As a queer, Latina, and immigrant therapist, I believe my clients’ individuality is unique, important, and above all a strength and an asset. I embrace my roots and ancestry, my intersectionalities and lived experiences as they have been my initial educators and guides. I am a sex-positive, affirming sex therapist and work with individual and relationship clients in the Poly, Kink, 2SLGBTQIA+, and Culturally marginalized communities. My core belief is that most of our struggles come from the incongruity between who/how/what we believe we should be and our authentic selves. These incongruities can negatively impact our self-perception, relationships, sexuality, health, and spirituality.

My approach to psychotherapy is an eclectic mix that is personalized for each client as no client is the same, but rooted in psychodynamic modality. My approach is geared to help you uncover how your past (including generational) influences your current behavior and belief system. Understanding how your past is connected to your present gives you the power to choose the shape of your future.

In the therapeutic role, my first goal is to establish a brave space as a solid foundation for the work ahead. I honor and highly value the vulnerability and courage it takes to seek a psychotherapist and will work diligently to help create an environment where you feel welcome, heard, accepted, and validated first and foremost. My experience in working with the under-served populations, as well as domestic violence and hospice, provide me with a richly multifaceted and informed approach to therapy.

I use the same approach in consultant and supervisory roles. I enjoy consulting and supervising as much as I enjoy being a sex therapist. One of my biggest passions is to use any of the wisdom I have gained in service to others in any way that shows up. I was born hungry for learning and am humbled in knowing that what I do know is a mere speck of what there is to learn in this world.

If you are struggling to connect more deeply to your inner experience and live a more congruent and satisfying life, I can help. If you’re looking to consult on any of the above, or are looking for a supervisor toward your LCPC, I would be elated to be on that journey with you.

Lily Gonzalez, LCPC, AASECT-CST

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Sex Therapist through American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and Consultants.