Find your spark and challenge the enemy that sometimes lives between your ears
Feel like a bystander in life instead of a main character
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that’s the great puzzle” – Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
A sounding board for whatever you are inclined to share, and a judgement free space to work through everyday issues and larger challenges as they arise.
Helping to shift their self-image, develop new tools and strategies, and collaboratively build upon their strengths.
All of the above! Although each of these tools are client-specific, they can be very helpful in both making and maintaining progress.
Children and adolescents struggling with self-injury behaviors
Anyone who needs a safe space, especially those who may feel marginalized or forgotten
My ideal client is one who is ready to face their challenges and put in the work to collaboratively work toward positive change. I can provide support on your journey, but I cannot do the work for you.
It is not just our thoughts that define our reality. It is also our experiences, access, environment, and beliefs
You are right where you need to be; if you’re here, you’re ready
We will begin wherever you are on your path, collaboratively create attainable goals, and build on what is already present. This will help with motivation, and is also a great measure of how far you have come
Maybe you have tried therapy in the past but been disappointed, or perhaps you have not yet found a therapist that you can easily connect with
We have to grow older, but we do not have to grow up. Growth and change are not finite, but are instead lifelong adventures.
Quite a few questions! The first one or two sessions are largely getting to know you and what you are trying to get out of therapy.
My knowledge of music, books, video games, social media, and other areas of interest have helped to shape my therapeutic style in a very unique way
Clients have told me that I was the first therapist they were able to really connect with. I have also been told by clients that they have rarely felt so seen or heard in a session, and it is something that they take with them
Textbooks and training always have their place. That said, I do not believe that therapy should be one size fits all. People can encounter the same challenges and come away with different responses. A therapist’s approach should be as varying as the clients served so as to best meet their individual needs.
Compassionate, comfortable, and easy to talk to. Frequently full of questions and always ready to listen.
Regardless of how different we may be, there are always similarities and areas of common ground to explore and build upon. I believe expanding cultural awareness is one of the best parts of meeting and interacting with others.
My clients inspire me to continually grow and develop. The more they challenge me, the more I improve my skills and practice.
I believe everyone deserves to have someone in their corner as they progress on their path. The more I have come to learn about myself, the more I am excited to help others discover themselves and feel more comfortable in their own skin. I consider it a privilege to provide such support to my clients.
Yes, I have experience in both of these areas!
First Responders and Emergency Services, as well as Sex Workers and Adult Industry professionals
I am especially passionate about human trafficking, and Intimate Partner Violence within cisgender and LGBTQIA+ relationships
When the mood for activity strikes, I am usually in the gym or hiking mountain trails. Otherwise, I am somewhere cozy with a book and cup of tea, or a new video game.
I collect carnivorous plants!
Peer and supervisor collaboration and evaluation are an important part of integrating new approaches to treatment
My practice is trauma-informed and largely holistic. I utilize a systems perspective to understand how different factors impact a client and the challenges they are facing
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Master’s Degree in Social Work
LMSW Licensure
Developing fluency in two additional languages so I can work with a larger, more diverse community
I would love to see an increase in availability for those seeking services! So many providers are available only during standard hours, and there are only so many therapists. It would be wonderful to see, not only an overall increase in the number of professionals, but also more diverse availability to accommodate more people.
Begin with a check-in to go over how you are feeling, and if anything has come up since the last session that you feel needs to be addressed.
The short answer is yes, although the exact nature will vary depending on the client. It is simple as practicing a new breathwork exercise, or spending five minutes answering a journaling prompt at the end of your day
