Fostering Secure Attachments in Adoptees
Adoption is complex and often more nuanced than society realizes. Many people assume children are adopted because their birth families…
The Power of Gratitude
In a retreat with Psychologist Diana Hill this spring, I did a gratitude meditation. She asked us to wander for…
Election Stress
Do you have election jitters? We are in strange times with our political system and many people I see in…
Best Practices for Clinicians Offering Sex Therapy with Lesbians
I came out as lesbian at age 19 and have navigated that process repeatedly for three decades. The queer community…
Normalizing
Shame is a one of the hardest and most common issues related to mental health. Feeling “wrong” or bad in…
Scheduled Sex
How do you prioritize what matters in your life? People have very different strategies and expectations for setting and navigating…
The Function of Sex
One of the questions I often ask my clients is why – simply why do you want to have a different or…
Book Recommendations
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and enhancing intimacy within your relationships is a profound and empowering experience. This week,…
What’s the Difference About Lesbian Sex?
June is Pride Month 🌈 I’m dedicating this newsletter to the topic of my PhD dissertation: Sex Therapy with Lesbians.…
FANOS Couples Check In
FANOS: Couples Sharing Exercise I often give this exercise to couples who come to see me for therapy. They want…