I’m a US/Swiss expat originally from Olympia, Washington, now based in Zürich, where I’ve been practicing sex and relationship counseling for nearly 20 years. My journey into this field began as a crisis counselor at The Evergreen State College, where I discovered the profound connection between relationships and sexual health. Helping people navigate these deeply personal challenges became my passion.

After earning a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling in 2001, the words of a former boss stayed with me: “Follow your bliss.” Inspired by this advice, I deepened my expertise at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, an experience that was both life-changing and foundational to my practice. I relocated to Zürich, where I’ve built a career focused on helping individuals and couples navigate personal dilemmas and crisis situations and explore and enhance their intimate lives.

Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, addressing challenges such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, and navigating complex relationship dynamics. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based strategies, and a deep respect for the resilience of the human spirit.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your connection, overcome a specific challenge, or rediscover joy and intimacy, I’m here to support you on your journey.

Therapy and counseling experience

• Private Practice, Zürich, Switzerland since 2005
  
  
• Private Practice, Olympia, WA USA 2003–2005
  
  
• Behavioral Health Resources, Olympia, WA USA:
  Therapist 2002–2005
  Therapist Intern 2000–2002
  
  
• South Sound Mental Health, Olympia, WA USA:
  Director of Adult Mental Health Services 1999–2001
  Assistant Director 1997–1999
  Adult Case Management 1995–1997
  
  
• Community Youth Services, Olympia, WA USA:
  Group Care Coordinator 1989–1994
  Residential Counselor for Adolescents 1987–1989
  
  
• The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA USA:
  Crisis Intervention Counselor 1985–1987

Education

• Chapman University, McChord AFB, WA USA:
  Master’s Degree – Psychological Counseling
  
  
• Zürich Institute for Clinical Sexology and Sexual Therapy ZISS:
  Sexocorporel Approach in Sexual Therapy – Certificate of Basic and Advanced Training
  
  
• Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality IASHS, CA USA:
  Certificate – Sex Education and Sexology
  
  

Specialized Training

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Crucible Approach in couples' and sexual therapy
• Sexocorporel Approach in sexual therapy
• Brief Solution Focused Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Crisis Intervention
• Group Dynamics
• Chronic Neurobiological Disorders
• Case Management
• Treatment Planning
• Pharmacology
• Dual Disorders
• Cultural diversity

Other work engagements

• Lilli – prevention of violence and the promotion of sexual health, Zürich, Switzerland:
  English language specialist since 2018
  
  
• Ratgeber Psychologie, Annette Bischof-Campbell
  Supervisor 2002–2006

Memberships

• FSP – Federation of Swiss Psychologists 
• ZÜPP – Kantonalverband der Zürcher Psychologinnen und Psychologen
• AASECT – American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
• ISI – Institut Sexocorporel International
• SSSS – The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality