Academic Papers
The papers linked here were completed for different courses during my academic career at Capella University. I specifically selected papers that showcase my specialization in working with the alternative relationship/sexuality communities of LGBTQ and polyamorous individuals. All of the clients discussed in these projects are fictitious or are amalgamations of real cases; all personally identifying information has been removed or changed to protect confidentiality. Note that the author name on these papers was my legal maiden name.
Applying Emotionally Focused Therapy to Distressed Lesbian Couple
Applying Existential Therapy to Lesbian Clients Dealing with Discrimination
Adolescent with Adjustment Disorder Related to Father's Coming Out
Role Play - Counseling Gay Male Couple
Investigating Gender Identity Disorder & Transsexualism
Discrimination & the Transgender Population
Counseling Polyamorous Family with Communication Problems
Polyamorous Clients' Needs & Clinician's Attitudes toward Poly Clients
Ethical Challenges with Pagan, Polyamory, BDSM & LGBT Populations