level One for Couples.
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“Everything in life takes courage.”
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my favorite travels
- Leech Lake
- Salzburg
- Scottsdale
favorite seasons
my favorite things
- Hockey!
- Hiking
- Sunrises & Sunsets
- Lake times
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When sexual functioning is a problem, it can affect how we feel about ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Dr. Fink utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address sexual dysfunctional issues, generalized anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues and more when working with patients to help them identify and examine ALL components of their lives that can affect their sexual health, as well as, emotional health.
Dr. Fink is a well sought out Motivational Speaker where she has spoken at various events to help break down the barriers of having a healthy relationship. She does an excellent job of normalizing many taboo’s that EVERYONE experiences when talking about SEX!
Dr. Fink has presented at Harvard University for the National Symposium of Personal Development in 2017, and at the XXIIIth, DGSS (German Society for Social Scientific Sexuality Research) Conference 2018, “Sexology between Research, Education, Therapy and Counseling” in Munich, Germany.
Dr. Fink has an energetic and fun way of taking the “Awkwardness and SHAME” out of sexual conversations…and helps her patients develop their own voice and use that voice to ask for what they want and need in their relationships.
It has been her love of meeting people, her passion and commitment, to helping couples find an emotional connection on a deeper level in order to have a truly intimate, healthy, spiritual connection with their partners and themselves…that led her to this work!
Dr. Fink obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Marketing & Communications. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha as a Regent Scholar and earned her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling, and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Sexology from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes (MSTI). She is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP); a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); a Nationally Board Certified Professional Counselor (NCC/NBCC); a Board-Certified Clinical Sexologist, an Accredited Sexual Health Provider from The Buehler Institute; and a Certified Sex Therapist with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
Dr. Fink is the founder and clinical director of j28 Relationship Therapy, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Fink is available for long-distance Coaching and Consultation.
In loving memory of
Buck Henry
1/28/2012-2/23/2021
The story behind...
j28 relationship therapy & sexual health
Dr. Fink’s love and passion for helping people make connections, reinvent themselves, and help them to become the BEST version of themselves is what made her want to get into her industry.
Born on January 28th, and rescued 5.5 years ago, Buck Henry completed her story. As Corporate Canine Compassion Officer, Buck Henry is an integral part of J28, and the final piece the name J28 Relationship Therapy and Sexual Health was born.
Why choose Dr. Fink? | Dr. Fink is a very engaged, collaborative Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist. She takes the awkwardness out of tough topics. She helps people leave their “shame” at the door, and allows them to be their authentic selves. Dr. Fink prides herself in helping couples have an authentic, intimate, healthy relationship! She utilizes evidenced based research in her practice and provides her patients with tools to break down barriers in their lives, and nudge them towards authenticity, vulnerability and happiness in a safe, sex positive environment without judgment!