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About My Clients
I work with children and adolescents ages 4 to 24 from my heart, with a person-centered creative approach. I am dedicated to crafting a collaborative therapeutic alliance that contributes to the growth of each child. I often use the creative arts of drama, art, storytelling, and movement to enhance the psychotherapeutic process. I believe your child has the ability to thrive and I want to support them in their journey of self-discovery and growth. I strive to meet each child where they are.
My Background and Approach
I have known I wanted to work with children and adolescents for as long as I can remember. Meeting and working on the psychosocial needs of children is crucial. I have been a theatre teacher for 13 years, working with children ages 2 to 16. I’ve found that the best method and language to work through tough stuff is through play, and I am looking forward to creating a therapeutic relationship and therapeutic rapport through the language children speak best. Additionally, as a proud queer woman and third-generation member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I specialize in working with children and adolescents who are LGBTQIA+, gender questioning, and queerspawn with LGBTQIA+ parents. I also work with families on grief and loss, including anticipatory and disenfranchised grief. I was formerly working in inpatient Palliative Medicine, directly working with patients ages 18-102, and family members ages 4-90.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
Is your child feeling stuck? Want to bring some joy and playfulness into your child’s life and feel like something can change? Drama Therapy, an experiential method of facilitating change, is an incredible tool for self-discovery, transformation, and connection. You don’t need to be an actor or have any acting experience to benefit from Drama Therapy. We’ve got so many options for how to structure sessions, from drama to talk therapy and anywhere in between. Your child and I will figure out together what feels the most comfortable for them to try - and with flexibility to change their mind on what feels best! We - me, your child, and you - are a team. I am passionate about helping children and adolescents become aware of their mind/body connection, building coping skills through various modalities, and overall being a safe enough adult person as they work to find their true selves.