About Me
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (126089) providing individual psychotherapy for adults. I have been working as a psychotherapist for more than six years and in the helping profession for more than ten. In 2015 I graduated with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. My experience includes work in suicide prevention and with LGBTQ+ individuals.
I am white, queer, trans, and able-bodied. In order for therapy to be helpful, it is important that we can discuss our similarities and our differences. In my work as a therapist, I prioritize the dignity of my clients and make space for addressing the impact of systemic oppression and white supremacy on mental health.
As a psychodynamic therapist, I approach therapy as an open-ended and frequently long-term process. I view mental health through the lens of unconscious processes influenced by early childhood experiences, and I utilize the therapeutic relationship as a primary tool for change.
At this time I am providing therapy exclusively as a telehealth service via HIPAA-compliant online video conferencing (Zoom). I hope to provide in-person psychotherapy again in the future.
A few of the issues I specialize in:
Anxiety and Depression
Addressing mood challenges that prevent you from enjoying life and accomplishing necessary tasks
Interpersonal Relationships
Increasing satisfaction in significant relationships, improving communication, and becoming an individual
Trauma
Addressing experiences that prevent you from feeling safe and making connections with others
LGBTQIA+ Issues
Including gender affirming therapy for those exploring gender identity and expression
My feline colleague S.P. will occasionally make appearances as he deems necessary and appropriate.
Image Credit: Kate Eisler