Overview
Sex and sexuality are deeply personal parts of our lives, yet they are often surrounded by shame, fear, confusion, secrecy, or isolation. Many people carry aspects of themselves that they have never spoken openly about before, sometimes because they fear being judged, misunderstood, rejected, or seen differently. One of the most important parts of this work is creating a space where difficult or deeply personal conversations can happen safely and without judgement.
I work with individuals and couples around a wide range of issues related to sexuality, intimacy, relationships, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Clients often come to therapy struggling with anxiety, shame, relationship conflict, questions about identity, sexual dissatisfaction, compulsive sexual behaviour, or feelings that something about them is “wrong” or unacceptable. Others may simply want a space to better understand themselves, their desires, or the kind of relationships they want to build. My role is not to pathologize or moralize, but to help you explore these parts of your life with curiosity, honesty, and care.
Many clients are surprised by how relieving it feels to talk openly about aspects of themselves they have hidden for years. My background in sexuality studies and clinical work allows me to approach these conversations with openness and comfort rather than shock or discomfort. Whether you are struggling with sexual shame, exploring identity, navigating non-monogamous relationships, questioning aspects of your sexuality or gender, working through intimacy issues with a partner, or trying to make sense of experiences that feel confusing or difficult to talk about, therapy can become a space where those conversations no longer need to be carried alone.
Areas I Commonly Work With
Some of the concerns people commonly bring into therapy include:
- sexual shame, guilt, or anxiety
- intimacy and relationship difficulties
- performance anxiety
- desire differences within relationships
- pornography and online sexual behaviour
- compulsive or distressing sexual patterns
- body image and sexual confidence
- fetishes, kinks, and sexual interests
- questions around sexual orientation or identity
- gender identity exploration
- gender dysphoria
- non-monogamous, polyamorous, or open relationships
- family, cultural, or religious conflict around sexuality or gender
- loneliness, rejection, or difficulties feeling understood
- sexual trauma and its impact on intimacy
- communication difficulties around sex and relationships
- identity exploration during adolescence or adulthood
My Background and Approach
My approach is grounded in both clinical training and extensive academic work in the area of sexuality and identity.
I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from the University of New Brunswick, as well as a Master’s from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, where I studied in the Sociology and Equity Studies in Education program in collaboration with the Sexual Diversity Studies (SDS) program. I also completed all doctoral coursework in the same program. My academic research focused on topics such as sexual identity, pornography, and digital sexual cultures, and I have published scholarly work in the field of sexuality studies.
In addition to my clinical work, I have taught university-level sexuality courses and facilitated workshops for other health professionals on supporting clients around issues related to sexuality, identity, and relationships.
I practice from an affirming and non-conversion-based perspective and work with both youth and adults across diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship structures.
I am also able to complete bio-psycho-social assessments and provide support letters related to hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgical care in New Brunswick in accordance with WPATH Standards of Care.