What kinds of clients do you see?

I see adults in many different situations in their lives. I mostly work with people who are looking for help with anxiety, trauma, sexual issues, identity exploration, and self-acceptance. I am part of and specialize in working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, though those who don’t identify with those labels are more than welcome in my practice as well.

What is sex therapy?

Sex therapy is talk therapy that deals with relieving sex-specific concerns. These may include orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, out of control sexual behavior (what some refer to as sex addiction), sexual pain, low libido and desire, and sexual pleasure and enrichment. Sex therapy does not involve touch or direct observation of sexual activity. Though I have expertise in sex therapy, I offer therapy for non-sex-specific issues as well.

How long does therapy take?

This is really variable and is dependent upon your presenting issues, your goals, and many other outside factors. It also depends on what you prefer. Some people like to see me for a few weeks or months to address specific problems. Others like to have a stable place that they can come to explore things over many months or even years. I’m happy to provide my opinion once I get to know your unique situation, though ultimately the choice is up to you.

Do you take my insurance?

I do not currently take insurance. I find that many of my clients like to leave insurance companies out of their treatment and be able to have the freedom to use their therapy time however feels best to them, and not be constrained by things like session limits or disclosing diagnostic information.

If you have out-of-network benefits, we can try to submit a Superbill to your insurance company to see if they will reimburse you a percentage of your session costs. If you would like a list of practitioners who take your insurance, you can get that information through your insurance company or by using filters on therapist search sites such as Psychology Today or therapist.com.

I have a limited number of sliding scale spots available by request. If I do not have any spots available and you need a sliding scale, you can try a service like Open Path Collective, which charges you a one-time membership fee to connect you to therapists who charge $30-$70 per session.

How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?

That’s mostly up to you! A good fit in a therapist should be someone who has expertise and training in your specific concerns, who encourages you to speak openly and give feedback, and who you feel safe and comfortable with. If you leave sessions feeling heard, understood, and supported, that’s a good sign.

Don’t see your question? Reach out to me and I’ll do my best to answer it.