Professional C.V. - Alchemist Artist

Professional profile.

PhD, LMHC · Licensed mental health therapist · Founder and CEO · Clinical supervisor · Traumatologist · Sex therapist · Mediator · Educator · Author · Artist · Public interest leader.

My work spans clinical care, organizational leadership, survivor advocacy, civic education, investigative research, mediation, teaching, publication and public speaking.

My 2026 sabbatical focuses on democratic resilience, survivor centered investigation, documentary evidence and public accountability. I continue to lead HarmonyUs and supervise clinicians.

Current leadership and public interest work.

Founder & CEO

HarmonyUs

I founded and lead a multidisciplinary mental health practice focused on trauma, relationships, sexuality and affirming care. My work also includes clinical supervision, professional education and organizational leadership.

Founder & Field Commander

EpsteinWiki

I lead a survivor centered research project that preserves and organizes documentary evidence. My work includes document review, research coordination, contributor guidance, evidence indexing and public education.

Founder & investigative storyteller

Butterfly Bureau

I develop investigative reporting, survivor centered interviews, podcasts, video and evidence explainers. The work connects documentary research with trauma informed public conversation.

Founder & creator

Resistance Kitty

I publish political commentary, civic education, Resistance Survival Guides, comics and practical action resources. Humor and creative storytelling help make difficult information accessible.

Founder & resource curator

Resistance Directory

I built a public directory connecting people with organizations, independent media, research tools, public records resources and opportunities for civic participation.

Public interest leadership sabbatical · 2026 to present. I coordinate an independent research team, establish research priorities, develop contributor guidance and organize evidence review and publishing workflows.

I designed and built the project websites, knowledge platforms, evidence libraries and interconnected public resources. My work combines document analysis, public records research, evidence indexing, investigative storytelling and trauma informed education.

My clinical expertise informs questions of coercion, grooming, institutional betrayal, survivor communication and ethical reporting.

Professional experience.

Current

Founder and Chief Executive Officer · HarmonyUs, Inc.

Leadership of a multidisciplinary mental health practice focused on trauma, relationships, sexuality and affirming care. Responsibilities include clinical supervision, program development, policy implementation, professional education, community engagement and organizational communications.

2010 onward

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Clinical experience in trauma, relationships, sexual health, alternative relationship structures, kink aware care, transgender care and intimate partner violence.

Current

Clinical Supervisor · Florida

Supervision focused on clinical judgment, ethics, risk assessment, case formulation, culturally responsive practice and complex trauma.

2010 onward

Family Court Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Professional

Trauma informed mediation and collaborative dispute resolution for families navigating conflict and transition.

Earlier roles

Education, clinical practice and research

Program director, college instructor, educational compliance officer, consultant, board member, professional speaker, radio and television personality, birth doula, laboratory technician, research assistant, acupuncture physician and massage therapist.

Education.

2017

PhD · Clinical Sexology

International Institute of Clinical Sexology. Specializations in transgender care, kink and alternative sexual and relationship expression.

2008

MA · Mental Health Counseling

Argosy University · Magna Cum Laude

2004

BA · Psychology

Argosy University · Magna Cum Laude

2000

MS · Oriental Medicine

East West College of Natural Medicine · Magna Cum Laude

2000

BS · Professional Health Science

East West College of Natural Medicine · Magna Cum Laude

1997

AA · Chemistry

State College of Florida, Manatee Sarasota · Magna Cum Laude

1997

Massage Therapy Certification

Sarasota School of Natural Healing Arts

Clinical training and internships.

2015 to 2016

Sex Therapy Training Institute

Clinical supervision

2007 to 2010

Northside Mental Health Center

Pregraduate and postgraduate internship

1998 to 2000

East West College of Natural Medicine

Clinical internship in Oriental Medicine and clinical herbology

1998 to 1999

University of Florida

Molecular laboratory technician and research assistant

1996 to 1998

Benchmark Laboratories

Water chemistry internship

Florida MA25339

Digital research and knowledge systems.

Human directed AI assisted research, structured inquiry, document synthesis and comparison across sources.
Knowledge base architecture, evidence indexing, editorial workflows and public explainers.
Source validation, fact checking, privacy judgment, bias awareness and human review.
WordPress publishing, website development, independent media monitoring and public records research.
AI supported visual ideation, infographic planning, multimedia production and publishing systems.

Books.

Working with Kinky Clients

Clinical manual and companion text for kink aware therapy education.

My Personal Handbook

Guided workbook on needs, values, meaning, boundaries and life direction.

My Personal Handbook: My Break Up Book

Guided reflection and closure workbook for relationship endings.

The Silent Man

An examination of men as victims of domestic violence and gaps in research and resources.

Dangerous Liaisons

Public education on emotional predators and warning signs in online dating.

No More Shame

A guide to open, sex positive communication with children and adolescents.

Research and documentary work.

Research publication

Polston, J. E., Reif, P., and Foley, M. (1999). Host Range of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus. Gulf Coast Research and Education Center Bradenton Research Report, 1999.

Kink Phobia: The Movie

A documentary exploring prejudice, neglect and discrimination affecting kinky communities, including treatment by legal, nonprofit and medical systems, and advocacy oriented solutions.

Communication and the Poly Family.

2011

Argosy University · 7th Annual Traumatology Symposium

The Use of Collaborative Divorce in the Prevention of PTSD Symptoms in Marital Dispute.

2011

Swingfest National Swinging Convention

Swinging vs Polyamory.

2009

Argosy University · 5th Annual Traumatology Symposium

Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Treatment of Trauma.

Awards and recognition.

2023

Ten Moir Gallery

Honorable Mention · Beyond Earth: Exploring the Cosmos

2020

Global Health and Pharma Award

Best Holistic Mental Health and Wellness Platform · United States

2020

Global Health and Pharma Award

Most Dedicated Traumatologist and Clinical Sexologist · Florida

2014

Are You Safe

Board Recognition

2012

Tampa Bay Business Journal

Nominee · Businesswoman of the Year

2010

Florida Council for Community Mental Health

Nominee · Direct Service Provider of the Year

2010

Northside Mental Health Center

Employee of the Month · June

2005

Sanford Brown Institute

Program Director Award

2004

Keiser College System

Teaching Effectiveness Award

Art and exhibitions.

My creative practice includes sensory mixed media work, sculpture, wearable art, cosmic canvases and photography.

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