Closeness: Sex, Intimacy and Relationship Guidance

“I didn’t know what I wanted or needed when I sought help from Tari at Closeness, only that things needed to change.

 
Having faced sexual assault, the end of my marriage, and the overwhelming landscape of online dating, I arrived carrying trauma and uncertainty, with little confidence in my sexuality, my desires, or my power. Tari is a gentle, empathetic and giving soul. He listens attentively, observes carefully, and guides each session with a quiet confidence.
 
His compassionate approach made me feel safe enough to be open and vulnerable. Together, we worked through difficult past traumas and explored how they shaped my sexual experiences and relationships. Most importantly, he helped me move forward with greater awareness, healing and strength. I connected with Tari from our first session; his genuine nature and playful sense of humor created space for rich and varied conversations.
 
I felt stronger, reconnected with my desires and prepared for the next chapter to begin.
 
Even while single, the benefits of my sessions with Tari were incredibly valuable. He is knowledgeable but not arrogant, always engaging with respect and authenticity.
 
Tari very quickly picked up on my body language and helped me recognize how I present myself–both in daily life and in sexual contexts. With his guidance, I gained a deeper understanding of the nuances of sexual intimacy and expressing my own desires with a partner.
 
If you’re unsure where to turn for guidance on sex, intimacy, or relationships– or simply wan to deepen your connection with a partner– Tari at Closeness is the guy to see!”
 
– A Testimonial from Mimi B. San Diego 

Sex Coaching

Welcome to Closeness. If you landed here, you're probably concerned about your sex life or relationship. Sex Coaching and Intimacy coaching is what you want when any aspect of your intimate relationship with your partner needs to be repaired. It's not just about sex.

Most people don't know that what they are looking for is not just a solution, but truth. Truth is piercing. It lets you know where you stand in your relationship and what needs to happen for it to get better. Will we make it? Can he learn to be more assertive and confident? Are we compatible anymore?

Together, we identify what is going on with your relationship and offer tasteful feedback, answers and solutions. You'll learn, perhaps most importantly, what to do about it. In many cases, this allows us to solve the issue.

Your Relationship Deserves it

Sex coaching is like getting the sex education you wish you had growing up.  In-person intimacy coaching sessions are the perfect way to restore chemistry with your partner and clean up bad habits. In the office, you can actually learn to seduce and excite your partner.

Seduction is not a dark and scary word, but is in fact almost always what she wants. I will help you develop skills you were never taught both in and out of the bedroom that will make your relationship feel more alive and passionate.  Anything that has been confusing for you, can be addressed in a safe, fun and respectful space. 

Results

As the top rated sex coach in San Diego, I specialize in re-invigorating your relationship.
Ladies, if you're tired being "asked" for sex, are annoyed by being touched in ways that make your skin crawl, keep reading. Sex coaching is a game changer. I facilitate all difficult conversations including ones you've never had with anyone else.

If your relationship is craving Closeness, or needs a sexual tune-up, this is where you want to be.

Over 300,000 people listen to the Closeness Podcast

The podcast is free and is a phenomenal accompaniment to our in person intimacy coaching sessions.  You can subscribe on your platform of choice by scrolling to the bottom of this page, or by searching for Closeness.

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Countless powerful and intimate five-star reviews means that we can help you too. Sex Coaching is not something to be afraid of or intimidated by, it’s another tool to make things. better. 

I invite you to read through as many touching reviews as you’d like from other women who have had similar issues in their relationship and have found answers. Take a look and see if what I offer resonates with you.

Are you a therapist?

I am not a therapist, but I do get results 

I also do not diagnose illness,  treat mental health conditions, specialize in resolving past traumas, and I am not classically trained in resolving emotional and behavioral issues. That is a different department and I stay in my lane. 

I am not a: Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Clinical social worker (LCSW), therapist, marriage and family therapist (MFT), or sex therapist, etc.  I avoid language that suggests I am involved in any of these professions. 

For your particular situation, sex coaching may not be a substitute for therapy as I focus on education, skill-building and exploration as opposed to addressing mental health conditions or providing therapy. If you feel you need help with your mental health please find an appropriate health care provider. 

Many clients enjoy working with me alongside their own personal or couple’s therapist. 

However, in the words of my clients: I am often the person people call when traditional methods of personal therapy, marriage counseling and sex therapy have not worked for their unique intimate situation. 

I am often able to get long lasting results by actually teaching, guiding and educating you and your partner about almost any sexual subject you can think of. 

What do women want?

Intimacy coaching is a powerful way to get out of your head, sort through what’s going on, and have the conversations you can’t talk about anywhere else.  

Women don’t want to ‘teach’ their partner how to do be sexual. This feels unnatural or makes them see and experience  their partner differently. In session, we figure out what excites you and then teach your partner how to give that to you while also keeping his needs in mind. This makes all the difference in the world when it comes to turning you on. We can soften anxiety, figure out what gets you going, and work on his assertiveness.

Great results again and again

If you’re in relationship, coming to session together is the most powerful way to create lasting change. Often couples want to send their other half in to be fixed. But when the female partner is present in the room, she can actually see the changes and experience what turns her on (or off) in real time.  

When a woman is present, everything changes for the better and that’s where the magic happens. 

With your consent, you can learn how to help your female partner feel desired, aroused and heard.  You’ll leave with an understanding of how and why it happened.  I will gently point out her subtle body language and cues, that let you know you’re heading in the right direction. 

There are very specific cues women offer that inform you what to do next!  Most men, if they are in a good head space, can learn to tune in to their partner’s sexual desire because he’ll be able to see it in her eyes and body language.  That’s the power of great sex coaching! 

It doesn't take long

Often one person has a much higher sex drive than their partner. That is often the female partner. 

If a man is ‘working on it’ by only trying once or twice a week, but is weak in his energy and approach, this will appear to his female partner like he doesn’t care or isn’t trying. By coming to sessions regularly, we’ll get everyone  dialed in, so you always know what to do next. 

Repetitive sessions allow us to continue to refine so you can be more effective, and seductive, at home- for life. Most people find that I can get them back on track in 3-6 sessions! 

Sex, Intimacy and Relationship Coaching

Closeness Clients Say:

IT's NOT AS SCARY AS YOU IMAGINE...

5/5
I’m 21 years old.
Although I’ve known for a while that I could benefit from intimacy coaching, I didn’t truly consider it until a few months ago. My sister met Tari through an acro-yoga class she took with him and recommended him to me. I had no idea what to expect when reaching out to a relationship coach. Before my first meeting, I began to convince myself that this was unnecessary and that I should just cancel. However, I listened to a few episodes of the Closeness podcast and did a deep dive into his website. While he seemed highly knowledgeable in his profession, I still had my doubts. I showed up to his office a bit skeptical but determined to make the most out of the experience. Tari truly delivered. I’m not good at discussing my emotions, intimacy, or anything that puts me in a position of vulnerability; however, Tari was incredibly patient while I gathered my nerves to open up to him. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who can create an environment that feels as safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental as he does. His calming presence goes beyond professional skill—it’s clear that he fully embodies his teachings and has connected with his authentic self. We talked for much longer than I had anticipated.

He knew how to guide the conversation when I felt stuck or unsure of how to proceed, and many times he seemed to pull from my mind the very words I was struggling to vocalize.

We went through several exercises together. By the end of that one session, I felt as if we’d covered multiple sessions' worth of work.

I left his office feeling much more at peace with myself regarding intimacy.

While not everything we discussed was completely new to me, it was immensely helpful to review it and have him validate certain points. I have decided that for now, one session will be enough for me, but I am extremely grateful that I went to him and will definitely reach out to him again in the future with more questions or for further help. To say that Tari is competent in what he does feels like an understatement; he was clearly born to do this work, and it was a true pleasure meeting him.
Alana Ramos
Student
5/5
"First, please take a moment to think about how good Tari must be as a relationship coach for me to post this review publicly! Now on to the important stuff: It is difficult to put into words the positive impact a few visits with Tari has had on my relationship. Our visits with Tari were empowering, enlightening, and invigorating. It takes a special person to be able to speak to both men and women about the intimate parts of their relationship, and Tari does it masterfully. He listens and he knows how to read people. Drawing on his experience and true passion for this work, he gives the right advice and instruction that is tailored to you. And the best part is that the advice he gives is multi-dimensional. It is applicable to several situations outside of what is discussed in a session.

As the saying goes, "how you do one thing is how you do everything." The same is true when it comes to relationships and intimacy coaching. The learning and growth that can occur in one session is awesome. Guarantee you will find yourself thinking about the session for weeks after it occurs. I know this topic is still a little taboo, but that's also why I'm sharing my experience. Do yourself a favor and just try him out as your intimacy coach. Be open and vulnerable. You won't regret it."
Hali Anderson
San Diego
5/5
"After 14 years of marriage, we wanted to spice things up. We wanted to learn how to get the most out of our relationship.


Tari has a unique understanding of how to build chemistry and talk collaboratively about any sensitive or taboo topic. His personalized coaching is really sort of magical. We found it perfect for couples like us who get trapped in the day-to-day of kids, work, chores, etc.

It's easy to put this off but I recommend listenting to the Closeness podcast now. Go to see Tari sooner rather than later, so you can get your groove back. This is so much more important than we realized!"
Audra Rosenberg
San Diego
5/5
I am 37, in a 2+ year relationship with a man I love so much, but found myself on the fence for sexual reasons.


Closeness helped me in an area and season of my relationship when I didn’t know where or who else to turn to. None of the standard therapies or therapists will address this very real part of intimacy the way that Tari and his practice at Closeness can. I was so uncomfortable before my first session. The next session I brought my partner. It was hard for us both at first, but Tari is incredibly talented and intuitive. He never once allowed my big fears to become reality. I was most worried about pushing my partner away and my relationship imploding by bringing my boyfriend in for intimacy coaching sessions. But now, after working with Tari for a bit and seeing the changes at home, I can’t stress enough how worth it this work has been!

It’s a scary ledge to step onto, but if you and your partner are willing, you are in amazing hands with Tari.
After one session with my partner we are already verbally and physically more connected, in and out of bed. The fact that after 2.5 years, things are improving, is a massive win that I was worried we would never achieve. In the end, I am happy to be a reference, if you would like to ask me questions.

So, don’t wait to take action! Intimacy coaching won’t make or break your relationship, it will just accelerate what was already destined to happen, which frees your energy for more of what you need and desire!
JESSICA S
San Diego

CLOSENESS SERVICE AREA

Get in-person, sexual guidance and relationship coaching to get you to a better place. 

As an expert sex educator and intimacy coach, I service all of Southern California, San Diego and Los Angeles area including North County and North San Diego. 

Some clients fly in for appointments from out of state and will stay at a local hotel or Airbnb. Locals come from North Park, South Park, Hillcrest, La Jolla and Del Mar. Others come from Miramar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Valencia, Downtown San Diego, Little Italy etc. 

Great relationship help is hard to find. If you live abroad or in another city we offer virtual sessions as well on Zoom or FaceTime.  I think you’ll enjoy it much more than a therapy or sex therapy session. 

  Reclaim your sexuality and schedule a sex coaching session today on Calendly or filling out an intake form.

PODCAST

Why I'm Different

Have you experienced traditional forms of sex therapy, or marriage and family counseling in San Diego? You may have been left feeling a little frustrated in the intimacy department.   Many qualified therapists counselors and even sex therapists aren’t fully comfortable with discussing the intimate details that true sexual guidance requires. 

 I regularly receive feedback that the advice clients receive from their therapist was too general, bland or non-applicable. They often say they were unable get their spark back because the advice simply didn’t work in this department.

  At Closeness, we can get to the heart of what’s effecting your most, no matter how personal it may feel.  My warm, confident approach is stress-free and takes place in a stunning and relaxing forest like setting.