Frequently Asked Questions

Prior to our first session, you will review and sign the intake paperwork. Our first session will be focused on assessment. We will get to know each other, I will hear your story, especially regarding the issue(s) you are seeking treatment for, and a few goals will emerge to help determine what successful therapy will look like for you. The purpose of subsequent sessions will be moving toward achieving those goals. After our first session I will give a recommendation for how frequently we should meet to help you be successful. You and I will be partners in this process. I am the mental health expert, and you are the expert on your life. Commitment, effort, and consistency is required by each of us to help you succeed.

The purpose of sex therapy is to address sexual issues that individuals and partners face. I treat people dealing with sexual shame, survivors of sexual trauma, sexual functioning issues (sexual pain, difficulties with desire, arousal, orgasm, and satisfaction), desire discrepancy, mixed orientation relationships (i.e. one partner is straight and the other is bisexual, or one partner is monogamous and the other non-monogamous). I am affirming of kinky, queer, and non-monogamous people.

Sex therapy includes a thorough assessment of your sexual history and learnings to identify what suggestions may be helpful to you and if intensive therapy is needed. No sexual touch happens during sex therapy sessions. I will verbally suggest interventions to improve your sexual and relational functioning and satisfaction.

Payment can be made with cash, card, including HSA cards, or check.

The no show/late cancellation fee is $100. Cancellation is late if it occurs with less that 24 business hours notice.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24-hours/day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

SafeUT Smart Phone App
24-hours/day: Download APP at the Apple Store or Download at Google 
Real-time crisis intervention and a confidential tip line; responds to all chats, texts, and calls 
healthcare.utah.edu/uni/programs/safe-ut-smartphone-app/ 

A bathroom is available on-site for hand washing. We will be 6+ feet apart during our session. If you do not feel comfortable with in-person sessions, please schedule a Telehealth appointment.