I have been practicing since early 2015 and have a diverse clinical background, including experience in sex therapy, trauma, depression, anxiety, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and addictions/recovery.
I utilize a collaborative approach to therapy where I’ll explain what we’re doing and why and we’ll engage in the process together. Therapy can be challenging, but can help you to live a better life.
I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups, in many diverse clinical settings including private practice, inpatient, and outpatient rehab. I have significant experience working with first responders and injured workers. As a general rule, I only work with adults 18+, except in cases of family therapy.
I specialize in the following areas:
Human Sexuality and Sexuality-Related Disorders
- Such as “sex addiction” or Out of Control Sexual Behaviors (OCSB), anorgasmia (inability to orgasm), erectile issues, premature ejaculation, open relationships, kink, and performance anxiety.
- I can help with issues related to sexual orientation, sexual identity and coming out. I am LGBTQ+ friendly.
- I can help you talk through your kinks or fetishes and how to optimally incorporate them into your life. I am kink and fetish friendly.
- I can help with issues around changing the structure of a relationship, such as opening a previously closed relationship or the closing of a previously open relationship. I am happy to work with monogamous and nonmonogamous couples (such as swingers, polyamorous couples, etc.).
- I would describe myself as very sex positive and I will not negatively judge your sexual choices as long as they are among consenting adults.
- Please note: Sex therapy is talk-based. It does not involve nudity or any sexual interactions between therapists and clients.
Trauma and Stress related Disorders
- Such as PTSD or Adjustment Disorder from a variety of causes.
- I have worked with survivors of rape, car accidents, injury, abuse, etc.
- I have significant experience treating first responders (police, fire fighters, EMTs, etc.) for PTSD and cPTSD (complex PTSD).
- I have significant experience working with trauma from injuries and workplace injuries, victims of sexual assault and rape, and victims of sexual abuse.
- I generally use either Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to treat trauma and stress related disorders as these evidence-based practices have the highest rates of success.
Personality Disorders
I work primarily with “Cluster C” Personality Disorders, including Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD), and Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD). I have significant experience in the Cluster C population and am certified in the treatment of Personality Disorders.
I do not generally work with “Cluster B” Personality Disorders.
Mood disorders
- Such as Anxiety and Depression.
- I can help if you’re regularly feeling anxious or like something bad may happen.
- I can help if you’re often feeling sad, have no energy, and feel like maybe there’s no point to anything anymore.
- I can help if you’re having thoughts of ending your life or seriously considering doing so.
Grief Counseling
- Grief counseling (sometimes called “Bereavement Therapy”) can look like many things and while it is usually about the loss of a loved one (partner, child, family member, or even a pet), it can also be about a permanent injury, or the loss of the expected course of your life.
- I can help you to understand and work through your grief.
Philosophical Counseling
- I am also a qualified philosophical counselor and can help you explore philosophic and existential questions such as meaning in life, questions related to purpose, ethical concerns, etc.
- I can help with working to build a meaningful life, including after leaving a religious tradition.
- If you desire, I can recommend philosophical readings to support our work together (whether or not we engage in philosophical counseling).
Other Issues
- If you’re interested in working with me on other issues, feel free to reach out and I can tell you whether I think I can help. If I don’t think I will be able to help, I can help you to find another psychotherapist or psychologist who may be better suited to help.
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Educational Background
2025: Personality Disorders Certification Training: Advanced Diagnosis, Treatment & Management
2025: Additional advanced training in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy through the University of Guelph
2023: Certificate in Clinical Supervision through Laurier University
2022: Advanced training in Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy through the University of Guelph
2015: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Psychology from Brandman University in Riverside, California with a dual emphasis in Professional Clinical Counseling (PCC) and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
2006: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Honors in both Philosophy and Economics from Denison University in Granville, Ohio
Professional Affiliations
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – NY Office of the Professions
- Registered Psychotherapist (RP) – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Certified Sexologist (ABS) – American Board of Sexology
- Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD) – Evergreen Certifications
- Member – American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
- Member – Secular Therapy Project
- Member – National Philosophical Counseling Association
- Member – Kink Aware Professionals
- Member – Poly Friendly Professionals
- Member – OCPD Foundation