Mental Health. Sexual Health. Recovery.

Psychologist and Sex Therapist in San Diego

Asking for help is hard! I hope to make your process of getting quality care as easy as possible. My name is Dr. Eric van der Voort and I am a sex-positive, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and kink-affirming psychologist and sex therapist in San Diego. I provide individual psychotherapy and sex therapy services via Telehealth to adults with anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, relationship issues, substance use, and grief.

Therapeutic Approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, empowering, and evidence-based. With a belief in the healing powers of appropriate humor and levity, I am an active, genuine, and nonjudgmental provider. I offer a safe environment to help unburden you from difficult thoughts, painful feelings, and unhelpful patterns. I ask the questions you may not be asking yourself, so you can start thinking of yourself in a different kind of way. Patients also develop new coping skills, discover more helpful ways of thinking, and explore new ways of living a fulfilling life, both in and out of the bedroom.

My Background

After earning my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the APA-Accredited American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University – Orange County in 2014, I completed a rigorous 2000-hour post-doctoral fellowship training in the Cognitive and DBT-Informed Skills intensive outpatient programs at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. Licensed in 2015, I served concurrently as the only psychologist in several of Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital’s other outpatient programs. I treated individuals, groups, families, and couples in the Dual Diagnosis program, Trauma program, and Veterans program. Later, I was recruited to work at Sharp McDonald Center, a residential chemical dependency treatment facility. In addition, I have served as a Clinical Supervisor to master’s and doctoral-level therapists at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, Sharp McDonald Center, and New Vistas Crisis House.

Since pursuing my dream of opening my private practice in 2018, I remain grateful for the privilege of helping my patients do their most meaningful work. Under the mentorship of world-renowned sex therapist and author, Marty Klein, Ph.D., I share my passion and expertise in the field of Sex Therapy with my patients. Outside of the therapy room, I love playing beach volleyball, sharing laughs with friends and family, and spending time with my dog, Bear. I also enjoy exploring all the beautiful neighborhoods, beaches, and restaurants that San Diego offers.