About
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, AAMFT Approved Supervisor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor with 15 years of clinical experience, including working with couples divorcing and negotiating child custody. Marital and partner conflict can end up in court or mediation. I offer my services as a qualified expert in family law matters.
In a separate, though sometimes overlapping area of expertise, I am available to opine about those engaging in sexual behavior that is a concern in many types of legal matters. For example, sexually compulsive behavior, sexual addiction, porn addiction, sexual harassment, and other behaviors that can be misunderstood yet have profound personal, professional, and legal implications that impact the individual, partner, and family.
I am certified in transgender health in addition to my other qualifications and have opined about individuals who identify as transgender. Working with gender non-binary and transgender patients is more than familiarizing oneself with hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) treatment regimens, gender reassignment surgery (GRS) options, and pronoun usage.
Interpersonal partner violence is a common problem that requires a comprehensive assessment that includes an evaluation of family, relational, and health histories, and vigilant treatment plan that includes all parties.
I have longstanding academic affiliations, and an active publication and presentation history on the implications of sexual addiction, gender identity, and spousal conflict in academic and layperson media.