I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues and working from a trauma-informed lens to provide individualized care to everyone I work with. My therapy style is person-centered and guided by each individual’s goals and needs. I believe in creating a safe space with everyone to foster self-exploration and growth. As an advocate for justice and equity in mental health care, I know how important it is to acknowledge and address culture, privilege, race, gender, size, ability, sexuality, and the intersections of your unique identities and experiences in this world. View 10 Photos
As a nonjudgmental guide, I'll work with you to build your self-compassion, resilience, and strengths as we tackle hard things together. I draw from models such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), TFCBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapies.
My experiences as a polyamorous, pansexual, and plus-size person drive my therapeutic passions. Although therapy often involves working on difficult things, I believe therapy doesn’t always have to be serious. Laughter and play are tools for healing, and I enjoy bringing both into my sessions.
Academic Suffixes: | MA, LPC |
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Expertise: | Anxiety, Body Positivity, Coping Skills, Depression, Grief, Infertility, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sex Therapy, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women |