Are you a clinician interested in learning more about Surrogate Partner Therapy? This is a great place to start!

  • Step 1: Reach Out

    Let’s connect! No matter where you are in the world, I’m happy to be a touch-point in your SPT knowledge bank. Let’s share a virtual coffee date! Email me.

  • Step 2: Take an "Introduction to Surrogate Partner Therapy" with Brian Gibney

    Brian Gibney has taught recorded classes about Surrogate Partner Therapy which can be found at:

    Modern Sex Therapy Institute

    ISEE

    ISTI

  • Step 3: Take "Collaborating with Surrogate Partners in the Triadic Model" with Andrew Heartman

    Surrogate Partner Collective

  • Step 4: Take "How To Help Generalize Surrogate Partner Therapy" with Andrew Heartman

    Surrogate Partner Collective

Additional Resources for Clinicians Curious about Surrogate Partner Therapy

  • Embrace Surrogate Partner Therapy Resource Group

    Embrace offers groups for professionals, groups for clients, continuing education, a client support fund, and a Surrogate Partner scholarship fund.

    EmbraceSPT.org

  • Surrogate Partner Collective

    Surrogate Partner Collective offers training for Surrogate Partners and for clinicians working with Surrogate Partners.

    SurrogatePartnerCollective.org

  • International Professionals Surrogate Association (IPSA)

    While I’m not directly associated with IPSA, they are a resource and also offer training.

    SurrogateTherapy.org

  • AASECT’s Somatic Sexuality Professionals SIG

    Growing awareness of somatic treatments has led AASECT to recognize the importance of including professionals who utilize touch-based tools as a part of a broader, holistic therapeutic process. AASECT members are invited to join this special interest group to meet practitioners from a variety of somatic modalities and learn more about the different types of work that they do, network, and discuss how to collaborate with touch practitioners.

    For more information, please email: somaticprosig@aasect.org

  • Intimacy Professionals

    Virtual Peer-to-Peer Support for Intimacy Professionals including Therapists, Sexuality Educators, and Touch Pros. We meet every other Monday on Zoom from 9:00am-10:30am PST and every other Wednesday from 6:00am-7:30am PST. Contact me to learn more.

  • For San Diego Area Clincians

    I regularly host an in-person Happy Hour and Coffee Social or Mental Health and Intimacy Professionals. Contact me for more information.

    I’m also happy to schedule one-on-ones to share about my work and how I can support your clients.