My specialities, certifications and advanced trainings and how I apply them to my therapeutic style:

After many years in practice, I decided to pursue advanced training in Sex therapy so that I would have the best training possible in order to effectively work with issues related to sex and sexuality. I therefore enrolled in an AASECT endorsed training program and became an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I am also EMDR trained, ACT Trauma Trained and I have completed Gottman Level 3 training. I find that these modalities are frequently helpful when working with issues around sex and sexuality. EMDR and ACT interventions help with healing sexual trauma that may be impacting present sexual health and also helps target some of the messages we have gotten about ourselves, our gender roles, sex, our bodies, etc. Much of what comes up in sex therapy relates back to the relationship and I lean into my Gottman skills and training for assessing the foundation of the couple and helping with improving connections and communication.

My practice is exclusively telehealth and focuses mainly on individuals and couples who are struggling with issues related to sex, sexual dysfunction, trauma/sexual abuse, sexuality, relationships, communication and gender identity. I specialize in helping couples/intimate partners with communication and intimacy issues including conflict management, decrease in intimacy, mismatched libidos, the impact of societal and religious messages on sex and sexuality and the impact of trauma on the individual and the couple. I also work with couples and individuals that are struggling with sexual dysfunctions such as ED, PE, DE and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder. I provide a non-judgmental environment for people who identify as LGBTQ+, poly, nonmonogamous and kink to explore their concerns within the context of their lifestyle.