Five tips for your next date

Chances are you may not know someone in your life who is a transgender person. There is a bigger chance that there are people you work with, know through friends, interact with who are transgender and you often worry about saying the wrong thing. I am writing this post to support you with the things to never say or do to a transgender person. Use their chosen name: For a transgender person, their birth name might be a source of anxiety or pain. Always use their chosen name and do not share

I recently sat down with the Editor-in-Chief of Dating Advice to talk more about my work as a licensed psychotherapist and certified dating coach. I had the opportunity to share why inclusivity is important to my work, how sexuality and gender play a part in my work with clients, sex-positive dating coaching, and why I do what I do and how I got started.  DatingAdvice is a website dedicated to supporting singles of all genders and sexualities and they offer dating advice, research-backed

Summer is almost here which reminds me that last summer I talked to Leslie Chatman who runs Pop Goes The City which is a lifestyle blog in Dallas and Collin County area. She asked for some tips for her readers to find a summer fling or forever love. We quickly started talking about all the places that love can happen, what if you're not into online dating, do opposites attract etc.  You can find the interview and article here.

There is often a misconception about Open Relationships that people who want them are unhappy in their relationships, or that it is glorified cheating etc. In fact, people in open relationships tend to have a stronger sense of security, communication, and closeness. If you are in a place in your relationship where you are considering an open relationship or your partner is and one of you is not sure or is hesitant, then I hope you find this article helpful.  I talked to Kimmy Foskett from Elite

If you are in an open relationship, have considered setting up an online dating profile, are open to dating people who are in open relationships or are simply curious. You might find this post helpful.  A relationship coach and I contributed to this article by Kimmy Foskett at Elite Daily.  I share how to write a an honest and ethical dating profile when to mention the status of your relationship, and which online dating app has the option to link your partner's profile.  You can find this

I sat down with Carlos Cavazos, LPC again to talk about Second dates, 'ghosting', left on 'read' and dating tips for the Transgender community.  I also talk about when to seek help. Hope you find it helpful.

Want to make an effective dating profile? Wondering how to disclose that you have children?  Is it ok to have SEX on a first date? Find out this and more as I sit down with fellow therapist Carlos Cavazos, LPC and talk about dating.  ​

As a therapist, I love being able to witness my clients get better. Knowing that I was able to play a part in it makes it that much more special.  Some of the turnarounds I have seen are simply amazing and I consider it an honor to be a therapist. Because I want all my clients to be able to experience this type of change, I am sharing a few characteristics that I notice among my ‘successful’ clients. These characteristics are quite simple and anyone can implement them. I hope you find them

If you have been following the news and social media you are probably aware that women all over are speaking up about their experience regarding #MeToo movement. If you have been paying close attention then you are aware that women from all walks of life are sharing their personal story about their trauma related to sexual assaults, harassment, rape etc. Consent is mandatory. What people may not know is that consent is more than a yes and no. There are several ways that consent is ignored in