Q: What are your rates?
A: Coaching is $175 an hour. Please inquire if you need sliding scale options.
Q: How does payment work?
A: You will pay by credit card when booking your session.
Q: How long does coaching take?
A: That’s up to you! Coaching is a flexible, client-driven process. A series of 4-8 sessions to be completed within 4-6 months is fairly typical when addressing a single issue.
Q: Where/how do sessions take place?
A: Currently all coaching takes place over Zoom or by phone.
Q: Who do you work with?
A: I work with clients of all ages, genders, races, sexualities, and relationship styles. My ideal clients are brave, curious, open-minded, and ready for change and growth. Helping individuals/couples explore open relationships is one of my specialities.
Q: What if I’m not currently in a relationship?
A: You don’t need to be in a relationship to benefit from coaching. We can work on dating and meeting people, if that’s your goal. We can also work on your own relationship with sex and sexuality, and the sexual relationship you have with yourself. Many people find that building their confidence and solidifying their needs and wants around relationships makes meeting new people easier and less stressful. You are also better able to filter when you know what you want and need.
Q: Are sessions confidential?
A: Yes. I never share client information with anyone, though you are free to talk about our work with your friends or partners as you choose. And I always appreciate feedback and testimonials that I can share, even anonymously.
Q: What are your certifications?
A: I have a degree in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Cruz with an emphasis on sex and gender. I am a Certified Intimacy Educator and a Certified Professional Coach. Being certified isn’t just about classroom hours. Certification means a dedication to upholding best practices in the field and a commitment to a code of professional ethics. In addition to professional training, I have years of personal experience with polyamory, open relationships, BDSM, and kink, and I’m active in the the local kink and sex positive communities as a volunteer and event organizer.
Q: How is coaching different from therapy?
A: Coaching and therapy are different disciplines. Therapy tends to look at your past and how you’ve gotten where you are and coaching is very forward looking and action oriented. Depending on what issues you’d like to work on, I may refer you to therapy before you work with me, or for concurrent work. Many therapists don’t delve into sex and sexuality, and coaching is a fantastic way to bridge that gap.