Moving through the world can be difficult in these times. We are constantly getting messages about who we should be, how we should live, who we should love, what we should do, and so many other things. Is it any wonder that so many of us are living with distress? As a therapist, I aspire to help you find yourself amidst the noise.
I believe that we are capable of many things. We have resources within ourselves to move through the difficulties that come with life. I view my approach to therapy as client-centered, strengths-based, intersectional feminist, and fat liberationist. As a client-centered therapist, I will focus on your therapeutic goals and the best way to achieve them using your strengths. I view my work as walking beside you on your journey rather than leading the way.
As a person with multiple minoritized identities, I do my best to understand and empathize with the experiences of my clients. I also work with many communities that are often marginalized. I consider myself to be sex positive (including sex work) and a fat liberationist. I am also kink-experienced and work with non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships.
Clients experience me as warm, encouraging, and supportive. My style in the therapy room is very conversational and inviting. You can expect me to show up congruently and authentically, so you even might catch me laughing or crying with you.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy can benefit individuals who are working through a variety of challenges. I have particular experience working with transgender and gender-expansive folks, people of color, neurodivergent people, disabled people, adoptees, and fat people. I also work with people around sexuality, including sexual difficulties, expressing sexuality, and out of control sexual behaviors.
Group Therapy
Occasionally, I offer group therapy sessions for BIPOC community members. Please contact me for details.
Relational Therapy
My experience has led me to work with relationships that are experiencing a variety of challenges from communication to physical intimacy. I specialize in working with queer relationships, non-monogamous/open relationships, interracial, mixed-neurotype, and kinky relationships. Additionally, I work with relationships that are experiencing sexual difficulties.
I am a licensed professional counselor through the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and abide by its code of ethics.
Photo Credit: Forest by John Thomas; Individual by Jorge Saavedra; Group courtesy of Disabled and Here; Hands by rawpixel
