Sex Therapy

I provide virtual therapy for individuals who are 18+. Browse available services, and book a free 15-minute consultation.

I am dedicated to helping folks, particularly within the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities, find healing from systems that have perpetuated their sexual oppression.

I understand firsthand how hurtful it is to be met with judgment when discussing issues related to sexual health, as well as how much healing can take place through nurturing our authentic selves in the therapy room. I deeply empathize with the ways in which sexual health issues can feel especially vulnerable to disclose. I’ve also been able to witness how having a therapist who is shame-free and pleasure-centered can have the power to make a profound impact on one’s sense of self and beliefs.

I think this is a good time to share that I am pro-kink, pro-hoe, and pro-sex-work. Basically, I’m pro-anything-safer-sex-that-you-affirmatively-consent-to. Just thought you should know.

Sexuality is rarely emphasized enough in terms of people’s overall health.

Maybe you can relate to the fact that many of us grew up in an education system and/or culture where our experiences and desires were not validated. Instead of accepting your various identities, you’ve learned shame and secrecy.

With this in mind, it can be so difficult to feel confident in ourselves and assert desires or challenges unapologetically…to say “I want to try something new tonight” or “I’m dissociating and would like to end sex now.”

Let’s reimagine your relationship with sex and eroticism.

So many of us carry ideas about what sex is “supposed to” look like - ideas shaped by culture, media, and fear of disappointing our partner(s). Maybe you’ve wondered, “What if my partner is offended that bodily fluids are sensory ick for me?” These kinds of fears and beliefs can leave us feeling stuck, disconnected, or anxious. When sex starts to feel like something we have to get right, our nervous systems respond accordingly: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. And in that state, creativity shuts down. Playfulness fades. Sex stops feeling like ours.

One of my greatest joys in therapy is helping folks reconnect with their erotic selves on their terms. Together, we’ll explore what feels good and true for you - not what culture says should turn you on, not what your partner might expect, or what you’ve internalized as “normal.” The dominant sexual narratives out there? They’re restrictive for everyone. But something powerful that happens when we start breaking away from them.

Maybe you discover that wearing gloves during play makes the sensory ick disappear, allowing you to feel more present and attuned. Maybe pelvic pain eases when your nervous system feels safe. Or maybe you uncover a desire that you’ve never given yourself permission to consider. Whatever it is, I’ll support you in staying curious, grounded in your body, and creating an intimate life that’s expansive, affirming, and uniquely yours.

You set the tone for therapy, but know that I will welcome you wherever you’re at.

If you want to dive right into discussing your latest sexual adventure, fabulous. If you’d prefer to not go there at all, or anything in between, also fabulous. My main goal is to champion your pursuit of pleasure, in whatever way that looks like for you.

TL;DR

What is sex therapy?

  • A form of talk therapy that helps you explore

    • Intimacy

    • Desire

    • Identity

    • Pleasure

  • Grounded in evidence-based approaches and a nonjudgmental, affirming stance

  • No physical touch or sexual activity takes place during sessions

What I support…

  • Identity development

  • Sexual desire discrepancies

  • Sexual problems

  • Painful sex

  • Difficulty with orgasm

  • Dissociation during sex

  • Sensory sensitivities related to sex

How I work…

  • Pleasure-centered

  • Anti-oppressive

  • Trauma-informed

  • Mindfulness-based

  • Feminist approach

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Who I work with…

  • Adults who are*…

    • LGBTQ+

    • Asexual or aromantic

    • Neurodivergent

    • Disabled

    • Kinky or BDSM-involved

    • Sex workers

    • Polyamorous or non-monogamous

    • Single and exploring intimacy on their own terms

    • Individuals who are curious to expand their lens on gender, sexuality, and relationships

      * If you don’t see your identity listed here but feel connected to my approach, you’re still welcome. I’d love to learn more about your experience

What I believe…

  • Talking about sex will change the world

  • You don’t have to “fix” yourself to be worthy of intimacy

  • There’s really no “TMI” in therapy

Where can you see me?

  • Colorado (virtual only)

  • Illinois (virtual only)