When Sex and Porn Use Become a Problem

You’ve been trying to change — probably for years. You know your relationship with sex and porn has become unhealthy. It’s been part of your life for so long. But now the consequences are adding up: the people you’ve hurt, the time you’ve wasted, the secrets you’ve kept, and the lies you’ve told — it’s getting harder to ignore. Either your life has already blown up, or it’s quickly heading there. You feel like a failure because you haven’t been able to change.

This is an addiction. Now what?

Facing the Truth: It's Time for Real Change

Your excuses just aren’t cutting it anymore. Guilt and apologies are getting you nowhere. Sex addiction isn’t about shame — it’s about compulsive patterns and the brain changes that drive them.
It’s time to try something new.

How Therapy Can Help

Sex addiction therapy can help you establish sobriety, repair relationships, and develop healthy sexual connection.
I am an Associate Sex Addiction Therapist, which means I am trained and experienced in this work.

You’re in the right place.

Individual and Group Therapy for Sex Addiction

I offer both individual and group therapy for people whose compulsive sexual behaviors have made their lives unmanageable.
As an Associate Sex Addiction Therapist certified through IITAP, I use the Carnes 30-Task Model to help you develop the tools needed to get and stay sober.

Moving Forward as a Couple After Sex Addiction

I also work with couples whose relationship has been profoundly changed by this addiction. Through education and communication, you can gain the clarity you need to move forward with your lives.

Ethical Non-Monogamy Therapy

A Safe, Affirming Space for ENM Relationships

Ethical non-monogamy (ENM) can take many forms — from swinging to polyamory and everything in between. Whatever your relationship style, respect, communication, and consent are the foundation.

With an emphasis on the ethical part of ENM, I help couples and individuals recognize their needs and work together to get them met in ways that honor their agreements and values.

Building Stronger Foundations Through Self-Work and Communication

Ethical non-monogamy thrives when individuals are willing to do their own emotional work and come to the negotiation table with honesty and self-awareness.
In therapy, we focus on:

• Clarifying your needs, boundaries, and desires

• Strengthening your emotional regulation and resilience

• Building communication and negotiation skills with partners

• Navigating difficult emotions like jealousy, insecurity, or fear without shame

• Creating agreements that reflect everyone's authentic needs and values

ENM relationships require ongoing consent, communication, and emotional presence — and therapy can help you develop these essential skills.

Professional and Lived Experience

As a therapist with both professional training and lived experience in non-monogamous communities, I bring insight, respect, and understanding to this work.
You don’t have to explain or defend your relationship structure here — this is a space where your values are honored.

Start Your Journey Toward Healthier Connection

If you're seeking a therapist who truly understands the nuances of ethical non-monogamy, you're in the right place.
Let’s work together to build relationships grounded in trust, communication, and authenticity.

You deserve to be seen, heard, and supported — just as you are.

I don’t think it’s possible in today’s world to be trans and not experience trauma of some kind. Invalidation comes from so many directions. You just want to be safe being who you really are. You want to be heard and seen — without having to educate your therapist or justify your experience.

In this space, you don’t have to explain your identity. You don’t have to train me. You are affirmed here.

What You Can Expect in Our Work Together

I have worked with many trans and non-binary clients and bring a foundation of clinical training, lived experience, and continued learning to this work. Though I am always growing, I’ve completed over 60 hours of doctoral-level coursework focused on working with trans clients.

Whether you’re seeking support around identity, trauma, relationships, or general mental health — this is a space where your whole self is welcome.

Support for Parents of Gender-Diverse Kids

If you're a parent of a gender-diverse child or teen and want help understanding their experience — or navigating your own emotions — this is a supportive space for you, too.

We can explore your questions, concerns, and hopes with compassion and honesty, so you can better support the child you love.

Gender-Affirming Healthcare Letters of Support

If you're seeking gender-affirming medical care and need a letter of support from a mental health professional, I offer:

• An 85-minute evaluation session

• A thoughtfully written letter that meets WPATH standards

• A flat fee of $50

If, after the interview, I am not able to write a letter in good conscience, you will receive recommendations for next steps and will not be charged.

I believe in supporting, not gatekeeping. My role is not to question your identity — it’s to ensure you’re informed, prepared, and safe in your care journey.

You deserve to be fully seen and supported.

Your identity is an important part of who you are. But sometimes, it feels like others just don’t get it — like you’re on the outside looking in, even in spaces that are supposed to be safe.

Maybe you’ve been “othered,” judged, or let down by people you trusted. Maybe you've internalized those voices and turned them inward. The result? A deep struggle with self-worth.

A Therapist Who Truly Understands

As a queer therapist, I bring both professional and lived experience to this work. I understand the impact that disconnection and invalidation can have on your mental health — and I believe healing happens through relationship, safety, and affirmation.

Therapy That Affirms Every Part of You

Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, trauma, or just need a place to feel whole — this is a space where all of you is welcome. You don’t have to explain yourself or defend who you are.

Together, we’ll work toward self-compassion, connection, and the kind of life that honors who you truly are.

It’s okay to talk about sex. You’re safe here.

Sexual struggles can be isolating — full of shame, frustration, or confusion. You might be struggling with desire, intimacy, confidence, or simply not knowing where to turn. Whatever you're facing, this is a space to explore without judgment.

Support for Sexual Concerns and Intimacy

I offer sex therapy that is warm, informed, and grounded in respect for your unique experiences. We’ll talk about what's going on — emotionally, relationally, and physically — and find language, tools, and strategies to help you reconnect with yourself and others.

This might include concerns around:

• Low desire or mismatched libido

• Performance anxiety

• Shame or confusion around sexuality

• Communication with partners

• Emotional or physical barriers to intimacy

There is no nudity or physical contact involved in sex therapy. You can expect a safe, structured space to explore the topics that matter to you.

Therapy That Affirms Who You Are — Including Your Kinks

I am kink-friendly and kink-aligned, both professionally and personally. I understand the importance of honoring the dynamics and values that make up your relationships and experiences — sexual and non-sexual alike.

Whether you're navigating kink as part of your healing, identity, or lifestyle, this is a space where you’ll be respected, not pathologized.

Accessible Support as I Complete My Training

I’m currently completing advanced training in sex therapy. As I grow my clinical expertise, I may offer discounted rates for this service. You’ll still receive the same thoughtful, affirming care that is central to all of my work.

Religious trauma isn’t “just in your head.” It's the lasting impact of being controlled, shamed, or harmed by religious systems, often from a very young age. It can create deep wounds around identity, sexuality, gender, self-worth, and relationships.

Whether you’re deconstructing harmful teachings, grieving a lost community, or rebuilding a sense of yourself outside religious expectations, you deserve a place where you are fully seen and supported.

I understand the unique intersections between religious trauma and sexual or gender identity. This is a safe space to explore the parts of your story that still hurt — and the parts you want to reclaim.

What Is Religious Trauma?

Religious trauma is a deep sense of mental and emotional suffering that flows from a religious belief system, often rooted in high-control or high-demand institutions. It can affect every part of life, from how you see yourself to how you relate to others and the world around you.

How Religious Trauma Can Affect Identity, Sexuality, and Self-Worth

Many people who experience religious trauma find that their sense of identity was shaped — and sometimes distorted — by the fear, shame, and rigid expectations of their faith communities. This is especially true for LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and anyone who didn’t fit neatly into prescribed roles.

Religious trauma can make it hard to trust yourself, to feel worthy of love and acceptance, or to express your authentic sexuality or gender identity without fear.

Purity Culture and Its Lasting Impact

Purity culture taught many of us that our worth was tied to our sexual behavior — or even just to our bodies and thoughts. These messages often created shame, fear, and disconnection from ourselves and others.

In therapy, we can work together to untangle those harmful beliefs, reclaim your right to pleasure and connection, and help you build a relationship with your body and identity that is grounded in compassion, not control.

Signs You May Be Experiencing Religious Trauma

• Ongoing shame or fear related to sexuality, identity, or "being good enough"

• Anxiety about punishment, hell, or being "bad" without clear cause

• Difficulty trusting yourself or making decisions

• Feeling isolated after leaving a faith community

• Struggling with guilt or grief related to your past beliefs

• Internalized homophobia, transphobia, or self-criticism rooted in religious teachings

Healing From Religious Trauma

Healing doesn’t mean rejecting everything about your past — unless you want to. It means giving yourself permission to choose what still fits, and gently releasing what no longer serves your growth.

Through therapy, you can learn to reconnect with your intuition, rebuild your sense of self, and create a new framework for meaning, belonging, and worth.

My Approach to Religious Trauma Therapy

My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and guided by deep respect for your individual story. I will never impose my own beliefs or agenda onto your healing.

I am comfortable working with clients navigating the complicated intersections of faith, sexuality, gender, and identity — and I am here to support your autonomy every step of the way.

You Are Not Alone

Religious trauma can feel incredibly isolating. But you don’t have to carry it alone anymore. Healing is possible, and you deserve to find peace and connection on your own terms.

If you're ready to start, or even if you're just curious what healing might look like for you, I invite you to reach out.

Sexual Trauma Therapy

Sexual trauma is devastating. It touches every part of who you are — your body, your mind, your relationships, your sense of safety.

No matter when you experienced it — in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood — you know that healing is not linear or easy. But healing is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.

I offer a trauma-informed, recovery-centered approach to sexual trauma therapy, grounded in compassion, consent, and your own pace. Together, we will walk the long path toward reclaiming your wholeness — because what was harmed does not define who you truly are.

How Sexual Trauma Can Affect Your Life

Sexual trauma often leaves wounds that ripple through many areas of life, including:

• Feeling disconnected from your body

• Struggling with trust, intimacy, or sexual connection

• Flashbacks, nightmares, or ongoing anxiety

• Shame, guilt, or self-blame

• Fear of vulnerability or emotional closeness

• Difficulty setting boundaries or feeling safe

These responses are not signs of weakness. They are survival responses to deep harm — and they deserve care and attention.

EMDR for Healing Sexual Trauma

I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, a proven method for helping people heal from trauma.

EMDR can help your brain and body process memories that feel stuck, allowing you to integrate painful experiences without reliving them. It is a powerful tool for reducing trauma symptoms, restoring a sense of safety, and reclaiming your story.

We will work together to decide whether EMDR, talk therapy, or a combination of approaches feels right for you.

My Approach to Sexual Trauma Therapy

• Trauma-Informed: Your safety, consent, and autonomy guide every step.

• Recovery-Centered: We focus on your resilience, not just your pain.

• Body-Aware: We work gently with both emotional and physical experiences of trauma.

• Affirming: All identities, sexualities, and experiences are respected and valued here.

You get to set the pace. You get to say "no" at any time. You get to build the life you want moving forward.

Healing Is Possible

It is not naive or foolish to hope for healing. Hope is a radical act of self-trust.

You are not broken. You are not beyond repair. Healing may be slow, but every step matters — and you don’t have to take those steps alone.

If you're ready to begin, or if you just want to know more about what this journey might look like for you, I invite you to reach out.