I work with adults across all life stages who are dealing with grief, chronic illness, substance use, and mental health struggles. I provide direct, compassionate care with the goal of helping you to find clarity, build practical coping strategies, and confront difficult topics while honoring your experiences. My hope is to support you in breaking free from harmful/limiting patterns and moving forward with resilience, knowing that you have a space to process these challenges where nothing is off topic.
In our first session, my focus is on getting to know you so we can best collaborate on a way to get you the support that you need. This looks like assessing your past and current experiences to help put together a full picture of who you are and what you most need in the moment. This is also your space to express exactly what you feel would be most helpful to you.
I specialize in grief support, LGBTQ+ issues, and cognitive approaches to help you face life’s curveballs—because let’s be honest, there have been a lot of curveballs lately. Whether you’re dealing with loss, identity struggles, or everyday challenges, I provide a space where you can work through it without sugarcoating or toxic positivity. If you’re looking for a therapist who won’t hit you with endless platitudes or say “everything happens for a reason,” reach out. I combine humor, honest care, and (hopefully) a bit of wit to help you face challenges head-on. We’ll build rapport, find what works for you, and maybe even laugh a little while navigating life’s chaos.
I focus on working with the LGBTQ+ community, people who have experienced recent losses, those living with chronic illness, substance use, and people navigating the challenges of the aging process.
I have an extensive background working in both group and individual settings supporting people through the grieving process. My goal is to help you build acceptance for the loss and to support you in adjusting to life without the deceased while maintaining a connection with them. There is no timeline on grief and no correct way to experience a loss.
Utilizing the Cognitive Model, we will identify limiting behavior patterns and challenge them through promoting the development of new patterns that best serve your needs. Our goal is to decrease reactivity to stressors and help you move through life from a more neutral or positive position.
We will explore the impact of past experiences and the unconscious mind on your present, waking life. This is a slow, explorative process focused on connecting with parts of yourself that you have may hidden or disconnected from.
We will use a range of interventions that help to support and affirm identity. This includes connecting with the social, emotional, and medical aspects of transitioning along with exploring your individual experience.
This model focuses on utilizing interpersonal connection to help improve overall mood and relationships.