Certified sex and relationship therapist, president and clinical director, REVIVE Therapy & Healing, Texas, US

Areas of expertise

Career

REVIVE Therapy & Healing – President and clinical director, since 2012
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) – Texas section leader, 2010–2016
Pelvic Health/Physical Therapy Center – Psychotherapist, 2011–2012
Center for Healthy Sexuality – Psychotherapist, 2010–2011
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists – Certified sex therapist
Licensed marriage and family therapist
Licensed professional counselor

Education

International Institute of Clinical Sexology – PhD in clinical sexology, 2017
Training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and emotionally focused couples therapy
St. Edward’s University – Master’s degree in counseling, 2009
University of Texas at Austin – Bachelor’s degree in psychology, 2007

Academic memberships

Member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Member of the Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Appearances and publications in other media

Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. Flatiron Books, Nov. 2024.
Psychology Today – Monthly column
HealthyWomen.org – Monthly sex column
Keynote speaker at private and public events globally
Featured in Oprah Magazine, CNN, USA Today, BBC, NBC, and more
Love and Libido.
“The Role of Sensuality, Imagination, and Curiosity in High and Optimal Sexual Satisfaction.” Sexual and Relationship Therapy, vol. 37, no. 2, 2022, pp. 179–98.
“Sexual Satisfaction: Exploring the Role of Flow.” Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, vol. 47, no. 5, 2021, pp. 481–91.