David Franz Khalili, MA

David Franz Khalili, MA
Public Speaker, Social Influencer, Blogger & Author on Sexology
Identifies as Bisexual and Cisgender

Address:
Rouse Relational Wellness
4053 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Phone: +1 (415) 448-6743
Email: david@rousetherapy.com
Email: info@rousetherapy.com
Website: https://www.rousetherapy.com
Website: https://www.davidfkhalili.com

Certifications:
American Board of Sexology (ABS) #: 22128
Certified Sexologist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT): 89087
Supervision Study Program at The Psychotherapy Institute, 2020

Education:
Masters in Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University
Masters in Counseling Psychology from Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Minor in Human Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University

Publications:
Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide to Men’s Anxiety Around Sex and Dating

Khalili, D.F. (2013). Case Study. Javier: HIV-Focused Psychotherapy. In D. Maller, K. Langsam, & M.J. Fritchle. The Praeger Handbook of Community Mental Health Practices. 1: Working in the Local Community. (pp. 120-124). Santa Barbara: Praeger

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David Khalili, LMFT is a sex and relationship therapist in San Francisco, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness. Rouse is a group practice focused on sex and relationship therapy for individuals, couples and groups, as well as offers online workshops for the general public and therapists to learn more and sexual wellness. David is first-generation American-born, queer-identified and loves helping people feel less shame around their lives.

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