About Mel

How does someone become a sex therapist specializing in purity culture trauma recovery? I lived it. I grew up Southern Baptist. At a True Love Waits conference in middle school, I signed my virginity away until marriage (the contract was framed on my toilet). I followed all the rules, and learned that all the things they promised (mind blowing sex! freedom! desire!) did not come true. The shame was embedded in my psyche, my body. While in seminary for my counseling degree, I took a course on Human Sexuality. It was there that I first heard sex discussed openly, positively…without shame. Fireworks went off in my brain. Over the years post-grad, I pursued sex therapy training (that’s a whole other story). Now, I spend my days working to help free folks from from sexual shame (plus other stuff too). My practice is open and affirming - all are warmly welcomed in my office.

Outside of my office work, I love spending time with my blended family of six kids (3 bio, 3 bonus), husband, & two dogs (it’s a busy house!). I love reading mystery novels, making ceramics, and supporting the arts (we’re a theatre family!).