My Approach

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I chose to become a therapist because I believe the most precious and valuable part of the human experience is positive and meaningful connection. We need love and connection to thrive, but unfortunately face traumas that keep us from the healthy relationships we deserve –with others and with ourselves. I also believe that the systems we exist in are designed to keep us from living our most authentic lives. Therapy helps to rewire unhelpful beliefs, gives us the tools to navigate relationships more effectively, and supports finding ultimate peace within ourselves.

Most importantly, I am certain that healing can come from establishing a genuine relationship based on trust and unconditional positive regard. It is important that you feel and know that I am deeply invested in learning you, supporting you, and growing with you. From this place, we will explore your past relationships, as I believe they will give us insight into what your current points of struggle are. Then, I will walk with you as we discover solutions in order for you to live a life more aligned with your authentic self, desires, and goals. We will mostly use conversation to do this but might implement other tools, specially when processing trauma, such as EMDR, IFS, mindfulness and breath-work. Your health and happiness is important to me, and I am privileged to help guide you in your journey toward healing.

As a cisgendered white woman, I am dedicated to unlearning my internalized bias, racism, and prejudice. I seek to dismantle systems of oppression in my work as a therapist and in my community. My ultimate goal is to be a safe space for BIPOC and queer clients to discuss the role of race, gender, and sexuality in their therapeutic work.

  • LGBTQ+ challenges

  • Trauma

  • Gender identity

  • Sexual identity

  • Self-esteem

  • ADHD & Autism

  • Relationship conflict

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Chronic illness

  • Family/relational changes

  • Codependency

  • Breakups/divorce

  • Career change

  • Grief and loss

  • Religious de-construction

*I provide a non-monogamy/polyamorous-friendly, kink-affirming, and sex-work affirming space.

Specializations

My training is in a broad range of areas, but I specialize in working with adults and adolescents in the following areas:

If this resonates, I invite you to reach out and see if we’re a good fit.