Goals:
1) Create safe space for non-judgmental exploration of identity and desire.
2) Heal harm caused by trauma and collectively unlearn harmful narratives about intimacy and bodies.
3) Prevent harm and empower people with education and inclusive, accessible information about sexual health and healthy relationships.
4) Support families and communities as experts of their own experiences in navigating youth sexual development.
Mission and Philosophy
Mission: To eradicate sexual shame and build communities where pleasure and connection are safely accessible to all.
Personal Autonomy.
More than anything, I believe in a person’s right to choose the life that is right for them. No matter what path that is, all individuals deserve to be recognized for their inherent worth and wisdom. With me, you are in the driver’s seat. Only you know what is truly best for your life, your body and your relationships. I commit to always providing non-judgmental care and promoting growth experiences that are free of shame. My only goal is to help you overcome barriers to your most desired life through strengths based methods.
Community Care.
We have been hearing for years about the importance of self-care. And while (finally) self care is a priority in my life, we are not meant to do this alone. As social creatures living in a world of inequity and injustice I believe it is our duty to care for one another wherever we can. I am passionate about building communities of unconditional care that can bring about the feeling of abundance rather than scarcity and can repair harm and rupture with grace.
Pleasure.
I believe that pleasure is a human right and it can be found in many ways. In our work together, I can assure that I am affirming and competent at working with a variety of sexual identities, relationship styles and pleasure seeking avenues. I want to help people find pleasure in a safe, consensual and informed manner. I want to be clear that pleasure isn’t always about sex, but it definitely can be! I am as interested in the pleasure of authentic self expression as I am in supporting you in communicating with your partner about your needs. Sometimes pleasure can only be accessed when we feel safe and responsible, let me give you the tools through education to make the choices that are right for you and your body!
Grief and trauma can often create blocks to accessing pleasure and connection. I intend to honor the weight of those experiences while also helping people move toward an embodied YES! And not just away from pain.
Joyful Exploration.
Curiosity and play are major factors in healthy sexuality. While the work we do together may at times be heavy or challenging, my ultimate goal is to facilitate an experience that is guided by a joyful drive for exploration and growth. Our sexual identities are a beautiful part of who we are and something to be proud of. When working with trauma or sexual dysfunction, I work not to “get over” or eliminate these experiences, but to help you heal from harm and move toward patterns and beliefs that better align with your desires.
The Body is Political.
Bodies are political. Our bodies are policed. This does not mean that bodies are partisan, but they are impacted by policy and by our political environment. Conversely, bodies guide politics, sometimes determining who is in charge and who is heard. Some bodies are policed in either informal or formal ways (or both) more than others. The impact this has on our ability to connect with our body and enjoy it as we see fit is not lost on me. As individuals we must unlearn some of the harmful expectations placed on our bodies to find embodied joy. As a society we must unlearn morality frameworks that seek to control bodies and behaviors, in order to create space for safety and freedom for all bodies.