Welcome! I'm glad you're here.

I work with all sexual, gender, and relationship identities. That means, straight, LGBTQ+, cis or trans, monogamous and ethically non-monogamous individuals and partnerships. Having said that, within those identities and relationships there are issues I work with more frequently, including:

•  internalized shame from religion or purity culture
• emotional disconnect in relationship
• communication challenges and conflict 
• mismatched desire
• recovery from infidelity
• changes in relationship due to life stage stressors from parenting young children to aging and illness
• grief and loss
• considering separation or divorce, conscious uncoupling
• medical issues affecting sexual function
• erectile issues and painful penetration

I work with many, many issues, some related to relationships and sex and others that aren't about either of those things! If your concern is not listed here, we can still work together!

 My work is informed by many approaches including Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Buddhist Psychology, Attachment Theory, and contemporary sex therapy. I do not follow any model rigidly but integrate a variety of strategies depending on the client and their needs. I do believe strongly that every person and every problem benefits from slowing down, practicing a pause, attuning with the self, and making active choices informed by the question "how is this moment of service to me?" 

Do you accept insurance?

• I absolutely do. I am in most major health insurance networks. I do not currently accept Cigna but do accept self-pay if insurance is not an option. You may reach out to us for self-pay rates.

Do you only see couples?

• Nope! I see individuals, couples, families, and any combination of people the therapy needs, including polyamorous  or non-monogamous partners.

Do I need to come with my partner?

• For any couple's work, yes.  Usually, I will meet with the couple together for the first session, then see each partner individually for one or two sessions, then begin the couple's work together after that.

Can we come to therapy even if our relationship isn't in crisis?

• Absolutely, I love when couples do this! I see couples for premarital counseling, and couples who feel good about the relationship but want to work through a big decision or are just looking for better tools to manage everyday challenges.

Can my relationship improve even if I'm the only one in therapy?

• Yes! Even if you were in couples' therapy, your responsibility would be to work on yourself even if (especially if) it seems your partner is not doing their work.

Do you work with issues other than sex or relationship challenges?

• Yes! In fact, I welcome other issues, though there are issues that I have no specific training in. When that happens, I do my best to provide a referral.

I would be honored to work with you! I am part of a group practice located in downtown Milwaukee. To request an appointment, please follow the link below to Psychiatric Consultants & Therapists' website.

Office Location:

229 E Wisconsin Ave, Suite 600

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Ph: 414-224-3737