My goal is to create a setting that’s comfortable, steady, and welcoming — somewhere you can exhale and bring your questions, fears, desires, confusion, humor, and everything in between. A place where you don’t have to lead with perfection, and all parts of your story are welcome. I specialize in sex therapy and relational work, supporting individuals and couples navigating polyamory, infidelity recovery, gender exploration, and sexual behaviors that feel compulsive. These are layered experiences where personal history, cultural narratives, emotional needs, and dynamics intersect — and where affirming guidance can help patients reclaim parts of themselves that have been exiled, misunderstood, or silenced.

Before joining Rivia Mind, I worked at Soul Wellness with clients facing a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges. I found deep fulfillment in witnessing transformation — whether someone was grieving something long buried, setting boundaries, or beginning to believe in their worth. At Secret Garden, I supported individuals impacted by gender-based violence and systemic barriers, helping them stabilize and move into safer, more empowered chapters. Both roles shaped my understanding of therapeutic work as a steady presence through both crisis and recovery, and reinforced my belief that progress is always possible.

My approach draws from Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). IFIO helps couples shift from reactive conflict to deeper connection. EFIT supports people in understanding how past experiences shape present patterns. CBT offers tools to examine unhelpful thoughts, particularly around sex, shame, or identity. Together, these models provide emotionally attuned and practical care.

I’ve worked with a wide range of people, including young and older adults and LGBTQ+ clients. Across identities, my practice is grounded in the power of integration, delivered through intersectional support rooted in social justice values.

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