Services
About My Clients
My adult clients usually queer and trans folks who are grappling with the impacts of trauma on their identities & relationships to self and others. I think laughter, play & curiosity are an important part of the therapeutic space and have a soft spot for folks who wonder if “feeling your feels” is really necessary. For kids and teens, my focus is on those exploring their gender or sexual identity, anxiety, depression, grief, struggles with change, relationship stress, and problems in school.
My Background and Approach
My background and degree is in trauma, so I have a deep understanding of how that impacts every aspect of your life. My practice is fat-positive, sex-positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, & polyamory and kink affirming. It’s rooted in harm reduction anti-oppressive frameworks, and I view everything from a trauma-informed lens. I’m trained in a few different areas but practice from a relational, psychodynamic and “parts” lens. Basically, I view our relationship as sacred and integral to healing, and know that you are the sum of many factors, contexts, experiences, and identities. It’s my job to hold all of those and work with you to make connections, interrogate behaviors and patterns, and move towards curiosity and gentleness. In my work with kids and teens I incorporate components of CBT & DBT for emotional regulation and coping skills, and utilize play therapy and sand tray as well. I'm also trained in EMDR and offer that to clients when appropriate.