Hey there - my name is Tana (pronounced tan-uh) and my pronouns are she/her. As a Queer therapist in a rural area, I love helping others from marginalized communities who have felt or currently feel like outsiders finally feel heard and understood. I describe my one-line specialty as, "identity exploration and affirmation." When the light bulb goes off for people, I feel a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction (selfishly). As someone with ADHD and anxiety, I know what paralysis can feel like... I know what the inability to get started feels like... I know what struggling with executive dysfunction feels like... I am very open and nonjudgmental so that I can A) help you figure out what's going on and B) help figure out what we need to do to get you the solution *you* want! I am open to all ages and populations, but I do most often work with young adults in the LGBTQIA+ community and/or with neurodivergence.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session looks so different from person to person! For some people, we do a lot of background gathering to make sure we have all the bases covered. For others, we take it slow and build rapport. For yet others, we jump right into that presenting problem and get to work! I am a very flexible therapist who is open to both short and long-term therapy so never feel like you have to come to me with all the answers or have your words thought through. Come to me as a babbling mess and we can figure out what works for you together! I don't work with perfect robots; I work with amazing humans.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My flexibility. My compassion. My experience and education. My own story/ representation. My genuine care for mental health and the populations I serve.