I’m a queer-affirming, feminist therapist who works with individuals navigating identity, trauma, intimacy, and burnout. I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ folks and women who are unpacking the stories they've been told about their bodies, relationships, and worth. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in deep respect for individual lived experience—we’ll move at your pace, toward the life you actually want.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we’ll slow things down and get to know each other. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, space to share what’s bringing you in, and an invitation to talk about what feels most important to you right now. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out—we’ll move at your pace. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and a little more hopeful about the path ahead.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths is creating a space where people feel safe to show up exactly as they are—messy, complicated, questioning, and all. I bring a mix of clinical depth, lived experience, and real human presence to the work. I’m especially skilled at helping clients unpack identity, rewrite harmful internal narratives, and reconnect with their own wisdom. I’m not here to “fix” you—I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity, care, and a belief in your capacity to grow.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I’m best positioned to serve queer folks, women, and gender-expansive individuals who are navigating identity, trauma, sexuality, or life transitions. Many of my clients are deep feelers, overthinkers, or cycle-breakers—often carrying burnout, shame, or past wounds they’re ready to unpack. Whether you're exploring who you are, healing from what’s been done to you, or trying to reconnect with your body and voice, this is a space where you don’t have to shrink or censor yourself.
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Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is one of the main approaches I use in therapy. It's all about focusing on what is working in your life, even if things feel really hard right now. We don’t have to spend forever picking apart the past (unless that feels important to you)—instead, we get curious together about what you want life to look like, and how to take small, doable steps to get there. It’s a hopeful, forward-thinking approach, and I love it because it helps people feel more empowered and less stuck. I actually wrote a book on SFBT, so it’s something I know deeply and care about a lot. That said, therapy with me is never one-size-fits-all.
Narrative
I also wrote a book on Narrative Therapy, so that’s another approach I know inside and out—and hold close to my heart. Narrative Therapy is all about the stories we carry—about ourselves, our families, our identities, our pain. Sometimes those stories come from us, and sometimes they’ve been handed to us by others. In our work, we can gently explore which stories still serve you, and which ones you’re ready to rewrite. Narrative therapy can be especially healing if you’ve felt silenced, marginalized, or like your voice has been ignored.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I often integrate parts work, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), to help clients connect with the different parts of themselves—especially when they’re feeling conflicted, overwhelmed, or stuck. It’s a powerful way to build self-compassion and deepen healing from trauma or long-standing patterns.
Gender-affirming therapy
I also specialize in gender-affirming therapy, creating a safe, collaborative space for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive clients—including those in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships—to explore identity, relationships, and personal growth without fear of judgment or pathologizing.
Feminist
Feminist Therapy creates space to explore how your experiences have been shaped by the world around you—including gender roles, cultural expectations, and the messages you've absorbed over time. Whether you're a queer person navigating identity or a woman carrying the weight of burnout, perfectionism, or people-pleasing, this approach honors your voice and your truth. Together, we’ll untangle what’s been holding you back, reconnect with your inner strength, and work toward a life that feels more aligned with who you really are.