I’m a dual-licensed sex and relationship therapist, welcome to my process.
My priority is to hold space, to shoulder you, and guide you through your most challenging experiences. Our work together is to rebuild and improve the foundation of your relationships starting with authentic restructuring.
My Philosophy
We all have sexual drives and needs that can be expressed in healthy ways. Sexuality is an inherent part of being human, yet people are discouraged to talk about it. My goal is to normalize and embrace our sexuality, while addressing common issues that arise in relationships.
Societal constraints and mixed messages from our childhood, media, unhealthy patterns, can create discomfort, self-loathing and suffering. None of this is necessary an I am here to help you.
Why Sex Therapy?
Of all the specialties to choose from, I find sex therapy to be the most intriguing. Being human allows us to explore our sexuality in ways that feel most authentic to us. All while connecting with others in a vulnerable, yet pleasurable manner. Sex is sometimes described as an art form - a form of self-expression with an intimate audience. Depending on our life story, it might be hard to perform in front of an audience, even if that audience is just you. Sex therapy can help alleviate shame that is attached to being a sexual being and it can also help you connect with your partner(s). I find great purpose in helping my clients rekindle their connection with their person and building a safe relationship with their body. It is an honor to sit with clients and hold space for their stories, as they discover what sex means to them.
My Approach
In my perspective, you are the expert of your life, not me. This doesn’t mean that you don’t need support. To elaborate, in my therapy approach I will follow your lead in terms of goals you want to achieve, what works and what doesn’t, and help you identify what you’re feeling. I will provide guidance when navigating your relationship with yourself and others, particularly with communication, sex, trauma, and incompatibility. With your feedback and effort toward change, we can navigate these issues together.
Professional Experience
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As a licensed sex and relationship therapist at Rouse, I implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to interracial relationships, Queer folks, and BIPOC individuals. I also conduct case collaborations with interdisciplinary practitioners for mutual clients.
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At ACT, I continued to hone my skills to subspecialize in interracial relationships, desire discrepancy, sexual trauma, and dating. I also organized and facilitated a BIPOC Peer Consultation Group within the CALPCC community.
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I used evidence-based therapeutic approaches to provide quality sex therapy to individuals and couples. I learned the foundations of private practice, marketing, and the field of sex therapy. I learned to integrate marketing practices to increase clientele and successfully conduct consultation calls with prospective clients.
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As a part-time lecturer, I prepared undergraduate students to enter the workforce and learn about various career paths. I advised students to develop resumes/CVs that emphasized their strengths, write strong personal statements, and conduct confident interviews.
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I conducted mandated treatment to sex offenders in individual and group counseling capacities using a restorative justice approach. I provided psychoeducation pertaining to various topics including coping skills, cognitive distortions, social skills, transitional counseling, and processing trauma.
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I created a consulting business to assist individuals in applying for graduate school and searching for their profession. My specialties include resume-building, cover letters, personal statements, and job interviewing.
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As lead SUDC, I trained staff on writing session notes, group and individual counseling, and managed a caseload of my own. I provided substance use addiction counseling and offered insight on coping skills.
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Please use the form to get in contact. In the message, you can briefly introduce yourself, what you’re looking for, and any questions you may have for me. I will respond to you within 24 hours.