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About My Clients
Creativity, unconditional positive regard, and compassion go hand-in-hand in my practice. Exploring inner worlds is an exciting and thought provoking process, which pairs best with a bit of creative self-expression. I am here to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and meaning making in whatever way it arises in our work. I strive to help you harness your unique strengths and abilities to help you overcome obstacles and find authenticity in all aspects of your life.
My Background and Approach
I enjoy working with people who have a desire to explore themselves and gain insight into their lives. I will ask you life’s big questions and help you uncover your answers. I believe that understanding ourselves is the first step in the healing process. While we engage in this discovery process, I strive to make therapy feel warm, friendly, and welcoming with a dash of humor thrown in. My clinical approach is eclectic, meaning I will assess your current needs, goals, and personality to find the approach that will work best for us. The theories I find myself using most often are CBT, REBT, Existentialism, Person-Centered, and Narrative, with a splash of Psychodynamic for a bit of extra flavor. Ultimately, in our journey together, I want you to be able to identify beliefs and thoughts that aren’t working for you, and work together to change them. I take great pride in letting my clients decide what is best for them, and accompanying them as they meet their personal goals.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am an active advocate and ally for all marginalized communities. As part of the queer community, I engage in activism and celebration to queer culture. I am also involved in the Black Lives Matter movement and volunteer my time and money to further the wonderful voices of Black lives so they can voice their oppression and call for systemic changes. This activism is shown in my work as well. It is impossible to ignore oppressive systemic and societal factors when in therapy. From the messages society sends up about our bodies and what is 'desirable' to systemic poverty and red lining leading to financial stressors and feeling trapped. There is so much to address in therapy that a change in mindset cannot fix. That is why I pride myself in being able to take a practical, and solutions focused role at times. Referring people to resources and using my voice as a counselor to call for change is important to me.