Hello, I'm Lou
I believe that pleasure and play are vital parts of healing.
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Therapy is a space for creation; it is a place to rebuild, to reimagine, and to practice living with more ease and presence.
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I trust in the wisdom of our bodies and the stories they carry. Our bodies remember what words cannot, and through gentle attention, we can begin to listen again. Our bodies hold not only pain and trauma, but also deep wells of joy and curiosity.
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My work is relational and collaborative. I draw from parts work, AEDP, narrative therapy, and somatic practices to help people connect with the parts of themselves that have learned to protect, perform, or disappear — and to invite those parts back into belonging.
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I feel most at home working with queer and trans clients, couples, and those exploring sexuality, gender, trauma, or sexual pain and dysfunction. I hold deep respect for the courage it takes to turn toward what hurts and to move toward what brings life.
Whatever you’re looking to learn, explore, and move through, you are welcome here.
A bit about my work
My work weaves together AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), parts work, narrative therapy, relational work, somatic practices, and sex therapy. AEDP is a relational, emotion-focused approach that trusts in our innate capacity to heal through connection. It helps us access core emotions, especially the ones that often live beneath anxiety, shame, or defensiveness, and then transforms them through safety, presence, and attunement.
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In relational work, the therapy relationship itself becomes a place for practice and repair. Together, we explore what it’s like to share emotions honestly, set boundaries, build trust, and be seen in moments of vulnerability. These experiences don’t just stay in the therapy room, they ripple outward, shaping how we connect with others and with ourselves. Over time, this deepens our capacity for presence, choice, and authentic connection.
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We live in a world where it’s easy to internalize shame and misinformation about sex, sexuality, and our bodies, and talking about these experiences can feel taboo. Part of my practice integrates how pleasure and intimacy are shaped by identity, trauma, and relational patterns. I offer sex therapy for individuals and couples working with sexual trauma and pain, sexual dysfunction, out of control sexual behavior, and sexuality/gender identity. I support and celebrate all relationship structures.
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My work is and always will be anti-racist, body-neutral, and queer, neuro- and kink-affirming.
More about me
I am a queer, non-binary therapist who has called the Triangle home for the past decade. I’ve always been curious about what makes people feel alive and connected, and how we can find ways back to ourselves after life pulls us away.
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When I’m not in session, I’m usually on my back porch or a trail, cracking jokes with my closest friends, or finding peace in a very long walk. I love crafting playlists, baking pies, pulling tarot cards, and resting with my cats. Music, gentle movement, and relationships are central to how I experience the world and guide much of how I understand healing.
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I believe that therapy doesn’t require perfection or constant insight. It requires curiosity, safety, and the willingness to keep coming home to yourself.
Contact
Feel free to reach out and see if we are a good fit!
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919-229-9001