About

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Education 

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology, Modern Sex Therapy Institute
  • Master of Social Work, University of Michigan
  • Master of Science in Family Studies, Miami University
  • B.A. in Psychology, Miami University

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Wyoming & Colorado)

Certifications

  • AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST)

Additional Training

  • Post-graduate training in Marriage & Family Therapy at the Denver Family Institute.
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship 
  • Gottman Method Level 1 & 2

Publications

  • Cohen R, Kuvalanka KA. Sexual socialization in lesbian-parent families: an exploratory analysis. Am J Orthopsychiatry. 2011 Apr;81(2):293-305. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-0025.2011.01098.x. PMID: 21486271.

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