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About My Clients
Does it feel like you and your partner speak different languages? Are you questioning your gender/sexuality? Did someone you love just came out as LGBTQIA+? Are you struggling with your kids? Your parents? Trying to balance it all? Are you going through perimenopause? Any of this can feel overwhelming! Let's work together to help you make sense out of it and feel better about life. Learn to communicate effectively with your partner and repair those ruptures. Licensed in CA and OR.
My Background and Approach
I specialize in relationships. All kinds. I can help you connect and feel heard. My doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) and my MA are both in Marriage and Family Therapy. My post-doctoral training is in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT). I earned my BA in Deaf Studies with an emphasis in the Arts & Education. I look at my clients holistically and work collaboratively to help you feel like your best self. You are the expert on yourself and sometimes you need someone with a little perspective to help see and work through the obstacles keeping you from being joyful. I can provide that perspective in a positive and loving way.
Why I am a Good Fit for You
I grew up with a straight mom and a gay dad. I co-founded COLAGE in 1990 internationally, and COLAGE LA in 1987. I have been working with queerspawn (and their LGBTQ parents!) for more than 35 years. I am an active, loving, supportive member of the LGBTQ+ community. My master's thesis and doctoral dissertation were both on treating the family as a system when one member comes out as LGBTQIA+. I love working with queer couples. While I'm certainly not versed in ALL cultures, I am incredibly respectful of others' beliefs, customs, and traditions. I see clients of all races, faiths, and cultures.