LCSW, 5 years of experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space where individuals can explore their identities, experiences, and challenges without fear of judgment. My primary specialty is providing inclusive counseling for the LGBTQ+ community. I offer sexuality and gender-affirming care, sex therapy, and polyamory and kink-informed counseling. I also specialize in supporting clients of all ages who are navigating the impacts of complex trauma and PTSD, offering compassionate care tailored to each person’s unique healing process. In addition, I bring expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults with brain-based differences such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), and other conditions of neurodiversity. My approach integrates education, skill-building, and empowerment—helping individuals thrive in daily life and supporting parents and caregivers in understanding and meeting the needs of their loved ones. At this time, my practice is focused on individual therapy sessions only. While I value my work with couples and families, my caseload in these areas is currently full. If you are seeking support as an individual—whether for identity exploration, trauma recovery, neurodiversity, or personal growth—I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey. Together, we can create a space for reflection, self-discovery, and change, with an emphasis on building resilience and restoring connection to self and others.
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions and expand on the challenges that bring you to therapy. Together, we will create goals for treatment and a plan of action to begin working on in follow-up sessions.
I will work to meet you where you're at on your growth path. This means that we will examine what has happened in the past that led to current events, and use a solution focused, strengths-based approach to navigating a path forward that feels good to you. My approach is always trauma-informed and inclusive, and I consider myself as a guide on your journey.
I love working with individuals who are ready to make change in their life. My clients understand that this takes work and commitment to personal growth. Together, we create a personalized roadmap to help them achieve their goals, and feel better.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an integral part of my practice. I use CBT to help clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By building awareness of these patterns, we can identify beliefs or habits that may be keeping you stuck and begin to challenge them in a supportive, structured way. In sessions, this might mean learning practical skills to reframe unhelpful thinking, practicing strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, or experimenting with new behaviors that align with your goals and values. I adapt CBT techniques to each person’s needs.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a cornerstone of my work with clients who have experienced adverse or traumatic events. TF-CBT is designed to address the lasting impact of early trauma in a developmentally appropriate and sensitive way. It is especially effective for those experiencing post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, or other mood challenges resulting from experiences such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic or community violence, or significant loss and grief. This evidence-based model integrates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy with trauma-sensitive interventions, helping children, adolescents, and—in some cases—adults to process traumatic memories, regulate overwhelming emotions, and rebuild a sense of safety and trust.
Gender-affirming therapy is a central part of my practice and reflects a therapeutic stance of unconditional respect and validation. This approach does not attempt to question, challenge, or “repair” a person’s gender identity. Instead, it provides a safe and supportive space to explore and embrace identity, expression, and lived experience at your own pace. In gender-affirming work, I collaborate with clients to process and understand their experiences, connect them with affirming resources and support systems, and create a therapeutic environment where diversity is welcomed and celebrated.
Psychoeducation is the process of providing education and information to those seeking or receiving mental health services. I use this in my practice as a strong component of therapy. I believe that my clients will be more engaged and motivated if they better understand their experiences, allowing them to make clear connections between their own symptoms and the therapeutic approaches incorporated into the treatment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based approach that combines acceptance and change strategies to help clients build a life worth living. Originally developed to reduce self-destructive impulses in chronically suicidal patients, DBT has since become a leading treatment for borderline personality disorder, PTSD, emotion dysregulation, and a wide range of other challenges. DBT provides a strong educational framework, teaching practical skills in four core areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools help individuals manage overwhelming emotions, navigate relationships more effectively, and respond to stress in healthier ways. DBT empowers clients to move toward greater stability, self-understanding, and overall quality of life.