After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger and fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, rage, dissociation, or hyper-vigilance. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. We contain creativity, empathy, resilience, & intuition. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self.

I utilize EMDR & IFS-informed Parts Work from an anti-oppressive, intersectional, somatic, and systemic lens. With humor and humility, my approach is collaborative, non-stigmatizing, & consent based. I honor you as the only expert on yourself. I am passionate about supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals who are struggling to feel safe or affirmed in their identity and in response to increasing queer and transphobia. I am also passionate about providing neurodivergent affirming care that is tailored to meet your needs, celebrate your inherent strengths, and address challenges free of shame and stigma. I encourage all individuals to work with, not against, themselves and find systems that accommodate and support their unique stressors and skills. I am excited to offer LPC Supervision and Clinical Consultation to other therapists at any stage of their careers.

There are many barriers to healing that are beyond our control—many stemming from the oppressive systems responsible for some of our deepest wounds. This may cause a sense of helplessness that no amount of therapy can protect us from; however, I aspire to offer understanding and soothing through acknowledging the systemic impact on our suffering while exploring ways of accessing hope and resiliency, without bypassing pain, even on our darkest days.

We all have an innate and intuitive ability to heal and transform, yet healing is not a destination. Rather, it is a continual process that we may deviate from and rediscover repeatedly throughout our lifetime.

I am here to sit with you in your pain, your recovery, your joy and everywhere in between.