New to Grow
My treatment approach is eclectic in nature, but I mainly use psychodynamic therapy in my practice. Clients would would benefit from my services if they are ready to examine and develop insight into how past experiences impact their present lives. Clients should expect to be validated and gently challenged in therapy in order to get through the mental blocks that keep them stuck in repeating the same self-destructive patterns.
I understand that going to therapy can be a bit scary. I'm here to answer any questions and guide you through the process. During the first session, I will gather some basic information from you and about why you decided to start therapy. My goal for the first session is to get to know you and for you to get to know me do you can make the best the decisions about your treatment.
Affirming, nonjudgemental, challenging, but encouraging and focused on your care
I have experience working with clients with historically marginalized identities. I help these individuals develop and affirm these identities so that they become a part of their mental healing. I also provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to talk about their struggles when it comes to bigotry and traumatic experiences due to bigotry. Client's will feel hard and validated.
Racial trauma treatment
I affirm and validate the cultural and racial experience of my clients and work on ways to address the experience of racial trauma.
EMDR
I help clients process through trauma using EMDR when talk therapy isn't enough to get through to deep, subconscious feelings.
Gender-affirming therapy
I provide an affirming, safe place for people to explore gender identity in a judgement free environment.
Psychodynamic
I believe that much of how we move in the world is due to the messages we receive subconsciously in our formative years. It's important to interrogate those messages and ask ourselves if they're helpful or harmful.