my approach

how I work:

My goal as your therapist will be to improve your connection and alignment in four main areas of your life:

  • In therapy, this might look like:

    unlearning internalized messages from diet culture

    identifying somatic cues like hunger or fear

    learning how your nervous system functions

    accessing support through medical transition

    and more!

  • In therapy this might look like:

    exploring or clarifying your gender identity

    unlearning internalized shame

    inner child or other “parts” work

    practicing emotion regulation skills

    and more!

  • In therapy this might look like:

    setting new boundaries with your family of origin

    changing the way you approach conflicts

    building a support network

    understanding your attachment patterns in relationships

    and more!

  • In therapy this might look like:

    unpacking religious trauma

    exploring a new spiritual identity

    aligning your career more closely with your values

    grappling with suicidal thoughts

    and more!

In service of these goals, I draw from many different techniques—most frequently feminist therapy, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, Lifespan Integration, and somatic methodologies. I may also provide recommendations of books, podcasts, or other media that may reflect your experiences or support our work between sessions. I also use tarot as a grounding and reflective tool, and would be happy to incorporate this into our sessions if that interests you.

common issues I work with:

  • trauma and dissociation

    I use a combination of somatic and narrative strategies to help clients collaborate with their nervous system to better integrate and move forward from traumatic experiences. I am also trained in Lifespan Integration, a form of therapy that facilitates integration of past memories.

  • gender dysphoria

    I love helping clients explore their gender identity and presentation to feel more secure and whole in themselves.

    I also use a consent-based model for surgery letters, and can provide one separate from ongoing therapy.

  • body image

    I am a Certified Body Trust® provider and support an intuitive eating approach. I can help you move towards a more neutral, compassionate relationship with your body.

  • ADHD

    I work with clients to understand their brain, develop coping strategies, and unlearn internalized shame about being neurodivergent. I am neutral on the subject of medication, and can support you in making the choice that is right for you.

  • career issues

    I am trained in career counseling and can help you figure out what career decisions may align with your values and goals.

  • couples / relationship issues

    I am trained in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy). I can help you and your partner (or other loved one) become more aware of your attachment patterns and how to support each others’ nervous systems.

  • AND: depression, anxiety, and grief

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