There is a Spanish Proverb, “Where there is love, there is pain.” In every deep relationship there will be times of pain and conflict. Humans are incredibly social creatures and when we feel pain or lacking in our relationships it strikes at the very core of our being. Relationshipping is a skill that is learned, practiced, and refined. I work with clients to learn new skills, new ways of connecting with others in their lives. I believe that intimacy comes from knowing and being known by another. My work with clients includes all areas of intimacy including sexuality, sexual orientation, finding and maintaining meaningful relationships, and working through difficult or conflicted relationships. My focus is on helping each individual become the partner they truly desire to be.

General relationship and sexuality resources

• The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, www.indiana.edu/~kinsey/
• International Association for Relationship Research, www.iarr.org
• National Sexuality Resource Center, www.nsrc.sfsu.edu
• Planned Parenthood, www.plannedparenthood.org, (800) 230-PLAN

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered resources

• Human Rights Campaign www.hrc.org
• Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) www.pflag.org
• Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation www.glaad.org
• The Pride Foundation www.pride.org
• Gay Oregon www.gayoregon.com 
• AFFIRM- Psychologists affirming their LGBT family: http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/CAS/affirm.nsf