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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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.
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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 →
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The Formula of Desire™
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Dr. Anna Elton on the science of desire, the future of relationships, and what the research really says about love.
BOOKS BY ANNA ELTON
AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026
Discover what pulls us close, pushes us apart, and what it takes to stay connected—throughout every phase of love.
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 fades and exactly what it takes to reignite it.
Written by clinical sexologist Dr. Anna Elton, the book blends research, real stories, and therapeutic insight.
Connection, redefined. The definitive guide for couples navigating modern relationships
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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Keeping intimacy strong: The Formula of Desire (Good Things Utah)
Why Starting a Club This Spring or Summer Might Be the Most Fun Thing You Do All Year (Real Simple)
Forbes Announces The Final Installment Of 250 Entrepreneurs Featured On Its 2021 Next 1000 List
Anna Elton, an Executive Care Director, Gets the Star Treatment
Former Mrs. Massachusetts helps children and families cope with Covid
Positive Parenting Initiative Launch To Support Children, Parents and Families