Therapists » Pre-Licensed Professional
As a counselor, I remain true to myself in the sense that I am direct, warm, honest, compassionate, and expressive with my reactions. I tend to be casual in my approach, so if something is funny, I will laugh with you, and if something is sad or distressing, I will share those feelings with you as well. While it is important to me that I remain as objective as possible, I firmly believe that the therapist themself serves as a tool that contributes to your therapeutic process. For that reason, I believe our connection must be fostered collaboratively and authentically. I am passionate about working with clients who are feeling stuck, feeling lost, and who feel trapped in or by the systems that they are a part of. When I think of systems, I think of the relationships we have; with ourselves, with our partners, our family, our jobs, our hobbies and interests, societal norms, and so on. As for my approach, I tend to gravitate towards Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Additionally, I am sex positive, kink and BDSM-affirming, queer and gender-affirming, as well as polyamory and consensual non monogamy-affirming. I am currently obtaining clinical guidance in sex therapy, and planning to soon become a certified sex therapist.
| Qualifications: | La Salle University |
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| Academic Suffixes: | MA, NCC |
| Expertise: | ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Borderline Personality, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Open Relationships Non-Monogamy, Peer Relationships, Psychosis, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use |