Explore and ease anxiety, depression, distressing thoughts and unhelpful behaviors, stress, confusion regarding self-identity, and/or past trauma/s.
Explore and ease anxiety, depression, distressing thoughts and unhelpful behaviors, stress, confusion regarding self-identity, and/or past trauma/s.
The foundation of my work is psychodynamic. This means that the factors and experiences that have led to where you find yourself at this time are explored and processed. Additionally, I make use of mindfulness and behavioral modalities, when helpful.
Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.
Whether you’re wanting to embrace your authentic self more fully, explore new ways to affirm and care for your queer/trans-ness, heal internalized trans/homophobia, or simply just want to be “seen” in your identities by a therapist, I’m here for you.
My warm approach emphasizes the pursuit of pleasure, self-compassion, and is rooted in mindfulness. I'm affirming of all identities, relationship structures, and am kink-aware. I commonly work topics such as relieving minority stress and resilience.
Get curious around our stories, behaviors, and reactions to get to know ourselves better and make informed decisions about how we want to show up in the world and our relationships. We'll probably do some laughing together as well :)
Get curious around our stories, behaviors, and reactions to get to know ourselves better and make informed decisions about how we want to show up in the world and our relationships. We'll probably do some laughing together as well :)
I take a very conversational, collaborative approach. I try to stitch together things that already work for you with my knowledge on specific interventions/skills. This helps create strategies that are more likely to stick for you!
Cultivate your inner wisdom and strengths, establish goals, and work together to identify and dismantle the obstacles in your path. Common themes: relationship struggles, work/family/financial/academic stress, and low motivation
Cultivate your inner wisdom and strengths, establish goals, and work together to identify and dismantle the obstacles in your path. Common themes: relationship struggles, work/family/financial/academic stress, and low motivation
I am authentic, compassionate and empathetic. I also will challenge you to face the things that are holding you back, while supporting you to make the changes to live a more fulfilling life. I’m open minded and non-judgmental.
Unpack, critique, and become more resilient to the systemic forces that have led us to feel inadequate, make sense of relational patterns, develop more self compassion, strengthen the mind/body connection, and use art as a means of processing.
Unpack, critique, and become more resilient to the systemic forces that have led us to feel inadequate, make sense of relational patterns, develop more self compassion, strengthen the mind/body connection, and use art as a means of processing.
More than anything, my highest goal as a therapist is to build a strong rapport with each client. From this trusting relationship, I offer unconditional warmth and thoughtful clinical perspectives rooted in ACT, art therapy, and trauma-informed care.