Here to Help You Heal
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. As a nerdy, queer, neurodivergent trauma survivor with ten years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in supporting children, youth, and adults navigating queerness, neurodivergence, and trauma — and I am especially passionate about working with fellow nerdy, queer, and/or neurodivergent survivors.
The day-to-day struggles of life and relationships, and the wounds left by rejection, neglect, and abuse, are things I understand both personally and professionally. My goal is to help you process your experiences in a healthy way, grow more secure in yourself and your relationships, and build the knowledge and skills to better manage your own mental health going forward.
Curiosity and respect are what I bring to my end of the therapeutic relationship, because I believe that honoring a diversity of experiences, interests, skills, and ways of looking at the world makes us whole, as individuals and as communities. Together, we'll figure out how we can help you heal and grow.
My Approach to Care
Working together, you can expect a relaxed and genuine environment where we are both safe to be our full, true selves. For trauma work, I use EMDR, and draw from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for practical skill-building and meaningful lifestyle changes.
My style is eclectic, flexible, and egalitarian. You are always the expert on you, and because no single approach works for everyone, I tailor everything to your unique strengths and needs. What's most important to me is that you feel safe, seen, and heard, whether you're sharing your experience or I'm offering a new tool or perspective.
A Journey into Exceptional Patient Care
My path to becoming a therapist was a winding one. Undergraduate studies left me with an overemphasis on psychology and little room for spirituality; seminary offered the reverse. It wasn't until I studied counseling that I found a place where I could meet people as their whole selves.
Those years also included the beginning of my own therapeutic journey and a gradual recognition and acceptance of the many facets of my identity. This personal experience is why I find particular joy in working with patients who feel like they're a little late in figuring themselves out — because that road is one I know well.
Personal Interests
When I'm not doing therapy, I love spending time playing games and TTRPGs with my family, or trying to read and craft around my cats. And I'm genuinely, extremely excited to hear about the things you love, too!
