Dr. Rose Hartzell is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (license number 53079) and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who currently works at San Diego Sexual Medicine, where she is responsible for addressing the sexuality, relationship, and intimacy concerns of individuals and couples who attend the clinic. Dr. Hartzell earned her doctorate in health behavior with an emphasis in human sexuality, and an EdS and Masters in mental health counseling with a minor in development from Indiana University. Dr. Hartzell has written multiple journal and book chapters and has given over 50 presentations at international and national meetings on sexuality matters. Dr. Hartzell is an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator and has taught numerous classes at San Diego State University, Indiana University-Bloomington, the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, and National University.