At its most basic, my guiding goal in therapy is to aid others in finding, engaging with, and expressing their most authentic selves.  Operating from a point of authenticity and self-truth can often create a clearer guide in navigating fears and hurts, making decisions, and building meaningful relationships with others.

For those looking to work on their sexual lives and selves, I have seen countless examples of ways in which authenticity can also help build sexual health and satisfaction.  Being able to identify and lean into who we want or may need to be from a sexual, romantic, and relational standpoint can create a more stable foundation to support the types of sexual experiences and lives we want to have.

While simple to describe or ask of someone, the process of approaching and navigating certain truths can be a complex and challenging practice. I see my role as a guide and companion on your journey while holding the goals you provide as a priority, even when achieving them may require traversing some rocky waters. As a therapist, I tend to be informal in my conversation style and direct in my feedback.  I enjoy being able to create a space where humor and joy can exist in equal measure with struggle, fear, and pain.

I see therapy as the process of learning how to have casual conversations about difficult things.

There are a lot of misconceptions about what sex therapy actually is. Not to burst the bubble of something more exciting or salacious, but really sex therapy is the same as general psychotherapy, but with a provider who has specific training and expertise in sexual health.   Opposed to general psychotherapy, there may be more specific and direct dialogues related to sex, sexuality, sexual behavior, etc.

Just as should be true in general psychotherapy, you will never be pushed into or asked to speak about things in ways that you feel unready for or feel uncomfortable to you.  Your boundaries in speaking about sex and sexuality (or really anything that feels important or meaningful to you) are paramount in creating an effective space for growth and change. For some, learning how to speak about sex and sexuality in ways that feel safe is an important therapeutic goal and creates the opportunity for practicing these skills for continued use with others.

Because sexual health does not occur in a vacuum, sex therapy may also include conversations about your general mental health and well-being.  We live multi-dynamic, complex lives. Sometimes to better understand a piece of the puzzle we must look at the whole picture.

Please contact me directly to discuss getting started.  I am happy to answer any questions you may have about my services, fees, or approach.

Please contact me directly to discuss fees for services in New York and Minnesota. I am an out of network provider. I accept HSAs & FSAs and am happy to provide superbills to aid in receiving out of network reimbursement.

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