Your Most Horrifying Thoughts May Not Mean What You Think
Intrusive sexual thoughts are often a sign of OCD, not evidence of desire.
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The Formula of
Desire is here.
Discover what pulls us close, pushes us apart, and what it takes to stay connected through every phase of love.
Based on 700+ couples and years of clinical research.
Anna Elton Ph.D., LMFT, CST
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist · Clinical Sexologist
Anna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Clinical Sexologist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families in achieving meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Anna’s holistic approach emphasizes building emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-confidence, empowering her clients to create stronger relationships and more fulfilling lives. Read more →
Books by Anna Elton
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The Formula of Desire
what Brings Us Together, Drives Us Apart, and the Science of Connection
What if desire wasn’t mysterious, but measurable? Drawing on over 700 couples and years of clinical research, The Formula of Desire reveals the patterns behind why desire seems to fade and what it takes to bring it back into your relationship.
Written by clinical sexologist Dr. Anna Elton, the book blends research, real stories, and therapeutic insight.
Available on Amazon
Couples Therapy in the Digital Age
Best Practices for Modern Communication & Connection
We talk, scroll, text, post, like, and swipe, but somehow, we still miss each other. Discover how everyday digital habits shape communication, intimacy, and trust, and how to rebuild real connection.
Reconnecting in a distracted world. Whether you’re a clinician, a partner, or someone simply trying to reconnect in a distracted world, this book helps you see your relationships through a modern, compassionate lens, one notification at a time.
INSIGHTS BY ANNA
The Cost of Being the “Easy” Partner
Why avoiding conflict undermines intimacy and stability.
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Your Sex Life May Need a Workout (Women Fitness)
How Physical Movement Reignites Desire in Long-Term Relationships
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The Secret to Better Sex Isn’t Better Sex
The strongest predictor of sexual satisfaction isn't what most couples think.
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5 Ways the “Rotten Lemon Effect” Ruins Good Relationships
One overlooked pattern changes a relationship over time.
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Why Your Best Sex Might Be a Red Flag
Great sex doesn’t always signal a healthy relationship. New research reveals how anxiety, attachment, and desire can become entangled.
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Media & Appearances
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TV & Media Appearances
WGN9 Daytime Chicago, IL
Dr. Anna Elton sat down with us to break down why that happens and share simple, realistic ways to reconnect.
WTVR6 Richmond, VA
On the importance of communication that goes beyond schedules and to-do lists.
ABC10 Sacramento, CA
Learn the warning signs and simple ways to rebuild connection.
WFAA Dallas, TX
Dr. Anna Elton breaks down what couples can do to keep their relationship strong.
PIX11 New York City
Why intimacy declines over time and the small, everyday changes that can help couples rediscover their connection.
ABC4 Utah
Everyday habits that help couples maintain emotional and physical connection over time.
WFLA Bloom Tampa Bay, FL
Feeling lonely next to the person you love is a warning sign.
FOX5 DC
Relational Desire framework and explains why connection changes throughout a relationship.
104.1 WTKS-FM Real Radio
The Monsters cover a mix of relationship topics.