Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST). I have a private practice in-person and online in Oakland, CA where I provide individual therapy for teens and adults, as well as relationship therapy for couples and other multi-relationship configurations.
My style of therapy is warm, authentic and collaborative. You can count on non-judgmental and stigma-free care. I work from a sex-positive, poly-friendly, sex-worker friendly, kink-knowledgeable, queer- and gender-affirmative perspective. I was featured as a guest expert on Dan Savage's Savage Lovecast podcast (Episode 832: "What is a 'Sex Therapist' anyways?"). I love to help people communicate more effectively about sex and pleasure and lend my humor and ease to the therapy process.
I have a passion for providing gender-affirming care for clients identifying at any point on the gender spectrum. I have experience writing letters to medical providers for gender- affirming procedures. I am not only a therapist, but an advocate for my clients. I currently lead a gender support group through my private practice.
In addition, I am a Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator, which means I am passionate about helping individuals find acceptance in their body size and decrease distress related to body image. I am well versed in Health At Every Size (HAES), a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to health.
I love working with folks who identify as being in alternative communities: like punks, Burners, in recovery, anarchists, niche hobbies etc!
Check out my website for more information about my offerings, including individual, relationship, and group therapy.
