Credentials

MSEd Clinical Mental Health Counseling, St. Bonaventure University

BA & BS Psychology and Business Administration, Arizona State University

QMHP - Qualified Mental Health Professional

EMDR Trained

Extensive and Ongoing Continuing Education in Sex Therapy and LGBTQ-Affirming Care

Clinical Training in Sex Therapy

Sex therapy training requires documented education across specific knowledge domains, supervised clinical hours, and structured values and attitudes work.

I completed a Sexual Attitude Reassessment (SAR) in May 2025, an intensive, structured group experience that examines personal and cultural attitudes toward human sexuality and is considered a foundational component of sex therapy training. My continuing education in sex therapy has been completed primarily through the Sexual Health Alliance, a leading provider of sexology training.

Knowledge domains covered:

• Sexual and reproductive anatomy and physiology

• Developmental sexuality across the lifespan

• Range of sexual functioning and behavior, including desire discrepancy, arousal concerns, sexual pain, and orgasm difficulties

• Health and medical factors influencing sexuality, including illness, disability, trauma, and mental health

• Relationship structures and sexually diverse communities, including kink, BDSM, polyamory, and consensual non-monogamy

• Sexual orientation and gender identity, including affirming practice with LGBTQ+ clients

• Sociocultural, familial, and religious factors in sexual values and behavior

• Sexual exploitation, trauma, and out-of-control sexual behavior

• Sex therapy theory, assessment, and intervention methods

• Ethics and professional practice in sex therapy

• Pleasure enhancement and intimacy skills

Additional Continuing Education

LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

• Fundamentals of LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

• WPATH SOC-8 for Adults

• LGBTQ Health

• Supporting Queer Couples and Diverse Identities

Trauma and Attachment

• EMDR Basic Training

• Neurobiology of Attachment

Clinical Ethics and Skill

• Ethical Implications of Informed Consent for Mental Health Professionals