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About My Clients
Asking for support can be a challenge, especially if you are unsure if you will be understood and witnessed in your experience. I emphasizes the role of lived experience in defining the strengths and challenges in our lives and center identity, expression, creativity, and empowerment in individual therapy. I practice from of the lived experience of feeling unseen in traditional wellness spaces and aim to provide a different experience for those often unsupported in wellness or medical spaces.
My Background and Approach
In my work with youth and families, I prioritize a youth-led and interest-based approach, centering the autonomy of the young people I work with, while collaborating with families and other care providers to meet each client's the unique needs. I have specific experience supporting youth and families navigating a recent diagnosis of autism/ADHD and providing letters of support for IEP/504 plans. I have significant experience supporting youth with gender identity exploration and affirming medical care. I also have multiple years of experience working with autistic youth with a persistent drive for autonomy (PDA). In my work with teens and adults, I utilize a collaborative, trauma-aware approach. My work aims to support my clients as they build internal relationships with the parts of themselves that are looking to be heard, embraced, and uplifted. I have experience working with individuals with experiences of trauma throughout their lives and am a poly and kink affirming provider.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I am an abolitionist social worker. I am guided by transformative justice and the belief that sustainable healing takes place where there is play, art, movement, and nourished hope. I am an anti-racist clinician and human. I prioritize humility in practice and acknowledge that clients know best about themselves and the systems in their lives.