About
Mental Health & Sex Therapist. Speaker. Educator.
I am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, speaker, writer, podcaster, and supervisor with 20 years of experience treating individuals, couples, and family systems.
My clients report feeling an "approachable and safe space often injected with humor" to discuss sensitive and personal subjects. I developed a special interest in helping clients work through issues regarding their interpersonal relationships, sexual development, and faith or spiritual journeys. I particularly enjoy helping those wanting to navigate their religious cultures in healthy ways—whether they desire to stay within their faith communities or leave altogether. I honor all religious paradigms and choices.
I regularly present at a variety of national, professional, and public conferences, I speak at various universities, I hold ongoing retreats, training, and workshops, I have worked with thousands of clients in private practice and agency settings and I’m available for speaking engagements. I’m an advocate for sexual health in marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, religious minorities, women) and champion de-stigmatizing sexual lifestyle choices due to cultural/personal/religious bias.
I offer in-office and online therapy and coaching/consultation services to both national and international clientele. I am available to ecclesiastical leaders and other mental health professionals who are seeking training or consultation on specific cases.
I am also a supervisor for AASECT for professionals seeking to become AASECT certified.
Let’s work together!
Credentials
Certified Sex Therapist through American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor through American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
Clinical Fellow through American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
LCMFT Utah License
LCMFT Kansas License
LMFT Wisconsin License
Founder/Past President of the Mormon Mental Health Association
Past President of the Kansas Chapter of AAMFT (KSAMFT)
Founder/Owner of Helfer Family Counseling
Founder/Owner of Symmetry Solutions
MS in Marriage & Family Therapy from Friends University, Wichita, Kansas
BS in Psychology from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
