Our Team
Brian Gibney
Brian (he/him) is a surrogate partner, intimacy coach, teacher, and advocate in Charlottesville, Virginia. Using his diverse knowledge and varied life experiences, he helps clients overcome a variety of obstacles to physical and emotional intimacy in a safe, non-judgmental environment. His practice is rooted in patience, authenticity, vulnerability, touch…and sometimes a little bit of humor. Brian is available to work with female, non-binary, and trans clients throughout the East Coast.
Check out Brian’s site: www.BrianGibney.org
Zeuben Painter-Edington
Zeuben (he/him) is a Surrogate Partner serving the Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago areas. His focus is on working with those that have been through traumatic relationships and are wanting to reconnect with themselves in safety, in their own boundaries, and in being able to grow healthy, meaningful relationships. With a broad range of life experience and a practice interwoven with play, Zeuben seeks to bring those elements to the field of SPT and healing work in general.
Check out Zeuben’s site: Ardent Emergence | Relational Intimacy
Jeannie Miller
Jeannie (she/her) works with clients of all genders and sexualities in the Washington, DC area and beyond. As a transgender surrogate partner, she has a special interest in supporting LGBTQI+ clients and anyone exploring or emerging in their gender. Jeannie believes human connection is sacred and is dedicated to helping clients increase their capacity for joy and intimacy.
Check out Jeannie’s site: www.JeannieSurrogateTherapy.com
Lou Sanfillipo
Lou (she/her) has been an active surrogate partner since her training in 2015 and is also a licensed therapist. Lou is excited about her transition to private practice where she can supervise SPT for her esteemed surrogate colleagues. Based out of Hyattsville, MD, Lou serves the greater DMV area. A self-proclaimed sex nerd, Lou is always seeking knowledge through books, trainings, and interpersonal connections.
Check out Lou’s SPT site: www.DCSurrogatePartnership.com
Check out Lou’s therapy site: www.GroundswellTherapyServices.com
Em Waymire
Em (she/her) is a surrogate partner and intimacy coach based out of the Washington DC/Baltimore area. She is a passionate advocate for connection and authenticity. Em works with people of all genders and backgrounds, with a focus on clients who struggle to make meaningful connections due to past traumas and neurodivergence. Em received her SPT training from the Surrogate Partner Collective.
Check out Em’s site: Chesapeake Intimacy
Brandon Hunter-Haydon
Brandon (he/they) is an intimacy coach, sex educator, surrogate partner, and clinical consultant with over a dozen years of experience dedicated to helping individuals and partnerships navigate challenges and improve their relationships. Brandon is based in the settler colonies of New England and is open to traveling. They work with coaching and consulting clients virtually all over the world. As an expert in human sexuality and intimacy, they offer consultation for therapists, counselors, medical professionals, life coaches, and other wellness providers to foster humility, curiosity, and competency in these domains.
Check out Brandon’s site: www.AmpersandIntimacy.com