Sex and sexuality weren't talked about in any of my undergraduate or graduate coursework (and barely before that... mostly STI prevention and birth control focused). I sought out specialized training because it felt like such an important domain of human experience that was being ignored in education and conversations with families and friends. But sexuality intersects with so many parts of life: pleasure and fun, relationships, health, self-confidence and body image, trauma, religion and spirituality, family dynamics, communication, identity, and more. When I pursued that training, I found a whole world to explore (that both me and my clients needed).

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I approach sexuality and sexual health as part of health and wellness, not as something taboo or shame-based. This isn't just about the absence of problems or "safety." Sexual health is and can be about pleasurable experiences, respect, expression, connection, meaning, and authenticity. It's part of being human.​

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Sexuality and sexual health topics and themes are very frequently interwoven in individual therapy, and many clients appreciate having sex be an acceptable topic to discuss, among many others. At times, clients prefer to do a "deep dive" into a specific sexuality topic or make it the sole focus of their therapy.