I am the Founder and Clinical Director of Affirming Therapy Center (ATC), a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor, researcher, author, and educator. After several years of not taking on new clients, I’ve intentionally reopened a small number of weekday appointments for adults seeking specialized support with BDSM/kink, fetish exploration, power exchange (D/s) dynamics, and sexual identity exploration. I currently offer telehealth sessions throughout California. Because of my specialization in these areas and my ongoing involvement in the kink community, I am especially well-suited for people located outside of San Diego County. If I’m not the right fit, you’re still in good hands—other clinicians at Affirming Therapy Center work with people throughout San Diego and California, offering both telehealth and in-person therapy. My approach to therapy is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that people deserve the freedom to understand themselves without shame. I believe that different is not necessarily wrong, and that therapy should be a place where people feel safe enough to bring their whole selves into the room. Today, I maintain a small clinical caseload while also serving as Clinical Director of ATC, where I mentor and support a team of therapists specializing in Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD). I also provide AASECT certification supervision and clinical consultation for therapists seeking to deepen their knowledge and clinical skills in areas including kink, BDSM, fetish, non-monogamy, and sexual and relationship diversity.
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