You Are Not Alone
Being diagnosed with genital herpes can leave you feeling alone and ashamed. You wonder in disbelief how you got here. You might feel this isn't supposed to happen to smart, accomplished women like you. You wonder how anyone will accept you and worry that you'll never be able to find love or date again. It is important for you to know that it is absolutely possible to feel like yourself again, to gain back your confidence, to feel desirable, to find love, and to overcome this stigma.
I know you probably don’t believe me! But I have been working with women and men for over 20 years who have gone through the exact same feelings you are going through now. I have watched too many people get back to their life, date, have good sex, and find love.
I will hold onto the hope for you until you can feel it too!
I offer in person counseling in a private office setting for individuals who live in New York City. If you live in California, Florida, or Upstate New York, I offer virtual counseling if you are unable to find someone in your local area to support you.
Counseling Can Help You Get Your Life Back
I provide individual counseling to women and men who are discouraged or confused by their genital herpes test results or diagnosis. I will help you sort out the facts and get accurate information as well as provide a warm, understanding, compassionate space to address feelings of shame and loss of self-esteem and self-worth. I aim to help you get onto a path to developing a strong sense of self-acceptance, strength, and deep knowing that life really can be good again.
If you want to meet other amazing women like you, check out the herpes therapy group for women.
Blog Posts on Herpes
Let's Talk About Herpes Part 1: Rejection (It Might Not Really Be About Herpes)
Let's Talk About Herpes Part 2: When To Tell A Partner
Let's Talk About Herpes Part 3: Common Questions Women Diagnosed with Genital Herpes Ask
I work with women in NYC around relationships, discouragement, depression, anxiety, recovering bulimia, self-esteem, and sexuality and sexual health.
I work with gay/bi and trans men around faith related issues, depression, anxiety, relationships, sexuality, and some substance use concerns.
I am passionate about working with women and men who have experienced shame associated with their sexual experiences, sexuality, or sexual health.