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About My Clients
As a generalist clinician, my clients often present with a wide variety of concerns they would like to address in therapy, such as depression, anxiety, grief, or shame. My greatest passion is working couples and individuals who are facing relationship concerns or issues with sex and intimacy. My clients often come to therapy to improve their relationships with others and develop sexual empowerment. Many of my clients identify as members of the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, or BDSM/kink communities.
My Background and Approach
I approach my clinical work with warmth, compassion, directness, and humor. I help clients explore how their relationships with self, other people, culture, and larger societal systems have shaped who they are, how they relate with others, and how their current struggles have developed. I provide an empowering, affirming, and judgment-free space for my clients to explore their emotions, relationships, and patterns of behavior. My ultimate goal is to help people heal, craft satisfying relationships, and create a life worth living. Using an emotion-focused approach, I often work with my clients to develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and their personal and relational needs. By modeling authenticity and vulnerability in sessions, I help my clients connect with their authentic selves and embrace vulnerability in their lives outside of therapy. The top values that guide my practice include acceptance and inclusion, connection, authenticity, hope, and pleasure.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that relationships with self and others are the most important aspects of the human experience. As such, I value the opportunity to develop a professional relationship with my clients to help them grow through and toward connection in their lives. Additionally, I believe that although therapy can be difficult at times, it should still be fun and enjoyable. Humor and joy are no strangers in my therapy space, and I hope my clients can embrace these in our work together. Outside of work, I enjoy connecting with friends and family, running along Austin trails, swimming, exploring new restaurants and breweries, and cuddling with my cat. I am a proud fantasy and horror fanatic and hold a deep love for all things spooky and Halloween-related.