As a relationship & sex therapist, my work is informed by two graduate degrees —Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy, specialized training in trauma and sex therapy, and continued mentorship by leading experts in the field.
education, training & Credentials
clinical training
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy
Purdue University Northwest | 2024
Master of Arts in Psychology
Texas A&M University–Kingsville | 2011
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Ball State University | 2009
Specialized Clinical Training & Certifications
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Level 1 Training — 2024
Level 2 Training — 2025
Brainspotting
Certification — 2023
AASECT Sex Therapy Certification
Certification in Progress
Specialized clinical supervision with Michael Vigorito, LMFT, focusing on out-of-control sexual behavior (OCSB).
Peaceful Mediation Certification
2011
Sexuality Research
The Sexual Interest Matrix
Purdue University Northwest | 2022–2024
Research Adviser: Christopher Belous, PhD
Proposed master's thesis exploring sexual interests and their clinical relevance. Related research was presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) Annual Conference and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Annual Conference in 2023.
Creativity and Sexual Exploration
Texas A&M University–Kingsville | 2011
Research Adviser: Donald Dempster, PhD
Master's thesis examining creativity and sexual exploration.
Teaching & Professional Experience
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ivy Tech Community College
Taught undergraduate psychology courses, including Human Sexuality and Abnormal Psychology. Experience includes curriculum development, student assessment, and academic mentorship.
Inpatient Psychiatric Therapist
Franciscan Alliance | 2013–2016
Provided individual and group psychotherapy for adolescent and adult psychiatric inpatients. Responsibilities included clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention.
Relationship & Sex Therapist
Center for Modern Relationships | Chicago, Illinois
Clinical work with individuals and couples addressing infidelity and betrayal trauma, sexual desire discrepancies, out-of-control sexual behavior, sexual trauma, complex trauma, and relationship conflict. Integrates systemic therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other specialized approaches.