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About My Clients
Life can be incredibly hard at times. We can't control or change what has happened to us, what we needed but didn't get, or how isolating and confusing things can be. Sometimes we don't understand why we feel the way we do, how people interact with us, our reactions, or what to do next. Maybe we don't feel much at all. I know reflecting on our behaviors, thought patterns, and life experiences can be incredibly difficult, and I’m here to support you through that process.
My Background and Approach
My overall style as a therapist is connection-focused, warm, and collaborative. I use a trauma-trained, attachment-based, relational approach that recognizes cultural differences, and the ways society can shape our experience. I work with individuals who want to learn more about themselves and create a life that feels more in line with who they are and what they want. The safe space of a therapeutic relationship where all parts of you feel truly seen and supported just as you are can make all the difference. I have additional training in psychodynamic and systems therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, somatic interventions, and parts work. I draw from my training and education in both biology and counseling to highlight the mind-body connection. This can be beneficial in working with somatic/bodily effects of trauma, physical symptoms and illnesses, STIs, and many of our other layered experiences that come with having bodies.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
We don't have to keep repeating the same patterns or relating to ourselves and others in the same ways. We all deserve the opportunity to be safe, cared for, listened to carefully, and understood. I know that real, long-lasting, growth and change are possible, even if it might not seem like it now. I have previously worked in higher education, teaching in the biological and behavioral sciences, and as a workshop facilitator, focusing on anti-racism, sexual health for all bodies, and LGBTQIA+ justice. I have also co-facilitated groups for trans* individuals, people examining their relationships with body image, LGBTQIA+ youth, and those living with HIV/AIDS. My practice is sex-positive, fat-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming.