Private Coaching
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
—Carl Rogers
Individual & Couples Coaching
Whether working individually or as a couple, my approach centers on exploring what really makes each of us tick—where we align with ourselves and others, where we don't, and how to be with the best and worst of ourselves and our relationships.
Much of who we are is shaped by our early and formative experiences. We develop strategies to get our needs for connection and survival met, often internalizing beliefs about ourselves, the world, and other people that no longer serve us. These relational strategies and implicit beliefs become automatic and unconscious. What were once brilliant adaptations for survival can block access to joy and connection in our current lives.
Contrary to the romantic myth that everything falls into place when we find the "right" person, relational and erotic skills require education, experience, and practice—just like any other skillset. We are in a time of shifting frameworks, especially in romantic partnerships. The old rules are failing us, and the new rules are still being written.
My approach is based on teaching skills to navigate the complexities—both challenging and wonderful—of connection, while facilitating new experiences that bring more ease, choice, and pleasure to every facet of our lives and relationships.
How I Work
Making Conscious What is Unconscious: Shifting patterns that no longer serve starts with compassionate awareness of automatic behaviors and reactions. Through empathy and new relational experiences, we can navigate life with less reactivity and more choice.
Skills-Based Approach: I offer expert guidance in developing concrete relational capabilities while honoring the healing process that makes lasting change possible.
Fully Present: I show up authentically as a whole person, sharing genuine responses and lived experience in support of your journey. This creates real-time practice in the kinds of authentic relating that transforms relationships.
Areas of Focus
Individual Coaching
Developing awareness of your unique gifts and challenges
Cultivating a compassionate inner witness
Shifting unhelpful patterns and strategies
Navigating and processing difficult emotions and experiences
Discovering what brings you authentic joy and pleasure
Getting really good at being who you are
Couples & Relationship Coaching
Communication challenges and repair after conflict
Desire discrepancies and sexual intimacy
Creating strong foundations in new partnerships
Rediscovering connection in long-term relationships
Navigating relationship transitions and alternative structures
Areas of Expertise
Relationship Dynamics
Communication and conflict navigation
Boundary work and relational structures
Relationship transitions and life changes
Parenting support and family dynamics
Sexuality & Intimacy
Sex and sexuality education
Embodiment and erotic awareness
How to talk about sex practically, and seductively
Fantasy, desire, and sexual boundaries
Shifting from pathology to possibility
Personal Growth & Healing
Impacts of trauma on relationships and self-perception
Navigating addiction and disordered behaviors
Effects of social identity and systems on relationships
Purpose and meaning in work and creative life
Loss, grief, and major life transitions
Information & Investment
Format: Sessions offered in-person in Oakland, California and online
Frequency: Recommended every other week for optimal progress
Session Length: Typically 60-75 minutes, tailored to best serve your needs
Individual Coaching
Standard Rate: $275 per session
Sliding Scale: $175-$250 per session
Couples Coaching
Standard Rate: $325 per session
Sliding Scale: $225-$300 per session
About Sliding Scale: I believe this work should be accessible regardless of financial circumstances. The Conversations offer the option of a lower-cost entry point if you're new to working with me. Those with greater financial capacity are encouraged to choose higher rates, as this community-supported model allows me to serve people across a range of economic situations.
Getting Started
Private coaching complements The Pleasure Ethic Conversations, offering individualized attention tailored to your specific situation.
Schedule a consultation call to explore whether private coaching is the right fit for your goals and current life circumstances.