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About My Clients
I work with individuals, couples and families who feel overwhelmed, disconnected or caught in patterns they no longer want to repeat. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain or major life changes. I am especially mindful of how race, culture, identity and discrimination influence mental health for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients. At For Real Therapy, we help clients understand what they are carrying and move toward lives and relationships that feel more fully their own.
My Background and Approach
Emotionally Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy guide the way I approach my work. Both have shown me how much can shift when we feel understood and begin finding language for what we have experienced in life. My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions and trauma. As I continue growing as a therapist, I look forward to expanding my training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also hope to expand my work with veterans and survivors of sexual violence.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
As a Black woman, I understand that mental health is influenced by more than what happens within us. Race, culture, ethnicity and identity can all have an impact on how we are treated. They can also influence what we are expected to endure and how safe it feels to be fully known. Racism and discrimination can leave wounds that are both personal and tied to a larger history as well. These realities amplify my care for the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. They also remind me that sharing an identity does not mean sharing the same experience. Outside of therapy, photography is one of the ways I stay creative and connected to the world around me. I also enjoy reading, music and getting lost in a good movie, tv series, or video game. I love finding new places to explore with the people I love or relaxing at home with my partner and fur baby.