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About My Clients
Before coming to therapy, many of my clients tell me: Deep down, I don’t feel very good about myself. My past relationships are still really impacting me, and I want to understand why and how. Sometimes I have nightmares or flashbacks of difficult things I’ve been through. Sometimes I feel really distant and far away from the present moment, lost in my head. I think what I’ve been through is my fault, even if I “shouldn’t” think that. I feel tense or stressed a lot of the time. I'm overwhelmed.
My Background and Approach
In therapy, I collaborate with you to untangle and understand what’s at the root of your suffering. Together, we figure out where you’re stuck, and then you gain new skills so that those same spots won’t be so sticky for you anymore. I use techniques that are supported by research to be effective, so you know that the work you’re putting in is worth it. And first and foremost, I show up as myself- I promise to be caring and present, and I also promise to be right there with you to challenge you when it’s needed. After working with me, my clients tell me: At the beginning of our work together, I couldn’t have imagined I’d experience this much positive change. I have much more mental space now, far beyond just thinking about what was causing me pain. I feel way less worried, I don’t feel on edge all the time anymore. I feel much more present in my life. When stressful things happen, I feel able to handle them without spiraling. I’ve gained new tools I can use for the rest of my life.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a white, queer, femme therapist, I aim to practice therapy from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist and feminist perspective. I will incorporate a social justice framework in our work together, and recognize that our unique identities and life experiences impact what healing looks like for each of us. My goal is to help you create your own embodied sense of safety, wisdom, and calm. A social justice framework is important to my work, because many of my clients are: People of marginalized genders- women (trans and cis), non binary people, and trans men. People of marginalized sexualities- other LGBTQ+, polyamorous, non-monogamous, and/or kinky people. People who have experienced challenges, trauma, and/or oppression in the context of their sexuality and their relationships with other people. This may have happened through unhealthy or abusive relationships, sexual assault, other unwanted sexual experiences, neglect, religious trauma, and/or experiences of homophobia or transphobia.