Services
- Individual
About My Clients
My ideal client is someone who is looking to understand themselves better and is curious about why they do what they do and what makes them tick. This can mean folx who are noticing patterns in their relationships, their thinking, their responses to things, etc. that they want to understand and possibly change, as well as folx who are trying to make or find meaning out of things that have happened to them.
My Background and Approach
I am a fully licensed clinical social worker and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology and Dance at Emory University and graduate studies at the University of Michigan. I am EMDR Certified and specialize in trauma. I define trauma very broadly - experiencing something that was too much, too soon, and without enough support. I have extensive experience with survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, and childhood trauma. I also love working with other helping professionals, fellow therapists in particular.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I love learning as a therapist, so don't be surprised if I'm frequently sharing about a new theory I just learned about, a book I've been reading, or an exercise I found. I really enjoy talking about attachment and first relationships, polyvagal theory and understanding our nervous systems, and ego state/parts/inner child work (all parts of you are welcome in this space.) I also find it very important to understand people within the context of their environments, so I find it important to examine the role that various systems (oppressive or otherwise) have in our lives. Therapy can be messy and awkward and uncomfortable at times, and that that is ok. I also want people to know that the relationship between you and your therapist is the most important thing about therapy, so if something isn't clicking, then it's ok to move on. Even the most skilled therapist might not be the *right* person for you.