People seek individual therapy for a wide range of reasons, both related to mental health and personal growth. Iam trained in EMDR and can utilize the modality to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Mental health concerns: Therapy can be highly effective in helping people manage anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, and other mental health conditions.

Life challenges: Therapists can provide support and guidance for people dealing with difficult life events such as grief, divorce, job loss, or chronic illness.

Relationship issues: Individual therapy can help people improve their communication skills, set boundaries, and develop healthier relationship patterns.

Stress management: Therapists can teach people coping mechanisms for dealing with stress in a healthy way.

Personal growth: Some people seek therapy to improve their self-awareness, build self-esteem, and achieve their goals.

The focus of couples therapy is helping couples improve their communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen their relationship. Here are some reasons couples might choose couples therapy:

Communication problems: Couples therapists can help couples identify unhealthy communication patterns and develop better ways to express themselves.

Conflict resolution: Therapists can provide tools and strategies for couples to resolve conflict in a constructive way.

Considering separation or divorce: Therapy can help couples decide if they want to stay together and, if so, how to improve their relationship.

External stressors: Couples therapy can be helpful for couples dealing with external stressors such as financial problems, infidelity, or the death of a loved one.

Strengthening the relationship: Even couples who are in a good place can benefit from couples therapy to build a stronger and more fulfilling relationship.

People see sex therapists for a wide range of reasons, but some of the most common are below. This isn't an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good idea of the variety of reasons people seek help from a sex therapist. If you have any concerns about your sexual health or well-being, a sex therapist can be a valuable resource. I am working towards certification by AASECT, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists.

Sexual Dysfunction: This could be anything from difficulty achieving or maintaining arousal (erectile dysfunction, low libido) to pain during sex.

Communication Issues: Sex therapists can help couples improve communication around sex, leading to more satisfying intimacy.

Life Changes: Events like childbirth, illness, or aging can impact sexual desire and function. Sex therapy can help couples navigate these changes.

Sexual Trauma: Sex therapists can provide support and guidance to people who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.

Sexual Orientation & Identity: Therapists can help individuals explore their sexual orientation and gender identity, and address any related anxieties or concerns.

Body Image: Negative body image can affect a person's sexual confidence. Sex therapy can help individuals develop a more positive body image.

I am proud to reduce barriers and minimize gatekeeping for people requiring support for gender affirming procedures. I am appropriately qualified to perform preoperative evaluations in accordance with the criteria described in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Standards of Care 8th Version (SOC8). I offer reduced rate sessions to information gather and write letters of support.

As an LCSW, I can provide clinical supervision for those earning hours towards licnesure.

I am available for case consultation regarding a range of presenting issue