The Full Story
About Renee
Renee Valli began her education at the London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy over two decades ago, driven by a deep fascination with the pivotal role of sexual intimacy in overall happiness. Her interest in sex therapy intensified during her studies in Europe, where she discovered significant differences in how European and American couples view sexual relationships. She noted a greater acceptance of kinks and fetishes among European couples, an observation that shaped her future work.
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Upon returning to the United States, Renee knew her therapeutic focus would be on aiding couples struggling with marital issues. She recognized that many couples face stress, career pressures, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, medical problems, or addictions, all of which can negatively impact their desire for intimacy. With this understanding, Renee dedicated herself to helping couples navigate these challenges and rekindle their intimate connections and reach a more harmonious connection.
My Approach
Renee's approach is compassionate and holistic, aiming to address both emotional and physical aspects of her clients' lives. Her extensive training and unique insights into cultural differences regarding sexual norms have equipped her with a distinctive perspective.
Renee is passionate about empowering couples to overcome obstacles and achieve fulfilling, healthy relationships, making her a trusted expert in the field of relationship and sex therapy.
Renee's Practice
Renee is a therapist in St. Louis, Missouri practicing as a general therapist but she is also recognized for her training in sex therapy through AASECT, The American Association of Sexual Educators, Counselors and Therapists, a rigorous and deep dive into sexual therapy. A portion of Valli’s AASECT training was through Johns Hopkins University in the area of paraphilias/fetishes. She also studied sex therapy at the University of Mississippi in Oxford.
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Renee has had teaching stints at the University of Missouri Health Science Center (UMHSC), and her teaching focus is on the core curriculum on Sexual Health. Renee has been an invited speaker for UTHSC’s Women in Medicine and Science group to discuss Women’s LED Society Disciplines. Her research through UTHSC’s IRB has been focused on communication and discussion about sex between couples and intra discipline therapists, including kink practitioners.
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She has been consistently listed as one of the best providers (patient voted) for sexual addictions, marital conflict and sexual exploration patients in St. Louis through OUT-KC, the fetish friendly community center in St. Louis. As a part of her commitment to the community, she has given several talks at hospitals and support groups.
