Theoretical Foundations

My clinical focus in Sex Therapy informs providing accessible mental health services through a systemic and experiential lens for individuals, couples, and groups of people who are experiencing distress from psychological, physiological, emotional, medical, and/or social issues surrounding sexuality. Systems Theory is my bread and butter, and I also am a Satir-oriented Experiential therapist while incorporating Emotions Focused Therapy and Somatic Trauma Therapy.

I am an Associate licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Sex Therapist practicing at WellSpring Counseling Coaching and Transitions Center in Decatur, Georgia. I’ve graduated with honors from The University of Mercer School of Medicine with my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and received my certification in Sex Therapy from The American Board of Sexology; American College of Sexologists.

Ever since I can remember, I have been passionate about providing an inclusive and safe space for folks to promote healing and growth. I can understand how difficult it can be coming in front of a stranger and sharing some of our most vulnerable experiences. I have been in therapy myself for over 20+ years.

What does working with me look like?

I believe it is my job as a therapist to create a safe, non judgmental space for you and your partner(s) to navigate what growth and healing can look like for you. During our time together, we will have gentle conversations around how I can support you and what healing means for you and your relationships. I work alongside clients as a resource for growth and relational repair. It isn’t my jam to “rip bandages off” or make you go somewhere you aren’t ready to go. I enjoy incorporating somatic movement and nurturing that mind, body connection. So often we struggle to connect to our bodies; I believe integrating somatic experiences is a resource for healing. I may gently challenge you and I always promise to approach your experiences through curiosity and with empathy.

As a therapist, I believe in meeting you where you are at and seeing what comes up along our journey. I am here to navigate with you. I view the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort. I believe for change and growth to happen it is important to cultivate a safe, nurturing relationship between therapist and client(s).

Let’s navigate living authentically, together.

If you are looking for a therapist who….

Practices through a trauma and multicultural lens, who is passionate about providing care to those who have experienced trauma and has lived experience working with the intersectionality of chronic illness and sexuality, who is trained in working with kink and BDSM communities, gender and sexually diverse individuals (LGBTQIA+), neurodivergent folks, and those who identify as non-monogamous and/or polyamorous, and who is trained in working with complex trauma…

I am glad you found me!

As a therapist I am passionate about working with various relationship and sexual concerns such as decreased desire, desire discrepancy, pelvic pain/painful sex, arousal and orgasm difficulties, and chronic illness that impacts sexuality and intimacy, and healing sexual trauma.

I am currently working towards full licensure and am under the clinical direction of Melissa Lee Dickinson, LPC #005677 and am being supervised by Alex Peskin, LMFT #001512