I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost two decades of experience in social work and therapy, licensed in Illinois and Colorado. I received my post-graduate training in Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan (2016-18). My work is deeply informed by my experiences as a therapist, faculty member, friend, partner, former partner, parent/co-parent, social worker, and cancer survivor. As someone deeply moved by and invested in relationships, I deeply enjoy both the relational, improvisational work of therapy and the individuals I support through it. *

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My passion is to support individuals whose identities and relationships defy conventional norms. These clients often navigate multiple subcultures, adopt various roles for self-protection, and experience significant burnout and trauma from constant transitions between their communities of origin, workplaces, and current relationships. I am dedicated to helping you find well-being amidst these challenges. This includes mindful healing from trauma, but also moving beyond, to identify and assertively pursue relationship and life ideals, even if they don't have a pre-set mold or template in our society.

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As a Certified Sex Therapist**, I draw from a variety of methods and practices, including modalities outside of the therapy realm. Some favorites of mine are Internal Family Systems, Relational Life Therapy (RLT), feminist (recognizing the harmful impact of gender oppression on all gender identities), Developmental Model of Couples’ Therapy (specifically trained through a program for LGBTQ+ therapists working with all clients), narrative techniques, Wheel of Consent work, and anti-oppressive practices. I regularly seek supervision, teach MSW and post-grad sex therapy students, and supervise other therapists and interns, attend trainings, and read the newest books in the field (see our resource list for some favorites!).