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About My Clients
Growing up did you feel “different” but didn’t have the words or support to make sense of it? Or known why you felt this way, and developed unhelpful ways of thinking about yourself? Would you like to see yourself more clearly and with compassion? I’m passionate about helping other neurodivergent people unlearn shame, reconnect with who they really are, and build lives that feel more aligned, joyful, and sustainable.
My Background and Approach
In my past life as an art teacher, I celebrated the belief that we are all creative; as an art therapist, this evolved into the belief that this creativity is healing. Through my graduate program at Adler Graduate School, and my work in the 13 years since, I developed an integrative approach to my work with clients to meet people where they are. I use strategies from cognitive behavior therapy, narrative therapy, individual psychology, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems. Art therapy can be combined with any of these, and is well suited for the neurodivergent brain, because one can express and communicate without needing to find the right words. I join with my clients through art making, talk, play, and humor to help them explore their diagnosis, unpack hard experiences, reframe internalized beliefs, learn strategies to support their unique needs, celebrate their strengths, and live aligned with their values.