“Be curious, not judgmental.”

-Walt Witman

What is INdividual therapy like with me

Curiosity is what you can expect from working with me. But more importantly, I help each of my clients to have more curiosity and less judgement about themselves. Therapy with me is a safe space to explore anything, big or small. In my office you will not be judged for what you think, feel, or what has happened to you. I firmly believe we can get so much further in life with more curiosity and less judgement.

I am a sex-affirming, sex-positive therapist, which means I view sexuality as a healthy and meaningful part of being human. As a trained sex therapist, I believe individuals and relationships benefit when we can openly talk about sex, desire, and intimacy rather than relying on cultural myths, shame, or incomplete sex education. Sexual health is often overlooked in traditional therapy, but it is an important part of the work I do with clients.

I have been providing therapy for over 12 years and specialize in sex therapy and relationship concerns, including sexual shame, struggles in sexual intimacy, consensual non-monogamy and polyamory, desire differences, affairs, pornography dilemmas, and sexual behaviors that may feel out of control.

I also work with individuals navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith crises, or the complexities of coming from a high-demand religious background. My goal is to offer a safe space where people can explore these experiences while maintaining the values and beliefs that are important to them. I also help clients who struggle with people-pleasing and perfectionism.

My therapeutic approach integrates sex therapy, EMDR, Ego State (inner child) work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other trauma-informed approaches. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional.

ARE we a good fit?

I work best with adults who struggle with sexual shame or intimacy issues, religious harm or conflict with high demand religion, people pleasing and perfectionism, anxiety, and relationships issues. I also work with those experience life transitions (dealing with relationships, affairs, work stress, faith crisis or transition, etc.). Not all my clients struggle with a mental illness, as some just need help moving past smaller issues in their life.

I work best with clients who are motivated to make a change and want help. I want to be a good fit for my clients and I only work with people that I believe I can help. Contact me to see if we are a good fit. I offer free 20-30 minute phone consultations to help us get a good idea if we will work well together. If we are not a good fit, I will be happy to provide referrals to other therapists.