Individual, Relationship, & Sex Therapy

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What it means to Hygge

The Danish concept of hygge is at the core of my philosophy as a therapist. To hygge is to seek comfort, safety, and a sense of authentic human connection. In Denmark, hygge is often viewed as most essential in the darkest seasons of the year. It provides a sanctuary in the darkness. This is what I hope to offer my clients: a sanctuary to find support and guidance.

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Therapy Services

Individual Therapy

Relationship Therapy

Cancer-Support Therapy

Sex Therapy

Specializations

  • •     Relational Conflict / Communication Issues

    •     Non-Monogamy / Alternative Relationship Styles

    •     Insecure Attachment in Relationships

    •     Infidelity / Trust Ruptures

    •     Adult Family Therapy / Parental Estrangement

  • •     Sexual Desire Discrepancy in Relationships

    •     Kink / BDSM Navigation

    •     Sexual Dysfunction (ED, Vaginismus)

    •     Sexual Shame & Anxiety

    •     Sexual Identity Exploration

  • •     Reclaiming your identity post-diagnosis

    •     Relationship challenges during and after treatment

    •     Cancer-related sexual health issues

    •     Dating with cancer

    •     Young Adults with cancer (18 to 45 yrs)

  • •     Anxiety Management

    •     Relationship Anxiety / Relationship OCD

    •     Narcassistic Abuse Trauma

    •     Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents

    •     Childhood Emotional Trauma / Enmeshment Trauma

    •     Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (trichotillomania, Dermatillomania)

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Private Workshop

The Relationship Wellness Check-in

  • The Relationship Wellness Check-In (RWC) is a workshop for couples that includes three 50-minute sessions aimed to uncover your relationship’s strengths and challenges in the areas of intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection.

    • The first session will focus on understanding your dynamic and relationship history to provide context for the assessment.

    • The second session will review your results from the Gottman Sound Relationship House Assessment to understand how your relationship dynamics contribute to your relational security and connection.

    • The third session finishes this process by providing you with evidence-based skills and suggestions for long-term relational wellness and to help you understand the behaviors that threaten it. Resources on what has been discussed are provided following this process for you to refer back to.

  • The RWC uses the Gottman Sound Relationship House Assessment to determine how you each show up in your relationship emotionally and behaviorally. It is based on 40+ years of research by Dr. John Gottman on why relationships succeed or fail. You will be taking this assessment independently before our first session and we will be going over the results together so that I can provide you with personalized feedback.

  • The RWC is offered as a stand alone experience to provide couples with feedback on areas to focus on in their relationship. After the third session, you are welcome to either take the knowledge you receive and apply it independently or continue to work on these in therapy. The choice is yours! No pressure!

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