Speaking
Talks on AI, sex, relationships, psychotherapy, and human connection — for conferences, clinicians, and general audiences.
A Clinical Perspective on the Future of Intimacy
For more than 25 years, my work as a clinical psychologist and sex therapist has focused on sexuality, desire, attachment, loneliness, and intimate relationships. Long before AI companions entered the cultural conversation, I was writing and speaking about how technology might reshape human intimacy. Today, I bring together decades of clinical practice, peer-reviewed research on AI and intimacy, and specialized expertise in human sexuality to examine one of the defining questions of the AI era: what happens when technology enters our most intimate relationships?
PhD, Clinical Psychology · AASECT Diplomate in Sex Therapy · Peer-Reviewed Research in AI & Intimacy · Psychology Today columnist, The Future of Intimacy
How AI companions and sex technology are changing desire, attachment, and relationships.
Working with couples when one partner bonds with an AI.
Practical, evidence-informed approaches for clinicians and physicians.
AI is changing the practice of therapy. What that means for clinicians, and how therapists can stay clinically excellent and competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.
Therapists as midwives for a changing world.
From Webinar Attendees
This is one of the best online CEs I have attended!! The presenter kept the material engaging and practical throughout the entire time! Her knowledgeable yet conversational approach helped me understand material and stay engaged. She consistently seemed invested in the content and connecting with attendees questions to make it as interactive and applicable as possible.
Unique. Fascinating. Horrifying. I'm so glad this is Marianne's specialty and that she is bringing it out into the world in the way she is bringing it. In addition to everything else she is bringing, she is also bringing her big heart and her caring for not only the impact of technology on people but her own impact on the people in her webinar.
Excellent, both the content and the manner of presentation. I am proud to have Dr. Brandon as a member of my profession.
The webinar was incredible. Nothing improved.
Fabulous presenter. Knowledgeable and capable of presenting complex and new information to a population relatively uneducated in the field of study being addressed.
I enjoyed and learned from a well versed psychologist who had personal experiences that were highly relevant to the intellectual material presented.
Dr. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable and engaging! I look forward to learning more from her expertise in other seminars.
I enjoyed the presentation. I learned so much. This can be such a taboo topic so I am glad to have this new information!
The presentation was flawless. The presenter answered all attendees' questions and read all comments — loved the interaction of all.