My name is Alex, I’m a therapist, educator, and yes, I also live with herpes.

That diagnosis changed more than my health; it changed my perspective.
As a psychologist, I realized the hardest part of herpes isn’t the virus itself; it’s the emotional weight that comes with it: the shame, the secrecy, the way it can make people question their worth.

That’s why I created Learn About Herpes, to change that conversation.
To combine mental health, medical understanding, and practical tools for living a full, confident life.

I didn’t create this blog to talk about the virus.
I created it to talk about living again, with courage, curiosity, and care.