About Me
I am a sex educator turned sex therapist. I am also a speaker, author, writer, podcaster, filmmaker, former sex toy sales associate, and former radio and TV producer. With a career spanning the gamut in human sexuality, one thing has never changed - I love communicating with people about intimacy, sex and relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 109150). My approach to therapy is similar to how I approach my life. It's a bit eclectic, but full of zest, compassion and curiosity. I have the same training as any other licensed MFT and can provide traditional talk therapy, but I am passionate about working with individuals, and couples, around relationship, gender and sexual issues. I am incredibly comfortable working with clients whose sexual orientation, behavior and identity fall anywhere on the spectrum from traditional to alternative.
I have my MA in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University, and an MEd in Human Sexuality Education from Widener University. I have also completed the sex educator training at San Francisco Sex Information, and am a current member of SSSS.
Areas of Expertise:
Sexuality
Relationship & Couples Counseling
Mismatched Sexual Desire & Libido
Coming Out and LGBTQ Issues
Alternative Sexual Styles (Kink/BDSM) & Relationship
Paradigms (Non-Monogamy/Poly/Swinging)
Inability to Orgasm/Anorgasmia
Sexual Shame/Self-Consciousness/Anxiety/Guilt
Sexual Orientation Confusion
Concerns Around Pornography Use or Sexual Preferences
Attachment styles
Sexual Pain
Vaginismus
Erectile Disorders
Asexuality
Romantic and Sexual Inexperience
Working with Sexual Surrogates
In addition to being a licensed therapist and sex educator, I am also an author, and former talk radio producer/podcaster. My latest book is called "How to Break Up With Anyone." My other books include "Getting Off: A Woman's Guide to Masturbation," and "Hot Sex: Over 200 Things You Can Try Tonight."
