Sanctuary Counseling, LLC
About
Relationships provide great opportunities to feel belonging, love, and acceptance. In seeking connection with others, several challenges can arise that mystify our experience and make our chances of a rewarding connection seem so far away. It has been my mission to help couples, families, and individuals clear away that confusion and lift roadblocks to connection and happiness. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer unique and practical insight for those looking to improve their relationships and life satisfaction. Therapy with me is collaborative-I value your feedback and will tailor therapy to address your unique goals and needs.
My work with couples primarily addresses conflict, communication, intimacy, infidelity, and separation contemplation. I work with families looking to address conflict, parenting, child behavioral/emotional issues, step-family/blended family cohesiveness, and coping after a loss. My work with individuals addresses depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, and personal fulfillment.
At Northwestern University, I completed my doctoral degree in Marriage and Family Therapy - training in systemic, integrative, and scientifically-validated therapy approaches. Prior, I worked as a group therapy facilitator for children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional dysregulation. For appointments/questions, feel free to call.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and AASECT certified sex therapist. My therapeutic style is warm and genuine. I value a team approach to client work. I utilize gender responsive treatment informed by relational therapy, and implement mind-body techniques to build self-awareness. I view clients within their social and cultural context, with the intention of helping individuals develop into their most authentic selves. My clinical specialties include: couples and intimacy, sexual functioning, compulsive sexual behavior, BDSM, and trauma. I am also attuned to the needs of the LGBT community, and have years of experience working with clients across the gender and sexuality spectrum.
Laughter is a large part of my work with clients. Therapy should be challenging, but can also be fun. My style is direct but compassionate, and my goal is to help you live a more meaningful and joyful life.