Hi, I’m Claire!

I see clients age 20+ and work with individuals, couples, and other non-traditional relationship structures (consensual non-monogamy/polyamory).

Sexuality (Individual and Relational Therapy)

• Differences in Levels of Desire (Libido)

• Vulvar/Vaginal Pain, Pelvic Pain and Penetration Issues

• Body Shame/Body Dysmorphia and Sexuality

• Trauma and Sexuality

• Religion/Spirituality and Sexuality

• Sexual Orientation Exploration, Clarification, and Integration

Relational Therapy

• Negative Communication Patterns/Communication Breakdowns

• Emotional Distance/Disconnection

• Neurodivergence in Relationships

• LGBTQ+/Queer Relationships

• Non-Traditional Relationships/Polyamory

• Childhood trauma/ Attachment trauma and its impacts on current relationship

Self-Care is Collective Care; Collective Care is Self-Care

Self-care and collective care are deeply intertwined. When we care for ourselves, we strengthen our ability to support others. When we allow others to support us, we learn that we are worthy of love, despite our perceived flaws. One reinforces the other, which reinforces the other, and so on, creating a ripple of healing that extends far beyond ourselves. In my practice, I emphasize that personal well-being is not separate from social and relational well-being—both are essential for holistic growth and resilience.

We exist in systems that impact our whole selves

I work from a systemic/relational approach, meaning I take into consideration all the factors within client's lives that may be contributing to the issues they bring into the counseling room. This may include examining factors like culture, social structures, family systems, past experiences, biological/physical health impacts, mental/emotional health issues, and other important identity considerations. We cannot separate ourselves or our sexuality from these and I aim to leave no stone unturned as we work together to find awareness, insights, skills, and most importantly, relief from the distress you're feeling.

Other important values:

• Sex positivity and pleasure advocacy

• Non-pathologizing of clients

• Psychedelics: Harm-reduction (emphasizing education and informed choices) from a non-shaming view.

• 420-Friendly (I only ask that it not be consumed before or during our sessions)

• Social justice, healing justice, and questioning the structures that maintain oppression

• Kink/BDSM aware and informed

Integrative Approach

• An integrative approach uses a variety of evidence-based treatments, modalities, and interventions.

• This approach allows plenty of flexibility in tailoring interventions to each unique client, ensuring that each client's strengths and identities are at the forefront of treatment.

• Listed below are the main modalities that I integrate into my practice.

Experiential & Relational Approaches

• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy & Attachment Theory

• Internal Family Systems/"Parts Work"

• Somatic Experiencing

• Gottman Method

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Expressive Arts Therapy

• Sexual Health & Integrative Pleasure Model

Mindfulness-Based

• Helping clients build awareness and compassion through mindfulness is a core tenet of all the modalities I use.

• Mindfulness is about 'paying attention on purpose', to help bring clarity and groundedness to even our toughest of times.

Psycho-education & Skill building

• Learning or deconstructing misinformation can bring loads of understanding and normalization to the issues that clients bring in. With this new information, clients can reintegrate old narratives with new meanings that feel more authentic.

What you can expect in my therapy office

• Warm, cozy vibes

• Coffee, tea, chocolate and other treats

• Openness, compassion, and respect

• Permission to show up exactly as you are in your full authentic self

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Creative and collaborative problem solving