It can be scary to trust people, especially strangers, and I recognize this. The difference between talking to a family member, friend, or another person and talking to a mental health professional is that mental health professionals are legally and ethically obligated to maintain your confidentiality. In other words, what we talk about remains between us.

That being said, as a mental health professional, I’m also a mandated reporter; this means I’m required to report instances of abuse, plans to harm others, and plans to harm yourself. If any of these topics come up in our work together, we’ll discuss what the reporting process looks like.

Hot take: therapy is not for everyone. That being said, engaging in therapy can provide you with a unique opportunity to get to know yourself better, identify your strengths, and learn new skills to navigate through life. As a result, therapy allows you to invest in yourself so that you can live more authentically, create and maintain fulfilling relationships, and lead a more meaningful life overall.

This is a huge misconception. Don’t get me wrong; a lot of couples do seek therapy when facing a relationship-threatening crisis, and - in this case - therapy can offer each of the partners an opportunity to come together or to intentionally un-couple from each other.

BUT, there’s an endless number of reasons that couples may choose to engage in therapy: intentionally recommitting to and enhancing their relationships; getting to know each other again (after all, we all grow and change throughout our lives!); opening up a relationship or exploring sexual fantasies with each other in a neutral environment; strengthening communication skills and functioning as a team again; and addressing obstacles that may be getting in the way of their connection with each other.

I pride myself on being open-minded and accepting of every client that comes into the therapy space, and I practice from a sex-positive, kink-affirming, trauma-informed, and multicultural lens.

But let’s be honest – I’m a human just like everyone else, which means that my perspectives (which are based on my personal and professional experiences) may sometimes be perceived as judgments. If this occurs, I encourage my clients to name it so that we can work through it. Please be assured that my intention is never malicious, and I consider any missteps that I may make to be opportunities for growth.

Like any other relationship in our lives, sometimes the connection between therapist and client(s) is there, and sometimes it isn’t. A great way to test whether or not you think we will be a good fit is to schedule a free consultation with me.

I will always be honest about the clients and issues that I feel comfortable working with, and – if we’re not a good match – I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.

Great! The first step is to schedule a consultation call. This will give us an opportunity to see if we think we’re a good fit.

If we decide to move forward together, we’ll schedule an intake session, and you’ll receive an email with a link to a secure client portal - this is where you’ll find your intake documents, which should be completed at least 24 hours before our first session together.

In preparation for the initial session, some people find it helpful to create a list of questions or journal about some of their concerns. Please note that this not a requirement, but can serve as a helpful tool as we’re getting to know each other and setting treatment goals.