Emily Jamea, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, completed her undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with honors, receiving a BA in Psychology. She then completed her Master of Arts in Counseling with a dual emphasis in marriage and family therapy and professional counseling and later went on to earn her PhD in Clinical Sexology. After her graduate program, Emily worked in both private practice and medical settings before finally opening REVIVE therapy & healing in 2012. Her therapeutic approach is integrated, meaning she pulls from different models depending on each client’s unique needs. She draws extensively from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which is rooted in attachment science. She also has training in Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy, The Gottman Method, and EMDR. She treats both sexual and general relationship concerns and works with both individuals and couples.

AWARDS

TAMFT Master Clinician Award

2024 Digital Media Award Winner

2025 Arts of Healing “Outstanding Woman in Medicine” Honoree

Anatomy of Desire selected for Next Big Idea Book Club

Anatomy of Desire selected for Mindvalley Book Club

Dr. Emily Jamea is an award-winning sex and relationship therapist and the USA Today best-selling author of Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion.

Emily is a sought-after keynote speaker who presents nationally and internationally to diverse audiences, including educators, health and mental health professionals, corporate leaders, and the general public. Her expertise has been featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, NBC, and more. She offers online workshops as part of her mission to make her knowledge accessible to everyone. Dr. Jamea is an award-winning columnist for Healthy Women and was named as a 2025 Outstanding Woman in Medicine by The Arts of Healing Foundation. She posts across all the social media channels @dremilyjamea.