Trusted Resources, Colleagues, and Conversations That Matter

Sex therapy doesn’t happen in isolation. Healing is enriched by the support of trusted providers, educators, and fellow clinicians. I stay connected to a community of thoughtful, evidence-based professionals, and this space is a curated collection of books, articles, and people I trust to support your journey.  

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Books I Love

Book cover of "Guide to Getting It On" by Paul Joannides, a comprehensive and sex-positive manual.

Guide to Getting It On

Paul Joannides
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Book cover of "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski, exploring the science of female sexuality and pleasure.

Come As You Are

Emily Nagoski
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Book cover of "Burnout" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, about stress, emotional exhaustion, and resilience.

Burnout

Emily and Amelia Nagoski
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Cover of Magnificent Sex by Peggy Kleinplatz

Magnificent Sex

Peggy Kleinplatz
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Book cover of "Polysecure" by Jessica Fern, exploring attachment theory and consensual non-monogamy.

Polysecure

Jessica Fern
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Book cover of "Mating in Captivity" by Esther Perel, exploring eroticism and intimacy in long-term relationships.

Mating in Captivity

Esther Perel
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Book cover of The State of Affairs by Esther Perel

The State of Affairs

Esther Perel
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Cover of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Artist’s Way

Julia Cameron
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Book cover of "Group" by Christie Tate, a memoir about healing through group therapy.

Group

Christie Tate
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Book cover of We Are the Luckiest by Laura McKowen

We Are the Luckiest

Laura McKowen
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Book cover of "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz, introducing Internal Family Systems therapy.

No Bad Parts

Richard C. Schwartz
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Book cover of "The Language of Emotions" by Karla McLaren, a guide to understanding emotional awareness.

The Language of Emotions

Karla McLaren
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Book cover of "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman, exploring the role of emotions in success and relationships.

Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman
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Book cover of "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab, a guide to healthy boundary-setting.

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Nedra Glover Tawwab
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Book cover of When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté

When the Body Says No

Gabor Maté
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Book cover of "What My Bones Know" by Stephanie Foo, a memoir about living with complex PTSD.

What My Bones Know

Stephanie Foo
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Book cover of "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk, exploring trauma's impact on the body and mind.

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk
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Book cover of Clarity and Connection by Yung Pueblo

Clarity and Connection

Yung Pueblo
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Book cover of "Unmasking Autism" by Devon Price, advocating for neurodivergent authenticity and acceptance.

Unmasking Autism

Devon Price
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Book cover of "My Father Before Me" by Michael J. Diamond, exploring father-son relationships and masculinity.

My Father Before Me

Michael J. Diamond
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Book cover of Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves

Of Boys and Men

Richard V. Reeves
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Book cover of "For the Love of Men" by Liz Plank, a vision for a new masculinity.

For the Love of Men

Liz Plank
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Book cover of "The Penis Book" by Dr. Aaron Spitz, a guide to penis health and anatomy

The Penis Book

Dr. Aaron Spitz
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Cover of The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

The New Menopause

Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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Vaginas and Periods 101

Vaginas and Periods 101

Kristen Lilla, LCSW
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People I Love

Aamir Khan, MD, Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Aamir Khan, MD

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Gregory Sayer, MD, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Private Practice

Gregory Sayer, MD

Gregory Sayer, MD, Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry Private Practice

Kate Hellen

Kate Hellen, LMFT

Psychotherapist and AASECT certified

Kristen Lilla

Kristen Lilla, LCSW

Sex Therapist, Speaker, Author

Fiona Ofarrell

Fiona O'Farrell, LMFT, CST-S

Training and Supervision

Resources I Love

Organizations/Podcast/Articles

OMGYES

OMGYES

Learn from topics & techniques
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Betty Dodson & Carlin Ross: Better Orgasms. Better World

Betty Dodson & Carlin Ross

Better Orgasms. Better World
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ISPA

ISPA

International Professional Surrogates Association
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