she/her Athens, Georgia 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 From 2008 to 2018 I served as the Sexual Health Coordinator at the University of Georgia Health Center. In that role I guest lectured, created outreach programs, counseled individuals and couples, and supervised a volunteer student group. I also served as the LGBT Resource Center’s Liaison for UGA’s Health Center and received the 2015 Founder’s Award for my substantial and lasting contributions to the queer community. At the age of 35 I returned to school for a second masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. As a sex-educator-turned-therapist, I enjoy facilitating explorations of sexual orientation, gender identity, intimate relationships, and sexual (dys)function through a sex-positive, queer-affirming lens. My primary theoretical orientation is a blend of feminist and critical theories with experience navigating issues such as: disordered eating, body image, self-compassion, developmental trauma, and relationship trauma. I openly challenge societal norms perpetuated through patriarchy, capitalism, consumerism, and the scarcity mentality. I recognize the intersectionality of marginalized identities within the context of our society and the resulting impact on our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Building off of my medical background, I have a rich network of healthcare specialists who also aid in clients' healing and growth. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Master of Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Georgia, 2020 - Master of Science, Public Health Education, James Madison University, 2007 - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Virginia Tech, 2005 - Licensed Professional Counselor, Georgia LPC#013420, 2023 - current - Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, Georgia LAPC#007507, 2020 - 2023 - Nationally Certified Health Education Specialist, CHES#14382, 2007 - 2020 - Community Advisory Board Member, Advancing LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health, Georgia Health Policy Center, Georgia State University, 2023 - current - Mental Health Counselor, Oasis Counseling Center, Athens, GA, 2020 - 2023 - Sexual Health Coordinator, University Health Center, University of Georgia, 2008 - 2018 - LGBT Resource Center Liaison and Safe Space facilitator, University of Georgia, 2009 - 2018Since being a wellness peer educator at Virginia Tech (in 2002!), I have had the privilege of providing sexual health presentations and programs. I am also certified in teaching the Our Whole Lives comprehensive sexual education curriculum through the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to middle school and high school students. Over the years at UGA I regularly led professional presentations to healthcare providers, along with regional and national conference presentations. Honestly, my favorite part of my job at UGA was public speaking, but doing condom demonstrations at frat houses wasn't necessarily a long-term career path. :) Facilitating group workshops, professional in-service trainings, and sexual health competency refreshers is a service I have over 20 years of experience providing. Specific topic I have presented on include: - Sexual Transmitted Infection prevention, transmission, and treatment - Menstruation management (aka contraception options) - Navigating healthcare resources related to sexual health - Sexual orientation versus gender identity - Transgender and non-binary specific issues - Consent and intimate partner violence - Enhancing intimate partner communication - Sexual pleasure including BDSM and kink - Polyamory and ethical non-monogomy - Best practices for creating an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ clients - Becoming a sex-positive provider without a sexual health background