Sexuality is a natural part of being human, yet it's often one of the hardest things to talk about.

Our relationship with sexuality begins long before we become sexually active. Family, culture, religion, relationships, and lived experiences all influence the messages we receive about our bodies, desire, pleasure, and intimacy. Those messages don't just shape what we believe—they shape how we experience ourselves. We may learn to disconnect from our bodies, silence our desires, or move through intimacy without feeling fully present.

Sexual concerns rarely mean something is wrong with you.

Maybe you've noticed a change in desire.

Maybe intimacy has started to feel like another item on the to-do list.

Maybe sex has become a source of anxiety, conflict, or disappointment.

Or maybe you've never felt like you've had permission to explore what you actually want.

Whatever brings you here, you're not alone.

Sex therapy offers a space to slow down, get curious, and better understand your relationship with intimacy and sexuality.

Love and desire aren't always the same thing.

One of the most common misconceptions I hear is that if two people truly love each other, a satisfying sexual relationship should happen naturally. When it doesn't, couples often wonder whether something is wrong with their relationship.

In many relationships, that simply isn't true.

I've worked with individuals, partners, and people in a variety of relationship structures who deeply care for one another yet still struggle with desire, intimacy, or sexual satisfaction. I've also worked with people whose sexual concerns emerged after becoming parents, experiencing medical changes, navigating stressful life transitions, or simply realizing they had never learned how to talk openly about sex.

Sexual concerns are not always the consequence of relationship problems. Sometimes they're influenced by the ways we have learned to relate to our bodies, the expectations we place on ourselves, or the experiences that have shaped our understanding of intimacy throughout our lives.

Rather than assuming there's one explanation or solution, therapy begins with curiosity. Together, we'll explore the unique factors shaping your experience and work toward a sexual relationship that feels authentic, connected, and meaningful.

Sexual concerns rarely exist in isolation.

People often come to therapy hoping to "fix" their sex life. While addressing sexual concerns is part of the work, it's equally important to understand the broader context in which those concerns exist.

Sexuality is influenced by many parts of our lives, including:

• Stress and burnout

• Relationship dynamics

• Attachment experiences

• Body image

• Pregnancy and postpartum changes

• Medical conditions or medications

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Cultural or religious messages about sex

• Life transitions

• Emotional connection

Sometimes our bodies communicate things before we have words for them. Stress, trauma, grief, chronic overwhelm, and even the pace of everyday life can influence how safe, connected, or available we feel for intimacy. Together, we'll explore these experiences with curiosity rather than judgment.

My Approach

I don't believe there is one definition of a "healthy" sex life.

My role isn't to tell you what your sexuality or relationships should look like. It's to help you better understand yourself so you can make choices that feel authentic, consensual, and aligned with your values.

Together, we'll explore not only what is happening sexually, but also the emotional, relational, cultural, and physical experiences influencing your relationship with intimacy and desire.

I integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), psychodynamic therapy, somatic and experiential interventions, and evidence-based sex therapy while tailoring my approach to the unique people sitting in front of me.

I remain actively engaged in continuing education and professional presentations related to sexuality and relationships. Most recently, I presented at the 2026 AASECT Annual Conference on Sexual Pleasure in Pregnancy and the Perinatal Period.

What does sex therapy look like?

Sex therapy does not involve physical touch, nudity, or sexual behavior between client(s) and therapist. While you may have exercises to explore between sessions, therapy is always grounded in consent, and we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

I work with individuals and couples navigating concerns such as:

• Differences in sexual desire

• Pain during sex

• Difficulty with arousal or orgasm

• Erectile or ejaculatory concerns

• Sexual anxiety or shame

• Body image concerns

• Pregnancy and postpartum changes

• Menopause and aging

• Religious or cultural influences on sexuality

• Exploring sexual identity

• Kink and BDSM

• Consensual non-monogamy

• Rebuilding intimacy after betrayal

• Difficulty communicating about sex and intimacy

Sexuality changes throughout our lives.

Our sexual selves are not static.

As we move through different stages of life, our bodies, relationships, priorities, and identities evolve. Parenthood, illness, aging, stress, grief, hormonal changes, and shifting life circumstances can all influence the way we experience desire and intimacy.

What felt true at one point in your life may no longer feel true today.

That doesn't necessarily mean something is wrong.

It may simply mean your sexuality is asking to be understood in a new way.

Therapy offers an opportunity to approach those changes with curiosity rather than self-criticism, making space to redefine intimacy and pleasure in ways that reflect who you are now.

My hope for our work together

My hope isn't simply that you leave therapy having resolved a sexual concern.

I hope you leave with a different relationship to yourself—one that feels more connected to your body, more curious about your experiences, and more compassionate toward the parts of yourself that may have learned to disconnect, hide, or carry shame.

As we understand ourselves more fully, new possibilities for intimacy, pleasure, and connection often emerge—not because we've become someone different, but because we've learned to relate to ourselves with greater curiosity and compassion.

Whether you're navigating a specific sexual concern or simply want to feel more connected to yourself, your partner(s), or your sexuality, therapy offers a space to explore those experiences without shame or judgment.