Shway is a leather lifestylist and seasoned member of the kink community. She has been active over the past 8 years co-hosting social events, leading discussion groups, acting as a mentor, and providing kink education. She has served to facilitate safer events as a member of a consent response team and as a dungeon monitor. As a therapist, Shway has worked extensively with those who experience acute psychological distress and struggle with emotion regulation. She approaches this through a sex-positive, person-centered, trauma-informed lens. She has more than a decade of experience helping her clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their goals while facilitating improved coping, insight and personal growth. She has also worked specifically with minority groups (LGBTQ+, polyamorous, kinky, POC) in providing culturally competent care.