A difficult life is not less worth living than a gentle one.

Andrea Gibson

I offer online couples counseling and individual psychotherapy to people living in California.

I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community, especially people who are longing for intimacy, but feel like their past trauma is holding them back.

I’m also a cynical idealist. I don’t usually feel optimistic about the state of the world but I know it’s still possible to find glimmers of joy and nourishing relationships.

I want our work together to empower you so you can find out what makes your unique life worth living. You can learn to trust yourself. You can weather the storms of a difficult life without losing hope.

Hi, I’m Josephine.

  • A computer screen shows many people on a zoom call participating in group therapy.

    Bisexual+ Group Therapy

    A twice monthly therapy group combining education on trauma, peer support, somatic coping skills (mindfulness, yoga, movement) and expressive arts activities.

  • A couple sits on a bench with their dog, look out at the golden gate bridge in the bay area.

    Couples Counseling

    Helping couples learn better communication and conflict resolution skills, heal attachment wounds, and develop authentic intimacy. Learn how conflict can bring you closer, rather than pulling you apart.

  • A polycule (three polyamorous people in a relationship together) sits outside talking.

    Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy Informed

    Supporting folks who are poly, in open relationships, or practicing ENM navigate relationship dynamics and feel seen in their identity.

  • Kink & BDSM Aware

    Whether you’ve been exploring kink for decades or are brand new, I offer a space to process and release shame, find community and resources, and learn to identify and communicate your needs. People involved with power exchange, D/s dynamics, fetishes, bondage, and other desires labeled alternative all welcome.

  • People march at a LGBTQ pride parade. Two women carry a pride flag and another woman in. the distance carries a bisexual pride flag.

    LGBT2SQ+ Affirming

    Celebrating the rainbow! Queer, trans, nonbinary, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, gay, asexual, Two Spirit, intersex, and other people under the umbrella can learn to thrive despite oppression. Let’s create a space that uplifts your unique gender and sexual identity.

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  • Sex Therapy

    Explore your sexuality and gender identity in a sex positive, kink + BDSM friendly space. Navigate relationship dynamics including polyamory and opening up. Process sexual trauma and release shame to embody your most exciting and satisfying sex life.

  • Relationship Therapy

    Informed by my training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) I help couples reconnect emotionally, learn better communication skills, and improve intimacy so they can build an enduring and loving relationship grounded in trust and honesty.

  • Group Therapy

    Channeling my past life as a trauma-informed yoga instructor, I facilitate trauma focused groups for queer folks with a focus on providing bisexual affirming therapy. Groups include peer support, somatic skills learning, and identity + narrative work.