In the serene landscape of Oahu, Hawai’i, where the ocean meets Aloha energy, Dr. Stephanie Bathurst has cultivated more than just a successful therapy practice—she’s built a global sanctuary for emotional connection, relational healing, and sexual wellness. As a board-certified clinical sexologist, licensed relationship therapist, and holistic healer, Dr. Bathurst brings a unique fusion of clinical expertise and integrative healing to clients worldwide. Whether guiding couples through emotional reconnection, addressing sexual dysfunctions, or offering individualized mental health support, her approach is nothing short of transformative.

Dr. Bathurst is the visionary behind Bathurst Family Therapy, LLC, a multi-award-winning practice rooted in evidence-based methods, human connection, and holistic care. With credentials that span a PhD in clinical sexology, multiple state licenses in marriage and family therapy, and certifications in integrative medicine for mental health, pelvic floor Pilates, and nutritional healing, she offers an unmatched depth of support for the mind, body, and relationship.

Based on the North Shore of Oahu, Dr. Bathurst lives with her husband and their young daughter, embracing a life of purpose and balance. She nurtures not only her clients but also a flourishing fruit and lavender farm, integrating nature into her wellness philosophy. Her daily routine includes therapeutic sessions, parenting, gardening, and staying physically grounded through yoga and pelvic floor strengthening practices—especially important as she navigates life with a connective tissue disorder.

Her personal values are deeply reflected in her professional offerings. Whether hosting luxurious, private couples retreats in Hawaii or guiding clients through 90-day virtual relationship intensives, every experience is crafted to meet people where they are—and elevate them to where they want to be. These retreats are intimate, customized, and set apart from the typical group therapy experience that often lacks personal resonance. For Dr. Bathurst, witnessing couples break through old patterns and rediscover joy in each other is one of the most gratifying parts of her work.

Her therapeutic toolkit is impressively diverse. She treats a wide range of issues, including erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, trauma recovery, libido imbalances (especially those affected by SSRI medication), and emotional disconnection. As a certified PFilates instructor, she supports pelvic floor reconditioning with a structured 28-day program that yields significant results in the first month for 80% of her clients. Her clients are often amazed at how quickly they feel relief—and how rarely they need long-term therapy, thanks to her integrative approach.

Beyond intimacy and sexology, Dr. Bathurst supports individuals and couples facing infidelity, loss of romantic fire, and even those navigating ethical non-monogamy. Her approach is grounded in attachment science and nervous system regulation, ensuring deep healing that’s both emotional and somatic. Her training in techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma healing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping) and nutritional psychiatry allows her to treat complex mental health concerns—such as anxiety, depression, PMDD, and ADHD—without relying solely on conventional models.

She emphasizes collaboration, personalization, and speed of relief. Many of her clients can address multiple health and romantic concerns in one place, instead of having to coordinate with several separate specialists. This integrative, whole-system philosophy defines her work and sets her apart in a field that too often isolates mental, physical, and emotional health into silos.

Her practice is built on the belief that true wellness lies in connection—not just with others, but within ourselves. That belief was seeded long ago during a mission trip to Honduras in her college years. Dr. Bathurst recalls walking into a room of orphans, all under the age of three, reaching out for human touch—a moment that crystallized her purpose. The children, though not mistreated, were starved for affection due to limited resources. That encounter ignited a lifelong dedication to ensuring no one feels that hollow absence of connection again.

Dr. Bathurst’s calling to this work emerged early. As far back as sixth grade, she dreamed of becoming a therapist. Today, she finds deep purpose in her work as a sexologist, healer, and relationship guide. She believes romantic partnerships can serve as the most powerful tool for personal transformation, healing childhood wounds, and fostering intergenerational well-being. For her, relationships aren’t just part of life—they are life. They offer us a home for our souls, a place to grow, and a mirror that reflects both our strength and our vulnerability.

If she could change one thing in her industry, it would be the delay in diagnosing and treating emotional and physical imbalances. Having spent years trying to identify her own chronic pain conditions—later diagnosed as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, POTS, and Raynaud’s—Dr. Bathurst knows firsthand the cost of fragmented care. She dreams of a future where medical models integrate mental and relational wellness as equally vital components of overall health, where providers collaborate, and where early interventions prevent years of suffering.

Dr. Stephanie Bathurst is not just helping people survive their relationships—she’s teaching them to thrive. Through science, empathy, and innovation, she’s changing lives one connection at a time.

To learn more or to work directly with Dr. Bathurst, visit www.BathurstFamilyTherapy.com or email Help@Bathurstfamilytherapy.com.
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