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About My Clients
I work with those who have identities and/or lived experiences that have caused separation from the self, the body, and the world. My goal is to build self trust as a way of navigating life decisions. I am passionate about working with gender based violence/trauma (including sexual violence, child sexual abuse, body shame, transphobia, and misogyny), as well as eating disorders (especially ARFID and OSFED), late/self discovered neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQ+ identifying individuals.
My Background and Approach
My work is neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and feminist-theory-centered, emphasizing autonomy and empowerment. This includes deconstructing internalized patriarchal messages and decolonizing minds and bodies from white supremacy culture and colonialism. I draw on parts work/Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic therapies, and polyvagal theory, integrating these frameworks into the counseling space. Along with building a safe therapeutic relationship, these approaches support the practice of inner tenderness and curiosity needed to embrace healing as a radical process. In both outdoor and virtual sessions, I center the body’s experience and communication, challenging the cultural myth that the mind is the most intelligent organ. I also approach bodies through a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework, promoting body acceptance and respect as integral to being and healing.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I didn’t originally set out to become a therapist. My early work was most drawn toward dismantling systems of oppression through non-profits, child welfare, and domestic violence support, because I wanted systems to genuinely support the people within them. Being on the ground in these settings showed me that what actually drives me most is being present with individuals, to witness, hold, and align with the real, personal impact of societal and interpersonal harm. I am pulled to exploring the depths of human experience: pain, fear, joy, peace, rage, and everything else in between. These values guide how I show up in therapy. More personally, I have spent many years exploring my identity, and I currently see myself as a neurodivergent, able-bodied, white, non-binary lesbian (they/them). Outside of therapy, I am continuously exploring how to live a life that honors my values, including advocating for collective healing while fostering a true sense of community with my loved ones.