Thanks for visiting my site! Here's a little bit of information about me; for more information about my work click on the other links at the top of the page.

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I have over 15 years of experience working with emotional and social problems such as:

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• Depression, Anxiety & Mood Problems
• Effects of Abuse & Trauma
• Relationship Issues
• Drug & Alcohol Problems 

I am also the only AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This credential ensures the public that I am uniquely qualified to work with a range of sexual issues, including:

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• Effects of Sexual Abuse & Trauma
• Difficulties with Sexual Desire, Sexual Arousal, & Orgasm
• Sex Addiction & Pornography Addiction
• Sexual Problems in Relationships
• Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
• Children's Sexual Issues
• Therapy for Transgendered People Pursuing SRS
• Sexual Problems related to Medical Issues

My practice is welcoming and affirming to all people including:

• Individuals, Couples & Families
• Adults, Adolescents & Children
• People Identifying as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Questioning, Transgender & Intersex
• "Differently Abled" People (i.e., People with Developmental and/or Intellectual Disabilities) 

Credentials

• Fully Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• AASECT - Certified Sex Therapist
• Michigan Sexual Health Certificate in Sex Therapy
• Michigan Sexual Health Certificate in Sexuality Education

Education

• B.S. in Psychology/Family Studies/Human Sexuality from Central Michigan University
• M.S.W. from Grand Valley State University
• University of Michigan - Post-Graduate Sexual Health Certificate Program 
• Ongoing Post-Graduate Training at Evanston Family Therapy Center and University of Michigan