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I believe therapy works best when it is both compassionate and honest. My style is kind, direct, and collaborative, helping clients better understand themselves while developing practical skills to navigate life’s challenges.
Whether we are addressing intimacy concerns, emotional disconnection, trauma, or compulsive behaviors, I aim to help clients create greater self-acceptance, resilience, and connection.
“Safety is not the absence of threat; it is the presence of connection.” – Dr. Gabor Mate
I work with individuals ages 16 and older and couples who are navigating challenges related to intimacy, relationships, identity, emotional well-being, and behavioral change. Many of the clients I see are struggling with concerns such as desire discrepancy, emotional disconnection, sexual pain, compulsive sexual behaviors, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or questions related to sexual identity and self-discovery. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and relationship structures and provide a queer-allied and kink-allied space where people can explore their experiences without fear of judgment.
For couples, I help partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional and physical intimacy, and better understand one another’s needs. Whether you are feeling stuck in recurring conflicts, experiencing a disconnect in your relationship, navigating differences in desire, or working through the impact of betrayal or life stressors, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain clarity, and move toward greater connection.
When working with me, you can expect a balance of warmth, curiosity, and honesty. My style is collaborative and direct, helping you uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck while also providing practical tools to create meaningful change. I believe therapy should feel both supportive and empowering—a place where you can better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and build a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Training and Certifications:
- Master of Professional Studies in Integrative Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota
- Sex Therapy certification from the University of Minnesota
- Didactic Dialectical Behavior Training from the Minnesota Center for Psychology
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Focus Areas:
- Relationship & Couples Counseling
- Communication Challenges
- Perimenopausal & Premenstrual Concerns
- Trauma Therapy & Trauma Recovery
- Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
- Addiction & Recovery
- Emotion Regulation
- Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
- Sexual Identity Exploration
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Kink-Affirming Therapy
- Attachment & Relationship Patterns
- Infidelity & Betrayal Recovery
- Boundaries & Assertiveness
- Mindfulness & DBT Skills
Cat’s Book Recommendations:
- Therapy Related/Self-growth
- “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work” – Dr. John Gottman
- “On Our Best Behavior”- Elise Loehnen
- “Mating in Captivity” – Esther Perel
- “The Book of Boundaries” – Melissa Urban
- “Attached” – Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
- Fun fiction reads
- “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” – Gabrielle Zevin
- “All the Colors of the Dark” – Chris Whitaker
- “All Fours” – Miranda July
- “The Wedding People” – Alison Espach