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About My Clients
I work with adults who grew up in childhood trauma, including sexual trauma and religious trauma. I also love working with fellow LGBTQ+ folks, as well as people who are neurodivergent (ADHD, autism, PTSD) and are former high-achieving gifted kids. I love helping people get back in touch with their bodies and emotions after trauma, and learn how to create space for their mental and emotional needs in daily life.
My Background and Approach
I have my Bachelor's of Science in Justice Systems from Truman State University, along with a minor in Psychology. Almost a year after undergrad, I went for my Master of Social Work degree, which is from the University of Southern California. I currently offer Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)-informed care. I am transgender, enby, bisexual, polyamorous, ADHD, and autistic. I share these parts of my identity with all my clients, and strive to be an open book. I know I am not a token representative of these communities, but I firmly believe having a provider that aligns with yourself in certain ways can be incredibly necessary for folks feeling safe with you.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
To me, being a 'good therapist' means creating a space where your client can tell you absolutely anything, free of judgment. It means providing your clients with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions in their lives, and holding onto hope for them while they find that light again. I strive to create a sense of safety in my sessions, physical, emotional, and mental. I know sometimes the things being said in therapy sessions, have maybe never been spoken out loud before, and I think creating and maintaining a protected, honored processing space is an important first step in healing work.