Our Experts

Dr. Kate Balestrieri is a licensed psychologist, certified sex therapist, and the founder of Modern Intimacy. Passionate about providing sex-positive education and care, Dr. Balestrieri is also the host of the "Get Naked with Dr. Kate" podcast. You can follow her at @drkatebalestrieri on Instagram and TikTok and @modernintimacy on YouTube.

Dr. Akash Bajaj, MD, MPH, is a pain management specialist and triple-board-certified physician. He earned his M.D. and a master's degree in public health from New York Medical College. After serving a residency in anesthesiology at UCLA Medical Center, he chose to sub-specialize in pain medicine and completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at UC San Francisco. In 2006, he founded Remedy Pain Solutions, the success of which eventually led him to branch out to Remedy Wellness & Anti Aging in 2022.

Dr. Sanam Hafeez is a New York City-based neuropsychologist and school psychologist. She is also the founder and director of Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. She is currently a teaching faculty member at Columbia University.

Dr. Hafeez graduated from Queens College, CUNY with a bachelor's in psychology. She then went on to earn her Master of Science in Psychology at Hofstra University. Following that she stayed at Hofstra to receive her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.). She later completed her post-doctoral training in neuropsychology and developmental pediatrics at Coney Island Hospital.

Dr. Hafeez's provides neuropsychological educational and developmental evaluations in her practice. She also works with children and adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning disabilities, autism, attention and memory problems, trauma and brain injury, abuse, childhood development and psychopathology (bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, etc.). Dr. Hafeez also serves as a medical expert and expert witness by providing full evaluations and witness testimony to law firms and courts.

Dr. Jennifer Litner is a sexologist, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a certified sex therapist. Dr. Litner is the founder of Embrace Sexual Wellness, a Chicago-based wellness center specializing in confidential, comprehensive care in sex therapy and relationship health. Her expertise includes helping clients improve sexual functioning and satisfaction, loss of intimacy, and pain during sex. Her research explores comprehensive sexuality education and relationship satisfaction.

Lisa Lawless, Ph.D., is the CEO and founder of Holistic Wisdom, which provides sexual wellness education, resources, and products. She is a psychotherapist specializing in clinical psychology, relationships, and sexual health. She is also an accredited member of the American College of Sexologists International and has held membership through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.

Dr. Lawless is renowned for her expertise in relationships and sexuality, with her insights being featured in numerous publications. Additionally, she is a regular columnist and offers educational content through podcasts and other forms of media.

Kathryn Silverton holds a master's degree in psychology and is a professional astrologer, certified by the American Federation of Astrologers in 1983. She has served 15 years on the board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Astrological Society and three years on the American Federation of Astrologers' board. In addition to her consulting practice, she teaches beginning to advanced levels of astrology, including the math of casting charts. She specializes in medical astrology, including the timing of surgeries and real estate transactions, and offers guidance on navigating upcoming planetary cycles.

Heather Shannon is a certified sex therapist and host of the chart-topping "Ask A Sex Therapist" podcast. With over 13 years in private practice, Shannon helps people in committed relationships who have lost their sexy spark to feel close and passionate again.

Shannon has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Glamour and Self Magazine as well as on podcasts including "Shameless Sex" and "The Horny Housewife." She is also a sex and relationship expert for the Peanut app, which serves 2.5M women throughout all stages of life.

Luna Viola is a hairstylist, makeup artist, and groomer. Born in Italy, Viola moved to London in 1999, where she landed her first job working alongside Tony & Guy Global Creative Director Sacha Mascolo Tarbuck. After completing her training, she worked on numerous music videos and many influential brands in the industry, including Nike, Adidas, Harvey Nichols, and Burberry.

She later collaborated with renowned artists Guido Palau and Ramona Eschbach on fashion shows and was selected as part of the makeup team for the cast of Beyonce's Renaissance album and Lizzo's tour visuals. She also served as the lead hair stylist for Calvin Harris, Rag'n'Bone Man, and Sam Smith at the Brit Awards.

Susan Winter is a leading relationship expert and love coach who has helped over 6,500 people find and maintain love. As the bestselling author of "Older Women/Younger Men," "Allowing Magnificence," and "Breakup Triage," Winter specializes in evolutionary forms of loving partnership and higher thinking. She writes, speaks, and coaches on dating issues, relationship challenges, and personal empowerment.

Recognized internationally as a thought leader, Winter's media appearances include CNN, Fox News, CNBC, BBC News, ITV News, among others. She has been quoted in a broad range of top publications, such as The New York Times, Business Insider, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and The London Times. Her podcast, "The Susan Winter Show," is available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon Music. On radio, she frequently appears on NPR, BBC, ABC, and CBS News. Winter's YouTube channel has garnered over 41 million views, and she has delivered keynotes at The World Economic Forum and the International Mental Health Festival.

Ron Zambrano is the employment litigation chair at West Coast Trial Lawyers. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, Zambrano attended Whittier Law School, where he graduated with honors. Throughout his legal career, he has worked in a variety of different litigation environments. While working at Carlin & Buchsbaum LLP, Zambrano tackled cases against a variety of high-profile litigants, including the City of Los Angeles, Walmart, and the Long Beach Police Department, among others. Since 2008, his work has centered exclusively on employee rights.