About Me
Don’t worry, this isn’t a smile and nod type of therapy. I am on this journey with you.
I am a relationship and sex therapist who is dedicated to empowering you to live a happier, healthier, and more authentic life both individually and in your romantic relationships. I explore what messages you have received about relationships and sexual health. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role as a therapist is to create a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration, processing, and to help you create the life you want to be living.
In our work, we will explore your identity, desires, and values in a collaborative environment. I encourage clients to find their authentic voice and personal values among societal, peer, and family influences that hold standards for what and how relationships and intimacy "should" be.
I use a direct approach with my clients and will provide you with feedback and education starting from session number one. My hope is to create a warm and collaborative environment where you can be comfortable being yourself. In order to do this, I am my authentic self as well, which means there were will plenty of humor and some cursing here and there.
I use my own values in my work. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive, kink-aware, and understand how racist systems cause multi-generational and systemic trauma.
I see clients via telehealth from Illinois and Washington state.
Credentials:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Illinois
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington
Certified Sex Therapist (CST) through AASECT
Education:
Sexual Health Certification Program from the University of Michigan School of Social Work
Master’s in Art in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego
Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Religious Studies from Santa Clara University
Professional Memberships:
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)