I maintain a consulting practice in New York City, working with individuals and couples. I specialize in short-term Intensives, as well as clinical supervision, case management, and sex therapy education programs for physicians, psychologists, and other counseling practitioners.

An Intensive is a bit like a private sexuality and relationship workshop for an individual or a couple. Sex therapy Intensives are focused and directive, designed to provoke radical shifts in self-awareness, knowledge and perspective in a relatively brief period of time. Sex therapy intensives may include what is often known as "sex coaching," but may also go deeper. In some instances, where geographic limitations preclude face-to-face visits, Intensives may be arranged using internet based teleconferencing.

I have been in practice for over twenty years as an individual psychotherapist, a relationship and family therapist, a sex educator, sex coach, and sex therapist. I am experienced and comfortable working with all forms of personal, relational and sexual styles–from traditional to alternative. Everyone is welcome in my practice and labels need not apply. My style is warm, open, and direct. A close colleague once said that she refers people to me because I am both “compassionate and tough.” That’s probably an apt description.

If you’ve been thinking about a consultation for yourself or with your partner, feel free to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to discuss your needs.

For general information about sex therapy, as well as about how it differs from other forms of therapy, counseling or sex coaching, and to learn about the qualifications you should expect of anyone who describes themselves as a sex therapist, please visit my Joy Spot video site and have a look at: "What is Sex Therapy."

If you are outside the New York area and are seeking therapy, I strongly recommend a therapist who is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. AASECT certified sex therapists have exceptional expertise in the area of sexual health and functioning and are skilled relationship and individual psychotherapists, too. AASECT is the premier certifying body for sexuality professionals in North America and maintains exceptionally high standards for inclusion. The AASECT website offers lists of certified professionals in your geographic area.