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About My Clients
Do you want to build a safe space to work on anxious thoughts, feelings of low self-esteem, grief, or trauma? Experiencing a loss or other trauma (including living in a society that isn't made for you due to ableism, racism, homophobia, transphobia or other types of marginalization and oppression) can deeply affect you. I can work with you to explore how trauma has affected your beliefs and develop more adaptive beliefs about safety, trust, power/control, and esteem to help you move forward.
My Background and Approach
I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet my clients' needs and preferences, and therefore use a wide range of techniques from modalities including CBT, the Interpersonal Process Approach, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. I have particular experience delivering Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to trauma survivors, especially survivors of intimate partner violence, of all genders and sexualities. I practice in a collaborative manner and will start by consulting with you to find out what approaches feel best to explore. I will start by getting to know you and identifying your most pressing concerns. I then often work on grounding and physical relaxation techniques to help with physical symptoms of anxiety and trauma. I often proceed to explore harmful beliefs associated with trauma, anxiety, or depression that are keeping you stuck and work with you on strategies to challenge these beliefs and develop more helpful beliefs that help you move forward.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that everyone deserves a safe, affirming, and compassionate space to discuss their experiences. I will always honor you as the expert in your own unique life experiences, preferences, and needs. I believe you when you tell me how your experiences have affected you. Living under capitalism, colonialism, and other forms of oppression can have a unique effect on each person. While I am a cis, straight woman, I was raised by out LGBTQ+ parents at a time when this was less common and accepted. This lived experience helped shape my worldview and inspires me to practice in an anti-oppressive manner that critically examines and holds space for different aspects of your intersectional identities. I have also always been passionate about learning more about different communities and partnering with them to resolve challenges. This led me to teach English in Ukraine as a Peace Corps Volunteer and work in homelessness prevention and HIV services in NYC prior to becoming a therapist.