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About My Clients
Are you feeling anxious or on edge? Are you overwhelmed because of past or recent trauma? Do you feel emotional one minute and numb the next? I know how scary it can be to cope with trauma and anxiety. It feels devastating, confusing, frustrating, and exhausting; and it impacts every part of you and your life. Together we will work to normalize how you're feeling, understand how trauma and anxiety are manifesting for you, and find ways for you to feel more grounded, empowered, and in control.
My Background and Approach
I’m a licensed Psychologist dedicated to providing trauma-informed, inclusive, and compassionate care to survivors of trauma, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who is struggling with anxiety, stress, or relationships. I’ve worked with clients for 18 years on a range of concerns but I specialize in trauma and anxiety. I’m queer and am passionate about helping other queer folx navigate not only trauma and anxiety, but all aspects of themselves, their intersecting identities, and their lives. My style is open, transparent, creative, and collaborative. We’ll find what works best for you by drawing from your experience and from the tools I’ve gathered throughout my professional work. We’ll use mindfulness and self-compassion to connect you to a deeper awareness and understanding of what you are going through right now, and how to work through it with care, kindness, and intention. We’ll also use somatic techniques to soothe your nervous system and reconnect you with the wisdom of the body.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I’d like to share some of my core values with you: I believe we are whole beings with the capacity to both struggle and thrive, sometimes simultaneously. I believe it is powerful to acknowledge and embrace our emotions, thoughts, and sensations, even when it is hard. I believe we are all deserving of care, love, and compassion, especially from ourselves. I believe connection is at the heart of the human experience. I believe trauma often underlies our pain and our bodies hold the wisdom we need to heal. I believe we all deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, kindness, and an open heart. I believe social justice, inclusion, and cultural humility are vital parts of therapy and of being human. I believe in spending time outside and that my dogs keep me grounded. I believe in creativity, gratitude, and a good laugh. I believe we have the strength inside of us to bear witness to our own pain. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and I hope we can speak soon!