Relationships are beautiful. They’re also really, really hard.
Whether you’re in the middle of a recurring "high-conflict" loop or you're just looking to strengthen a foundation that’s started to feel a little shaky, I’m here to help you find your way back to each other.
In my practice, I don’t use a "one-size-fits-all" approach. I blend the gold-standard Gottman Method (Level 2 Trained) with a deep understanding of attachment and identity. I work with couples and multi-partner constellations to move past blame and start building a shared life that feels sustainable and joyful.
Areas of Focus & Expertise
LGBTQ+ & Identity-Affirming Care: As a queer-identified therapist, I provide a space where you don't have to explain your identity or your community. We get straight to the heart of your relationship dynamics.
Kink & Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM): I provide a non-judgmental, knowledgeable space for folks navigating polyamory, open relationships, or kink. Whether you’re opening up for the first time or navigating long-term dynamics, your relationship structure is respected here.
High-Conflict Couples: If it feels like every conversation turns into a blowout, we’ll use Gottman-based tools to de-escalate the "Four Horsemen" (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) and rebuild the "friendship" part of your relationship.
The Transition to Parenthood: This is one of the biggest stressors a relationship can face. I specialize in helping partners navigate the shifts that come with expanding a family—including the unique emotional toll of fertility challenges and the adoption process.
Premarital Counseling (Prepare/Enrich): Planning for a marriage is different than planning for a wedding. As a Prepare/Enrich trained clinician, I help couples identify their strengths and growth areas before they say "I do," ensuring you're starting off with the same roadmap.
Modern Family Therapy: Families are constantly evolving, and sometimes that evolution is painful. I work with families at various crossroads, including:
Divorce & Co-Parenting: Navigating the transition of a family structure with dignity and a focus on healthy communication.
Adult Children & Parents: Untangling long-standing patterns, setting healthy boundaries, and addressing the "unspoken" issues that keep adult relationships from flourishing.
Affirming the Family System: Supporting families as they navigate a member's queer or gender identity, moving from a place of confusion or conflict toward genuine understanding and support.
Kink & Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM)
Finding a therapist who "gets it" shouldn't be the hardest part of your journey. In this practice, your relationship structure isn't viewed as a "problem to be solved"—it’s a valid, intentional way of life that deserves expert, affirming support.
I provide a knowledgeable, non-pathologizing space for individuals and constellations navigating the nuances of Kink, BDSM, and Consensual Non-Monogamy. Whether you are part of a long-standing polyamorous web or you are exploring "opening up" for the very first time, we focus on the things that actually make relationships work: communication, boundaries, and radical honesty.
How I Support the Community:
Navigating Transitions: Support for couples moving from monogamy to non-monogamy, or for established polyamorous folks navigating "New Relationship Energy" (NRE) and its impact on existing partners.
The "Agreement" Framework: Helping you move beyond vague expectations and into clear, ethical agreements that honor everyone’s autonomy and needs.
Kink-Aware Therapy: A space where you can discuss your dynamic, power exchange, or community involvement without fear of judgment or having your interests clinicalized.
Jealousy & Attachment: Using Attachment Theory and Gottman tools to look at the "why" behind big feelings, helping you find security and compersion within your specific structure.
Family & Coming Out: Navigating the complexities of being "out" (or not) to family, children, or work, and the unique stressors that can place on your partnerships.
