As an Integrative Sex and Couples therapist, I understand the complexities of relationships and the importance of dedicated effort in nurturing them. My practice is committed to supporting individuals and couples seeking growth and transformation. From addressing anxiety and depression to enhancing sexual functioning and communication, I offer tailored interventions to help you and your partner(s) reintegrate authenticity into your lives.

With extensive experience spanning various demographics, including military personnel and their families, LGBTQ+ individuals, kink/poly relationships, and expatriates, I bring a nuanced understanding of diverse life experiences into my practice. Moreover, my background in working with combat-related distress, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and post-deployment reintegration equips me to address unique challenges faced by individuals and families in these contexts.

In work and life, I am committed to working from a perspective of intersectionality and advocacy for those who have been marginalized by society and the impact of social identities on psychological distress.  For me, this means holding space for people of color (POC), LGBTQ+, as well as those impacted by (as so aptly identified by Emily Nagoski) the “industrial bikini complex.”   One of my core values is cultural humility, and I strive to recognize blind spots and implicit biases so that I can actively participate in social justice and change from within.

I approach therapy from an Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy perspective, integrating elements from IMAGO therapeutic techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior (OCSB), and Feminist Theory, among others. In Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy, we actively focus on individual and relationship dynamics to foster healthy sexual relationships and effective communication. This approach ensures that therapy is tailored to your needs and preferences, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship.

Furthermore, I am a staunch advocate of the Health at Every Size (HAES) principles endorsed by the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). Embracing a holistic view of health, HAES acknowledges that health is multifaceted and not solely determined by physical or mental well-being. As such, I strive to create a nonjudgmental and inclusive space where individuals of all sizes and abilities feel valued and respected.

I am also devoted to supporting all bodies through perimenopause, menopause, and the aging process. As such, I help clients identify questions for their medical providers to ensure that answers to unknowns are explored and provided. I find it outrageous that it may take some people 10+ years to arrive at diagnoses. I often talk with clients about what questions to ask their providers and help them make informed decisions about medical care.

In addition to my clinical practice, in August 2024, I completed my PhD in Counseling, specializing in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy, with a research focus on Reading Romance and Relationships. This groundbreaking research explored romance novels’ role in enhancing intimacy and sexual bonding within relationships.