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About My Clients
I love working with adults and teens who are struggling with interpersonal issues (family, work, at school, with friends, etc), those wanting to gain insight into themselves, and individuals in the process of healing from traumatic incidents. I work with many folks who suffer from anxiety (including social and performance), panic attacks, fears, grief, body image issues, and those who have a critical inner voice. I love supporting those who desire to gain greater self-worth and self-compassion.
My Background and Approach
As a seasoned clinical psychotherapist with over a decade of experience, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients. I use an existential-humanistic approach, focusing on the present moment and the relationship between me and my clients. My style is warm, engaged, and direct, and clients tell me they appreciate my sense of humor. Along with inner-child work, mindfulness, and IFS/parts work, I have specialized training in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), an evidence-based practice proven to reduce psychological distress caused by disturbing life experiences and trauma. EMDR helps with challenges like phobias, accidents, sexual assault or abuse (recent or childhood), grief, breakups, painful conflicts, and performance anxiety. I’m especially interested in using EMDR with survivors of homophobia, stalking, harassment, and defamation.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I have a deep commitment to my continued education around issues related to race, power, and privilege and I’m dedicated to providing support for the LGBTQIA community, BIPOC, immigrants, and others who have been impacted by systemic oppression. I am neurodiversity affirming, and openly queer. My practice is welcoming to ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous folks, and those looking to explore non-traditional relationships. I identify as a Democratic Socialist, and am passionate about supporting those fighting for workers' rights and economic equality. I actively train in martial arts and practice mindfulness meditation, both of which I enjoy incorporating into my work with clients. I LOVE animals and if I see you on Zoom, I really hope your pet(s) can make an appearance. Anxious about coming in to the therapy office? I'm always more than happy to start the session off with a walk near my office, or hold the session at New Brighton Beach, which is just a mile away.